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Congenital condition characterized by the absence of one or more fingers or toes.  

Group of neurons in the brain, located near the junction of the parietal and temporal lobes, concerned with the interpretation of odors.  

Fragrant, possessing an easily perceived odor; depending on the context, the quality of the odor may be either pleasant or not.  

Process of cutting teeth; teething.  

Oculi, eye, usually designated oculus dexter (OD), the right eye; and oculus sinister (OS), the left eye. Eye; the organ of vision made up of the eyeball and optic nerve.  

To blunt or deaden sensitivity, as to pain by use of an anesthetic agent. To dull or decrease perception of pain. To blunt or deaden sensitivity; for example, by the application of a local anesthetic, which reduces or causes complete loss of sensation in nearby nerves.  

Characterized by a tendency to repeat certain acts or rituals (e.g., washing the hands more than is necessary, usually to relieve anxiety).  

Organism that cannot grow in the presence of oxygen (e.g., Clostridium botulinum). An organism that can live and reproduce only in the absence of oxygen.  

Organism that cannot grow in the absence of oxygen (e.g.. Streptococcus pneumoniae). A microorganism that can live and reproduce only in the presence of oxygen.