| meclizine | <chemical> A histamine h1 antagonist used in the treatment of motion sickness, vertigo, and nausea during pregnancy and radiation sickness. Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, antiemetics, histamine h1 antagonists. Chemical name: Piperazine, 1-((4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl)-4-((3-methylphenyl)methyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| meclizine hydrochloride | 1-(p-Chlorobenzhydryl)-4-(m-methylbenzyl)piperazine dihydrochloride;an antihistaminic useful in the prevention and relief of motion sickness and symptoms caused by vestibular disorders. Synonym: meclozine hydrochloride. (05 Mar 2000) |
| 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) |