| isosorbide dinitrate | <chemical> A vasodilator used in the treatment of angina. Its actions are similar to nitroglycerin but with a slower onset of action. Pharmacological action: vasodilator agents. Chemical name: D-Glucitol, 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-, dinitrate (12 Dec 1998) |
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| isosorbide | <chemical> 1,4:3,6-dianhydro d-glucitol. Chemically inert osmotic diuretic used mainly to treat hydrocephalus; also used in glaucoma. Pharmacological action: diuretics, osmotic. Chemical name: D-Glucitol, 1,4:3,6-dianhydro- (12 Dec 1998) |
| bacterial capsules | An envelope of loose gel surrounding a bacterial cell which is associated with the virulence of pathogenic bacteria. Some capsules have a well-defined border, whereas others form a slime layer that trails off into the medium. most capsules consist of relatively simple polysaccharides but there are some bacteria whose capsules are made of polypeptides. (12 Dec 1998) |
| brood capsules | Small hollow projections from the lining membrane of a hydatid cyst from which the scoleces arise. (05 Mar 2000) |
| capsules | Hard or soft, soluble containers of a suitable substance, for enclosing a dose of medicine, usually for oral administration. (12 Dec 1998) |