Glossary X
Glossary X
X-linked recessive trait refers to an attribute determined by recessive gene that appears only on X chromosomes ; because the gene determining these characteristics is recessive (that is, dominated by other genes that might appear at the same location on X chromosomes), such characteristics are more common among males; who have only one X chromosome. X-linked recessive trait is also called Sex-linked trait
X-rays refers to a type of light ray that is useful for clinical work of various parts of the body, because they show the presence and position of bones, fractures, and foreign bodies. A clinical disadvantage of X-rays, and specifically X-ray films of the brain, is that there is little differentiation between the brain structures and the cerebrospinal fluid, making the clinical use of this procedure ineffective.
Xanax is the brand name of Alprazolam, which is a type of medication called a benzodiazepine.. It is commonly used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, and is classified as a sedative.
Xenotransplantation refers to transplantation across species, that is, from animals to humans, as in the transplantation of heart values obtained from pigs.
Xtent is a term used in the psychology context to describe the extent or degree of a particular psychological attribute, trait, or characteristic within an individual's personality or behavior. It refers to how much of a specific quality or characteristic a person possesses. The concept of xtent is often used in psychological assessments and evaluations to measure and quantify various aspects of human behavior and personality.
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