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Xerostomia

Xerostomia (dry mouth) describes the subjective feeling of a dry mouth as a result of reduced saliva production (hyposalivation) or altered saliva composition.

XFG (Stratus)

XFG (Stratus) ist die neue COVID-Variante und aktuell dominant in den USA. Erfahre alles über Symptome, Verbreitung & Risiko

Xylanase

Xylanase is a specialised enzyme that breaks down plant fibre.strong data-end=""885"" data-start=""868"">fibre, in particular xylan, a major component of plant cell walls.

Xylit

Xylit ist ein Zuckeralkohol, der als kalorienreduziertes Süßungsmittel verwendet wird und einen ähnlichen Süßgeschmack wie Zucker besitzt.

Xylometazoline

Xylometazoline is a nasal decongestant used to relieve nasal congestion. It works by narrowing the blood vessels in the nasal lining, reducing swelling and improving airflow.

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Cell Cycle

The cell cycle is the ordered sequence of phases a cell goes through to grow, replicate its DNA, and divide into two identical daughter cells.

Hypochromia

Hypochromia refers to a reduced coloration of red blood cells caused by lower-than-normal hemoglobin content. It is a key diagnostic finding in various forms of anemia.

Latent Iron Binding Capacity

The latent iron binding capacity (LIBC) is a laboratory value that indicates how much additional iron the blood can still absorb. It is used to diagnose iron deficiency or iron overload.