| acetate |
Type of plastic often used in eyeglass frames.
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| acetylcholine |
A substance that plays an important part in the transmission of nerve impulses in the parasympathetic nervous system. This system controls smooth muscles including those of the bladder and urethra.
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| acetic acid |
wine or cider, fermented beyond the stage of alcohol. In diluted form, it is vinegar. Also, acetic acid is used in preserving fruits to keep flesh from discoloring, and in freezing.
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| acetazolamide |
What is acetazolamide? Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Carbonic anhydrase is a protein in your body. Acetazolamide reduces the activity of this protein. Acetazolamide is used to treat glaucoma and to treat and to prevent acute mountain sickness (altitude sickness). It is also used as a part of some treatment plans for congestive heart failure and seizure disorders. The PDR reference is here. acetohexamide
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| acetaminophen |
A generic name of a type of medicine used to relieve pain. Tylenol is a brand name of a product that contains acetaminophen.
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