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Acetaminophen
Our Acetaminophen Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Acetaminophen Acetaminophen: A pain reliever and fever reducer. Brand name: Tylenol. The exact mechanism of action of acetaminophen is not…
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Show more- Single nucleotide polymorphism A change in which a single base in the DNA differs from the usual base at that position. Abbreviated SNP and…
- Tail 1. A slender appendage, such as the tail of the pancreas. 2. The appendage that protrudes from the buttocks…
- Rib, vertebral One of the last two ribs. A rib is said to be 'vertebral' if it does not attach to the sternum (the breast…
- Meningitis, infectious Meningitis caused by bacterial, viral, or protozoan infection. Most of the agents known to cause meningitis…
- Nephrosis Non-inflammatory, non-neoplastic disease of the kidney. Nephrosis an be caused by kidney disease, or it may…
- Tinea capitis A superficial fungus infection of the skin, affecting the scalp. Also known as ringworm. This disorder occurs…
- Alvit Trade name of the insecticide dieldrin. See: Aldrin and dieldrin
- Up-regulation See: Upregulation
- Xuezhikang One of the three major preparations of red yeast rice, a tradition Chinese medicine now used to lower…
- Acute kidney failure See: Acute renal failure
- Acid-base balance Acid-base balance refers to the mechanisms the body uses to keep its fluids close to neutral pH (that is…
- Permanent makeup A form of tattooing (also known as micropigmentation). Some choose permanent makeup as a time saver or…