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• Myelin
  ...Myelin - {{Pronunciation}} (MY-eh-lin) The fatty substance that covers and protects nerves  Myelin - {{Pronunciation}} (MY-eh-lin) The fatty substance that covers and protects nerves {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Myelin sheath
  ...ion=the fat]] Sandbox - and protein-containing material that surrounds and protects some nerves ...on) the fat]] Sandbox - and protein-containing material that surrounds and protects some nerves<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
  382 bytes (49 words) - 20:37, 30 December 2022
• Amniotic fluid
  ...ition=clear fluid that surrounds a fetus during pregnancy and cushions and protects it ...tion) clear fluid that surrounds a fetus during pregnancy and cushions and protects it<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
  361 bytes (49 words) - 20:56, 30 December 2022
• Copyrights
  * '''[[Literary Copyright]]''': This protects written works such as books, articles, and poems. * '''[[Dramatic Copyright]]''': This protects works such as plays and screenplays.
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• Mucus
  ...finition=a slippery fluid produced by mucous membranes that lubricates and protects the internal surfaces of the body ...inition) a slippery fluid produced by mucous membranes that lubricates and protects the internal surfaces of the body<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Gl
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• Beta carotene
  ...ange vegetables and fruits, which the body converts to vitamin A; possibly protects against cancer ...ange vegetables and fruits, which the body converts to vitamin A; possibly protects against cancer<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
  438 bytes (61 words) - 21:08, 30 December 2022
• Deoxycytidine
  ...ion=Deoxycytidine - {{Pronunciation}} (dee-OK-see-SY-tih-deen) A drug that protects healthy tissues from the toxic effects of anticancer drugs  Deoxycytidine - {{Pronunciation}} (dee-OK-see-SY-tih-deen) A drug that protects healthy tissues from the toxic effects of anticancer drugs {{dictionary-stu
  459 bytes (53 words) - 04:44, 11 January 2023
• Pentetic acid calcium
  ...cid calcium - {{Pronunciation}} (Pen-TEH-tik A-sid KAL-see-um) A drug that protects healthy tissues from the toxic effects of anticancer drugs  ...cid calcium - {{Pronunciation}} (Pen-TEH-tik A-sid KAL-see-um) A drug that protects healthy tissues from the toxic effects of anticancer drugs {{dictionary-stu
  495 bytes (63 words) - 15:28, 13 January 2023
• Skeleton
  ...EH-leh-do) The framework that supports the soft tissues of vertebrates and protects many of their internal organs. Vertebrate skeletons are composed of bone an ...EH-leh-do) The framework that supports the soft tissues of vertebrates and protects many of their internal organs. Vertebrate skeletons are composed of bone an
  588 bytes (77 words) - 00:57, 14 January 2023
• Human papillomavirus vaccine
  ...the body from infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV ) protects. HPV infection can cause abnormal tissue growths such as warts and other ce ...the body from infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV ) protects. HPV infection can cause abnormal tissue growths such as warts and other ce
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• Trophoblast
  ...of cells that helps a developing embryo attach to the wall of the uterus, protects the embryo, and forms part of the placenta  ...of cells that helps a developing embryo attach to the wall of the uterus, protects the embryo, and forms part of the placenta {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:D
  555 bytes (79 words) - 10:27, 13 January 2023
• Nerve sheath
  ...n=nerve sheath - {{Pronunciation}} (nerve leaf) The tissue that covers and protects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. The nerve sheath is made up o nerve sheath - {{Pronunciation}} (nerve leaf) The tissue that covers and protects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. The nerve sheath is made up o
  638 bytes (94 words) - 20:51, 13 January 2023
• Pleura
  ...ue that covers the lungs and lines the inside wall of the chest cavity. It protects and cushions the lungs.  ...ue that covers the lungs and lines the inside wall of the chest cavity. It protects and cushions the lungs. This tissue secretes a small amount of fluid that a
  648 bytes (101 words) - 02:13, 13 January 2023
• Dura mater
  ...ciation}} (THE-uh MAY-ter) The tough outer layer of tissue that covers and protects the brain and spinal cord and is closest to the skull. The dura mater is on ...ciation}} (THE-uh MAY-ter) The tough outer layer of tissue that covers and protects the brain and spinal cord and is closest to the skull. The dura mater is on
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• CerviPrep
  ...assage between the uterus and the vagina). CerviPrep covers the cervix and protects the surrounding tissue.  ...assage between the uterus and the vagina). CerviPrep covers the cervix and protects the surrounding tissue. Drugs can be injected into the inner part of the ce
  800 bytes (115 words) - 00:21, 11 January 2023
• Quadrivalent vaccine
  ...ther microorganisms. Gardasil, for example, is a quadrivalent vaccine that protects the body from infection with four different types of human papillomavirus ( ...ther microorganisms. Gardasil, for example, is a quadrivalent vaccine that protects the body from infection with four different types of human papillomavirus (
  904 bytes (116 words) - 02:24, 14 January 2023
• Endolymphatic sac
  ...ructure in the inner ear. The fluid in the endolymphatic sac surrounds and protects the structures in the inner ear that affect hearing and balance.  ...ructure in the inner ear. The fluid in the endolymphatic sac surrounds and protects the structures in the inner ear that affect hearing and balance. When press
  910 bytes (127 words) - 11:52, 11 January 2023
• BBBD
  ...od-brain barrier is a protective network of blood vessels and tissues that protects the brain from pollutants but can also prevent cancer drugs from reaching t ...od-brain barrier is a protective network of blood vessels and tissues that protects the brain from pollutants but can also prevent cancer drugs from reaching t
  848 bytes (131 words) - 01:22, 8 January 2023
• Thyroid cartilage
  ...issue that makes up the front part of the larynx (larynx). It supports and protects the vocal cords and helps create the sound of a person's voice.  ...issue that makes up the front part of the larynx (larynx). It supports and protects the vocal cords and helps create the sound of a person's voice. The thyroid
  751 bytes (112 words) - 19:23, 12 January 2023
• Antioxidant
  |Short definition=Antioxidant (AN-tee-OK-sih-dent) A substance that protects cells from damage caused by free radicals (unstable molecules produced by t Antioxidant - {{pronunciation}} (AN-tee-OK-sih-dent) A substance that protects cells from damage caused by free radicals (unstable molecules produced by t
  865 bytes (116 words) - 02:49, 8 January 2023

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