| diffusion shell | A small vessel made of a semipermeable membrane through which peptone, but not serum albumin, can pass; used in performing the Abderhalden test. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| diflorasone diacetate | Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 17,21-bis(acetyloxy)-6,9-difluoro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-, (6a,11b,16b)-;an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid used in topical preparations. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diflubenzuron | <chemical> N-(((4-chlorophenyl)amino)carbonyl)-2,6-difluorobenzamide. An insect growth regulator which interferes with the formation of the insect cuticle. It is effective in the control of mosquitoes and flies. Chemical name: Benzamide, N-(((4-chlorophenyl)amino)carbonyl)-2,6-difluoro- (12 Dec 1998) |
| diflucortolone | <chemical> 6 alpha,9-difluoro-11 beta,21-dihydroxy-16 alpha-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione. A topical glucocorticoid used in various dermatoses. It is absorbed through the skin, bound to plasma albumin, and may cause adrenal suppression. It is also administered as the valerate. Pharmacological action: glucocorticoids, synthetic, glucocorticoids, topical. Chemical name: Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 6,9-difluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16-methyl-, (6alpha,11beta,16alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| diflunisal | <chemical> 2',4'-difluoro-4-hydroxy-(1,1'-biphenyl)-3-carboxylic acid. A salicylate derivative and anti-inflammatory analgesic with actions and side effects similar to those of aspirin. Pharmacological action: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, cyclooxygenase inhibitors. Chemical name: (1,1'-Biphenyl)-3-carboxylic acid, 2',4'-difluoro-4-hydroxy- (12 Dec 1998) |