One of two types of nucleic acid made by cells. RNA contains information that has been copied from DNA (the other type of nucleic acid). Cells make several … [Read more...]
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Reed-Sternberg cell
A type of cell that appears in people with Hodgkin disease. The number of these cells increases as the disease advances. … [Read more...]
ranpirnase
A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of ribonuclease enzyme. Also called Onconase. … [Read more...]
pernicious anemia
A type of anemia (low red blood cell count) caused by the body's inability to absorb vitamin B12. … [Read more...]
peer-reviewed scientific journal
A publication that contains original articles that have been written by scientists and evaluated for technical and scientific quality and correctness by other … [Read more...]
paternal
Having to do with the father, coming from the father, or related through the father. … [Read more...]
paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
A rare disorder in which red blood cells are easily destroyed by certain immune system proteins. Symptoms include blood clots, and red or brownish urine in the … [Read more...]
power of attorney
A power of attorney is a legal document that gives one person (such as a relative, lawyer, or friend) the authority to make legal, medical, or financial … [Read more...]
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
A federal agency that uses science to explore complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices, trains CAM researchers, and provides authoritative … [Read more...]
mRNA
A type of RNA found in cells. mRNA molecules carry the genetic information needed to make proteins. They carry the information from the DNA in the nucleus of … [Read more...]