Microporous hydrospheres of polyvinylalcohol (PVA) impregnated with irinotecan with potential antineoplastic activity. In transarterial chemoembolization … [Read more...]
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iris
The colored tissue at the front of the eye that contains the pupil in the center. The iris helps control the size of the pupil to let more or less light into … [Read more...]
irofulven
A semisynthetic sesquiterpene derivative of illudin S, a natural toxin isolated from the fungus Omphalotus illudens. Irofulven alkylates DNA and protein … [Read more...]
iron
An element with atomic symbol Fe, atomic number 26, and atomic weight 55.85. … [Read more...]
iron dextran complex
A colloidal solution containing ferric oxyhydroxide complexed withpolymerized dextran, used as a form of parenteral iron-replacementtherapy. Upon administration … [Read more...]
iron overload
A condition in which the body takes up and stores more iron than it needs. The extra iron is stored in the liver, heart, and pancreas, which may cause liver … [Read more...]
iron sucrose injection
A sterile aqueous complex of polynuclear iron (III)-hydroxide in sucrose for intravenous use. Following intravenous administration, iron sucrose is dissociated … [Read more...]
irradiated
Treated with radiation. … [Read more...]
irradiation
The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may come from a … [Read more...]
irreversible toxicity
Side effects that are caused by toxic substances or something harmful to the body and do not go away. … [Read more...]