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Repair, mismatch
A system within the cell for correcting errors in DNA that works by detecting and replacing bases in the DNA that are wrongly paired (mismatched bases). The system repairs the mismatch. When there is a mismatch in the DNA, a mismatch…
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- Pollex The thumb. Pollex is derived from the Latin pollere, to be strong, because in a contest of strength the thumb…
- Hydranencephaly A condition in which the cerebral hemispheres of the brain are absent and replaced by sacs filled with…
- SNP A change in which a single base in the DNA differs from the usual base at that position. These single base…
- Aflatoxin A toxin produced by mold that can damage the liver and may lead to liver cancer. Aflatoxins cause cancer in…
- Artificial abortion An abortion that is brought about intentionally. Also called an induced or therapeutic abortion. As opposed…
- Reservoir, Ommaya A device implanted under the scalp that is used to deliver anticancer drugs to the cerebrospinal fluid, the…
- Flavoproteins Flavoproteins are yellow proteins that serve as enzymes critical to the ability of cells in the body to…
- Pharmaco-epidemiology The study of the use of drugs in society. The process of identifying and responding to safety issues about…
- Scalp ringworm Ringworm: A superficial fungus infection of the skin, affecting the scalp. Also known as ringworm. It appears…
- Tympano- Prefix indicating a relationship to the ear drum (tympanum). For example, tympanometry is a test that…
- AAD American Association of Dermatology, one of many important professional societies in the health arena. The…