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Y-linked gene
A gene on the Y chromosome. (Y-linkage is analogous to X-linkage (the presence of a gene on the X chromosome) in that it says a gene is on one of the sex chromosomes.) It has often been said that little is known about genes that may be…
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- Typhoid Mary Someone who by force of circumstances serves as the source from which something undesirable spreads. Typhoid…
- Avastin The first drug in a new class designed to treat cancer by compromising its blood supply. Avastin…
- Nanny A woman employed full-time to take care of one or more children in a family home. Nanny is the diminutive of…
- Vein, femoral See: Femoral vein
- Menopause, chemical Menopause, chemical: Menopause induced by chemotherapy or other chemicals or medications. Chemical menopause…
- Cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy: An abnormality of motor function (the ability to move and control movements) that is acquired…
- White-coat hypertension (White coat hypertension) A rodent capable of carrying the types of hantavirus that cause HPS (hantavirus pulmonary syndrome) in the…
- Myopathy Any and all disease of muscle. Or any type of damage to muscle. There are many different kinds of myopathies…
- Clitoral amputation A surgical procedure in which all or part of the clitoris and sometimes also the labia are removed. Clitoral…
- STDs in women See Sexually transmitted diseases in women