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All terms in NCIT

Label	Id	Description
Protein-Protein Interaction	NCIT_C18469	[Temporary, non-covalent binding between protein molecules. Protein-protein interactions occur as a result of intermolecular physical forces and spatial complementation between domains or motifs. This interaction can be either homotypic or heterotypic and effect protein structure, conformation, and function.]
Rat Seminal Vesicle	NCIT_C60612
Dermatome Map	NCIT_C21005	[A visual representation of the bands of skin innervated by the sensory nerves used for assessment.]
Research or Clinical Assessment Tool	NCIT_C20993	[Any one of several evaluation/assessment tools used to ascertain a patient's condition or diagnosis.]
Rat Skeletal Muscle	NCIT_C60613
ICAM1 Gene	NCIT_C21006	[This gene is involved in mediating integrin-binding interactions that result in cellular adhesion.]
Malaria	NCIT_C34797	[A protozoan infection caused by the genus Plasmodium. There are four species of Plasmodium that can infect humans: Plasmodium falciparum, vivax, ovale, and malariae. It is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. Signs and symptoms include paroxysmal high fever, sweating, chills, and anemia.]
Rat Skeletal System	NCIT_C60614
Discomfort Scale for Patients with Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type	NCIT_C21010	[An indirect pain assessment scale used by nurses and other professionals to evaluate level of pain/discomfort in demented or otherwise uncommunicative patients. (Kanner).]
Pain Assessment Tool	NCIT_C20995	[Any one of several evaluation/assessment tools used to ascertain a patient's level of pain.]
Distraction and Attention	NCIT_C21011	[A method of pain control used primarily in pediatrics that combines distracting the patient's attention away from the painful procedure or circumstance.]
Retired Concept 2008	NCIT_C83484
Electroanalgesia	NCIT_C21012	[Application of electrical stimulation to the spinal cord, deep brain, peripheral nerves, and Chinese acupoints in an effort to relieve pain. It is often used in place of or to augment the effectiveness of analgesics. There are many different types of electroanalgesia with varying levels of effectiveness and invasiveness. (White, Li, and Chiu)]
ICAM3 Gene	NCIT_C21013	[This gene is involved in the mediation of cellular adhesion, immune responses, and signal transduction.]
Immune Response Process	NCIT_C17930	[Any immune system response of an organisms to an internal or invasive threat.]
Rat Spinal Meninx	NCIT_C60619
Unresectable Malignant Liver Neoplasm	NCIT_C35648	[A malignant neoplasm that affects the liver and it is not amenable to surgical resection.]
Unresectable Malignant Digestive System Neoplasm	NCIT_C162845	[A malignant digestive system neoplasm that is not amenable to surgical resection.]
Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Duct Neoplasm	NCIT_C7103	[A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the liver parenchyma or intrahepatic bile ducts. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include hepatocellular adenoma, and bile duct adenoma. Representative examples of malignant neoplasms include hepatocellular carcinoma, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and lymphoma.]
Malignant Hepatobiliary Neoplasm	NCIT_C8609	[A malignant neoplasm that affects the liver parenchyma, bile ducts, and gallbladder. Representative examples include hepatocellular carcinoma, intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and gallbladder carcinoma.]