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Acetylcysteine
An antioxidant drug used to reduce the thickness of mucus and ease its removal. It is also used to reverse the toxicity of high doses of acetaminophen. Acetylcysteine with hydration significantly reduces the risk of contrast nephropathy in…
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- Hyperoxaluria An hereditary disorder that causes a special type of stone to form in the kidney and the urine beginning in…
- Zinc sulfate A form of zinc that can be administered in eye drops. It is used in some types of eye tests
- Charley horse A cramp in a muscle in the leg, usually caused by a strain or injury. A charley horse can last anywhere from…
- Ulcer, aphthous Ulcer, aphthous: A small sensitive painful ulcer crater in the lining of the mouth. Commonly called a canker…
- Cancer, breast Cancer of the tissue containing or involving the milk glands (mammary tissue). Breast cancer is diagnosed…
- Eyelash One of the familiar stiff hairs that project from the margin of the eyelid. Eyelashes tend to be noticed…
- Echocardiography, transesophageal A diagnostic test which is done through the esophagus and which employs ultrasound waves to make images of…
- Runx-1 A protein that is a transcription factor controlling when genes are switched on or off. Runx-1 acts by…
- Polypectomy Removal of a polyp by surgery. In the case of polyps in the colon, polypectomy may be done by open abdominal…
- Pain, elbow Elbow pain is most often the result of tendinitis, which can affect the inner or outer elbow. Treatment…
- GCRC Gaucher's disease.