| apolipoprotein E |
a gene situated on chromosome 19 that codes for a protein in lipoproteins that are normal constituents of blood plasma, for example HDL (high density lipoprotein), LDL (low density lipoprotein), and VLDL (very low density lipoprotein). There are a number of common variations (alleles) of the APOE gene, the most common of which are known as: e2, e3, and e4. Research has shown that people who inherit one or more copies of the APOEe4 gene are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. ...
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| apocrine gland |
(ap'o-krin) the less numerous type of sweat gland. Produces a secretion containing water, salts, and proteins.
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| aponeurosis |
(ap''o-nu-ro'sis) fibrous or membranous sheet connecting a muscle and the part it moves.
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| apogee |
The point farthest from the earth on the moon's orbit. This term can be applied to any other body orbiting the earth, such as satellites. It is the opposite of perigee.
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| Apollonia |
a city of Macedonia between Amphipolis and Thessalonica, from which it was distant about 36 miles. Paul and Silas passed through it on their way to Thessalonica (Acts 17:1).
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