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angiokeratoma

Medical; Human genome

A skin disease characterized by small warty elevations or telangiectasias and epidermal thickening.

arcus senilis

Medical; Human genome

1) A corneal disease in which there is a deposition of phospholipid and cholesterol in the corneal stroma and anterior sclera. 2) A whitish ring-shaped or bow-shaped deposit in ...

chronic

Medical; Human genome

A disease or condition that persists or progresses over a long period of time.

colorectal

Medical; Human genome

Having to do with the colon or the rectum.

endocrine gland

Medical; Human genome

1) Ductless glands that secrete substances which are released directly into the circulation and which influence metabolism and other body functions. 2) A gland (as the thyroid ...

double heterozygote

Medical; Human genome

An individual who has two different gene mutations (i.e., is heterozygous) at two separate genetic loci.

eosinophils

Medical; Human genome

1) Granular leukocytes with a nucleus that usually has two lobes connected by a slender thread of chromatin, and cytoplasm containing coarse, round granules that are uniform in ...