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Show more- Birth defects, study of Birth defects, study of: The study of birth defects is now usually called dysmorphology. Dysmorphology is a…
- OR (abbreviation) Stands for 'operating room'. A facility equipped for performing surgery. OR is sometimes written O.R.
- Recommended Daily Allowance Popular name for the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
- Kissing bug The insect that transmits the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which causes Chagas disease (American…
- Cystatin 3 See: Cystatin C
- Perichondrial To do with the perichondrium, a dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps all…
- Ulcer, gastric A hole in the lining of the stomach corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach…
- Prolactin A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. Prolactin stimulates lactation (milk production). It also has many…
- National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship A survivor-led advocacy group that works on behalf of the millions of cancer survivors and the millions more…
- Lymphatics Small thin channels similar to blood vessels that do not carry blood, but collect and carry tissue fluid…
- Adjuvant The Latin 'adjuvans' means to help, particularly to reach a goal. Adjuvant therapy for cancer is surgery…
- Placenta, accessory See: Accessory placenta