Category: A
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Allantochorion
Fusion of the allantois and chorion into one structure.
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Allachesthesia
Perception of tactile sensation as being remote from the actual point of stimulation.
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Alkylate
To provide therapy involving the use of an alkylating agent.
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Alkyl
Any hydrocarbon radical with the general formula CnH2n+1. The resulting substances are called alkyl groups or alkyl radicals.
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Alkene
A bivalent aliphatic hydrocarbon containing one double bond.
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Alkapton
Homogentisic acid; a yellowish-red substance sometimes occurring in urine as the result of the incomplete oxidation of tyrosine and phenylalanine.
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Altitude alkalosis
Alkalosis resulting from the increased respiratory rate associated with exposure to the decreased oxygen content of air at high altitudes. This causes respiratory alkalosis.
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Alkalization
The process of making something alkaline.
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Alkalimetry
Measurement of the alkalinity of a mixture.
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Alkali denaturation test
A quantitative test for hemoglobin F (fetal hemoglobin). The test uses the spectrophotometric absorbance of a mixture of saline-diluted and alkali-diluted blood.