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Achilles tendon
Medical; Human genome
The strong tendon joining the muscles in the calf of the leg to the bone of the heel -- called also tendon of Achilles. Achilles, Greek mythological character. One of the most ...
arteriosclerosis
Medical; Human genome
A chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening and hardening of the arterial walls with resulting loss of elasticity.
anion
Medical; Human genome
The ion in an electrolyzed solution that migrates to the anode; broadly: a negatively charged ion.
allelic heterogeneity
Medical; Human genome
A single disorder, trait, or pattern of traits caused by different mutations within a gene.
amblyopia
Medical; Human genome
Dimness of sight especially in one eye without apparent change in the eye structures -- called also lazy eye, lazy-eye blindness.
arthrogryposis
Medical; Human genome
1) Persistent flexure or contracture of a joint. 2) Congenital fixation of a joint in an extended or flexed position. 3) Any of a group of congenital conditions characterized ...
angina
Medical; Human genome
1) Recurring thoracic pain or discomfort which occurs when a part of the heart does not receive enough blood; usually caused by exertion or excitement. 2) A disease marked by ...
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