Defensins

Family of antimicrobial peptides that have been identified in humans, animals, and plants. They are thought to play a role in host defenses against infections, inflammation, wound repair, and acquired immunity. Based on the disulfide pairing of their characteristic six cysteine residues, they are divided into ALPHA-DEFENSINS and BETA-DEFENSINS. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

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Defense

Protection from harm.

Defective Item Medical Device Problem

Issue associated with having flaws or dimensional deviations greater than acceptable for the intended use of the device.

Defective Color Vision

Defects of color vision are mainly hereditary traits but can be secondary to acquired or developmental abnormalities in the CONES (RETINA). Severity…

Defect Type Code

A coded value specifying the kind of reported problem with the product.

Defect

A failing or deficiency.

Defecation Urgency

A sudden compelling urge to defecate.