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Chromosome, dicentric
A chromosome in the stage of the cell cycle (the sequence of events in the life of a cell) when a chromosome is most condensed and easiest to distinguish and so to study. Metaphase chromosomes are often chosen for karyotyping and for…
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- Dupuytren contracture 1777-1835) The leading French surgeon of the early part of the 19th century. Dupuytren reported the condition…
- Precocious Unusually early development, whether it be of intellectual powers, speech, physical traits, etc. Precocious…
- Olfactory bulb A key part of the olfactory apparatus consisting of a bulbous enlargement of the end of the olfactory nerve…
- Trait, dominant lethal A genetic trait that, if present in the genome of the individual, is expressed and therefore precludes the…
- Propositus A male through whom a family medically comes to light (is first ascertained). Also called the proband or…
- Goose bump A temporary local change in the skin when it becomes rougher due to erection of little muscles, as from cold…
- Scrotum A pouch of skin which contains the testes, epididymides, and lower portions of the spermatic cords.
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- Sigmoid volvulus See: Volvulus
- Aneurysm, aortic See: Aortic aneurysm
- Septic Infected, or denoting infection. For example, septic shock is shock caused by infection.