The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
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Fungal nail infections account for up to 30% of all skin infections. They affect 5% of the general population—mostly people over the age of 70.
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The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.
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The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.
Pattern for Tactile Fremitus, Posterior Thorax
Firing Pattern of a REM-ON Cell
Abdominal reflex testing pattern
Percussion pattern for liver
Pattern for percussion: Anterior thorax
A compound of iron and sulfur crystallizes in a lattice pattern described as cubic closest ...