Category: T

One of the isomers of ergosterol. It is a compound related to vitamin D.  

Increased rate of contractions of the stomach.  

Marked by purple or reddish-blue patches (taches).  

A colored spot or macule on the skin, as a freckle.  

Ethyl N-dimethylpho-sphoramidocyanidate; an organophosphate chemical used primarily as a pesticide. It has been used in chemical warfare as a toxic nerve gas.  

A tablet made by moistening the medication mixed with a powdered lactose or sucrose and then molding it into shape and allowing the liquid to evaporate. It usually disintegrates readily.  

A rough measure, equal approx, to 15 ml of fluid. To administer a tablespoon of medicine, 15 ml of the substance should be given.  

A table that can be inclined or tipped over while a person is strapped to it. It is used to study patients with loss of consciousness of unknown cause. Also referred to as a tiltboard, this device is used to rotate an individual from a horizontal position to an oblique or vertical orientation.  

The inner and outer layers of a cranial bone, made of compact bone. These are separated by diploe, spongy bone that contains red bone marrow.  

The structure of a cranial bone consisting of outer and inner layers of compact bone separated by spongy bone, the diploe.