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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
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D014927 |
[A form of ventricular pre-excitation characterized by a short PR interval and a long QRS interval with a delta wave. In this syndrome, atrial impulses are abnormally conducted to the HEART VENTRICLES via an ACCESSORY CONDUCTING PATHWAY that is located between the wall of the right or left atria and the ventricles, also known as a BUNDLE OF KENT. The inherited form can be caused by mutation of PRKAG2 gene encoding a gamma-2 regulatory subunit of AMP-activated protein kinase.
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Wolffian Ducts
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D014928 |
[A pair of excretory ducts of the middle kidneys (MESONEPHROI) of an embryo, also called mesonephric ducts. In higher vertebrates, Wolffian ducts persist in the male forming VAS DEFERENS, but atrophy into vestigial structures in the female.
, Remains of atrophied Wolffian ducts in the female, seen as rudimentary tubules in the BROAD LIGAMENT.
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Wolfiporia
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D000070660 |
[The type species of Wolfiporia, formerly known as Poria cocos. It grows as a coconut-shaped sclerotium on the roots of pine trees and conifers.
, A genus of wood-decaying, edible fungi in the Polyporaceae family. Its type species is Wolfiporia extensa.
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Wolfram Syndrome
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D014929 |
[A hereditary condition characterized by multiple symptoms including those of DIABETES INSIPIDUS; DIABETES MELLITUS; OPTIC ATROPHY; and DEAFNESS. This syndrome is also known as DIDMOAD (first letter of each word) and is usually associated with VASOPRESSIN deficiency. It is caused by mutations in gene WFS1 encoding wolframin, a 100-kDa transmembrane protein.
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Wolinella
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D016968 |
[A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from the bovine RUMEN, the human gingival sulcus, and dental PULPITIS infections.
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Wolman Disease
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D015223 |
[The severe infantile form of inherited lysosomal lipid storage diseases due to deficiency of acid lipase (STEROL ESTERASE). It is characterized by the accumulation of neutral lipids, particularly CHOLESTEROL ESTERS in leukocytes, fibroblasts, and hepatocytes. It is also known as Wolman's xanthomatosis and is an allelic variant of CHOLESTEROL ESTER STORAGE DISEASE.
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Wolves
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D019596 |
[Any of several large carnivorous mammals of the family CANIDAE that usually hunt in packs.
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Women
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D014930 |
[Human females as cultural, psychological, sociological, political, and economic entities.
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Women's Health
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D016387 |
[The concept covering the physical and mental conditions of women.
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Women's Health Services
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D014932 |
[Organized services to provide health care to women. It excludes maternal care services for which MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES is available.
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Women's Rights
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D014933 |
[The rights of women to equal status pertaining to social, economic, and educational opportunities afforded by society.
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Women, Working
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D014931 |
[Women who are engaged in gainful activities usually outside the home.
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Wood
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D014934 |
[A product of hard secondary xylem composed of CELLULOSE, hemicellulose, and LIGNANS, that is under the bark of trees and shrubs. It is used in construction and as a source of CHARCOAL and many other products.
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Woodfordia
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D031565 |
[A plant genus of the family LYTHRACEAE. Members contain woodfordins.
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Wool
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D014935 |
[The hair of SHEEP or other animals that is used for weaving or felting.
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Wool Fiber
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D000078623 |
[Filament, thread, or yarn produced from WOOL.
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Word Association Tests
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D014936 |
[Lists of words to which individuals are asked to respond ascertaining the conceptual meaning held by the individual.
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Word Processing
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D015443 |
[Text editing and storage functions using computer software.
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Work
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D014937 |
[Productive or purposeful activities.
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Work Capacity Evaluation
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D014938 |
[Assessment of physiological capacities in relation to job requirements. It is usually done by measuring certain physiological (e.g., circulatory and respiratory) variables during a gradually increasing workload until specific limitations occur with respect to those variables.
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