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Viadur
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Viadur Viadur (leuprolide acetate implant) is a unique once-yearly implant for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
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Viadur
Viadur (leuprolide acetate implant) is a unique once-yearly implant for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
Acetate
A molecular ion derived from acetic acid. The formula of acetate is CH3COO-.
Palliative
Controlling symptoms without curing the disease.
Prostate
A male sex gland that produces a thick fluid which forms part of semen.
Cancer
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
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Veneer
Plastic or porcelain facing bonded directly to a tooth to improve its appearance. See laminate.
Vertical dimension
Arbitrary space between upper and lower jaws upon closure; may decrease over time due to wear, shifting or damage to the teeth.
Valgus
Lateral deviation of the segment of the limb distal to a joint (e.g. 'knock knee').
Varus
Medial deviation of the segment of the limb distal to a joint (e.g. 'bow-legged').
Viscosupplementation
Injection therapy for osteoarthritis (mainly of the knee). Contains hyaluronic acid - a very viscous substance normally found in joint fluid but that is reduced in this condition.
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Versant
A test for the determination of HIV and hepatitis virus.
Visual Evoked Potential (VEP)
See Visual Evoked Response.
Visual Evoked Response (VER)
The VER is a test of the function of the visual pathways from the retina, along the optic nerve and optic tract to the early parts of the visual centers of the brain. Usually, EEG electrodes are placed on the head and the patient is required to view a flashing light and an alternating pattern (e.g., stripes or checks) on a TV. The VER is a diagnostic test for such things as Multiple Sclerosis, optic neuritis, optic neuropathies, cortical visual impairment and certain types of brain tumors. The pattern VER can also provide an objective estimate of a patient's visual acuity, even if the patient is nonverbal (e.g., too young, comatose or mentally impaired).
Visual suppression
This occurs when the brain ignores the visual image being transmitted from one eye. It is not voluntary. In the younger child it is associated with strabismus and amblyopia. An eye that is misaligned or is out of focus is likely to be suppressed by the child.
Vision therapy
Vision Therapy is a term that refers to a mixture of so-called "therapies" that employ eye movement tasks, eye-hand coordination tasks, 3D tasks, etc., which purportedly improve everything from golf games to dyslexia to reading problems in children and adults. The vast majority of these claims are unsubstantiated. Vision therapy is usually not covered by insurance. Warning: before signing-up for Vision therapy, ask the provided to support his or her claims with scientific evidence that has been published in a peer reviewed scientific journal. Be skeptical of therapies that seem to good to be true - Caveat emptor.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Viadur
Viadur (leuprolide acetate implant) is a unique once-yearly implant for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
Acetate
A molecular ion derived from acetic acid. The formula of acetate is CH3COO-.
Palliative
Controlling symptoms without curing the disease.
Prostate
A male sex gland that produces a thick fluid which forms part of semen.
Cancer
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Veneer
Plastic or porcelain facing bonded directly to a tooth to improve its appearance. See laminate.
Vertical dimension
Arbitrary space between upper and lower jaws upon closure; may decrease over time due to wear, shifting or damage to the teeth.
Valgus
Lateral deviation of the segment of the limb distal to a joint (e.g. 'knock knee').
Varus
Medial deviation of the segment of the limb distal to a joint (e.g. 'bow-legged').
Viscosupplementation
Injection therapy for osteoarthritis (mainly of the knee). Contains hyaluronic acid - a very viscous substance normally found in joint fluid but that is reduced in this condition.
Viadur
Versant
A test for the determination of HIV and hepatitis virus.
Visual Evoked Potential (VEP)
See Visual Evoked Response.
Visual Evoked Response (VER)
The VER is a test of the function of the visual pathways from the retina, along the optic nerve and optic tract to the early parts of the visual centers of the brain. Usually, EEG electrodes are placed on the head and the patient is required to view a flashing light and an alternating pattern (e.g., stripes or checks) on a TV. The VER is a diagnostic test for such things as Multiple Sclerosis, optic neuritis, optic neuropathies, cortical visual impairment and certain types of brain tumors. The pattern VER can also provide an objective estimate of a patient's visual acuity, even if the patient is nonverbal (e.g., too young, comatose or mentally impaired).
Visual suppression
This occurs when the brain ignores the visual image being transmitted from one eye. It is not voluntary. In the younger child it is associated with strabismus and amblyopia. An eye that is misaligned or is out of focus is likely to be suppressed by the child.
Vision therapy
Vision Therapy is a term that refers to a mixture of so-called "therapies" that employ eye movement tasks, eye-hand coordination tasks, 3D tasks, etc., which purportedly improve everything from golf games to dyslexia to reading problems in children and adults. The vast majority of these claims are unsubstantiated. Vision therapy is usually not covered by insurance. Warning: before signing-up for Vision therapy, ask the provided to support his or her claims with scientific evidence that has been published in a peer reviewed scientific journal. Be skeptical of therapies that seem to good to be true - Caveat emptor.
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