| aminuria | Excretion of amines in the urine. Origin: amine + G. Ouron, urine (05 Mar 2000) |
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| amiodarone | <drug> A coronary vasodilator used in the control of ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias, and in the management of angina pectoris. Causes significant and distinctive pulmonary toxicity. Chemical name: (2-Butyl-3-benzofuranyl)[4-[2-(diethylamino)ethoxyl]-3,5-diiodophenyl]methanone. (14 Aug 2000) |
| amioid | <zoology> Like or pertaining to the Amioidei. One of the Amioidei. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| amioidei | <zoology> An order of ganoid fishes of which Amis is type. See Bowfin and Ganoidei. Origin: NL, fr. Amia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| amithiozone | <pharmacology> A leprostatic agent. Chemical name: 4'-formylacetanilide thiosaemicarbazone. Synonym: thiacetazone. (05 Mar 2000) |
| amitosis | <cell biology> An unusual form of nuclear division, in which the nucleus simply constricts, rather like a cell without chromosome condensation or spindle formation. Partitioning of daughter chromosomes is haphazard. Observed in some Protozoa. (18 Nov 1997) |
| amitotic | Relating to or marked by amitosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| amitriptyline | <drug> This is a prescription drug used to treat depression (it is classed as a tricyclic antidepressant). It may cause a wide range of side effects, including rashes, nausea, weight gain/loss, drowsiness, nervousness, insomnia, confusion, seizures, coma, etc. (09 Oct 1997) |
| amitriptyline hydrochloride | Chemically and pharmacologically related to imipramine hydrochloride; an antidepressant agent with mild tranquillising properties, used in the treatment of mental depression and in the depressive phase of manic-depressive states; sometimes used in the treatment of sleep disorders. Chemical name: 10,11-Dihydro-N,N-dimethyl-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene-d]cycloheptene-d5,gamma-propylamine hydrochloride. (05 Mar 2000) |
| amitrole | <chemical> A non-selective post-emergence, translocated herbicide. According to the fourth annual report on carcinogens (ntp 85-002, 1985) this substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen. Pharmacological action: carcinogens, herbicides. Chemical name: 1H-1,2,4-Triazol-3-amine (12 Dec 1998) |