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- Tablet splitting The practice of cutting tablets in half. The reason is usually financial. To reduce costs, a physician may…
- Raeder's syndrome A distinctive syndrome of headaches, also known as cluster headache or migrainous neuralgia. The common…
- Expiration date The date for a drug estimated for its shelf life with proper storage in sealed containers away from harmful…
- Ear, malrotated See Ear, slanted
- Polymerase, RNA Enzyme that catalyzes (speeds) the polymerization of RNA. RNA polymerase uses preexisting nucleic acid…
- Memory, working Short-term (recent) memory. Working memory is a system for temporarily storing and managing the information…
- Mouth 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and containing the teeth, gums, and…