Cyst (Bacteria)

Health / Disease / Cyst (Bacteria): A resting or dormant stage in bacteria.
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Homocysteine

Health / Vitamins / Homocysteine: A product of protein breakdown that is considered to be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. MORE

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Science / Genetics / Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): A group of conditions characterized by fluid filled sacs that slowly develop in both kidneys, eventually resulting in kidney malfunction. MORE

Trichocysts

Science / Biology / Trichocysts: Barbed, thread-like organelles of ciliated protozoans that can be discharged for defense or to capture prey. MORE

Cystine

Science / Chemistry / Cystine: A naturally occuring amino acid with a disulfide bridge group on its side chain, formed by condensation of two cysteine residues. MORE

Cystic Fibrosis

Science / Biology / Cystic Fibrosis: An autosomal recessive genetic disorder that causes the production of mucus that clogs the airways of the lungs and the ducts of the pancreas and other secretory glands. MORE

Cholecystokinin

Science / Biology / Cholecystokinin: A hormone secreted in the duodenum that causes the gallbladder to release bile and the pancreas to secrete lipase. MORE