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A chimeric oncogene, from fusion of BCR and ABL cancer genes associated with chronic myelogenous leukaemia.  

A family of apoptosis rtegulator proteins in humans encoded by the B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL-2) gene.  

A disorder in which the lining of the esophagus is damaged by stomach acid. Replacement of the squamous epithelium of the distal esophagus with metaplastic columnar epithelium as a result of chronic exposure of the esophagus to stomach acid. The pathological changes usually occur after many years of gastroesophageal reflux disease and are occasionally followed…

A type of interoceptor that is stimulated by pressure changes, as those in blood vessel wall. One of a group of nerves near the carotid artery and aortic arch, which senses changes in blood pressure. Sensory nerve endings in the walls of the auricles of the heart, carotid artery sinus, vena cava, and aortic arch…

Aromatic oily resin from certain trees and shrubs used in medicine. A common name for the herb Melissa officinalis. An old variation of the word “balsam”. Balm, a herb that belongs to the mint family, emits a lemon-like scent due to its aroma. It has dark green, circular leaves, and light yellow flowers in clusters.…

Balb/c mouse was developed in 1923 by McDowell. It is a popular strain and is used in many different research disciplines, but most often in the production of monoclonal antibodies.  

Inflammation of the glans and foreskin of the penis, often from infections such as candidiasis, prevention of which has traditionally been one of the medical reasons advanced for circumcision. Inflammation of the head (glans) of the penis, usually accompanied by a discharge and tightening of the foreskin. Inflammation of the skin covering the glans penis…

Lethal to bacteria. Substance lethal to bacteria; substance capable of killing bacteria. Destructive to bacteria. An agent that kills bacteria. An agent that destroys bacteria (a type of microbe or organism). Referring to a substance which destroys bacteria. The action of a drug, serum or antibiotic which results in the death of the bacteria subjected…

Malaria-like parasitic disease caused by Babesia, a genus of protozoal piroplasms. A disease caused by infection of red blood cells by a protozoan introduced by a tick bite. Infection caused by a protozoan {Babesia), transmitted by the bite of certain ticks; it is characterized by headache, fever, muscle pain, and nausea; also called babesiasis. A…

A protozoan parasite (malaria–like) of the blood that causes a hemolytic disease known as Babesiosis. Genus of protozoa of the family Babesiidae that causes babesiosis, a febrile illness that causes symptoms similar to those found in influenza, accompanied by hemolytic anemia. Babesia microti is the principal human pathogen, transmitted to humans by tick bite. Other…