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Metaphase chromosome
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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Show more- Parasitosis Infestation or infection with parasites. See also: Delusional parasitosis
- BNP B-type natriuretic peptide
- Staph Very commonly used shortened form of Staphylococcus, a very common and important group of bacteria. See…
- Hepatic encephalopathy Brain dysfunction directly due to liver dysfunction, most often recognized in advanced liver disease. Hepatic…
- Mapping, gene The process of determining the relative positions of genes on a chromosome (or another piece of DNA) and the…
- Spastic paraplegia, autosomal dominant A degenerative disorder of nerves with progressive spasticity of the legs. Abbreviated as AD-HSP. Spasticity…
- Breast fibroadenoma A common benign (not malignant) tumor of the breast. Usually called simply a fibroadenoma. For more…
- Shock, primary Sudden loss of blood pressure resulting in shock due to pain, fear, and other reactions experienced…
- Tassinari syndrome Taste belongs to our chemical sensing system, or the chemosenses. The complicated process of tasting begins…
- Donald Fredrickson See: Fredrickson, Donald
- Ulcer, gastric A hole in the lining of the stomach corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach…
- Bed bug A blood-sucking bug in the Cimex family that lives hidden in bedding or furniture, coming out at night to…