| DCF | 2'-deoxycoformycin; dichlorofluorescin; direct centrifugal flotation; dopachrome conversion factor |
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| ICF | immunodeficiency-centromeric instability-facial anomalies [syndrome]; indirect centrifugal flotation... |
| MCFA | medium-chain fatty acid; miniature centrifugal fast analyzer |
| RCF | red cell ferritin; red cell folate; relative centrifugal field/force; ristocetin cofactor |
| RPHAMFCA | reversed passive hemagglutination by miniature centrifugal fast analysis |
| zeta sedimentation ratio | The ratio of the zetacrit to the haematocrit, normally 0.41 to 0.54 (41 to 54%); it is a sensitive indicator of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and, unlike the latter, is unaffected by anaemia, which tends to elevate the ESR. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| anaesthetic ether | General designation for many ether's. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bis(chloromethyl) ether | <chemical> Sym-dlchloromethyl ether. A substance that is an irritant to the eyes and respiratory tract and may be carcinogenic. Pharmacological action: carcinogens, irritants. Chemical name: Methane, oxybis(chloro- (12 Dec 1998) |
| boldine dimethyl ether | <chemistry> An alkaloid obtained from the plant Glaucium, as a bitter, white, crystalline substance. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| vinyl ether | O(CH==CH2)2;a volatile liquid, the vapor of which produces rapid induction of general anaesthesia; prolonged administration is associated with adverse side effects on the liver and central nervous system; an obsolete agent. Synonym: vinyl ether. (05 Mar 2000) |
| guaiacol glyceryl ether | <chemical> 3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol. An expectorant that also has some muscle relaxing action. It is used in many cough preparations. Pharmacological action: expectorants. Chemical name: 1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| guaiacylglycerol beta-O-4-guaiacyl ether dehydrogenase | <enzyme> Nad+ required; forms the corresponding ketone at the alpha carbon of the glycerol side chain Registry number: EC 1.1.1.- Synonym: gge dehydrogenase (26 Jun 1999) |
| petroleum ether | petroleum benzin |
| methyl-tert-butyl ether | Used to dissolve gallbladder stones. Acronym: MTBE (05 Mar 2000) |
| halothane-ether azeotrope | An azeotropic mixture in the proportions halothane 68 to diethyl ether 32, by volume, that combines the advantages of each anaesthetic yet is non-flammable. Origin: G. A-priv. + zeein, to boil, + tropos, a turning (05 Mar 2000) |
| xylostyptic ether | Tannic acid in flexible collodion; an astringent and local haemostatic. Synonym: haemostatic collodion, styptic colloid, xylostyptic ether. (05 Mar 2000) |
| solvent ether | A fairly pure form of ether (C4H10O) but not sufficiently pure for anaesthesia; used as a solvent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sulfuric ether | CH3CH2OCH2CH3;a flammable, volatile organic solvent used in extraction procedures; formerly widely used as an inhalation anaesthetic; shortcomings include: irritating vapor, slow onset and prolonged recovery phase, explosion hazard. Synonym: ethyl ether, ethyl oxide, sulfuric ether. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diethyl ether | CH3CH2OCH2CH3;a flammable, volatile organic solvent used in extraction procedures; formerly widely used as an inhalation anaesthetic; shortcomings include: irritating vapor, slow onset and prolonged recovery phase, explosion hazard. Synonym: ethyl ether, ethyl oxide, sulfuric ether. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dihematoporphyrin ether | <chemical> The purified component of haematoporphyrin derivative, it consists of a mixture of oligomeric porphyrins. It is used in photodynamic therapy (haematoporphyrin photoradiation) to treat malignant lesions with visible light and experimentally as an antiviral agent. It is the first drug to be approved in the use of photodynamic therapy in the united states. Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, antiviral agents, dermatologic agents. Chemical name: 21H,23H-Porphine-2,18-dipropanoic acid, 7-(1-(1-(8,12-bis(2-carboxyethyl)-17-(1-hydroxyethyl)-3,7,13,18-tetramethyl-21H,23H-porphin-2-yl)ethoxy)ethyl)-12-(1-hydroxyethyl)-3,8,13,17-tetramethyl- (12 Dec 1998) |