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One of the endocrine acidophilic cells of the adenohypophysis, including somatotrophs and lactotrophs.
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Synonym of adrenal cortex
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(anatomy) An endocrine cell, located in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, that synthesizes and secretes glucagon.
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(anatomy) An endocrine cell, located in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, primarily responsible for the storage and release of insulin.
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A cytokine in the muscle of the heart
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a proto-oncogene, mutations possibly leading to acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and carrying an adverse prognosis.
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Relating to, or composed of cholesterol
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(biochemistry) A cartilage matrix protein that mediates adhesion of chondrocytes
adj
Alternative form of extraliposomal [Outside of a liposome]
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An acellular material similar to fibrin
adj
That stimulates a gland
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The formation of a glucocorticosteroid.
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(medicine, oncology) A tumour of the pancreas that secretes insulin.
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(cytology) An adipocyte in connective tissue that stores and metabolizes fat
adj
Of or pertaining to lipodystrophy.
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(pathology) pathology that involves lipocytes
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(pathology) Any disease associated with a buildup of lipoprotein
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The transfer of fat from one part of the body to another
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(cytology) A cell, in the anterior pituitary, that secretes both prolactin and growth hormone
adj
(biochemistry, biology) That moves towards, or is active at biological membranes
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(pathology) The chronic presence of a small excess of albumin in the urine
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A form of myeloid metaplasia with pancytopenia.
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The secretion of paracrine hormones
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(medicine) A battery of tests used to evaluate the functioning of the thyroid.
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