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ABP

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Androgen-binding protein

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ACTH

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Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

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ADH

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Antidiuretic hormone

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AFP

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Alpha-fetoprotein

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AIDS

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Acquired immune deficiency

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AMH

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Anti Mullerian hormone

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ANP

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Atrial natriuretic peptide

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APC

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Antigen-presenting cell

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ATP

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Adenosine triphosphate

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AV

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Arteriovenous

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AVN

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Atrioventricular node

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BAT

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Brown adipose tissue

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BMI

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Body mass index

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BMR

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Basal metabolic rate

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BPD

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Biparietal diameter

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CaH

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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

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CAM

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Calcium-binding protein

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cAMP

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Cyclic adenosine monophosphate

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CAP

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Contraction-associated protein

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CBP

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Corticosteroid-binding protein

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CCK

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Cholecystokinin

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CCT

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Controlled cord traction

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CD

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Cluster of differentiation

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CDH

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Congenital dislocation of the hips

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cGMP
Cyclic guanosine monophosphate
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CMV
Cytomegalovirus
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CNS
Central nervous system
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CoA
Coenzyme A
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COC
Combined oral contraceptive
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COX
Cyclo-oxygenase
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CRH
Corticotrophin-releasing hormone
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CRH-BP
Corticotrophin-releasing hormone-binding protein
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CRL
Crown-rump length
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CSF
Cytostatic factor
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CVS
Chorionic villus sampling
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D&C
Dilatation and curettage
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DHA
Docosahexaenoic acid
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DHEAS
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate
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5x-DHT
5x-dihydrotestosterone
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DIC
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
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DIT
Diet-induced thermogenesis
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DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid
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DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
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E1
Oestrone
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ECG
Electrocardiogram
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ED
Erectile dysfunction
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ED-PAF
Embryo-derived platelet-activating factor
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EDRF
Endothelium-derived relaxing factor
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EGF
Epidermal growth factor
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ER
Endoplasmic reticulum
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ERPC
Evacuation of retained products of conception
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FBM
Feral breathing movement
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FGM
Female genital mutilation
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FHR
Fetal heart rate
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FHV
Fetal heart variability
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FIL
Factor inhibitor of lactation
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FISH
Fluorescent in situ hybridisation
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FPU
Fetal-placental unit
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FSH
Follicle-stimulating hormone
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GALT
Gut-associated lymphoid tissue
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GFR
Glomerular filtration rate
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GH
Growth hormone
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GI
Glycaemic index
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GIFT
Gamete intrafallopian transfer
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GIP
Gastric inhibitory peptide
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GL
Greatest length
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GLUT
Glucose-transport protein
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GM-CSF
Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor
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GnRH
Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone
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GP
General practitioner
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He
Haemoglobin
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hCG
Human chorionic gonadotrophin
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HDL
High-density lipoprotein
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HDNB
Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn
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HELLP
Haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelet counts
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HFEA
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
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HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
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HLA
Human leukocyte antigens
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hMG
Human menopausal gonadotrophin
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HPA
Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal
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hPL
Human placental lactogen
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HPV
Human papillomavirus
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HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
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ICSI
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
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IDDM
Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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Ig
Immunoglobulin
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IGF
Insulin-like growth factor
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IGF-BP
Insulin-like growth factor binding protein
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IL
Interleukin
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IU
International units
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IUGR
Intrauterine growth retardation
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IVF
In vitro fertilisation
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kDa
Kilodalton
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LBW
Low birth weight
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LC-PUFA
Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid
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LDL
Low-density lipoprotein
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LH
Luteinising hormone
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LHRH
Luteinising hormone releasing hormone
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LIF
Leukaemia-inhibitory factor
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LSCS
Lower-segment Caesarean section
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LUS
Lower uterine segment
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MCV
Mean blood cell volume
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MESA
Micro epidermal sperm aspiration
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MHC
Major histocompatability complex
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MIS
Mullerian-inhibiting substance
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MLCK
Myosin light-chain kinase
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mRNA
Messenger ribonucleic acid
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MRSA
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
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MSH
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
110
MSU
Midstream specimen of urine
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mtDNA
Mitochondrial DNA
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NIDDM
Non-insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus
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NK cell
Natural killer cell
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NO
Nitric oxide
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NPN
Non-protein nitrogen
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NPU
Net protein utilisation
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NPY
Neuropeptide Y
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NSAID
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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NSP
Non-starch polysaccharide
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NST
Non-shivering thermogenesis
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NT
Nuchal translucency
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NTD
Neural tube defect
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NVP
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
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PE
Pulmonary embolism
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PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome
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PDE
Phosphodiesterase
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PZA
Partial zona dissection
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PESA
Percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration
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PCG
Primordial germ cell
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PGD
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
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PGH
Placental growth hormone
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PGDH
Prostaglandin dehydrogenase
133
Pi
Inorganic phosphate
134
PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
135
PKU
Phenylketonuria
136
PLA2
Phospholipase A2
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PLC
Phospholipase C
138
PMDD
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
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PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
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PPH
Postpartum haemorrhage
141
PRL
Prolactin
142
PROM
Premature rupture of the membranes
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PSA
Prostate specific antigen
144
PUFA
Polyunsaturated fatty acid
145
RAS
Renin-angiotensin system
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RDI
Recommended dietary intake
147
RDS
Respiratory distress syndrome
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REM
Rapid eye movement
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RER
Rough endoplasmic reticulum
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RNA
Ribonucleic acid
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rRNA
Ribosomal ribonucleic acid
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RSA
Recurrent spontaneous abortion
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SAN
Sinoatrial node
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SER
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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SGA
Small for gestational age
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slg
Surface immunoglobulin
157
SLE
Systemic lupus erythematosus
158
SNP
Single nucleotide polymorphism
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SRY
Sex determining region on the Y chromosome
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STD
Sexual transmitted disease
161
SUZI
Subzonal sperm injection
162
T3
Tri-iodothyronine
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T4
Thyroxine
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TB
Tuberculosis
165
TBG
Thyroxin-binding globulin
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TBP
Thyroid-binding protein
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TEF
Thermic effect of food
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TENS
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
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TGF
Transforming growth factor
170
TH cells
T helper cells
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TNF
Tumour necrosis factor
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tRNA
Transfer ribonucleic acid
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T-SHIRT
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
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TxA2
Thromboxane A2
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U-LGL
Uterine large granular leukocytes
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UVR
Ultraviolet radiation
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UTI
Urinary tract infection
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VIP
Vasoactive intestinal peptide
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VLDL
Very-low-density lipoprotein
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WHI
Women’s Health Initiative
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ZIFT
Zygote intrafallopian transfer
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ZP
Zona pellucida

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