Paramecium - ț̢
A genus of ciliate protozoa that is often large enough to be seen by the naked eye. Paramecia are commonly used in genetic, cytological, and other research.
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Paramecium aurelia - ț̢
A species of ciliated PROTOZOA possessing two micronuclei. It is one of the smallest PARAMECIUM.
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Paramecium caudatum - ț̢
The most widely distributed species of PARAMECIUM. It is elongated and possesses a bluntly pointed posterior.
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Paramecium tetraurelia - ț̢
A species of ciliate protozoa. It is used in biomedical research.
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Paramethasone - ț̢
A glucocorticoid with the general properties of corticosteroids. It has been used by mouth in the treatment of all conditions in which corticosteroid therapy is indicated except adrenal-deficiency states for which its lack of sodium-retaining properties makes it less suitable than HYDROCORTISONE with supplementary FLUDROCORTISONE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p737)