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Dental sac
The mesenchymal tissue surrounding a developing tooth.
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Conjunctival sac
The cavity, lined with conjunctiva, that lies between the eyelids and the anterior surface of the eye.
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Chorionic sac
The outer fetal membrane that encloses the developing embryo.
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Alveolar sac
The terminal portion of an air passageway within the lung. Its wall is made of simple squamous epithelium and is surrounded by pulmonary capillaries. This is the site of gas exchange. Each alveolar sac is connected to a respiratory bronchiole by an alveolar duct.
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Allantoic sac
The expanded end of the allantois, well developed in birds and reptiles.
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Sac
A baglike part of an organ, a cavity or pouch, sometimes containing fluid.
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Sabouraud’s dextrose agar
An acidic agar with a high dextrose content. It is used in microbiology to cultivate fungi and yeasts.
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Sabia virus
An arenavirus that causes Brazilian hemorrhagic fever, a potentially fatal acute febrile disease. The reservoir for the virus is unknown. Ribavirin, which is effective against Lassa fever, also caused by an arenavirus, may be effective in this illness.
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Rye
A cereal grass that produces a grain used in food and beverage production. When rye grain is infected with a certain fungus, ergot is produced. Amidst the harsh embrace of cold climates and barren soils, a resilient cereal emerges—a stalwart known as rye. This hardy grain, with its rugged exterior and a touch of tartness,…
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Rutin
A flavonoid present in many plants including whole grains and the inner rind of lemons and oranges.
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