| folinic acid |
Also called citrovorum factor. A metabolically active form of folic acid that has been used in cancer therapy to protect normal cells against methotrexate-a cancer chemotherapy agent. Also used to treat megaloblastic anemias.
Ãâó: www.amfar.org/cgi-bin/iowa/bridge.html
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| follicle |
A small anatomical sac, cavity, or deep narrow-mouthed depression (eg, a hair follicle).
Ãâó: www.amfar.org/cgi-bin/iowa/bridge.html
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| Foley catheter |
A rubber tube placed in the urethra, extending to the bladder, in order to empty the bladder. It is held in place with a small fluid-filled balloon.
Ãâó: members.tripod.com/~cripkorner/glossary.html
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| foliaceous |
resembling a leaf.
Ãâó: www.biology.lsu.edu/heydrjay/ThomasSay/terms.html
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| follicular fluid |
the fluid found in the antrum of a secondary follicle. Secreted by cells in the wall of the follicle. This fluid is released along with the oocyte at ovulation.
Ãâó: embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/Notes/Index/F.htm
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