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Barnes dilator
A rubber bag filled with fluid for dilation of the cervix uteri.
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Stomach dilatation
Distention of the stomach caused by food or gas. Acute dilatation of the stomach or acute gastro-mesenteric ileus may occur as a postoperative or postpartum condition and usually results from reflex spasm of the gastric outlet rather than mechanical obstruction of the organ.
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Digital dilatation
Dilatation of an opening or a cavity by use of the fingers.
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Cervical dilatation
The gradual opening of the cervical os during labor to allow the fetus to leave the uterus.
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Diktyoma
A tumor of the ciliary epithelium.
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Diisocyanate
Any of a group of low molecular weight compounds used to manufacture polyurethanes in paints, varnishes, and other industrial applications. Diiosocyanates are a common cause of occupational asthma.
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Dihydroxycholecalciferol
One of the vitamin D analogs and metabolites that influence the body’s absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D and its analogs prevent and are used to treat rickets, osteodystrophy, hypocalcemia, and hypophosphatemia.
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Dihydrotachysterol
A hydrogenated tachysterol; a steroid obtained by irradiation of ergosterol. It aids the absorption of calcium from the digestive tract in hypoparathyroidism.
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Dihydrosphingosine
A long-chain amino alcohol present in sphingolipids, also known as sphinganine.
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Dihydropyridine calcium antagonist
A calcium channel blocking drug that resembles or is based on pyridine. It is a potent relaxer of smooth muscle cells and is used to treat hypertension among other diseases and conditions.
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