| eta | The seventh letter of the Greek alphabet.1. In chemistry, denotes the position seven atoms from the carboxyl group or other primary functional group. 2. Symbol for viscosity. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| etaac | <zoology> The blue buck. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| etafedrine hydrochloride | L-N-Ethylephedrine hydrochloride;a sympathomimetic drug. (05 Mar 2000) |
| etafenone | 2'-[2-(Diethylamino)ethoxy]-3-phenylpropiophenone hydrochloride;a coronary vasodilator. (05 Mar 2000) |
| etamsylate | <chemical> 2,5-dihydroxybenzenesulfonic acid compound with diethylamine (1:1). Benzenesulfonate derivative used as a systemic haemostatic. Pharmacological action: haemostatics. Chemical name: Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-, compd. With N-ethylethanamine (1:1) (12 Dec 1998) |
| etanidazole | <chemical> N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-1h-imidazole. A nitroimidazole that sensitises hypoxic tumour cells that are normally resistant to radiation therapy. Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, radiation-sensitizing agents. Chemical name: 1H-Imidazole-1-acetamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro- (12 Dec 1998) |
| etard reaction | <biochemistry> In organic chemistry, this involves oxidizing methylated homologs of benzene into aromatic aldehydes. The reaction uses chromyl chloride. (09 Oct 1997) |
| etat | A condition or state. Origin: Fr. State (05 Mar 2000) |
| etat crible | In neuropathology, a term describing perivascular atrophy of cerebral tissue, producing lacunae. Origin: Fr. Sieve (05 Mar 2000) |
| etat major | The staff of an army, including all officers above the rank of colonel, also, all adjutants, inspectors, quartermasters, commissaries, engineers, ordnance officers, paymasters, physicians, signal officers, judge advocates; also, the noncommissioned assistants of the above officers. Origin: F, fr. Etat state + L. Major greater. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| etat mamelonne | The condition of the gastric mucous membrane in chronic inflammation, when it presents numerous nodular projections. Origin: Fr. Knobby, tubercular (05 Mar 2000) |
| etazolate | <chemical> 1-ethyl-4-((1-methylethylidene)hydrazino)-1h-pyrazolo(3,4-b) pyridine-5-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester. A potent phosphodiesterase inhibitor proposed as an antipsychotic agent. Pharmacological action: antipsychotic agents, phosphodiesterase inhibitors. Chemical name: 1H-Pyrazolo(3,4-b)pyridine-5-carboxylic acid, 1-ethyl-4-((1-methylethylidene)hydrazino)-, ethyl ester (12 Dec 1998) |