| DAD | delayed afterdepolarization; diffuse alveolar damage; dispense as directed |
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| DBD | definite brain damage; dibromodulcitol |
| DDSI | digital damage severity index |
| din | damage inducible [gene] |
| DRC | damage risk criterion; dendritic reticulum cell; diagnostic reporting console; digitorenocerebral [s... |
| erythrocyte indices | Quantification of size and cell haemoglobin content or concentration of the erythrocyte, usually derived from erythrocyte count, blood haemoglobin concentration, and haematocrit. Includes the mean cell volume (mcv), mean cell haemoglobin (mch), and mean cell haemoglobin concentration (mchc). Use also for cell diameter and thickness. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| erythrocyte maturation factor | <biochemistry> Member of the water soluble B vitamin group, important in the proper function of the nervous system and important in proper carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. (27 Sep 1997) |
| erythrocyte membrane | The semipermeable outer portion of the red corpuscle. It is known as a 'ghost' after haemolysis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1 | See Elliptocytosis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| erythrocyte sedimentation rate | <investigation> A test that measures the rate at which red blood cells settle through a column of liquid. A non-specific index of inflammation. Acronym: ESR (11 Nov 1997) |
| erythrocyte transfusion | The transfer of erythrocytes from a donor to a recipient or reinfusion to the donor. (12 Dec 1998) |
| erythrocyte volume | Volume of circulating erythrocytes. It is usually measured by radioisotope dilution technique. (12 Dec 1998) |