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Dropsy
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DropsyAbnormal buildup of fluid in tissues or a body cavity.
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Abnormal
Not normal. Deviating from the usual structure, position, condition, or behavior. In referring to a growth, abnormal may mean that it is cancerous or premalignant (likely to become cancer).
Cavity
A hollow place or hole within the body.
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Drop-out
A subject in a clinical trial who for any reason fails to continue in the trial until the last visit required of him/her by the study protocol
Droperidol
Droperidol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): droperidol.
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Dorsal
Toward the back.
Douche
A flow of liquid or vapor directed onto or into a part of the body.
Down syndrome
A genetic disorder characterized by some degree of mental retardation and by various physical malformations, such as slanted eyes and a broad face.
DPT
A vaccine containing antigens from diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus.
Dressing
A bandage for an external wound.
Dropsy
Duct
A channel or passage through which fluids move.
Duodenal
Having to do with the duodenum.
Dwarfism
A deficiency of growth hormone resulting in short stature.
Debulk
A surgical procedure to decrease mass effect by removing a portion of a tumor or dead tissue. See mass effect.
Decadron
Dexamethasone. A glucocorticosteroid medication used to reduce brain tissue swelling.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Abnormal
Not normal. Deviating from the usual structure, position, condition, or behavior. In referring to a growth, abnormal may mean that it is cancerous or premalignant (likely to become cancer).
Cavity
A hollow place or hole within the body.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Drop-out
A subject in a clinical trial who for any reason fails to continue in the trial until the last visit required of him/her by the study protocol
Droperidol
Droperidol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): droperidol.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Dorsal
Toward the back.
Douche
A flow of liquid or vapor directed onto or into a part of the body.
Down syndrome
A genetic disorder characterized by some degree of mental retardation and by various physical malformations, such as slanted eyes and a broad face.
DPT
A vaccine containing antigens from diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus.
Dressing
A bandage for an external wound.
Dropsy
Duct
A channel or passage through which fluids move.
Duodenal
Having to do with the duodenum.
Dwarfism
A deficiency of growth hormone resulting in short stature.
Debulk
A surgical procedure to decrease mass effect by removing a portion of a tumor or dead tissue. See mass effect.
Decadron
Dexamethasone. A glucocorticosteroid medication used to reduce brain tissue swelling.
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