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Stretcher. To have a disease and be capable of infecting others.  

A specialized protein molecule that enables large molecules to be transported across cell membranes.    

In epidemiology, a human vector a host who can transmit a disease but who does not necessarily have the symptoms of the disease. A commercial health insurer, a government agency, or a Blue Cross or Blue Shield plan which underwrites or administers programs that pay for health services. Under the Medicare Fart B (Supplemental Medical…

Pertaining to the wrist or carpal bones.  

Surgery used to remove plaque buildup in the carotid artery. Surgical removal of intra-arterial obstructions such as of the internal carotid artery, reducing the risk for transient ischemic attacks and strokes. A surgical procedure used to remove the buildup of fat and cholesterol in the principal artery supplying blood to the brain, to restore the…

One of the main arteries of the neck supplying blood to the head. Pressure on the may produce unconsciousness: carotid. Either of two main arteries of the neck, supplying the head and neck. The principal blood supply to the head and neck arising off the aortic arch. One of four major blood vessels of the…

From the Greek word meaning to plunge into deep sleep, carotid artery. Either of the two large arteries in the neck which supply blood to the head. To the right and left common carotid arteries, which form the principal blood supply to the head and neck. The left arises directly from the aortic arch and…

A condition in which the skin turns yellow as a result of an excessive intake of vitamin A or carotene. Carotene in the blood, marked by yellowing of the skin (pseudojaundice). It can be distinguished from true jaundice by the lack of yellow discoloration of the conjunctivae in carotenemia.  

Plants or animals that eat meat as a source of protein. An animal that eats primarily meat, particularly an animal of the order Carnivora, which includes cats, dogs, and bears. A carnivore is a creature whose primary or exclusive diet is composed predominantly of meat. Feline species such as cats, canines like wolves, reptiles like…

A unit awarded to a student for successfully completing a high school course that meets for a minimum of 120 clock hours.