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Levite
A member of an ancient caste of hereditary Jewish priests. Membership in the Levites is determined by paternal descent. The Levites have traditionally been considered the descendants of Levi, a son of Jacob. However, research has disclosed…
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Show more- Radiation menopause Menopause: Menopause induced by radiation. Radiation menopause is a type of 'induced menopause', menopause…
- Pollen count The number of pollen grains landing on a given area during a specified time. The count is taken by a spinning…
- Iliac horns Symmetrical bilateral central posterior iliac processes. In other words, horn-like malformations of the crest…
- Thrombi Just the plural of thrombus. See: Thrombus
- Ringworm (tinea) Ringworm (tinea): Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin previously thought to be due to a parasite…
- Nerve, efferent A nerve that carries impulses away from the central nervous system (CNS). An efferent nerve is the opposite…
- Piles 1. A term in use since the 15th century for hemorrhoids. 2. A street name for crack cocaine
- Menometrorrhagia Excessive uterine bleeding, both at the usual time of menstrual periods and at other irregular intervals…
- Breast surgeon A surgeon who is especially skilled in operating on the breast. A breast surgeon may biopsy a tumor in the…
- Neuromuscular Pertaining to both nerves and muscles, as in neuromuscular blockade by an anesthetic agent, the neuromuscular…
- Vibration white finger The original name for a painful and potentially disabling condition of the fingers, hans, and arms due to…
- Disease, mad deer See Chronic wasting disease