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The degree to which two or more quantities or events are linearly associated, a statistical relation between two or more variables such that systematic changes in the value of one variable are accompanied by systematic changes in the others.
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A cortisol test measures the level of cortisol in your blood, urine (pee), or saliva (spit). Cortisol is a hormone made by your adrenal glands, two small glands that sit above your kidneys. Hormones are chemical messengers in your bloodstream that control the actions of certain cells or organs. Cortisol affects almost every organ and tissue in your body. It helps your body:
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This test measures the amount of creatine kinase (CK) in a sample of your blood. CK is also called creatine phosphokinase (CPK).
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This test measures creatinine levels in a sample of your blood and/or urine (pee). Creatinine is a normal waste product in your body. It's made when you use your muscles and some of the muscle tissue breaks down.
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This gene plays a role in transcriptional regulation and in NF-kappa B signal transduction.
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Problem associated with the degree to which an antibody or antigen participates in cross reactions.
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A statistical method of partitioning a sample of data into subsets such that the analysis is initially performed on a single subset, while the other subsets are retained for subsequent use in confirming and validating the initial analysis.
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A study in which participants are examined once for a characteristic, such as disease, at a single point in time.
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Preservation of cells, tissues, organs, or embryos by storage at low temperatures.
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A substance that is used to protect from the effects of freezing, largely by preventing large ice crystals from forming.
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A crystals in urine test checks a sample of your urine (pee) under a microscope to look for crystals. The test shows what the crystals are made of, how large they are, and how many are in your urine.
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CSF stands for cerebrospinal fluid. IgG stands for immunoglobulin G. It is a type of antibody. Antibodies are proteins that your immune system makes to fight germs . A CSF IgG index measures the levels of IgG in your cerebrospinal fluid.
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