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Tacrolimus
Tacrolimus: A drug that suppresses the immune system and prevents transplant rejection. The drug acts by inhibiting the activation of T cells. The brand name of tacrolimus is Prograf and the brand name of tacrolimus ointment is Protopic…
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Show more- Skin graft, full-thickness A graft technique in which sheets of skin containing both the epidermis and the dermis are used
- Quasi- Prefix meaning seemingly. As, for example, in quasidominant, seemingly dominant.
- Spirometry A test of the air capacity of the lung. The test utilizes a machine called a spirometer to measure the volume…
- Angina Angina: Chest pain due to an inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart muscle. The chest pain of angina is…
- Genetic counseling An educational counseling process for individuals and families who have a genetic disease or who are at risk…
- Thigh The thigh extends from the hip to the knee. The thigh has only one bone, the femur which is the largest bone…
- Carotid Pertaining to the carotid artery and the area near that key artery located in the front of the neck though…
- Nannycam See: Nanny cam
- Ergophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of work. Sufferers of ergophobia experience undue anxiety about the workplace…
- Reticulocyte A young red blood cell that usually remains in the bone marrow with only a few venturing out into the…
- Vitamins >Vitamin A: Retinol. Carotene compounds responsible for transmitting light sensation in the retina of the…
- UNOS Acronym for the United Network for Organ Sharing, the nationwide umbrella for transplantation organ sharing…