Category: T

  • Transatrial

    Done through the atrium (e.g., a surgical procedure).  

  • Transaortic

    Done through the aorta (e.g., a surgical procedure).  

  • Transamidination

    The transfer of an amidine group from one amino acid to another.  

  • Transaction

    The interaction of a person with others, especially one in which items on an agenda, finances, or ideas are discussed.  

  • Transacetylation

    Transfer of an acetyl group (CH3CO — ) in a chemical reaction.  

  • Transabdominal

    Through, into, or across the abdomen or abdominal wall.  

  • Trajector

    A device for determining the approximate location of a bullet in a wound.  

  • Train-of-four

    A monitoring protocol for counting the number of contractions produced by peripheral nerve stimulators in patients who have received neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) such as Pavulon and vecuronium. When NMBAs are used, staff may be unable to use normal assessment techniques of neurological function.  

  • Trainable

    Having the ability to be instructed and to learn from being taught. In classifying severity of mental retardation or brain damage, it is important to know to what extent individuals may be trainable in various areas such as safety, personal care, or self-feeding.  

  • Train

    To participate in a special program of instruction to attain competence in a certain occupation.