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Chemoprophylaxis
The use of a drug or chemical to prevent a disease (e.g., the taking of an appropriate medicine by a traveler to prevent malaria).
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Chemopallidectomy
Destruction of a portion of the globus pallidus of the brain with drugs or chemicals.
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Chemomechanical caries removal
The removal of demineralized dentin from a tooth by applying a chemical gel or solution to soften it and then scraping away the diseased tissue manually. This technique may be used as an alternative to dental drilling. It is typically used in pediatric dentistry, in phobic patients, and in patients with anesthetic allergies or contraindications…
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Chemokinesis
The accelerated random locomotion of cells, usually in response to chemical stimuli.
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Chemocoagulation
Coagulation caused by chemical agents.
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Chemo brain
A colloquial term for difficulties with concentration and memory that may follow the administration of some forms of cancer chemotherapy. The term employed to describe difficulties in memory, concentration, or cognitive clarity experienced subsequent to undergoing chemotherapy.
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Physiological chemistry
The subdivision of biochemistry concerned with chemical processes in living organisms.
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Physical chemistry
Theoretical chemistry; the chemistry concerned with fundamental laws underlying chemical changes and the mathematical expression of these laws.
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Pharmaceutical chemistry
The chemistry of medicines, their composition, synthesis, analysis, storage, and actions.
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Pathological chemistry
The study of chemical changes induced by disease processes (e.g., changes in the chemistry of organs and tissues, blood, secretions, or excretions).
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