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Having to do with the peritoneum (the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen). Tissue lining abdomen and pelvis. Referring to, or belonging to, the peritoneum.  

Blood circulating throughout the body.  

The ability quickly and accurately to recognize similarities and differences among presented objects, whether these be pairs of words, pairs of number series, or multiple sets of these or other symbols such as geometric figures. Mental processes by which intellectual, sensory, and emotional data are organized logically or meaningfully. The intermediate level of contact with…

N-(N-(N(2)-(N-(N-(N-(N-D-Alanyl L-seryl)-L-threonyl)-L-threonyl) L-threonyl)-L-asparaginyl)-L-tyrosyl) L-threonine. Octapeptide sharing sequence homology with HIV envelope protein gp120. It is potentially useful as antiviral agent in AIDS therapy. The core pentapeptide sequence, TTNYT, consisting of amino acids 4-8 in peptide T, is the HIV envelope sequence required for attachment to the CD4 receptor.  

Any compound consisting of two or more amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Peptides are combined to make proteins. Two or more amino acids covalently joined by peptide bonds. An oligomer component of a polypeptide. A dipeptide, for example, consists of two (di) amino acids joined together by a peptide bond or linkage. By…

Enzymes of the transferase class that catalyze the transfer of a pentose group from one compound to another. (Dorland, 28th ed) EC 2.4.2.  

Pertaining to the pelvis.  

The study of abnormality, especially the study of diseases.  

The abnormal mechanisms and forms involved in the dysfunctions of tissues and organs.  

A piece of material used to cover or protect a wound, an injured part, etc.: a patch over the eye. A piece of sticking plaster with a substance on it, which is stuck to the skin to allow the substance to be gradually absorbed into the system through the skin, e.g. in HRT. A non-elevated…