| smallpox |
Highly contagious, often fatal disease caused by a poxvirus. Smallpox has been eradicated throughout the world.
Ãâó: science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih1/disease...
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| small intestine |
A long, muscular tube that breaks food into smaller components that can be absorbed through its lining into the bloodstream. Most of the digestion and absorption process takes place in the small intestine.
Ãâó: www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DG/00022.html
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| small intestine |
gastrointestinal tract between stomach and large intestine, functions include digestion and absorption of nutrients. The small intestine is then subdivided into 3 regions: duodenum, jejunum and ileum. (More? GIT Notes)
Ãâó: embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/Notes/Index/S.htm
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| small cell lung cancer |
A type of lung cancer made up of small, round cells. Small cell lung cancer is less common than non-small cell lung cancer and often grows more quickly. The name is often shortened to SCLC. Another name for SCLC is oat cell cancer. See also extensive SCLC, limited SCLC.
Ãâó: www.cdc.gov/cancer/lung/glossary.htm
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| small intestine |
Area of the lower digestive system that is divided into the duodenum, jejunum and ileum. Most of the digestion and absorption of food takes place in the small intestine.
Ãâó: www.spinalnet.co.uk/EEndCom/GBCON/homepage.nsf/0/C...
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