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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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- Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody See: Citrulline antibody
- Phospholipase An enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of a phospholipid molecule by the addition of water. Also called a…
- Vesiculography The use of special X-ray equipment and a dye to examine the seminal vesicles and related structures…
- HIB immunization This immunization is designed to prevent diseases caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB), a bacteria…
- Coccus A bacterial cell which has the shape of a sphere. Coccus enters into the name of a number of bacteria. For…
- Belly That part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and the pelvis. Also called the…
- Cerebellum The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem. The cerebellum…
- Mercaptopurine A drug that acts as an antimetabolite, interfering with the metabolism of purine bases and inhibiting the…
- Southern blot A test commonly used in molecular biology and genetics, the purpose of the test being to check for a match…
- Gareis-Mason syndrome An inherited (genetic) syndrome with characteristic features including (1) neurologically: mental retardation…
- Eskalith See: Lithium