| imino- | <prefix> Prefix denoting the group ==NH. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| iminocarbonyl | See: carboxamide. (05 Mar 2000) |
| iminodiacetic acid dehydrogenase | <enzyme> Catalyses the conversion of iminodiacetic acid to glycine and glyoxylate; a membrane-bound enzyme isolated from chelatobacter heintzii Registry number: EC 1.5.1.- Synonym: ida-dh, ida dehydrogenase (26 Jun 1999) |
| iminodipeptidase | prolyl dipeptidase |
| iminoglycinuria | A defect in amino acid transport leading to abnormal excretion of glycine, proline and hydroxyproline in the urine: more seriously, absorption in the intestine may be inadequate. See: Hartnup disease. Origin: Gr. Ouron = urine (18 Nov 1997) |
| iminohydrolases | Enzymes that hydrolyze imino groups; e.g., arginine deiminase. Synonym: deiminases. (05 Mar 2000) |
| iminostilbenes | A chemical class of agents of which carbamazepine, an antiepileptic drug, is the most prominent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| imipenem | <chemical> 6-(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-((2-((iminomethyl)amino)ethyl)thio)-7- oxo-1-azabicyclo(3.2.0)hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid. Semisynthetic thienamycin that has a wide spectrum of antibacterial activity against gram-negative and gram-positive aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, including many multiresistant strains. It is stable to beta-lactamases. Clinical studies have demonstrated high efficacy in the treatment of infections of various body systems. Its effectiveness is enhanced when it is administered in combination with cilastatin, a renal dipeptidase inhibitor. Pharmacological action: thienamycins. Chemical name: 1-Azabicyclo(3.2.0)hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 6-(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-((2-((iminomethyl)amino)ethyl)thio)-7-oxo-, (5R-(5alpha,6alpha(R*)))- (12 Dec 1998) |
| imipramine | <drug> This tricyclic drug is used to treat depression. (09 Oct 1997) |
| imipramine demethylase | <enzyme> Hepatic microsomal drug-metabolizing enzyme; member of the cytochrome p-450 3a4 family Registry number: EC 1.5.1.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| imipramine hydrochloride | 5-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)-10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenz(b,f)azepine hydrochloride;a tricyclic antidepressant. (05 Mar 2000) |
| imipramine N-oxide reductase | <enzyme> Reduces imipramine n-oxide to imipramine in the presence of menaquinone Registry number: EC 1.7.99.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| imitate | 1. To follow as a pattern, model, or example; to copy or strive to copy, in acts, manners etc. "Despise wealth and imitate a dog." (Cowlay) 2. To produce a semblance or likeness of, in form, character, colour, qualities, conduct, manners, and the like; to counterfeit; to copy. "A place picked out by choice of best alive The Nature's work by art can imitate." (Spenser) "This hand appeared a shining sword to weild, And that sustained an imitated shield." (Dryden) 3. <biology> To resemble (another species of animal, or a plant, or inanimate object) in form, colour, ornamentation, or instinctive habits, so as to derive an advantage thereby; sa, when a harmless snake imitates a venomous one in colour and manner, or when an odorless insect imitates, in colour, one having secretion offensive to birds. Origin: L. Imitatus, p. P. Of imitari to imitate; of unknown origin. Cf. Image. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| imitation | 1. The act of imitating. "Poesy is an art of imitation, . . . That is to say, a representing, counterfeiting, or figuring forth." (Sir P. Sidney) 2. That which is made or produced as a copy; that which is made to resemble something else, whether for laudable or for fraudulent purposes; likeness; resemblance. "Both these arts are not only true imitations of nature, but of the best nature." (Dryden) 3. One of the principal means of securing unity and consistency in polyphonic composition; the repetition of essentially the same melodic theme, phrase, or motive, on different degrees of pitch, by one or more of the other parts of voises. Cf. Canon. 4. <biology> The act of condition of imitating another species of animal, or a plant, or unanimate object. See Imitate. Imitation is often used adjectively to characterise things which have a deceptive appearance, simulating the qualities of a superior article; opposed to real or genuine; as, imitation lace; imitation bronze; imitation modesty, etc. Origin: L. Imitatio: cf. F. Imitation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| imitative | 1. Inclined to imitate, copy, or follow; imitating; exhibiting some of the qualities or characteristics of a pattern or model; dependent on example; not original; as, man is an imitative being; painting is an imitative art. 2. Formed after a model, pattern, or original. "This temple, less in form, with equal grace, Was imitative of the first in Thrace." (Dryden) 3. Designed to imitate another species of animal, or a plant, or inanimate object, for some useful purpose, such as protection from enemies; having resamblance to something else; as, imitative colours; imitative habits; dendritic and mammillary forms of minerals are imitative. Im"itatively, Im"itativeness. Origin: L. Imitavitus: cf. F. Imitatif. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |