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Ophthalmotonometer, Tonometer

May-28-24

Ophthalmotonometer, Tonometer: measurement of intraocular pressure Ophthalmotonometer and tonometer are the main instruments used to measure intraocular pressure. Intraoc ...

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Nitrogen Balance

May-28-24

Nitrogen Balance is the ratio between the amount of nitrogen that is consumed by the body and that which is excreted from it. Nitrogen plays an important role in the body ...

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Allergen

May-28-24

Allergen is any antigen that causes allergies in people with hypersensitivity to it. Allergens come in a variety of forms and can affect various tissues and organs of the ...

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Nikethamide

May-28-24

Niketamide is an analeptic that is used to restore consciousness in comatose patients. The purpose of its use is to help such patients cough and remove phlegm. Niketamide ...

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Streptolysin

May-28-24

Streptolysin is an exotoxin produced by certain strains of bacteria of the genus Streptococcus. This toxin can cause destruction of red blood cells, which can lead to the ...

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Specific

May-28-24

Specific is a term that is used in various meanings. Specific as a medicinal substance. Medicines may have a specific effect on certain processes in the body and be use ...

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Collagen

May-28-24

Collagen is a protein that forms the main fibrillar structures of the intercellular substance of connective tissue - collagen fibers. Some connective tissue structures (f ...

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Lepromin (Leptvmin)

May-28-24

Lepromin (Leptvmin) is a tissue extract prepared from skin lesions of patients with lepromatous leprosy. Lepromine is used to diagnose leprosy. It is a suspension of kill ...

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Elixir

May-28-24

An elixir is a drug that contains alcohol (ethanol) or glycerin. It is used as a solvent for bitter or very unpleasant-tasting drugs. Due to the presence of alcohol or gl ...

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Ovarian

May-28-24

Ovary: the main female reproductive organ The ovary is one of the two main female reproductive organs located in the pelvis. They are paired organs and are located on bot ...

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