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• Iobenguan scan
  ...neuroendocrine tumors such as neuroblastoma and pheochromocytoma. A small amount of a substance called radioactive iobenguan is injected into a vein and tra ...ream. Neuroendocrine tumor cells take up the radioactive iobenguan and are recognized by a scanner. Also called metaiodobenzylguanidine scan and MIBG scan {{dict
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• Metaiodobenzylguanidine scan
  ...neuroendocrine tumors such as neuroblastoma and pheochromocytoma. A small amount of a substance called radioactive metaiodobenzylguanidine is injected into ...ocrine tumor cells take up the radioactive metaiodobenzylguanidine and are recognized by a scanner. Also called Iobenguan scan and MIBG scan {{dictionary-stub}}
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• Newton
  A newton is defined as the amount of force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second * [[Mass]]: A measure of the amount of matter in an object.
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• Payroll
  '''Payroll''' (/ˈpeɪroʊl/) is a term that refers to the total amount of wages and salaries paid by a company to its employees. The term is also ...ntract of employment, whether oral or written, express or implied, and has recognized rights and duties.
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• ADCC
  ...ind to the Fc region of antibodies. When an antibody-coated target cell is recognized, the immune cell binds to the antibody and releases cytotoxic substances th ...eness of ADCC can be influenced by several factors, including the type and amount of antibodies present, the type of target cell, and the type of immune cell
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• International Classification of Sleep Disorders
  ...e, which is to provide a classification system for sleep disorders that is recognized and used internationally. * [[Sleep disorder]]: A condition that affects the quality, timing, or amount of sleep, causing distress or impairment in functioning.
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• Banknote
  * [[Legal tender]]: These are banknotes that are recognized by the law of the land as a medium of financial exchange. ...old certificates]]: These are banknotes that are backed by a corresponding amount of gold.
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• Stock
  * '''[[Bone stock]]''': The amount of bone available for a surgical procedure, such as joint replacement surge ...explain a set of symptoms that occur together, but which has not yet been recognized as a distinct disease.
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• Alpert Medical School
  ...ovidence, Rhode Island]], [[United States]]. It is an accredited, globally recognized institution for medical education. ...arren Alpert]], a businessman and philanthropist who donated a significant amount to the university.
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• Black widow
  ..., most of which are commonly known as widow spiders. The genus contains 32 recognized species distributed worldwide, including the North American black widows. ...ead to respiratory failure. The severity of the symptoms can depend on the amount of venom injected and the individual's sensitivity to it.
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• Benefit period
  * [[Deductible]]: The amount you pay for covered health care services before your insurance plan starts * [[Skilled Nursing Facility]]: A type of nursing home recognized by the Medicare and Medicaid systems as meeting long term health care needs
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• Pigweed
  Pigweed is often considered a weed in many gardens and fields, but it is also recognized for its nutritional value. The leaves can be cooked and used as a spinach s ...species of pigweed, such as the '''[[Palmer amaranth]]''', produce a large amount of pollen, which can contribute to hay fever and other allergies. Additiona
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• Chromium
  ...hard, and brittle transition metal. In the field of medicine, chromium is recognized for its potential role in the human body's insulin regulation and lipid met ...enhance the action of insulin, the hormone responsible for regulating the amount of glucose in the body.
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• Drug overdose
  ...or other substance in quantities greater than the recommended or generally recognized safe dosage. Symptoms of a drug overdose can vary depending on the type of drug taken, the amount ingested, and the individual's overall health status. Common symptoms may i
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• Orthorexia
  Orthorexia is not officially recognized as a distinct eating disorder by the [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of ...nosed, severe distress or fear of eating unhealthy foods, and an excessive amount of time spent planning, buying, preparing, and eating meals.
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• Orthorexia nervosa
  Orthorexia nervosa is not officially recognized as a distinct [[Eating disorder|eating disorder]] by the medical community, ...ss, severe distress if strict dietary rules are violated, and an excessive amount of time spent planning, buying, preparing and eating meals.
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• Huntsman Cancer Institute
  ...r.]], a prominent businessman and philanthropist who donated a significant amount of money for its establishment. The term "cancer institute" refers to its p Huntsman Cancer Institute is recognized as a [[Comprehensive Cancer Center]] by the [[National Cancer Institute]].
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• Gestational diabetes
  ...s''' is a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels that is first recognized during pregnancy. The condition occurs in approximately 4% of all pregnanci ...ord "diabainein" which means "to pass through," referring to the excessive amount of urine produced by individuals with the condition.
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• Tocopherol
  ..."pherein" meaning to bring forth. It was named so because it was initially recognized for its role in fertility. ...ower, and safflower oils), nuts and seeds, and green leafy vegetables. The amount of tocopherol in a particular food can vary depending on the method of prep
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• Brioche
  ...small quantity. Therefore, "brioche" can be roughly translated as "a small amount of kneaded dough". ...brioche à tête, or "brioche with a head," is perhaps the most classically recognized form. It is formed from two pieces of dough, the smaller piece forms the "t
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