Juxtaglomerular cell: functions and role in the regulation of blood pressure The juxtaglomerular cell (abbreviated JG cell) is an important component of the renal blood p ...
Read MoreSubcutaneous inguinal ring: anatomy and role in the human body The subcutaneous inguinal ring is an opening in the muscle wall of the thigh, located in the groin area. It ...
Read MoreThe iris pigment border (also known as the iris pigment border) is the colored area around the pupil of the eye. This area contains large amounts of melanin, the pigment ...
Read MoreChoanomastigote: what is this word and what is its origin? Choanomastigote is an unusual word that can be found in some scientific papers and articles. It consists of two ...
Read MoreNullisomic [at. nullus nothing, zero + (chromo)some] - a diploid organism in whose karyotype one or more pairs of homologous chromosomes are missing. Nullisomy is the abs ...
Read MoreTarget theory (synonyms: target principle, hit principle) is a concept in radiobiology that explains the biological effects of ionizing radiation. According to this theor ...
Read MoreEthyl ether: properties, uses and dangers Ethyl ether (also known as diethyl ether or sulfuric ether) is an organic compound with the formula C4H10O. It has a transparent ...
Read MoreA phlebolith is a stone-like structure that is usually found incidentally in the abdominal cavity during x-ray examination. The reason for its formation is calcium deposi ...
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