| tickseed | 1. A seed or fruit resembling in shape an insect, as that of certain plants. 2. <botany> Same as Coreopsis. Any plant of the genus Corispermum, plants of the Goosefoot family. Origin: Tick the insect + seed; cf. G. Wanzensamen, literally, bug seed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| ticlopidine | <chemical> 5-((2-chlorophenyl)methyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno(3,2-c)pyridine. Ticlopidine is an effective inhibitor of platelet aggregation. The drug has been found to significantly reduce infarction size in acute myocardial infarcts and is an effective antithrombotic agent in arteriovenous fistulas, aorto-coronary bypass grafts, ischemic heart disease, venous thrombosis, and arteriosclerosis. Pharmacological action: fibrinolytic agent, platelet aggregation inhibitors. Chemical name: Thieno(3,2-c)pyridine, 5-((2-chlorophenyl)methyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro- (12 Dec 1998) |
| ticpolonga | <zoology> A very venomous viper (Daboia Russellii), native of Ceylon and India. Synonym: cobra monil. Origin: Native name. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ticrynafen | <chemical> 2,3-dichloro-4-(2-thienylcarbonyl)phenoxyacetic acid. A novel diuretic with uricosuric action. It has been proposed as an antihypertensive agent. Pharmacological action: antihypertensive agents, diuretics, uricosuric agents. Chemical name: Acetic acid, (2,3-dichloro-4-(2-thienylcarbonyl)phenoxy)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| tics | <physiology> Spasmodic muscular contractions most commonly involving the face, mouth, eyes, head, neck or shoulder muscles. The movement often appears purposeful but is involuntary. (28 May 1998) |