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Wrinkles

... What is Botox? Botox is a very diluted form of a substance called botulinum toxin , type A. This is the same bacterial nerve toxin that causes botulism . Full article >>> EVIATAR, MD, CHELSEA EYE & COSMETIC SURGERY ASSOCIATES : BOTOX is probably the most commonly known agent for wh...

Weakness

... . Anorexia The loss of appetite . Antibody A substance formed by the body to help defend it against infection . Full article >>> Neuromuscular Disease s - A general term encompassing lower MOTOR NEURON DISEASE ; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASE S; and certain MUSCULAR DISEASE S. ...

Vomiting

...nduce vomiting with an oily poison because the substance may enter the lungs where it will create even gr... used to treat fungal infection s. Antigen Any substance that causes the body to produce natural antibodies. Full article >>> Sometimes sympto...

Vitreous humor

The vitreous humor is a clear, jelly-like substance that fills the middle of the eye . The word " eye...hrough the vitreous humor , the clear, jelly-like substance that fills the center of the eye and helps to keep the eye round in shape. Full article >&#...

Vitamins

...2;> INTERNATIONAL UNIT (IU): The amount of a substance (eg, vitamins , hormone s, enzyme s, drugs) that produces a specific effect, as defined by an international body and accepted internationally. Full article >>> Treatment goals (assuming the immediate alcohol problem has been addre...

Vitamin

...l article >>> vitamin An organic substance found in food and essential in small quantities for good health. vitiligo ... Full article >>> Vitamin s And Herbs: Some herbs contain potent headache fighting ingredients. Combined with vitamin s , these can be very effecti...

Viral Infections

... eye ointments. Full article >>> A substance that is being studied in the prevention of fungal, bacterial , and viral infections in patients undergoing donor stem cell transplantation with cells that are infected with cytomegalovirus . Full article >>> Anti -infective ...

VIP

...d by a tumor in the chest diarrhea caused by a substance produced by the tumor (vasoactive intestinal peptide, or VIP ) fever ... Full article >>> This hormone is called vasoactive intestinal polyp eptide ( VIP ). The pancreas ' exocrine function produces a variety of digestive en...

Violence

... the prevention of HIV infection , violence , substance abuse , teen pregnancy , cardiovascular disease , and cancer . Service activities range from a rodent control project to a community computer access initiative. Full article >>> Rodriguez MA, McLoughlin E, Bauer HM, Paredes V, Grumb...

Venom

...ll article >>> Venom A poison ous substance secreted by an animal, usually delivered through a bite or a sting. Last updated July 14, 1999 ... Full article >>> The venom of tarantulas found in the United States is not considered dangerous but may cause allergic reactions ...

Vascular diseases

...ion , tumor or fibrosis) Presence of cyto toxic substance Auto immune / collagen - vascular diseases (such ...tion , tumor , fibrosis) presence of cyto toxic substance collagen - vascular diseases (such as lupus erythematosus ) disease of the liver or spleen...

Varnish

...> Pills often contain a filler and a plastic substance such as lactose that permits the pill to be rolled by hand or machine into the desired form. The pill may then be coated with a varnish like substance. Full article >>>...

Vascular

...62; vascular endothelial growth factor VEGF. A substance made by cells that stimulates new blood vessel f... the prevention of HIV infection , violence , substance abuse , teen pregnancy , cardio vascular disease , and cancer . Service activities range from a ...

Vaccine

...ogen . Full article >>> vaccine A substance or group of substances meant to cause the immune ...ng ... Full article >>> Vaccine A substance prepared from a weakened or killed virus which, when injected, helps the body to form antibodies t...

Vaccination

...#62;>> VACCINATION : Inoculation of a substance ( vaccine ) into the body for the purpose of producing active immunity against a disease . Full article >>> vaccination Inoculation with weakened or dead microorganism s to develop immunity and prevent disease caused by the...

Tumor

... factor. A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body's natural response to disease ). TNFerade A gene therapy product that is being studied as a treatment for cancer in combination with radiation therapy . Full article >>> tumor necrosis therapy (TNT...

Treatment

...;> Treatment with a vaccine . vaccine A substance or group of substances meant to cause the immune system to respond to a tumor or to microorganism s, such as bacteria or virus es. Full article >>> Treatment includes the NSAIDs and aspirin (for mild cases) and corticosteroi...

Toxins

...ain bacteria , plants, or animals. ANTI VIRAL : A substance or process that destroys or weakens a virus or i...ome people, an immune response is triggered by a substance that is generally harmless, such as a specific food . Full article >>> A drug used...

Toxin

Toxin , anthrax : The toxic substance secreted by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis , th...e >>> Botox injection s come from a substance botulism toxin . When used properly and appropriately, Botox provides a safe and effective method...

Toxicology screen

...it or lavage fluids) if performed soon after the substance is ingested. Full article >>> Toxicology screen ing may test for a specific drug or for up to 30 different drugs, depending upon the individual case. Full article >>> You are here : AllRefer.com > Health > Te...

