| trophoblast |
As the cells of the early embryo specialize, they soon differentiate into: (1) central ones that will form the embryo or fetus itself; and (2) peripheral ones (the trophoblast) that will be responsible for invading the mother
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| tropical spastic paraparesis |
A rare disorder characterized by slowly progressive weakness (paraparesis), stiffness (rigidity), and spasticity of the leg muscles due to infection with the human T-cell lymphotropic virus-1 (HTLV-1). Modes of transmission include sexual contact, mother-to-child transmission (eg, via breastfeeding), and blood transfusion.
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| trough |
In the dunes, long narrow depressions between ridges of sand.
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| tropical sprue |
A condition of unknown cause. Abnormalities in the lining of the small intestine prevent the body from absorbing food normally. This disease is not associated with non tropical sprue or gluten enteropathy. It has been associated with travel and residence in tropical areas.
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| trophoblast |
TRO-fo-blast A layer of cells in the preembryo that develops into the chorion and then the placenta. 218
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