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Discharge of the nostrils caused by chronic inflammation of the nostrils.  

Infestation by pinworms. Infection with Enterobius vermicularis (in humans) or with other worms. An intestinal infestation with pinworms.  

A method of measuring antioxidant capacities in biological samples.  

Is a mammalian hormone that also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. It is best known for its roles in female reproduction: it is released in large amounts after distension of the cervix and vagina during labor, and after stimulation of the nipples, facilitating birth and breastfeeding, respectively. A hormone of the pituitary gland…

Hastening or facilitating childbirth, especially by stimulating contractions of the uterus. An agent that promotes rapid labour by stimulating contractions of the uterus. Induces contractions of the uterus. Stimulating movements of the uterus. Speeding up of parturition (labour). A drug that stimulates the uterus to contract, oxytocin.  

Catalysis of an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction, a reversible chemical reaction. One substrate acts as a hydrogen or electron donor and becomes oxidized, while the other acts as hydrogen or electron acceptor and becomes reduced.  

The process of adding oxygen to a compound, dehydrogenation or increasing the electro-negative charge. The act of oxidizing or state of being oxidized. Chemically it consists in the increase of positive charges on an atom or the loss of negative charges. Most biological oxidations are accomplished by the removal of a pair of hydrogen atoms…

Surgical removal of one or both ovaries. Oophorectomy. The partial or complete excision of an ovary. The surgical extraction of an ovary, also referred to as oophorectomy or ovariotomy.  

With one or two ovaries removed.