| Meckel, Johann F Sr | <person> German anatomist and obstetrician, 1714-1774. See: Meckel's band, Meckel's cavity, Meckel's ganglion, Meckel's ligament, Meckel's space. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| meckel-gruber syndrome | <radiology> Encephalocele, multiple renal cysts (12 Dec 1998) |
| meckelian | <anatomy> Pertaining to, or discovered by, J. F. Meckel, a German anatomist. Meckelian cartilage, the cartilaginous rod which forms the axis of the mandible. Synonym: Meckel's cartilage. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| meclastine | <chemical> Histamine h1 antagonist used as the hydrogen fumarate in hay fever, rhinitis, allergic skin conditions, and pruritus. It causes drowsiness. Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, antipruritics, histamine h1 antagonists. Chemical name: Pyrrolidine, 2-(2-(1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-phenylethoxy)ethyl)-1-methyl-, (R-(R*,R*))- (12 Dec 1998) |
| meclizine | <chemical> A histamine h1 antagonist used in the treatment of motion sickness, vertigo, and nausea during pregnancy and radiation sickness. Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, antiemetics, histamine h1 antagonists. Chemical name: Piperazine, 1-((4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl)-4-((3-methylphenyl)methyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| meclizine hydrochloride | 1-(p-Chlorobenzhydryl)-4-(m-methylbenzyl)piperazine dihydrochloride;an antihistaminic useful in the prevention and relief of motion sickness and symptoms caused by vestibular disorders. Synonym: meclozine hydrochloride. (05 Mar 2000) |
| meclofenamate sodium | Monosodium N-(2,6-dichloro-m-tolyl)anthranilate monohydrate;a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic actions. (05 Mar 2000) |
| meclofenamic acid | <chemical> A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and antigranulation activities. It also inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis. Pharmacological action: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, cyclooxygenase inhibitors. Chemical name: Benzoic acid, 2-((2,6-dichloro-3-methylphenyl)amino)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| meclofenoxate | <chemical> (4-chlorophenoxy)acetic acid 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester. A drug proposed to be a nootropic and neuroprotective agent. Pharmacological action: neuroprotective agents, nootropic agents. Chemical name: Acetic acid, (4-chlorophenoxy)-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, hydrochloride (12 Dec 1998) |
| meclozine hydrochloride | 1-(p-Chlorobenzhydryl)-4-(m-methylbenzyl)piperazine dihydrochloride;an antihistaminic useful in the prevention and relief of motion sickness and symptoms caused by vestibular disorders. Synonym: meclozine hydrochloride. (05 Mar 2000) |
| mecometer | An instrument, such as calipers with a scale attachment, for measurement of newborn infants. Origin: G. Mekos, length, + metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
| meconate | <chemistry> A salt of meconic acid. Origin: Cf. F. Meconate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| meconial colic | Abdominal pain of newborn infants. (05 Mar 2000) |
| meconic | Pertaining to, or obtained from, the poppy or opium; specif. <chemistry> Designating an acid related to aconitic acid, found in opium and extracted as a white crystalline substance. Origin: Gr. Belonging to the poppy, fr. The poppy: cf. F. Meconique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| meconic acid | 3-Hydroxy-4-oxy-4H-pyran-2,6-dicarboxylic acid;obtained from opium; it forms soluble salts (meconates) with many of the alkaloids of opium. (05 Mar 2000) |