| DTP | Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis vaccine. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| DTP vaccine | A vaccination administered to infants for protection against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus. Vaccinations are typically administered at 2, 4, 6 and 15 months. A final vaccination is now recommended at 4-6 years of age. (27 Sep 1997) |
| dtpa | <chemical> An iron chelating agent with the general properties of the edetates. Dtpa has also been used as a chelator for other metals, such as plutonium. Pharmacological action: antidotes, chelating agents, iron chelating agents. Chemical name: Glycine, N,N-bis(2-(bis(carboxymethyl)amino)ethyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |