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Sensipar
Trade name for cinacalcet, a drug that acts as a calcimimetic. For more information, see: Calcimimetic
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- Spinal fusion Spinal fusion: A surgical procedure in which two or more of the vertebrae in the spine are united together so…
- Eponym Something named after someone. For example, a condition called Shiel's syndrome might be named after someone…
- VAQTA See: Varus.
- CNS prophylaxis Chemotherapy or radiation therapy to the central nervous system (CNS). This is preventative treatment. It is…
- Acid, nucleic One of the molecules in the chromosomes of living cells and viruses that plays a central role in the storage…
- Transaminase clinical usage Two of the better known enzymes in the transaminase class are serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT)…
- Goiter, toxic multinodular Condition in which the thyroid gland contains multiple lumps (nodules) that are overactive and produce excess…
- Chondrodystrophic myotonia See: Schwartz-Jampel syndrome
- Oriental lung fluke Paragonimus westermani. See: Paragonimiasis
- Asthma, thermally induced Asthma, thermally induced asthma: Asthma that is 'triggered' by vigorous physical activity. Exercise-induced…