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Teratogen, Ecstasy as
Ecstasy is an illicit drug considered a recreational or party drug. It acts as both a stimulant and a hallucinogen. The chemical name is methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). Ecstasy is considered a possible teratogen, an agent that can…
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- Pleural Pertaining to the pleura, the thin covering that protects the lungs. The term 'pleural' is pronounced like…
- Vertebral arch A circle of bone around the canal through which the spinal cord passes. A vertebral arch is composed of a…
- Medial occipitotemporal gyrus See: Lingual gyrus
- Percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (PEJ) A surgical procedure for placing a feeding tube into the jejunum (part of the small intestine) without…
- Perineal Of or relating to the perineum
- Enterovirus A virus that enters the body through the gastrointestinal tract and thrives there, often moving on to attack…
- Acuity, visual The clarity or clearness of the vision, a measure of how well a person sees. The ability to distinguish…
- Inhibin One of two hormones (designated inhibin-A and inhibin-B) secreted by the gonads (by Sertoli cells in the male…
- Flow karyotyping Use of flow cytometry to analyze and/or separate chromosomes on the basis of their DNA content
- Oculodentodigital dysplasia A genetic disorder that affects many body structures and systems, including the eyes, face, teeth, fingers…