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A malignant tumour derived from fibrous connective tissue and characterized by immature proliferating fibroblasts or undifferentiated anaplastic spindle cells. A malignant tumour of the connective tissue, most common in the legs. A rare cancer involving connective tissue around a muscle, tendon, or bone. Fibrosarcoma of soft tissue generally originates in the fibrous tissue of the…

A common and complex chronic pain disorder that affects people physically, mentally and socially. Symptoms include debilitating fatigue, sleep disturbance, and joint stiffness. Also referred to as FM or FMS. Chronic and frequently difficult to manage pain in muscles and soft tissues surrounding joints. It is more common in women than men and affects about…

Type of cell that synthesizes the extracellular matrix and collagen, the structural framework (stroma) for animal tissues, and play a critical role in wound healing. Connective tissue cell located near collagenous fibers which develop into fibers. A long flat cell found in connective tissue, which develops into collagen. The principal connective tissue cell; a flattened,…

Causing the dissolution of fibrin by enzymatic action.  

Insoluble protein that forms the essential portion of the blood clot. A protein derived from fibrinogen in the presence of thrombin, which forms part of the blood clot. The blood protein formed from fibrinogen which is responsible for the clotting of blood. The ordered fibrous array of fibrin monomers, called a fibrin platelet clot (blood…

A small slender fibre or filament. Fine thread-like structures which give cells stability. An aggregation of hyphae forming a threadlike filament.  

Hypolipidemic agents primarily used for decreasing serum triglycerides, while increasing High density lipoprotein (HDL). A group of carboxylic acid compounds with hydrophobic and hydrophilic domains. They are used clinically to lower serum lipid levels, especially elevated triglyceride levels. This type of medication is used to lower high levels of triglycerides or cholesterol in the blood.…

Toxic to the fetus. Poisonous to the fetus. Materials considered potentially fetotoxic include alcohol, morphine, cocaine, salicylates, coumarin anticoagulants, sedatives, tetracyclines, thiazides, tobacco smoke, and large doses of vitamin K.  

Pertaining to or characterized by fever.       Pert, to or characterized by an elevated body temperature (fever). The term ‘febrile’ refers to conditions associated with fever. For instance, febrile convulsions primarily occur in young children experiencing high body temperatures.  

An agent that reduces fever. Also called an antipyretic. Substance that reduces fever. A medicine used to decrease body temperature or fever. An herb which helps to dispel fever. A drug tending to reduce fever. Agent that combats fever. A drug which prevents or lowers a fever, e.g. aspirin.