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Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA)
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Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) A medication used to dissolve blood clots.
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Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
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Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Tissue culture
See culture.
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (t-PA)
A clot dissolving agent that is injected directly into a clogged artery to break up a blood clot. If used within 3 hours after the start of a stroke, brain damage may be avoided.
Tissue Typing
A test that evaluates the compatibility or closeness of tissue between the organ donor and recipient.
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Thallium stress test
A study in which radioactive potassium is carried by the blood and the progress is followed by x-ray pictures.
Thoracic
Pertaining to or affecting the chest.
Thrombolysis
The breaking up of a blood clot.
Thrombolytic therapy
A medication that dissolves blood clots.
Thrombosis
A blood clot formed in the blood vessel or in the heart.
Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA)
Tomography
From the Greek words "to cut or section" (tomos) and "to write" (graphein), in nuclear medicine, it is a method of separating interference from the area of interest by imaging a cut section of the object.
Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)
A condition that occurs when there is a gap between the upper and lower segments of the esophagus, and food and saliva cannot pass through.
Trans fat
Vegetable oil that has been treated with hydrogen in order to make it more solid and give it a longer shelf life.
Transplantation
To transfer (tissue or an organ) from one body or body part to another.
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
A diagnostic test that is used to measure the sound waves that bounce off of the heart.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Tissue culture
See culture.
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (t-PA)
A clot dissolving agent that is injected directly into a clogged artery to break up a blood clot. If used within 3 hours after the start of a stroke, brain damage may be avoided.
Tissue Typing
A test that evaluates the compatibility or closeness of tissue between the organ donor and recipient.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Thallium stress test
A study in which radioactive potassium is carried by the blood and the progress is followed by x-ray pictures.
Thoracic
Pertaining to or affecting the chest.
Thrombolysis
The breaking up of a blood clot.
Thrombolytic therapy
A medication that dissolves blood clots.
Thrombosis
A blood clot formed in the blood vessel or in the heart.
Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA)
Tomography
From the Greek words "to cut or section" (tomos) and "to write" (graphein), in nuclear medicine, it is a method of separating interference from the area of interest by imaging a cut section of the object.
Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)
A condition that occurs when there is a gap between the upper and lower segments of the esophagus, and food and saliva cannot pass through.
Trans fat
Vegetable oil that has been treated with hydrogen in order to make it more solid and give it a longer shelf life.
Transplantation
To transfer (tissue or an organ) from one body or body part to another.
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
A diagnostic test that is used to measure the sound waves that bounce off of the heart.
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