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Strontium ranelate
An agent consisting of two atoms of stable strontium and ranelic acid. Strontium ranelate stimulates the formation of new bone tissue and decreases bone resorption (loss). It reduces the risk of vertebral fractures in postmenopausal…
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- Albumen The white of an egg, the part of the egg from which meringues are made. Albus in Latin is white. Not to be…
- X-ray, PA An X-ray picture in which the beams pass from back-to-front (posteroanterior). By contrast an AP…
- PLP See: Proteolipid protein
- Saccular aneurysm An aneurysm that resembles a small sack. A berry aneurysm is typically saccular. An aneurysm is a localized…
- Pericardial sac A conical sac of fibrous tissue which surrounds the heart and the roots of the great blood vessels. Also…
- Cholesteryl ester transfer protein See: Cholesterol ester transfer protein
- Psychotropic drug Any drug capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior. Some legal drugs such as lithium for…
- Allergy, soy milk Allergy, soy milk: Soy protein formulas contain no cow milk and are therefore reasonable alternatives for…
- Paediatrics Pediatrics in Great Britain.
- Advance medical directives Advance medical directives Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of…
- Nail lines See: Beau's lines