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A virus or bacteriophage capable only of lytic growth, as opposed to temperate phages establishing the lysogenic response. Referring to the ability of a microorganism to cause a disease. Referring to a disease which develops rapidly and has strong effects. Highly toxic or intense disease- producing quality of a pathogen. Possessing the characteristics of a…

Pertaining to, caused by, or of the nature of virus. Caused by a virus, or referring to a virus.  

The medical science concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in animals. Branch of medical science that deals with diagnosis and treatment of diseases of animals.  

Of or pertaining to a vertebra. Pertaining to a vertebra.  

In respiratory physiology, the process of exchange of air between the lungs and the ambient air. Pulmonary ventilation (usually measured in litres per minute) refers to the total exchange, whereas alveolar ventilation refers to the effective ventilation of the alveoli, in which gas exchange with the blood takes place. In psychiatry, verbalization of one’s emotional…

Proteins which are present in or isolated from vegetables or vegetable products used as food. The concept is distinguished from plant proteins which refers to non-dietary proteins from plants.  

Inflammation of a blood vessel, caused by allergic reaction or certain systemic disease. Inflammation of a blood vessel. Vasculitis can result from an allergic reaction to a drug or foreign substance (allergic vasculitis) or from inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus that scar blood vessels and can impair blood flow to…

The appearance of different kinds of tissue in patterns, patches, or bands, frequently caused by the presence of special pigments or the absence of normal pigments. Foliage that has more than one color, often patched or striped or bearing differently colored leaf margins.  

Collection of pooled secretions of the posterior vaginal fornix for cytologic examination.  

Of or having to do with the vagina, the birth canal. The canal in the female that extends from the vulva to the cervix uteri. The provides the place for the penis during coitus and serves as the passageway for the fetus at birth and provides an exit for the menstrual flow. Referring to the…