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Definition of arginine hydrochloride - NCI Drug Dictionary

Definition of arginine hydrochloride - NCI Drug Dictionary

Arginine may prevent or treat heart and circulatory diseases, combat fatigue, and stimulate the immune system. It also boosts production of nitric oxide, ...

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Definition of licorice root extract - NCI Dictionary ...

Definition of licorice root extract - NCI Dictionary ...

A substance prepared from dried roots of the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra. It is used as a flavoring in medicines, drinks, and sweets, and it is being studied in ...

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Definition of nasal cavity - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

Definition of nasal cavity - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

The space inside the nose. The nasal cavity lies above the bone that forms the roof of the mouth and curves down at the back to join the throat.

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Definition of dexamethasone sodium phosphate

Definition of dexamethasone sodium phosphate

A sodium phosphate salt form of dexamethasone, a synthetic adrenal corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory properties. In addition to binding to specific ...

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International Unit - NCI Dictionaries

International Unit - NCI Dictionaries

A unit used to measure the activity of many vitamins, hormones, enzymes, and drugs. An International Unit is the amount of a substance that has a certain ...See more

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Definition of botulinum toxin type A - NCI Drug Dictionary

Definition of botulinum toxin type A - NCI Drug Dictionary

An injectable formulation of a neurotoxin derived through the fermentation of the Hall strain of Clostridium botulinum type A with neuromuscular transmission ...

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Definition of serotype - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

Definition of serotype - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

Describes a way of grouping cells or microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, based on the antigens or other molecules found on their surfaces.

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Definition of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - NCI Dictionary ...

Definition of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - NCI Dictionary ...

A substance that blocks an enzyme needed by the body to make cholesterol and lowers the amount of cholesterol in the blood.

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Definition of zinc gluconate - NCI Drug Dictionary

Definition of zinc gluconate - NCI Drug Dictionary

A nutritional supplement containing the zinc salt form of gluconic acid for the purpose of providing zinc. As an essential trace element, zinc is of key ...

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Definition of atorvastatin calcium

Definition of atorvastatin calcium

A drug used to lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood and to prevent stroke, heart attack, and angina (chest pain). It is also being studied in the ...

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Definition of International Unit

Definition of International Unit

An International Unit is the amount of a substance that has a certain biological effect. For each substance there is an international agreement on the ...

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Coal Tar and Coal-Tar Pitch - Cancer-Causing Substances

Coal Tar and Coal-Tar Pitch - Cancer-Causing Substances

Coal tar is derived from coal. It is a byproduct of the production of coke, a solid fuel that contains mostly carbon, and coal gas. Coal tar is ...

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