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Diastema
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D003970 |
[An abnormal opening or fissure between two adjacent teeth.
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Diastole
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D003971 |
[Post-systolic relaxation of the HEART, especially the HEART VENTRICLES.
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Diathermy
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D003972 |
[The induction of local hyperthermia by either short radio waves or high-frequency sound waves.
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Diatomaceous Earth
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D007692 |
[A form of SILICON DIOXIDE composed of skeletons of prehistoric aquatic plants which is used for its ABSORPTION quality, taking up 1.5-4 times its weight in water. The microscopic sharp edges are useful for insect control but can also be an inhalation hazard. It has been used in baked goods and animal feed. Kieselguhr is German for flint + earthy sediment.
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Diatoms
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D017377 |
[The common name for the phylum of microscopic unicellular STRAMENOPILES. Most are aquatic, being found in fresh, brackish, and salt water. Diatoms are noted for the symmetry and sculpturing of their siliceous cell walls. They account for 40% of PHYTOPLANKTON, but not all diatoms are planktonic.
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Diatrizoate
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D003973 |
[A commonly used x-ray contrast medium. As DIATRIZOATE MEGLUMINE and as Diatrizoate sodium, it is used for gastrointestinal studies, angiography, and urography.
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Diatrizoate Meglumine
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D003974 |
[A versatile contrast medium used for DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY RADIOLOGY.
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Diazepam
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D003975 |
[A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.
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Diazepam Binding Inhibitor
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D026261 |
[An 86-amino acid polypeptide, found in central and peripheral tissues, that displaces diazepam from the benzodiazepine recognition site on the gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor (RECEPTORS, GABA). It also binds medium- and long-chain acyl-CoA esters and serves as an acyl-CoA transporter. This peptide regulates lipid metabolism.
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Diazinon
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D003976 |
[A cholinesterase inhibitor that is used as an organothiophosphorus insecticide.
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Diazomethane
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D003978 |
[A diazonium compound with the formula CH2N2.
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Diazonium Compounds
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D003979 |
[Azo compounds consisting of an aryl or alkyl group that is joined through two nitrogen atoms to an anion (R-N2+X-).
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Diazooxonorleucine
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D003980 |
[An amino acid that inhibits phosphate-activated glutaminase and interferes with glutamine metabolism. It is an antineoplastic antibiotic produced by an unidentified species of Streptomyces from Peruvian soil. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
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Diazoxide
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D003981 |
[A benzothiadiazine derivative that is a peripheral vasodilator used for hypertensive emergencies. It lacks diuretic effect, apparently because it lacks a sulfonamide group.
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Dibekacin
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D003982 |
[Analog of KANAMYCIN with antitubercular as well as broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties.
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Dibenz(b,f)(1,4)oxazepine-10(11H)-carboxylic acid, 8-chloro-, 2-acetylhydrazide
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D012531 |
[Inhibits the activity of prostaglandins.
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Dibenzazepines
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D003984 |
[Compounds with two BENZENE rings fused to AZEPINES.
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Dibenzocycloheptenes
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D003986 |
[A family of tricyclic hydrocarbons whose members include many of the commonly used tricyclic antidepressants (ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENTS, TRICYCLIC).
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Dibenzofurans
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D000072318 |
[Compounds that include the structure of dibenzofuran.
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Dibenzofurans, Polychlorinated
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D000072338 |
[Dibenzofurans that contain chloride atoms bound to the aromatic rings of the structure.
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