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- Nuclear medicine The branch of medicine concerned with the use of radioisotopes in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of…
- Chemoprophylaxis The use of a chemical agent to prevent the development of a disease. See: Chemoprevention
- Ointment A medication preparation that is applied topically (onto the skin). An ointment has an oil base whereas a…
- Two-animal rule A rule instituted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the licensing of agents directed against…
- APA 1. American Psychiatric Association. 2. American Psychological Association. 3. American Podiatry Association…
- Cradlecam See: Kiddie cam
- Leukemia Leukemia: Cancer of the blood cells. The growth and development of the blood cells are abnormal. Strictly…
- Basilar fracture A break in bone at the base of the skull. About a half of basilar fractures are caused by bicycle or motor…
- Vitamin D3 A vitamin produced by the body when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from dietary sources. Vitamin D3…