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Agrin
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D018171 |
[A protein component of the synaptic basal lamina. It has been shown to induce clustering of acetylcholine receptors on the surface of muscle fibers and other synaptic molecules in both synapse regeneration and development.
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Agrobacterium
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D060054 |
[A genus of gram negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil, plants, and marine mud.
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Agrobacterium tumefaciens
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D016960 |
[A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria isolated from soil and the stems, leafs, and roots of plants. Some biotypes are pathogenic and cause the formation of PLANT TUMORS in a wide variety of higher plants. The species is a major research tool in biotechnology.
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Agrochemicals
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D016573 |
[Chemicals used in agriculture. These include pesticides, fumigants, fertilizers, plant hormones, steroids, antibiotics, mycotoxins, etc.
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Agrocybe
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D055362 |
[A genus of saprobic mushrooms in the family Bolbitiaceae that grow in grass, dung, garden mulch, or in woods.
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Agropyron
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D031702 |
[A plant genus of the family POACEAE. The common name of wheatgrass is also used for other plants in the family.
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Agrostemma
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D031242 |
[A plant genus of the family CARYOPHYLLACEAE that contains ALLANTOIN and a ribosome-inactivating protein.
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Agrostis
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D031703 |
[A plant genus of the family POACEAE.
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Aicardi Syndrome
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D058540 |
[A rare genetic disorder characterized by partial or complete absence of the CORPUS CALLOSUM, resulting in infantile spasms, MENTAL RETARDATION, and lesions of the RETINA or OPTIC NERVE.
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Aid to Families with Dependent Children
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D000385 |
[Financial assistance provided by the government to indigent families with dependent children who meet certain requirements as defined by the Social Security Act, Title IV, in the U.S.
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Ailanthus
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D032268 |
[A plant genus of the family SIMAROUBACEAE. Members contain ailantinols and other quassinoids.
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Ailuridae
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D053822 |
[A family in the suborder Caniformia, Order CARNIVORA, comprised of one genus Ailurus, the lesser pandas.
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Ainhum
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D000387 |
[Spontaneous autoamputation of the fourth or fifth toe.
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Air
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D000388 |
[The mixture of gases present in the earth's atmosphere consisting of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and small amounts of other gases.
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Air Abrasion, Dental
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D020906 |
[A technique using a pneumatic, high-pressure stream of aluminum oxide to remove DENTAL ENAMEL; DENTIN; and restorative materials from teeth. In contrast to using DENTAL HIGH-SPEED EQUIPMENT, this method usually requires no dental anesthesia (ANESTHESIA, DENTAL) and reduces risks of tooth chipping and microfracturing. It is used primarily for routine DENTAL CAVITY PREPARATION.
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Air Ambulances
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D017732 |
[Fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters equipped for air transport of patients.
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Air Bags
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D017278 |
[Automotive safety devices consisting of a bag designed to inflate upon collision and prevent passengers from pitching forward. (American Heritage Dictionary, 1982)
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Air Conditioning
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D000389 |
[The maintenance of certain aspects of the environment within a defined space to facilitate the function of that space; aspects controlled include air temperature and motion, radiant heat level, moisture, and concentration of pollutants such as dust, microorganisms, and gases. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
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Air Filters
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D061808 |
[Barriers used to separate and remove PARTICULATE MATTER from air.
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Air Ionization
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D000390 |
[The dissociation of molecules in the air into positive and negative ions under the influence of an electric field.
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