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Human Genome Project
International effort aimed at identifying and sequencing (ordering) all of the bases in the human genome. American participation in this monumental undertaking has been supported by funds from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and…
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Show more- Herpes, genital See: Genital herpes
- Launois-Bensaude syndrome A disorder characterized by painless symmetrical diffuse deposits of fat beneath the skin of the neck, upper…
- Endocervical curettage The removal of tissue from the inside of the cervix using a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette
- Morphia Another name for morphine. Both morphia and morphine come from the name of Morpheus, the ancient god of sleep…
- Direct-entry midwife A midwife who has entered the profession of midwifery as an apprentice to a practicing midwife rather than…
- Docosahexaenoic acid DHA. An essential fatty acid, thought to be important to the development of infants, particularly as regards…
- Impetigo Impetigo: A bacterial skin infection caused by the staphylococcus or, more rarely,streptococcus bacteria. The…
- Mucopolysaccharidosis type VII Sly syndrome, due to deficiency of the enzyme beta-glucuronidase. See also Mucopolysaccharidosis
- Fibrosis, cystic Fibrosis, cystic (CF): One of the most common grave genetic (inherited) diseases, CF affects the exocrine…
- Diarrhea, rotavirus Diarrhea, rotavirus: A leading cause of severe winter diarrhea in infants and young children. Each year…
- Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease See: Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome
- Calamine An astringent made from zinc carbonate or zinc oxide, usually used in lotion form to treat skin problems that…