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(Encyclopedia)synapse sĭnˈăps [key], junction between various signal-transmitter cells, either between two neurons or between a neuron and a muscle or gland. A nerve impulse reaches the synapse through the axon,...acupuncture
(Encyclopedia)CE5 Acupuncture points for treating diseases of the large intestine. acupuncture ăkˈyo͝opŭngˌchər [key], technique of traditional Chinese medicine, in which a number of very fine metal needl...melatonin
(Encyclopedia)melatonin: see pineal gland.goiter
(Encyclopedia)goiter: see thyroid gland.hyperthyroidism
(Encyclopedia)hyperthyroidism: see thyroid gland. ...hypothyroidism
(Encyclopedia)hypothyroidism: see thyroid gland. ...sebum
(Encyclopedia)sebum: see sebaceous gland.udder
(Encyclopedia)udder: see mammary gland.breast
(Encyclopedia)breast: see mammary gland.Graves' disease
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