| acrodermatitis enteropathica |
Rare inherited condition characterized by dermatitis, hair loss, diarrhea and zinc deficiency. The most common eye symptom is light sensitivity, but conjunctivitis and other symptoms may also be present.
Ãâó: www.allaboutvision.com/resources/glossary.htm
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| acropetal |
Having be youngest conidia at the apex of a chain.
Ãâó: www.ec.upstate.edu/medtech/microb/glossary.htm
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| acrosome reaction |
The second stage of capacitation, when a sperm sheds its outer membrane to expose receptors that interact with the egg's zona pellucida to initiate fertilization.
Ãâó: www.haveababy.com/learn/glossary.asp
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| acromegaly |
A chronic disease caused by hypersecretion of the pituitary growth hormones. It is characterized by enlargement of many parts of the skeleton, especially the nose, ears, jaws, fingers and toes. See also Pituitary Gland.
Ãâó: www.aidsinfobbs.org/letters/a.html
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| acromelic |
pertaining to the ends of the extremities
Ãâó: medical.lpaonline.org/glossary/
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