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X-linked retinoschisis
See: Juvenile retinoschisis
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- Candidate gene Any gene thought likely to cause a disease. The gene may be a candidate because it is located in a particular…
- Cavities Cavities: Holes in the two outer layers of a tooth called the enamel and the dentin. The enamel is the…
- Neisseria Group of bacteria that includes the cause of gonorrhea.
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- Multisection computed tomography See: Multidetector computed tomography
- Test, eyedrop There are many types of eyedrops and many types of eyedrop tests. One of the most common eyedrop tests is…
- LAM Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
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