| Amidostomum anseris | A species of bloodsucking nematodes, similar to those of the genus Trichostrongylus, that parasitises the gizzard and sometimes also the proventriculus and oesophagus of domestic and wild ducks and geese; it causes heavy mortality in young birds. Origin: amido-+ G. Stoma, mouth, + L. Anser, goose (05 Mar 2000) |
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| amidoximes | The oximes of amides with the general formula, R-C(NH2)-NOH. Synonym: amide oximes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| amidoxyl | The radical of an amide oxime (amidoxime), the terminal H (of the NOH) having been lost. (05 Mar 2000) |
| amifostine | <chemical> 2-((3-aminopropyl)amino)ethanethiol dihydrogen phosphate (ester). A phosphorothioate proposed as a radiation-protective agent. It causes splenic vasodilation and may block autonomic ganglia. Pharmacological action: radiation-protective agents. Chemical name: Ethanethiol, 2-((3-aminopropyl)amino)-, dihydrogen phosphate (ester) (12 Dec 1998) |
| amikacin | <chemical> O-3-amino-3-deoxy-alpha-d-glucopyranosyl-(1-6)-o-(6-amino-6-deoxy-alpha-d-glucopyranosyl-(1-4)-n(1)-(4-amino-2-hydroxy-1-oxobutyl)-2-deoxy-d-streptamine. A broad-spectrum antibiotic derived from kanamycin. It is reno- and ototoxic like the other aminoglycoside antibiotics. Pharmacological action: antibiotics, aminoglycoside. Chemical name: D-Streptamine, O-3-amino-3-deoxy-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-6)-O-(6-amino-6-deoxy-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-4))-N1-(4-amino-2-hydroxy-1-oxobutyl)-2-deoxy-, (S)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| amikacin sulfate | An aminoglycoside antibiotic agent with antimicrobial activity similar to that of kanamycin; also effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. (05 Mar 2000) |
| amiloride | <drug> A drug that blocks sodium/proton antiport, used clinically as a potassium sparing diuretic. (18 Nov 1997) |
| amiloride hydrochloride | N-Amidino-3,5-diamino-6-chloropyrazinecarboxami de monohydrochloride dihydrate;a non-steroidal compound exerting an effect similar to that of an aldosterone inhibitor, i.e., urinary sodium excretion is enhanced and potassium excretion is reduced; a potassium sparing diuretic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| amimia | 1. Inability to express ideas by nonverbal communication, such as gestures or signs. 2. Asymbolia; the inability to comprehend the meaning of gestures, signs, symbols, or pantomime. Origin: G. A-priv. + minos, a mimic (05 Mar 2000) |
| aminacrine | <chemical> Highly fluorescent anti-infective dye used clinically as a topical antiseptic and experimentally as a mutagen, due to its interaction with DNA. It is also used as intracellular pH indicator. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local, fluorescent dyes, indicators and reagents, mutagens. Chemical name: 9-Acridinamine (12 Dec 1998) |
| aminacrine hydrochloride | Bactericidal agent for external use. See: acridine yellow. Synonym: 5-aminoacridine hydrochloride, 9-aminoacridine hydrochloride. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aminate | To combine with ammonia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| amination | The creation of an amine, either by addition of an amino group to an organic acceptor compound or by reduction of a nitro compound. (12 Dec 1998) |
| amine | <biochemistry> An organic compound containing nitrogen, any member of a group of chemical compounds formed from ammonia by replacement of one or more of the hydrogen atoms by organic (hydrocarbon) radicals. The amines are distinguished as primary, secondary and tertiary, according to whether one, two or three hydrogen atoms are replaced. The amines include allylamine, amylamine, ethylamine, methylamine, phenylamine, propylamine and many other compounds. (18 Nov 1997) |
| amine oxidase | <enzyme> A group of enzymes including those oxidizing primary monoamines, diamines, and histamine. They are copper proteins, and, as their action depends on a carbonyl group, they are sensitive to inhibition by saemicarbazide. Chemical name: Amine:oxygen oxidoreductase (deaminating)(copper-containing) Registry number: EC 1.4.3.6 (12 Dec 1998) |