Removal of the body and tail of the pancreas. … [Read more...]
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distal
In medicine, refers to a part of the body that is farther away from the center of the body than another part. For example, the fingers are distal to the … [Read more...]
probenecid
A benzoic acid derivative with antihyperuricemic property. Probenecid competitively inhibits the active reabsorption of urate at the proximal tubule in the … [Read more...]
proximal
In medicine, refers to a part of the body that is closer to the center of the body than another part. For example, the knee is proximal to the toes. The … [Read more...]
fludrocortisone acetate
The acetate salt of a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid with antiinflammatory and antiallergic activities. As a glucocorticoid-receptor agonist, … [Read more...]
cholecalciferol
A steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from dietary sources. The active form of cholecalciferol, … [Read more...]