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Antihistamines
Drugs that combat the histamine released during an allergic reaction by blocking the action of the histamine on the tissue. Antihistamines do not stop the formation of histamine nor do they stop the conflict between the IgE and antigen…
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- Zygomycosis A dangerous infection caused by a water-borne fungus. Zygomycosis is seen most often in patients who are…
- Public health >The assessment and monitoring of the health of communities and populations at risk to identify health…
- Val . Valine. See also: Amino acid symbols
- Colony-stimulating factor A laboratory-made agent similar to a substance in the body that stimulates the production of blood cells…
- Introitus, vaginal The vaginal opening is called the introitus of the vagina. The Latin word 'introitus' comes from 'intro'…
- MCI Mild cognitive impairment
- Audiometry The measurement of hearing.
- Pouch, rectovaginal An extension of the peritoneal cavity between the rectum and back wall of the uterus. The term 'cul-de-sac,'…
- Lymphadenitis, regional Cat scratch disease, a mild flu-like infection, with swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenitis) and mild fever of…
- Dural Pertaining to the dura
- Juxtaposition The prefix 'juxta-' comes from the Latin preposition meaning near, nearby, close. Juxtaposition is thus the…