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Relating to the stomach and intestines. The gastrointestinal system consists of the gastrointestinal tract, a tube extending from the mouth to the anus; its purpose is to break down food, prepare it for absorption and eliminate waste.
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Nonproprietary, or not protected by trademark registration. A drug not protected by a trademark. Also, the scientific name as opposed to the proprietary, brand name.
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The beginning of a process. The beginning or origin; into being of something; the process or mode of origin.
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A variety of techniques that molecular biologists use to manipulate DNA molecules to study the expression of a gene. A laboratory technique sometimes used to identify a defective gene in an unborn child which may cause a particular disease.
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Glomerular filtration rate. GFR is a calculation of how efficiently the kidneys are filtering wastes from the blood. A traditional GFR calculation requires an injection into the bloodstream of a substance that is later measured in a 24-hour urine collection. Recently,...
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Growth Hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland; the major hormone responsible for height growth Also plays a role in maintenance of bone density in adults, body composition in that it builds muscle and breaks down fat, regulates lipids, and may play a role in...
