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Arrayed library
In genetics, an arrayed library consists of (in technical terms) individual primary recombinant clones which are hosted in phage, cosmid, YAC, or another vector that have been placed in two- dimensional arrays in microtiter dishes (plastic…
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Show more- SA node The SA node (SA stands for sinoatrial) is one of the major elements in the cardiac conduction system, the…
- Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis: Abbreviated as DISH. Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis is a…
- Syndrome, acute brain See: Delirium
- Gaucher disease, types 2-5 A series of disease due to glucocerebrosidase deficiency and accumulation of glucocerebroside in cells. By…
- Drug activity A measure of the physiological response a drug produces. A less active drug produces less response (and visa…
- Homosexuality Sexuality directed toward someone of the same sex
- Flush (1) A redness of the skin, typically over the cheeks or neck. A flush is usually temporary and brought on by…
- NP Nurse practitioner
- Smallpox vaccine A vaccine containing a live virus called vaccinia used to prevent smallpox. The vaccine does not contain the…
- EBM Evidence-based medicine
- Testicular cancer Testicular cancer: Cancer of the male sex organ, the testicle, that normally produces the hormone…
- Plexus, brachial See: Brachial plexus