| droplet nuclei | Particles 1-10 um in diameter, implicated in spread of airborne infection; the dried residue formed by evaporation of droplets coughed or sneezed into the atmosphere or by aerosolization of infective material. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| dropped beat | A heart beat that fails to appear. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dropper | 1. One who, or that which, drops. Specif., A fly that drops from the leaden above the bob or end fly. 2. A dropping tube. 3. <chemical> A branch vein which drops off from, or leaves, the main lode. 4. <zoology> A dog which suddenly drops upon the ground when it sights game, formerly a common, and still an occasional, habit of the setter. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| drops | A popular term for a medicine taken in doses measured by drops's, usually a tincture, or applied by dropping, as an eyewash. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dropsical | Containing an excess of water or of watery fluid. Synonym: dropsical. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dropsy | Origin: OE. Dropsie, dropesie, OF. Idropisie, F. Hydropisie, L. Hydropisis, fr. Gr. Dropsy, fr. Water. See Water, and cf. Hydropsy. <medicine> An unnatural collection of serous fluid in any serous cavity of the body, or in the subcutaneous cellular tissue. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dropsy of pericardium | <cardiology> A collection of fluid or blood in the pericardial space (inside the pericardial sac) around the heart. Some causes include congestive heart failure, cancer and autoimmune disease. (27 Sep 1997) |
| dropworm | <zoology> The larva of any geometrid moth, which drops from trees by means of a thread of silk, as the cankerworm. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dropwort | <botany> An Old World species of Spiraea (S. Filipendula), with finely cut leaves. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| drosera | <botany> A genus of low perennial or biennial plants, the leaves of which are beset with gland-tipped bristles. See Sundew. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Dewy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| drosometer | <meteorology> An instrument for measuring the quantity of dew on the surface of a body in the open air. It consists of a balance, having a plate at one end to receive the dew, and at the other a weight protected from the deposit of dew. Origin: Gr. Dew: cf. F. Drosometre. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Drosophila | A genus of small, American flies, Diptera. The best known species is D. Melanogaster, often called the fruit fly, but more correctly termed the vinegar fly. First investigated by T.H.Morgan and his group, it has been extensively used in genetic studies. More recently it has been used for studies of embryonic development. (18 Nov 1997) |
| drosophila heat-shock protein | <protein> Proteins which are immediately produced when the Drosophila fruit fly is exposed for a short time to extreme heat or other stress, such as toxic substances or alcohol. (09 Oct 1997) |
| drosophila melanogaster | A species of fruit fly much used in genetics because of the large size of its chromosomes. (12 Dec 1998) |
| drosophilidae | A family of the order diptera. These flies are generally found around decaying vegetation and fruit. Several species, because of their short life span, giant salivary gland chromosomes, and ease of culturing, have been used extensively in studies of heredity. (12 Dec 1998) |
Synonyms : Multiple Antibacterial Drug Resistance
Synonyms : Multiple Antifungal Drug Resistance
Synonyms : Multiple Antiviral Drug Resistance
Synonyms : Antineoplastic Agent Resistance, Neoplasm Drug Resistance, Resistance, Antineoplastic Agent, Resistance, Antineoplastic Drug
Synonyms : Antiviral Drug Resistance, Antiviral Drug Resistances, Drug Resistances, Viral
| drain |
emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it flow off gradually; "The rain water drains into this big vat" tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material deplete of resources; "The exercise class drains me of energy" a pipe through which liquid is carried away empty of liquid; drain the liquid from; "We drained the oil tank" enfeeble: make weak; "Life in the camp drained him" a gradual depletion of energy or resources; "a drain on resources"; "a drain of young talent by emigration"
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| drug alopecia |
drug-induced alopecia, transient hair loss caused by administration of certain drugs, such as heparin, antimitotics (eg, cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and colchicine), and thallium (formerly used in the treatment of tinea capitis).
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| drainage tube |
a tube used in surgery to facilitate the escape of fluids.
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| dry rale |
originally, a rale with a whistling or squeaking quality produced by the presence of viscid secretions in the bronchial tubes or by spastic contraction of the tube walls. Because it seemed contradictory to refer to such a rale as
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| drug addiction |
a state of heavy dependence on a drug; sometimes defined as physical dependence but usually also including emotional dependence, ie, compulsive or pathological drug use. It is often used synonymously with substance dependence.
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| DR | emptying accomplished by draining |
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| DR | the geographical area draining into a river or reservoir |
| DR | the geographical area draining into a river or reservoir |
| DR | a ditch for carrying off excess water or sewage |
| DR | a system of watercourses or drains for carrying off excess water |
| DR | a board beside a kitchen sink and inclined to drain into the sink |
| DR | drained of electric charge |
| DR | emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid) |
| DR | (British) very tired |
| DR | having a debilitating effect |
| DR | a board beside a kitchen sink and inclined to drain into the sink |
| DR | a pipe through which liquid is carried away |