| thia- | The replacement of carbon by sulfur in a ring or chain. Compare: thio-. Origin: G. Theion (05 Mar 2000) |
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| thiabendazole | <chemical> 2-substituted benzimidazole first introduced in 1962. It is active against a variety of nematodes and is the drug of choice for strongyloidiasis. It has CNS side effects and hepatototoxic potential. Pharmacological action: antinematodal agent. Chemical name: 1H-Benzimidazole, 2-(4-thiazolyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| thiabutazide | 6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-3-isobutyl-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide;has diuretic and antihypertensive actions. Synonym: thiabutazide. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thiacetazone | <pharmacology> A leprostatic agent. Chemical name: 4'-formylacetanilide thiosaemicarbazone. Synonym: thiacetazone. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thiaemia | The presence of sulfur in the circulating blood. Origin: G. Theion, sulfur, + haima, blood (05 Mar 2000) |
| thialbarbital | 5-Allyl-5-(2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-thiobarbituric acid;an ultra-short acting thiobarbiturate for induction of general anaesthesia by intravenous injection; used as the sodium salt. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thialdine | <chemistry> A weak nitrogenous sulphur base, C6H13NS2. Origin: Thio- + aldehyde + -ine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| thialol | <chemistry> A colourless oily liquid, (C2H5)2S2, having a strong garlic odour; called also ethyl disulphide. By extension, any one of the series of related compounds. Origin: Thio- + alcohol + L. Oleum oil. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| thiambutosine | 4-Butoxy-4'-(dimethylamino)thiocarbanilide;an antileprotic agent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thiamin | A member of the water-soluble B vitamin group, necessary for energy production and carbohydrate metabolism. Deficiency is known as beriberi. (27 Sep 1997) |
| thiamin deficiency | An endemic form of polyneuritis (nerve inflammation), due to an unbalanced diet, with a deficiency of vitamin B1(thiamin). Common in those who chronically abuse alcohol. Synonym: beriberi. (27 Sep 1997) |
| thiamin hydrochloride | A coenzyme used in the prevention of beriberi and other conditions associated with a deficiency of thiamin in the diet. Synonym: aneurine hydrochloride. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thiamin hydrochloride unit | The antineuritic activity of 0.003 mg of the standard crystalline vitamin B1 hydrochloride. Synonym: vitamin B1 hydrochloride unit. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thiamin mononitrate | Same action as thiamin hydrochloride. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thiamin oxidase | <enzyme> Converts thiamine to thiamine acetic acid Registry number: EC 1.1.3.23 Synonym: thiamine dehydrogenase, thiamin dehydrogenase (26 Jun 1999) |