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Drugs, statin
A class of drugs that lower cholesterol. There are currently at least 5 statin drugs on the market in the U.S., including: > >Lovastatin (brand name: MEVACOR), >Simvastatin (brand name: ZOCOR), >Pravastatin (brand name: PRAVACHOL)…
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- Peritonitis, chronic Longstanding inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the inner wall of the abdomen and pelvis…
- Aortic valve, bicuspid Whereas the normal aortic valve in the heart has three flaps (cusps) that open and close, a bicuspid valve…
- Intelligence, verbal Innate or learned ability to understand and answer questions given in writing or verbally
- Reaven syndrome See: Metabolic syndrome
- Listeria A group of bacteria capable of causing miscarriage (spontaneous abortion), stillbirth and premature birth and…
- Cochlear implant A small complex electronic device that is surgically placed (implanted) within the inner ear to help persons…
- Anthophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of flowers. Sufferers experience anxiety even though they realize they face…
- Calcium excess Overly high intake of calcium that can result in elevated levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia)…
- Pinguecula A yellow spot on the white of the eye, usually toward the inside (nose side) of the eye, associated with…
- VIG Vaccinia immune globulin
- Sensory neuron A neuron that receives electrical input signals from sensory cells and from other neurons