cholestadienols |
Cholestadiene derivatives containing a hydroxy group anywhere in the molecule. (12 Dec 1998) |
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cholestane |
<biochemistry, chemistry> A hydrocarbon (molecule of carbon and hydrogen only) with 27 carbon atoms that is the parent structure of all mammalian steroids. (15 Jan 1998) |
cholestanes |
Derivatives of the saturated steroid cholestane with methyl groups at c-18 and c-19 and an iso-octyl side chain at c-17. (12 Dec 1998) |
cholestanetriol 26-monooxygenase |
<enzyme> Acts on either c26 or c27 carbon atom Registry number: EC 1.14.13.15 Synonym: 5-beta cholestane-3 alpha,7 alpha,12 alpha-triol 27-monooxygenase, 5 beta-cholestane-3-alpha,7 alpha-diol 27-monooxygenase, thc 27-monooxygenase, dhc 27-monooxygenase, c27-steroid 26-hydroxylase, cholestanetriol 26-hydroxylase, cytochrome p-450 sterol 26-hydroxylase (26 Jun 1999) |
cholestanol |
<chemical> A cholesterol derivative found in human feces, gallstones, eggs, and other biological matter. Chemical name: Cholestan-3-ol, (3beta,5alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
cholestanols |
Cholestanes substituted in any position with one or more hydroxy groups. They are found in feces and bile. In contrast to bile acids and salts, they are not reabsorbed. (12 Dec 1998) |
cholestanone |
An oxidation product of cholestanol, differing from it in the presence of a ketone oxygen in place of the 3-hydroxyl group; an isomer of coprostanone. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholestanones |
Cholestanes substituted with any number of keto groups. (12 Dec 1998) |
cholestasia |
<gastroenterology> Stoppage or suppression of the flow of bile, having intrahepatic or extrahepatic causes. Origin: Gr. Stasis = stoppage (18 Nov 1997) |
cholestasis |
<gastroenterology> An arrest of the normal flow of bile. This may occur due to a blockage of the bile ducts resulting in an elevation of bilirubin in the bloodstream (jaundice). Origin: Gr. Stasis = stoppage (15 Jan 1998) |
cholestasis, intrahepatic |
Intrahepatic impairment of bile flow. It is usually due to liver cell damage, but may be due to obstruction of intrahepatic bile ducts. It is also called hepatocellular jaundice and medical jaundice. (12 Dec 1998) |
cholestatic |
Tending to diminish or stop the flow of bile. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholestatic hepatitis |
Jaundice with bile stasis in inflamed intrahepatic bile ducts; usually due to toxic effects of a drug. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholestatic jaundice |
Jaundice produced by inspissated bile or bile plugs in small biliary passages in the liver. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholesteatoma |
<dermatology> A benign condition involving an expanding mass of cholesterol crystals and keratinised skin in the middle ear space of unknown cause. Symptoms of hearing loss, ear fullness and pain are common. (13 Nov 1997) |
Synonyms : Cholesterol, HDL2, Cholesterol, HDL3, HDL Cholesterol, HDL(2) Cholesterol, HDL(3) Cholesterol, HDL2 Cholesterol, HDL3 Cholesterol, alpha-Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Cholesterol, alpha-Lipoprotein, alpha Lipoprotein Cholesterol
Synonyms : Cholesteryl Linoleate, LDL, LDL Cholesteryl Linoleate, Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, beta-Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Cholesterol, beta-Lipoprotein, beta Lipoprotein Cholesterol
Synonyms : Pre-beta-Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Prebetalipoprotein Cholesterol, Very Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Cholesterol, Pre-beta-Lipoprotein, Cholesterol, Prebetalipoprotein, Pre beta Lipoprotein Cholesterol
Synonyms : Colestyramin, Cuemid, MK-135, Quantalan, Questran, Resin, Cholestyramine
Synonyms : Acid, Cholic
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cholangitis
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irritated or infected bile ducts.
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cholecystography
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x-ray that shows the flow of contrast fluid through the intestines into the gallbladder.
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cholinergic
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resembling acetylcholine, especially in physiological action. Cholinergic symptoms include nausea, vomiting, headache and sweating.
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cholangitis
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inflammation of a bile duct or the entire biliary tree.
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cholelithiasis
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presence of concretions ("gall stones") in the gallbladder or bile ducts.
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