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Tuesday, February 7, 2012


Random Facts Today's Medical Fact Nails of toes or fingers take about six months to grow from base to tip. Primary links Home Health A-Z HealthJolt Latest Health News Medical Dictionary Secondary links Search BMI Calculator Contact Us Privacy Log in Log in Subscribe Buttons	Medical Dictionary a \| b \| c \| d \| e \| f \| g \| h \| i \| j \| k \| l \| m \| n \| o \| p \| q \| r \| s \| t \| u \| v \| w \| x \| y \| z Click one of the letters above to be taken to a page of all terms beginning with that letter. Protein Proteins are a group of organic compounds that are necessary for the body's growth and function. They are used to build and maintain cells and body structures including skin, hair, enzymes, hormones, antibodies, cytokines (chemical messenger molecules), blood, bone, and muscle tissue. The body requires protein in the diet, which is found in food items such as meat, fish, poultry, beans, nuts, dairy products, eggs, and tofu.

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