Another name for clinical biochemistry, the study of abnormalities in the chemistry of body tissues in disease.
Determination of the identity of a substance or of the individual chemical constituents of a mixture. Analysis may be qualitative, as in determining whether a particular substance is present, or it may be quantitative, that is, measuring the amount or concentration of one or more constituents. (See also assay.)... analysis, chemical
A cosmetic operation in which the outer layers of the skin are peeled away by the application of a caustic paste in order to remove freckles, acne scars, delicate wrinkles, or other skin blemishes.... skin peeling, chemical
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