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Glossary W

Western blot
A technique used to identify and locate proteins based on their ability to bind to specific antibodies.
 
white blood cell
Component of the blood that functions in the immune system. Also known as a leukocyte.
 
Wolfram syndrome
A rare autosomal recessive disorder that leads to many different abnormalities, including diabetes mellitus, deafness, and blindness. Patients usually also suffer from severe abnormalities of the nervous system that can be accompanied by behavior problems, psychiatric hospitalizations, and, in 25 percent of cases, suicide attempts.
 
wood
The inner layer of the stems of woody plants; composed of xylem.
 

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