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DNA, coding
A sequence of DNA that codes for protein. Coding DNA sequences are separated by long regions of DNA called introns that have no apparent function. Coding DNA is also known as an exon
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Show more- Infant, postmature A baby born 2 weeks (14 days) or more after the usual 9 months (280 days) of gestation. The gestation (length…
- Breadbasket A popular term for the stomach in both senses: 1. The digestive organ, as to hear the breadbasket rumble with…
- Double-masked See: Double-blind
- Ubiquinone See: Coenzyme Q10
- Hip pointer Sportstalk for an iliac crest contusion (a bruise of the upper edge of the ilium, one of the hip bones).
- Stratum corneum The stratum corneum as a rule refers to the outermost layer of the epidermis, which is itself the outer layer…
- Turban tumor syndrome See: Familial cylindromatosis
- Donor, universal A person who is type O in the ABO blood group system and can donate blood to all recipients
- Pinnate 1. Like the pinna, the part of the ear that projects ('wings out') from the head. 2. Like a feather or leaf…
- Teratogenic Able to disturb the growth and development of an embryo or fetus. See also: Teratogen and Teratogenic drugs
- Sinus barotrauma Sinus troubles, particularly with pain and a feeling of pressure, due to changing atmospheric pressures, as…
- NMR Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. An imaging technique that does not use radiation.