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- Histo- Literally, tissue compatibility. With full histocompatibility between a donor and recipient, tissue can be…
- Node, SA The SA node (SA stands for sinoatrial) is one of the major elements in the cardiac conduction system, the…
- Virilize To cause a female to develop male characteristics such as a deepened voice, an increase in body and facial…