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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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- Neurofibromatosis, central See: Neurofibromatosis type 2
- DNA sequence, draft Sequence of a DNA with less accuracy than a finished sequence. In a draft sequence, some segments are missing…
- X (drug caution code) Abbreviation on a medication that indicates SOS -- that the medication contains a substance such as…
- Cotton rat A rodent capable of carrying the types of hantavirus that cause HPS (hantavirus pulmonary syndrome) in the…
- Medial occipitotemporal gyrus See: Lingual gyrus
- Diastole The time period when the heart is in a state of relaxation and dilatation (expansion). The final letter in…
- Deep vein thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis: A blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein in the thigh or leg. The clot can break off as…
- Annexin A1 One of the annexins, a family of proteins that share the property of binding calcium and phospholipids. The…
- Aarskog syndrome See: Aarskog-Scott syndrome
- Vitamin C An essential nutrient found mainly in fruits and vegetables. The body requires vitamin C to form and maintain…
- Kindercam See: Kiddie cam