Tooth anatomy

...de of enamel. Just beneath the enamel is dentin, a substance harder than bone. The gum surrounds the base of the tooth . Full article >>>...

Tooth

...de of enamel. Just beneath the enamel is dentin, a substance harder than bone. The gum surrounds the base of th...e tooth (36%). Full article >>> A substance that helps prevent tooth decay . Fluoride may be naturally present in or may be added to drinking...

Titer

... a measurement of the amount or concentration of a substance in a solution. It usually refers to the amount of ...;>> Titer : The degree of dilution of a substance such as an antibody , reflecting the strength of the solution. Full article >>> ANA ...

Tooth decay

...ture Archive ... Full article >>> A substance that helps prevent tooth decay . Fluoride may be naturally present in or may be added to drinking water. It may also be applied to the teeth in a gel, tooth paste, or a rinse. fluoropyrimidine ... Full article >>> A tooth ache is ...

Tissue

...iasis A common fungal infection . Carcinogen A substance that causes cancer . Full article >>> Hypospadias can be corrected surgically with an operation that releases the bands of fibrous tissue and diverts the urinary flow to a newly created urethra l opening in the normal position. ...

Thyroid gland

... The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone , a substance that affects the function of almost every organ in the body. The hormone also regulates metabolism , which explains why people with an underactive thyroid ( hypothyroid isn) gain weight. Full article >>> The thyroid gland is an ...

Therapeutic

...volves the administration of small quantities of a substance a patient has an allergic response to, for the purpose of diminishing or eradicating the body's allergic response. Full article >>> The total food consumed by an individual. A therapeutic diet is a prescription of required or r...

Thyroid scan

...n - In this test, a small amount of a radioactive substance either is swallowed or injected into a vein . The radioactive chemical will be taken up by the thyroid gland . Full article >>> Thyroid scan . This was once the primary way of assessing thyroid nodules . During the test, a radioa...

Testosterone

...ease the risk. Full article >>> Any substance that produces male characteristics. Testosterone and androsterone are natural androgen s. anemia A decreased ability of the blood to carry oxygen because of a reduction in either the number or quality of the red blood cells. Full article ...

Tetanus

... Full article >>> tetanus toxoid A substance that is derived from the toxin released by the bacterium that causes the disease tetanus . It is used as a vaccine to prevent tetanus or to help boost the immune response to other vaccine s. tetracycline ... Full article >>> ...

Teratogen

...ull article >>> A teratogen is any substance to which a woman is exposed that has the potential to harm the embryo or fetus . Links between a drug or other chemical exposure during pregnancy and a risk for CP are difficult to prove. Full article >>> (System to Manage Accuta...

Taste

...namel to mottle. Full article >>> A substance that comes from the wood and bark of the camphor tree or is made in the labor atory. It has a very unique smell and taste and is used in commercial products (for example, mothballs). Full article >>> If intravenous contrast dy...

Synovia

... the bones are covered with cartilage , a durable substance that allows the bones to glide over each other with minimal friction and absorbs force applied to the joints . Full article >>> ARTHRITIS DEFORMANS - A systemic disease , seen more commonly in women which affects connective tiss...

Syndrome

... the myelin sheath of a nerve . Myelin is the substance of the cell membrane that coils to form the myelin sheath. The myelin sheath serves as an electrical insulator to nerve fiber s. Full article >>> Horner syndrome is an uncommon disorder caused by damage to sympathetic ner...

Swelling

...ed by excess fluid in body tissue s. edotecarin A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer . It belongs to the family of drugs called topoisomerase I inhibitors. Also called J-107088. Full article >>> Swelling of the eyelids and tissue s around the eyes , especially in ...

Sunburn

...e cancer drugs and radiation. Placebo An inert substance often used in clinical trials for comparison. Full article >>> The more common symptoms include a high fever (over 102 F), vomiting , diarrhoea, a sunburn -like rash , and drop in blood pressure . Muscular aches and pains, hea...

Sugar

...system of an above-normal amount of insulin , the substance secreted by the pancreas and needed by the body to utilize sugar . Full article >>> Diabetes ---the body's failure to convert sugar to energy---usually strikes people in their later years. However, some women are also liable to d...

Substance Abuse

...significant cost. Full article >>> substance abuse - Substance abuse is used to describe a pattern of substance ( drug ) use leading to significant problems or di stress such as failure to attend school , subst...

Stye

... on the eyelid. Also called a stye . hormone A substance formed in an organ of the body and carried by body fluids to another organ or tissue , where it has a specific effect. Full article >>>...

Stool

...stick to the ... Full article >>> A substance in foods that comes from plants, which helps in digestion and keeps stool traveling easily through the intestine . Fiber is found in vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains. Glucose This is the main source of energy for the body. Full...

