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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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DEA
Every prescription written in the United States bears a DEA number, that of the prescribing doctor, the DEA being the Drug Enforcement Administration of the U.S. Department of Justice. Historically, the DEA's roots go back to the founding…
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Show more- Syndrome, complete androgen insensitivity A genetic disorder that makes XY fetuses insensitive (unresponsive) to androgens (male hormones). Instead…
- Histidine An amino acid, one of the 20 building blocks of protein. An essential amino acid, histidine is present in…
- Galenic arteriovenous malformation See: Vein of Galen aneurysm
- Membranous glomerulonephritis See: Membranous nephropathy
- Body packer An individual who ingests wrapped packets of illicit drugs such as cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, ecstasy…
- CB1 See: Cannabinoid receptor 1
- Vectrin Brand name for minocycline
- ADR Adverse drug reaction. See: Adverse reaction..
- Shingles Shingles: An acute infection caused by the herpes zoster virus, the same virus as causes chickenpox. Shingles…
- Tactile device A mechanical instrument that makes use of touch to help individuals who have certain disabilities, such as…
- Lysine An amino acid, one of the 20 building blocks of protein. A dietary essential amino acid, lysine is present in…
- Dyslipidemia A disorder of lipoprotein metabolism, including lipoprotein overproduction or deficiency. Dyslipidemias may…