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• Mucinous carcinoma
  ...ins in cells that line certain internal organs and produce mucin (the main component of mucus)  |Type=Cancer terms
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• Aldopentose
  '''Aldopentose''' (pronunciation: al-doh-pen-tose) is a type of [[Monosaccharide|monosaccharide]] with five [[Carbon|carbon]] atoms and * [[Ribose]]: A specific type of aldopentose that is a key component of [[RNA]] and [[ATP]].
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• Platinum
  ...tion=Platinum - {{Pronunciation}} (PLA-tih-num) metal that is an important component of some cancer drugs such as cisplatin and carboplatin  |Type=Cancer terms
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• Phospholipid
  ...LIH-pid) A lipid (fat) that contains phosphorus. Phospholipids are a major component of cell membranes  |Type=Cancer terms
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• Adenine
  ...pound used to make one of the building blocks of DNA and RNA. It is also a component of many substances in the body that give cells energy.  |Type=Cancer terms
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• Fatty acid
  |Short definition=fatty acid (FA-Tee A-Side) A major component of fats used by the body for energy and tissue development  |Type=Cancer terms
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• Estrone tetraacetylglucoside
  ...f [[glucoside]] where the sugar component is [[glucose]] and the non-sugar component, known as the aglycone, is [[estrone]]. ...ructure. 'Estrone' refers to the aglycone part of the molecule, which is a type of [[estrogen]] hormone. 'Tetraacetyl' indicates that there are four acetyl
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• Photoanethole
  ...a chemical compound that is derived from [[anethole]], a phenylpropene, a type of aromatic compound. Photoanethole is a photoproduct of anethole, which is a major component of anise and fennel essential oils. It is formed when anethole is exposed t
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• Chondrin
  ...protein]] found in [[cartilage]] and other connective tissues. It is a key component in the structure and function of joints and the skeletal system. ...e cartilage to absorb shock and resist compression, making it an essential component in the joints. Chondrin also plays a role in the growth and repair of carti
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• Daphnin
  ...pe of [[glucoside]], a molecule that contains both a sugar and a non-sugar component. ...cule bonded to a non-sugar molecule. In the case of Daphnin, the non-sugar component is a molecule called [[hydroxybenzaldehyde]]. When Daphnin is ingested or o
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• Triolein
  Triolein is a type of [[triglyceride]] that is composed of three [[oleic acid]] molecules and ...that is soluble in organic solvents but insoluble in water. It is a major component of [[adipose tissue]], where it is stored as an energy reserve.
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• Accounting system
  * '''[[Accounts Payable]]''': This component tracks all the money a business owes to its suppliers. * '''[[Accounts Receivable]]''': This component tracks all the money owed to a business by its customers.
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• Glucan
  ...a polysaccharide that is made up of glucose molecules. It is a significant component of the cell wall of certain fungi, yeasts, and bacteria. In the human body, The term "glucan" is derived from "glucose," the type of sugar molecule that makes up the polysacaccharide, and the suffix "-an,"
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• Phosphorylcholine
  ...arious biological processes. It is a component of [[lecithin]], which is a type of [[phospholipid]] found in many organisms, including humans. Phosphorylcholine is a key component of the [[cell membrane]], where it contributes to the membrane's structural
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• Antiphospholipid antibody
  ...y]] that targets [[phospholipids]], a type of fat molecule that is a major component of cell membranes. The presence of these antibodies in the body can lead to * [[Phospholipid]]: A type of fat molecule that is a major component of cell membranes.
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• COL3A1
  ...a gene that encodes the protein type III collagen. This protein is a major component of the [[Extracellular matrix]] in various connective tissues and is partic ...A" stands for "alpha", and "1" indicates that it is the first gene of this type identified.
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• Red pulp
  '''Red pulp''' (/rɛd pʌlp/) is a component of the [[spleen]] that is involved in filtering the blood of antigens, micr ...pleen is primarily composed of [[sinusoids]] lined with [[macrophages]], a type of white blood cell. These sinusoids are filled with blood, and the macroph
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• Merosin
  ...lays a crucial role in the structure and function of muscle cells. It is a component of the extracellular matrix, which is the material that surrounds and suppo ...only used in the names of proteins. This reflects the role of merosin as a component of the larger structure of muscle cells.
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• COL2A1
  ...ides instructions for making a protein component of type II collagen. This type of collagen is found mostly in the cartilage that forms the spine, the eye' The term "COL2A1" is an abbreviation for "Collagen, type II, alpha 1," which describes the gene's function and its position in a fam
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• Capacitors
  ...Capacitor''' (pronounced: kəˈpasɪtər) is a passive two-terminal electrical component that stores potential energy in an electric field. The effect of a capacito ...'capacity'. In the context of electronics, it refers to the capacity of a component to store charge.
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