Author: Glossary
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Ammoniacal
Having the characteristics of or pert, to ammonia.
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Ammoaciduria
An abnormal amount of ammonia and amino acids in the urine,.
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Ammeter
An instrument, calibrated in amperes, that measures the quantity (number of electrons) in an electric current. An instrument or meter that is inserted in series within an electrical circuit to measure the flow of current, commonly known as amperage.
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Amma therapy
A traditional Chinese form of massage composed of pushing and pulling movements (as well as percussion and stretching) applied to a variety of body parts to acupressure points on the body.
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Amitriptyline hydrochloride
A tricyclic antidepressant administered orally or intramuscularly. Common side effects are drowsiness, sedation, and dry mouth.
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Aminopurine
An oxidation product of purine; includes adenine and guanine.
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Aminolysis
Metabolic transformation of amino-containing compounds by removal of the amino group.
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Sodium aminohippuric acid
The sodium salt of aminohippuric acid. It is given intra venously to test renal blood flow and the excretory capacity of the renal tubules.
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Aminobenzen
The simplest aromatic amine, C6H7N; an oily liquid derived from benzene. It is used in the manufacture of medical and industrial dyes.
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Aminoacidopathies
Various disorders of amino acid metabolism, of which there are nearly 100, including cystinuria, alkaptonuria, and albinism.