Extension

Single-stranded DNA region consisting of one or more nucleotides at the end of a strand of duplex DNA. a.k.a. protruding end; sticky end; overhang; cohesive end.

3´-extension

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

A short single-stranded nucleotide sequence on the 3´-hydroxyl end of a double-stranded DNA molecule. a.k.a. 3´ protruding end; 3´ sticky end; 3´ overhang.

5´-extension

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

A short single-stranded nucleotide sequence on the 5´-hydroxyl end of a double-stranded DNA molecule. a.k.a. 5´ protruding end; 5´ sticky end; 5´ overhang.

acute

Health care; Behavioral science

The term for pain 'acute' is used when the pain is very strong and sharp, usually used to describe a specific location of pain.

achy

Health care; Behavioral science

An ache, or being achy, describes a continuous but not severe pain. You can be achy after a workout, or strenuous activity.

vice-like

Health care; Behavioral science

A pain described as 'vice-like' refers to the pain holding or squeezing you very tightly in a painful way.

chronic

Health care; Behavioral science

Used to describe a persistent recurring pain that is serious, and has lasted a long time.

inflamed

Health care; Behavioral science

Being inflamed refers to a part of the body that is swollen, red, and painful because of an infection or injury.

Bitchy Men Syndrome (BMS)

Health care; Behavioral science

This is basically PMS for guys. Surely ladies have to experience all these hormones but men have some of them too and they have to deal with the ladies as well.

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Mount Everest

Mount Everest (Tibetan: ཇོ་མོ་གླང་མ; Chinese: 珠穆朗玛峰; Nepali: सगरमाथा) is the highest mountain in the world and the 8.848 meters. The area is located ...