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Segment, genomic
A region of the genome; it encompasses objects described as loci or probes. Genomic segments can range in size from points to regions as large as an entire chromosome. There are many types of genomic regions. On a technical level, they…
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- Immunization, rubella See Immunization, MMR.
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- Post-traumatic stress Stress: An anxiety disorder that develops in some individuals who have had major traumatic experiences. The…
- White phosphorus A waxy solid which burns easily and is used in chemical manufacturing and smoke munitions. It is also used by…
- Primary dentition The set of 20 first (deciduous) teeth. The primary dentition is as opposed to the secondary (permanent)…
- Storm surge The onshore rush of sea or lake water caused primarily by the high winds that are associated with a…
- Thyroiditis, subacute Subacute Thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland after a viral illness. NTER>
- Papilla, cancer of Cancer of: Cancer of a structure called the papilla or ampulla of Vater, a small muscle located at the…
- Hydrocephalus, acquired Hydrocephalus due to a postnatal cause, something that happened sometime after birth
- SJS Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
- Krukenberg tumor A tumor of the ovary caused by the spread of stomach cancer. When the stomach cancer spreads to an ovary, the…