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Vesicant
A substance that causes tissue blistering. A blistering agent; any agent or drug that produces blisters on the skin. Causing blistering to the skin; a counter irritant. Inducing blisters; a substance that causes blistering.
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Vesical calculus
Calculi (stones) in the urinary bladder. A kidney stone that has lodged or formed in the urinary bladder.
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Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)
A type of lipoprotein made by the liver. VLDL is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins (chylomicrons, VLDL, intermediate-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein (HDL)) that enable fats and cholesterol to move within the water-based solution of the bloodstream. VLDL is converted in the bloodstream to low-density lipoprotein (LDL). A fat produced by…
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Vertigo
An illusory, sensory perception that the surroundings or one’s own body are revolving; dizziness. A sensation that the external world is spinning around. It may be a symptom of vestibular dysfunction. Any of a group of disorders in which dizziness is experienced. Sensation of spinning around in space or of having objects spin around oneself.…
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Verruca plana
Is a reddish-brown or flesh-colored, slightly raised, flat-surfaced, welldemarcated papule on the hand and face, also called flat wart. A small, smooth wart that often appears in groups on the face, neck, back of the hands, wrists, and knees.
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Verotoxin
A Shiga-like toxin produced by Escherichia coli, which disrupts the function of ribosomes, causing acute renal failure. A heat-labile toxin produced by some types of Escherichia coli.
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Vermifuge
A substance used to expel worms from the intestines. An agent that causes the expulsion of intestinal worms. An agent that causes the body to expel intestinal worms. Having worm-killing properties; an agent that kills worms. Substance that kills or expels intestinal worms. Destroys intestinal parasites. A substance which removes worms from the intestine. Destroying…
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Venule
A small vein, especially one joining capillaries to larger veins. A small vein or vessel leading from tissue to a larger vein. The minute vessels that collect blood from the capillary plexuses and join together to form veins. The smallest branches of the veins. One that extends from a capillary network and merges to form…
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Venereal disease (VD)
Term given to the diseases syphilis and gonorrhoea. Diseases that are chiefly transmitted through intimate sexual contact. Also called sexually transmitted diseases or sexually transmitted infections. A disease which is passed from one person to another during sexual: intercourse. A group of diseases passed between people during sexual intercourse, today often called sexually transmitted diseases…
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VEGF
Vascular endothelial growth factor.
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