Stomach Ulcer

...e called an upper GI series. The person swallows a substance called barium which allows for illumination of the organ s in question. Full article >>> Stomach Ulcer ( Gastric Ulcer ) What is a stomach ulcer ? A stomach ulcer , also called a gastric ulcer , is a raw area or open sore in th...

Stomach

...e called an upper GI series. The person swallows a substance called barium which allows for illumination of the organ s in question. Full article >>> Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers These ulcers are raw areas or holes in the lining of the stomach and the duodenum , the segment of the sma...

Stoma

...e called an upper GI series. The person swallows a substance called barium which allows for illumination of the organ s in question. Full article >>> Stoma ch and Duodenal Ulcers These ulcers are raw areas or holes in the lining of the stoma ch and the duodenum , the segment of the...

Stitches

...>> Stitches are not needed. A chemical substance that stops bleeding is sometimes applied, and, if necessary, pressure can be applied to the site until the bleeding stops. The wound is then covered with a bandage or sterile dressing . Punch biopsy . Full article >>> If your ...

Sternum

...s. medulla ... Full article >>> A substance found in the cavities of bones, especially the long bones and the sternum ( breast bone). The bone marrow contains those cells which are responsible for the production of the blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelet...

Sputum

...ection . Full article >>> Sputum A substance obtained from the lungs and bronchi al tubes by clearing the throat or cough ing. Sputum can be tested for evidence of PCP infection . Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)An antibiotic used to treat and prevent PCP. Full article >...

Sneezing

... attacks - are caused by the body's reaction to a substance ( allergen ) that is inhaled, touched or eaten. Full article >>> Up to ten percent of children occasionally suffer the sneezing and runny nose caused by allergic reactions of the upper- respiratory tract—or, allergic rhinitis...

Sodium

... Na+. When combined with chloride , the resulting substance is table salt. Full article >>> Sodium (Na+) is the major positive ion in the fluids outside of cells. The concentration of sodium inside cells is only about 5 mEq/L compared with 140 mEq/L outside. Full article >>> ...

Smell

...ounts of acid . Full article >>> A substance that comes from the wood and bark of the camphor tree or is made in the labor atory. It has a very unique smell and taste and is used in commercial products (for example, mothballs). Full article >>> Blood y stools often indi...

Shock

...rs within minutes of exposure an allergy -causing substance ( allergen ). Anaphylaxis also is called anaphylactic shock . Full article >>> Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the most frequently used procedure for the treatment of kidney stones . In ESWL, shock waves th...

Serology

...for antigen s and antibodies. An antigen is any substance that causes your body to produce an immune response . Antibodies are protein s produced by your immune system in response to antigen s. Full article >>> CBC (increased eosinophil s) Muscle biopsy (trichinella cysts are seen...

Sebaceous cyst

...n . They form inside glands that secrete an oily substance called sebum. Full article >>> Cyst , sebaceous: A sebaceous cyst is a rounded swollen area of the skin formed by an abnormal sac of retained excretion (sebum) from the sebaceous follicles. Search All of MedicineNet For: search ...

Sebaceous glands

... Small glands in the skin that release an oily substance through the hair follicles. seborrhea ... Full article >>> The sebaceous glands lie just beneath the skin 's surface. They produce an oil called sebum, the skin 's natural moisturizer. These glands and the hair follicles wi...

Scratch test

... Test done on the skin to identify the allergy substance (the allergen ) that is the trigger for an allergic reaction. Full article >>> Alternate Names : Patch Tests - Allergy , R AST Test, Scratch Test s - Allergy , Skin Tests - Allergy Definition Allergy tests are any of several...

Sclera

...f the eyes . It results from having too much of a substance called bilirubin in the blood . Full article >>> Infection can lead to inflammation of the liver and damage to liver tissue . This can cause a buildup of toxins that can make the sclera (white portion) of the eyes ...

School

...mance, failing relations with family and friends, substance abuse , and other negative behavior s may indicate a serious depressive episode. Full article >>> School -age children can become constipated because they are afraid of using the school bathroom. Family problems such as a new baby ...

Scar

...emoval ( vein stripping) or by injection with a substance that causes the veins to scar closed (sclerotherapy). Full article >>> to confirm the safety of VBACs and have helped providers predict which women can safely give birth vagina lly after a cesarean section . The question of VBA...

Saliva

...f calcium salts, tartar forms as a hard brownish substance that irritates gums and causes them to recede. ...nfect. Full article >>> Dander is a substance found in animal saliva , dandruff , and urine . It causes allergic reactions in many people. Yo...

Rheumatoid Arthritis

...toid arthritis . Full article >>> A substance that is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis , and is being studied in the treatment of cancer . Anakinra blocks the action of interleukin 1 (IL-1). It belongs to the family of drugs called interleukin receptor antagonists. Full article >>...

Rheumatoid

...oid arthritis . Full article >>> A substance that is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis , and is being studied in the treatment of cancer . Anakinra blocks the action of interleukin 1 (IL-1). It belongs to the family of drugs called interleukin receptor antagonists. Full article >...