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adrenocorticotropic hormone
Medical; Medicine

a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland and stimulating the adrenal cortex

protein
Medical; Medicine

any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are and essential part of all living ...

crutches
Medical; Medicine

two staffs with cross-pieces at the tops to fit under the armpits

lactose
Medical; Medicine

A sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk. Cow's milk contains about 4.7% lactose. Since ripening removes most of the lactose, ...

calf
Medical; Medicine

The back portion of the lower leg (the crus). In terms of muscle systems, the calf corresponds to the posterior compartment of the leg.

stuttering
Medical; Medicine

Stuttering affects the fluency of speech. It begins during childhood and, in some cases, lasts throughout life. The disorder is characterized by disruptions in the production of ...

lanugo
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Lanugo is a downy, unpigmented hair found on fetuses and sometimes on malnourished children and adults. While it is usually shed within the womb, lanugo is sometimes still present ...

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