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Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
A class of oral medications for type 2 diabetes that decrease the absorption of carbohydrates from the intestine, resulting in a slower and lower rise in blood glucose throughout the day, especially right after meals. Before carbohydrates…
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- Advance medical directives Advance medical directives Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of…
- Agnate 1. As a noun, a relative on the father's side. 2. As an adjective, related on the father's side. As opposed…
- Diagnostic mammogram An X-ray of the breast done to evaluate: > >Abnormalities seen or suspected on a prior screening mammogram…
- Pinched nerve See: Nerve compression
- Psychotherapy Psychotherapy: The treatment of a behavior disorder, mental illness, or any other condition by psychological…
- Heparin An anticoagulant (anti-clotting) medication. Heparin is useful in preventing thromboembolic complications…
- Cinacalcet A drug that acts as a calcimimetic and that is marketed under the trade name Sensipar. For more information…
- Dibenzoxazepine A riot control agent or 'tear gas.' See: Riot control agent poisoning
- Granuloma, swimming pool Localized nodular skin inflammation (small reddish raised areas of skin) caused by a bacterium called…
- Abortive polio Abortive polio is a minor illness. It accounts for 80-90% of clinically apparent cases of polio infection…