| TB | <abbreviation> Commonly used abbreviation for tuberculosis. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| TbetaR-I kinase | <enzyme> Invovled in transforming growth factor-beta signal transduction Registry number: EC 2.7.1.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| TbetaR-II kinase | <enzyme> Involved in transforming growth factor-beta signal transduction Registry number: EC 2.7.1.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| TBG | <protein> Thyroid binding globulin (TBG) is a plasma protein which binds the majority of thyroid hormone in the bloodstream. Bound thyroid hormone is inactive, only the unbound fraction (0.3%) is considered active. Birth control pills and pregnancy can lead to increased TBG levels in the plasma. Androgens can decrease TBG levels in the plasma. (27 Sep 1997) |
| TBI | Radiotherapy often given in several doses prior to bone marrow transplantation with the aim of killing any residual leukaemia in the patient. It is used in conjunction with high-dose anti-cancer drugs. The procedure and its side-effects will be discussed individually with the patient. (13 Nov 1997) |
| tBoc | <abbreviation> Tert-butyloxycarbonyl. (05 Mar 2000) |
| TBP | <abbreviation> Thyroxine-binding protein. (05 Mar 2000) |
| TBPA | <abbreviation> Thyroxine-binding prealbumin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| TBV | <abbreviation> Total blood volume. (05 Mar 2000) |
| TBW | <abbreviation> Total body water. (05 Mar 2000) |