Scleroproteins - ț̢
Simple proteins characterized by their insolubility and fibrous structure. Within the body, they perform a supportive or protective function.
Synonyms :
Sclerosing Solutions - ț̢
Chemical agents injected into veins to cause localized THROMBOSIS and eventual fibrosis and obliteration of the vessels. They are used in the treatment of VARICOSE VEINS, hemorrhoids, gastric and esophageal varices, and peptic ulcer hemorrhage.
Sclerosis - ț̢
A pathological process consisting of hardening or fibrosis of an anatomical structure, often a vessel or a nerve.
Synonyms : Scleroses
Sclerostomy - ț̢
Surgical formation of an external opening in the sclera, primarily in the treatment of glaucoma.
Synonyms : Sclerostomies
Sclerotherapy - ț̢
Treatment of varicose veins, hemorrhoids, gastric and esophageal varices, and peptic ulcer hemorrhage by injection or infusion of chemical agents which cause localized thrombosis and eventual fibrosis and obliteration of the vessels.