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Drug, antiviral
An agent that kills viruses or suppresses their replication and, hence, inhibits their capability to multiply and reproduce. For example, amantadine (BRAND name: SYMMETREL) is a synthetic (man- made) drug that inhibits the multiplication…
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Show more- CIC Completely-in-the-canal (the ear canal). See: Completely-in-the-canal hearing aid. See also: Hearing aid
- SPD calcinosis Striopallidodentate (SPD) calcinosis, a condition first described in 1930 by T. Fahr and therefore called…
- Stem cell harvest The taking of stem cells for use in cancer or other treatment. Usually these cells are taken from the…
- Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis See: Diffuse mastocytosis
- Nephrolithiasis The process of forming a kidney stone, a stone in the kidney (or lower down in the urinary tract). Kidney…
- Cortex, adrenal The outer portion of the adrenal gland located on top of each kidney. The adrenal cortex produces steroid…
- Toe, turf See: Turf toe
- Factor, colony-stimulating Rheumatoid factor is an antibody that is measurable in the blood. It is commonly used as a blood test for the…
- Sclerosing panencephalitis, subacute (SSPE) A chronic brain disease of children and adolescents that occurs months to often years after an attack of…
- Ciliary muscle One of the muscles that relax the zonules to enable the lens to change shape for focusing. The zonules are…
- Adverse drug event See: Adverse reaction
- Capitation In U.S. health services, capitation refers to a fixed 'per capita' amount that is paid to a hospital, clinic…