| azo- | <chemistry, prefix> A combining form of azote. Applied loosely to compounds having nitrogen variously combined, as in cyanides, nitrates, etc. Now especially applied to compounds containing a two atom nitrogen group uniting two hydrocarbon radicals, as in azobenzene, azobenzoic, etc. These compounds furnish many artificial dyes. See Diazo-. See: Azote. (29 Oct 1998) |
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| azo dye | <chemistry> Dyes that contain the N=N linkage. They are easily prepared from diazo compounds. (18 Nov 1997) |
| azo dyes | Dye's in which the azo group is the chromophore and joins benzene or naphthalene rings; they include a large number of biologic stains, such as Congo red and oil red O; also used clinically to promote epithelial growth in the treatment of ulcers, burns, and other wounds; many have anticoagulant action. (05 Mar 2000) |
| azo itch | Itching that occurs among workers in azo dyes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| (7,7-azo-3,12-dihydroxy-5-cholan-24-oyl)-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid | Photolabile bile acid derivative Pharmacological action: affinity labels Chemical name: ethanesulfonic acid, 2-(((3alpha,5beta,12alpha)-7-azi-3,12-dihydroxy-24-oxocholan-24-yl)amino)-, monosodium salt Synonym: 7,7-azo-tc, 7-adtc (26 Jun 1999) |
| administration, oral | The giving of drugs, chemicals, or other substances by mouth. (12 Dec 1998) |
| cancer, oral | Cancer of the mouth area. A sore in the mouth that does not heal can be a warning sign of oral cancer. A biopsy is the only to know whether as abnormal area in the oral cavity is cancer. Oral cancer is caused by tobacco (smoking and chewing) and alcohol use. Surgery to remove the tumour in the mouth is the usual treatment for patients with oral cancer. (12 Dec 1998) |
| candidiasis, oral | Infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth by a fungus of the genus candida. (12 Dec 1998) |
| canine oral papilloma | Warts affecting mucous membranes of young dogs; caused by a papillomavirus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| magnesia and alumina oral suspension | A mixture of magnesium hydroxide and variable amounts of aluminum oxide; used as an antacid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pathology, oral | A dental specialty concerned with pathology of the oral cavity. (12 Dec 1998) |
| pharyngo-oral | Relating to the pharynx and the mouth; oropharyngeal. Origin: pharyngo-+ L. Os (or-), mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| combination oral contraceptive | A mixture of a steroid having progestational activity and an oestrogen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| contraceptives, oral | Compounds, usually hormonal, taken orally in order to block ovulation and prevent the occurrence of pregnancy. The hormones are generally oestrogen or progesterone or both. (12 Dec 1998) |
| contraceptives, oral, combined | Fixed drug combinations administered orally for contraceptive purposes. (12 Dec 1998) |