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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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- Prostatectomy, perineal See: Perineal prostatectomy
- Hormone, progesterone A female hormone, progesterone is the principal progestational hormone. Progestational hormones prepare the…
- Henna A coloring made from the leaves of the Egyptian privet, Lawsonia inermis. Approved only for use as a hair…
- Tendon The tissue by which a muscle attaches to bone. A tendon is somewhat flexible, but fibrous and tough. When a…
- Calipers, skin See: Skin calipers
- Q arm of a chromosome The long arm of a chromosome. All human chromosomes have 2 arms -- a short arm and a long arm -- that are…
- Radiologic Having to do with radiology.
- Bone, endochondral Any bone that develops in and replaces cartilage. The cartilage is partially or entirely destroyed by the…
- Golfer's cramp A dystonia that affects the muscles of the hand and sometimes the forearm and only occurs when playing golf…
- Cancer, basal cell Cancer, basal cell: The most common type of skin cancer, a disease in which the cancer cells resemble the…
- Chemotherapy, topical Chemotherapy, topical: Treatment with an anticancer drug in a lotion, ointment or cream that is applied to…