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quantitative PCR 

A method of determining the concentration of DNA in a sample by use of the polymerase chain reaction... Read More

quantity

Pertaining to friction ridge identification, the amount of information contained within a friction ridge impression... Read More

quarantine

The compulsory physical separation or confinement of individuals and/or groups, animals, or the enforced restraint of transport of goods in order to prevent or limit the spread of disease or disease vectors... Read More

quarters

Street name, slang, or code word for crack cocaine... Read More

Queen Ann’s lace

Street, slang, or code word associated with marijuana... Read More

queer

An umbrella term representing a spectrum of identities outside of the gender normative majority (i... Read More

queso blanco

Street name, slang, or code word for cocaine... Read More

questioning

The process of exploring or analyzing one's sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression... Read More

quota

A set amount of money that a prostituted person/trafficking victim must make in a given night... Read More

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