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Pregnancy, ectopic
A pregnancy that is not in the usual place and is located outside the inner lining of the uterus. A fertilized egg settles and grows in any location other than the inner lining of the uterus. The large majority (95%) of ectopic pregnancies…
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- Gene amplification Making multiple copies of a gene. Repeated copying of a gene. Gene amplification plays a role in cancer…
- Focal Pertaining to a focus which in medicine may refer to:1. The point at which rays converge as, for example, in…
- Thromboxane B2 The inactive product of thromboxane. Abbreviated TXB2
- Nephro- Prefix referring to the kidney as, for example, in nephrotoxic. From the Greek nephros meaning kidney
- Traumatic brain injury Brain damage from trauma. The three leading causes of death from traumatic brain injury relate to firearms…
- Carotid body A small 'body' of tissue rich in capillaries, at the spot the carotid artery branches in the neck, containing…
- Eczema, dyshidrotic Irritation of the skin on the palms of hands and soles of the feet characterized by clear, deep blisters that…
- Celebrity diets Celebrity diets are weight loss plans that are reportedly endorsed by or used by celebrities. There are many…
- McClintock See: McClintock, Barbara
- Enediyne A very potent and naturally occurring antibiotic that acts by cleaving DNA. The adverse effects of enediynes…
- Superficial See: Melanoma, superficial spreading.