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DNA forensics

The application of the science of DNA to analyze evidence involved in criminal and civil litigation.

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trichoptilosis

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A disease condition characterized by longitudinal splitting or fraying of the hair shaft.

trichorrhexis invaginati

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A genetic disease characterized by a segment of bulbous, dilated hair being enfolded into a concave hair terminal, recalling the appearance of a bamboo node. If the hair breaks at the bulbous end, ...

trichorrhexis nodosa

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A condition characterized by the formation of nodes, and in extreme cases, the hair is weaker at the node and is subject to breakage.

trichoschisis

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A condition characterized by brittle hair with a transverse crack or a clean break.

trier of fact

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The judge, jury, administrative body, board, or arbitration panel that determine(s) the factual issues of the controversy in the dispute-resolution process.

tris

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An abbreviation for tris (hydroxymethyl)methylamine, also known as tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane. It is widely used in biochemistry as a buffer salt.

ubiquitous

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Existing or being everywhere, widespread

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