Category: Z
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Zoonoses
Diseases that are communicable from animals to humans. Those diseases and infections which are naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and man. Diseases found in animals that are transmissible to humans. Animal diseases which can be transmitted to humans. There are more than 150 infections of domestic and wild vertebrates which can be transmitted in this…
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Z-DNA
A left-handed helix (molecular structure) of DNA, in contrast to A-DNA and B-DNA which are right-handed helix structures. The difference is in the direction of the double-helix twist. Z-DNA has the most base pairs per turn (in the helix), and so has the least twisted structure; it is very “skinny” and its name is taken…
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Zwieback
A loaf that is baked, sliced, and toasted. The given passage describes a type of food item that is hard, dry, sweet, and toasted. This item is commonly referred to as biscotti, which literally translates to “twice baked.” It is also known by the names of rusk or Brussels biscuit. A delightful treat known as…
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Zero defects
A term used to describe a product or process with no defects.
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Z Value
Number of °F required for a specific thermal death curve to pass through one Log cycle.
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Zyprexa
Brand name for the atypical antipsychotic drug olanzapine.
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Zyban
Brand name for a formulation of the atypical antidepressant drug bupropion marketed for treatment of nicotine addiction. A trademarked name for amfebutamone, a medication employed, in conjunction with self-help strategies, to assist in quitting smoking.
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Zoophilia
One of the paraphilias, characterized by marked distress over, or acting on, urges to indulge in sexual activity that involves animals. The preference for obtaining sexual gratification by having intercourse or other sexual activity with animals.
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Zolpidem
A nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic medication used in the short-term treatment of Insomnia. Marketed under the brand name ambien. A drug used to treat insomnia. Zolpidem (Ambien) is a central nervous system depressant that causes drowsiness. Zolpidem should be used only for short-term treatment of insomnia, usually limited to 2 weeks or less. It should not be…
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Zoloft
Brand name for the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant drug sertraline.