To spread from one part of the body to another. When cancer cells metastasize and form secondary tumors, the cells in the metastatic tumor are like those in the … [Read more...]
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Metastat
(Other name for: incyclinide) … [Read more...]
metastatic
Having to do with metastasis, which is the spread of cancer from the primary site (place where it started) to other places in the body. … [Read more...]
Metastron
(Other name for: strontium chloride Sr 89) … [Read more...]
metasynchronous
Occurring at nearly the same time. … [Read more...]
meteorism
Swelling of the abdomen caused by gas in the intestines or peritoneal cavity. Also called tympanites. … [Read more...]
metformin
The active ingredient in a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus (a condition in which the body cannot control the level of sugar in the blood). It is also being … [Read more...]
metformin hydrochloride
The hydrochloride salt of the biguanide metformin with antihyperglycemic activity. Metformin decreases hepatic gluconeogenesis and intestinal absorption of … [Read more...]
methadone hydrochloride
The hydrochloride salt of methadone, a synthetic opioid with analgesic activity. Similar to morphine and other morphine-like agents, methadone mimics the … [Read more...]
Methadose
(Other name for: methadone hydrochloride) … [Read more...]