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A hiatus of the canal for the greater petrosal nerve.  

An opening in the diaphragm through which pass the aorta and the thoracic duct.  

A phosphoric acid ester of glucose; one of several esters formed in the muscles and other tissues in the metabolism of carbohydrates.  

An enzyme in cells that in the presence of ATP catalyzes the conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate, the first step in glycolysis.  

A standardized vitamin preparation containing vitamins A, D, C, and B, riboflavin, and niacinamide.  

Having a chemical valence of six.  

To a compound consisting of six atoms or one with six replaceable hydrogen or univalent atoms.  

A condition of having six sets of chromosomes.  

In computers, a number system using base 16 rather than base 2 (binary) or 10 (decimal).    

The presence of six fingers or six toes on one hand or foot.