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Microbiology
The study of microscopic organisms including unicellular (single cell), multicellular (cell colony), and acellular (lacking cells). Microbiology encompasses a number of sub-disciplines including virology, mycology, parasitology, and bacteriology.
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AIDS-related complex (ARC)
Biology; Microbiology
A collection of symptoms such as lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph glands), fever, malaise, fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss. It results from an HIV infection and may progress to frank AIDS.
integrins
Biology; Microbiology
A large and broadly distributed family of a/b heterodimers. Integrins are cellular adhesion receptors that mediate cell-cell and cell-substratum interactions. Integrins usually recognize linear amino ...
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Biology; Microbiology
A lentivirus of the family Retroviridae that is associated with the onset of AIDS.
guanine
Biology; Microbiology
A purine derivative, 2-amino-6-oxypurine, found in nucleosides, nucleotides, and nucleic acids.
adenine
Biology; Microbiology
A purine derivative, 6-aminopurine, found in nucleosides, nucleotides, coenzymes, and nucleic acids.
facilitated diffusion
Biology; Microbiology
Diffusion across the plasma membrane that is aided by a carrier.
fecal enterococci
Biology; Microbiology
Enterococci found in the intestine of humans and other warm-blooded animals. They are used as indicators of the fecal pollution of water.
