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SRY
Sex region Y, a region on the Y chromosome that determines the sex of the individual. SRY is necessary and sufficient for male sex determination. It is the testis-determining factor. Mutations in SRY give rise to XY females with gonadal…
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- Athleats feet See: Athlete's foot
- CpG island In molecular genetics, a short region of DNA rich in CpG sites, often located near the promoters of genes…
- Chart, Snellen's The familiar eye chart used to measure how well you see at various distances. Snellen's chart is imprinted…
- Physics, health The science of human health and radiation exposure. Health physics, also called medical physics, is devoted…
- Influenza, Asian See: Asian flu
- Tetrafluoroethylene A substance that is a possible carcinogen (cancer-causing agent) used in the production of polymers such as…
- Primary care provider In insurance parlance, a physician chosen by or assigned to a patient, who both provides primary care and…
- Ancylostoma infection Hookworm, an intestinal parasite that usually causes diarrhea or cramps. Heavy infestation with hookworm can…
- Contraction, premature See: Extrasystole
- Alpha-1 Short for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Stenosis, carotid-artery See: Carotid stenosis