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91erythron — n. circulating mature red blood cells and that part of the blood forming system of the body that is directed towards the production of red blood cells. The erythron is not a single organ but is dispersed throughout the blood forming tissue of the …
92hematology — hematologic /hee meuh tl oj ik, hem euh , hi mat euh /, hematological, adj. hematologist, n. /hee meuh tol euh jee, hem euh /, n. Med. the study of the nature, function, and diseases of the blood and of blood forming organs. [1805 15; HEMATO +… …
93Anticoagulant — An anticoagulant is a substance that prevents coagulation (clotting) of blood. A group of pharmaceuticals called anticoagulants can be used in vivo as a medication for thrombotic disorders. Some anticoagulants are used in medical equipment, such… …
94Spleen — An organ located in the upper left part of the abdomen near the stomach. The spleen produces lymphocytes; it is the largest lymphatic organ in the body. The spleen also filters the blood, serves as a major reservoir for blood and destroys blood… …
95Calcium channel blocker — A calcium channel blocker (CCB) is a chemical that disrupts the movement of calcium (Ca2+) through calcium channels.[1] CCB drugs devised to target neurons are used as antiepileptics. However, the most widespread clinical usage of calcium channel …
96Anti-diabetic medication — Anti diabetic medications treat diabetes mellitus by lowering glucose levels in the blood. With the exceptions of insulin, exenatide, and pramlintide, all are administered orally and are thus also called oral hypoglycemic agents or oral… …
97Statin — This article is about the group of cholesterol lowering drugs. For the amino acid, see Statine. Lovastatin, a compound isolated from Aspergillus terreus, was the first statin to be marketed. Statins (or HMG CoA reductase inhibitors) are a class… …
98Bisphosphonate — Basic structure of a bisphosphonate on top. To compare the structure of pyrophosphate below. Note the similarity in structure. Bisphosphonates (also called diphosphonates) are a class of drugs that prevent the loss of bone mass, used to treat… …
99List of geneticists — This is a list of people who have made notable contributions to genetics. The growth and development of genetics represents the work of many people. This list of geneticists is therefore by no means complete. Contributors of great distinction to… …
100IL2RG — (interleukin 2 receptor, gamma (severe combined immunodeficiency)) is a human gene that provides instructions for making a protein called the common gamma chain. This protein is located on the surface of immature blood forming cells in bone… …
