zoetic |
<cell biology> Of or pertaining to life. (11 May 1997) |
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zoetrope |
An optical toy, in which figures made to revolve on the inside of a cylinder, and viewed through slits in its circumference, appear like a single figure passing through a series of natural motions as if animated or mechanically moved. Origin: Gr. Life + turning, from to turn. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zoic |
<zoology> Of or pertaining to animals, or animal life. Origin: Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zoide |
<biology> See Meride. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zoisite |
<chemical> A grayish or whitish mineral occurring in orthorhombic, prismatic crystals, also in columnar masses. It is a silicate of alumina and lime, and is allied to epidote. Origin: After its discoverer, Von Zois, an Austrian mineralogist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zoite |
Synonym: sporozoite. Origin: G. Zoon, animal (05 Mar 2000) |
zokor |
<zoology> An Asiatic burrowing rodent (Siphneus aspalax) resembling the mole rat. It is native of the Altai Mountains. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
zolazepam |
<chemical> 4-(2-fluorophenyl)-6,8-dihydro-1,3,8-trimethylpyrazolo(3,4-e)(1,4)diazepin-7(1h)-one. A pyrazolodiazepinone with pharmacological actions similar to anti-anxiety agents. It is commonly used in combination with tiletamine to obtain immobilization and anaesthesia in animals. Pharmacological action: sedatives, nonbarbiturate. Chemical name: Pyrazolo(3,4-e)(1,4)diazepin-7(1H)-one, 4-(2-fluorophenyl)-6,8-dihydro-1,3,8-trimethyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
Zollinger, Robert |
<person> U.S. Surgeon, *1903. See: Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, Zollinger-Ellison tumour. (05 Mar 2000) |
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome |
<syndrome> A tumour (gastrinoma) of the pancreatic islet cells that results in an over production of gastric acid, leading to fulminant ulceration of the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum and jejunum. Gastrinomas may also occur in the stomach, duodenum, spleen and regional lymph nodes. Treatment includes the use of H2 antagonists (for example cimetidine, ranitidine). Surgical excision of the tumour is curative in approximately 25% of patients. (27 Sep 1997) |
Zollinger-Ellison tumour |
A non-beta cell tumour of pancreatic islets causing the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
Zollner's lines |
Figures devised to show the possibility of optical illusions; a common one consists of two parallel line's which are met by numerous short lines obliquely placed; the parallel lines then seeming to converge or diverge. (05 Mar 2000) |
Zollner, Johann |
<person> German physicist, 1834-1882. See: Zollner's lines. (05 Mar 2000) |
zoloft |
<drug> A common prescription drug used to treat depression. It is classed as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI, which functionally means that it increases the levels of serotonin in the body. This drug, as is the case with other SSRIs, can be dangerous if they are mixed with other drugs such as other antidepressants, illicit drugs (LSD, cocaine, methamphetamine), some antihistamines (Seldane, Histmanal), some antibiotics, and calcium channel blockers. Side effects include lethargy, confusion, flushing, sweating and muscle spasms. Overdose can cause damage to red blood cells, breathing problems and kidney damage. (09 Oct 1997) |
zolpidem |
A sedative/hypnotic drug useful for treating anxiety and resembling benzodiazepines in its pharmacology but differing somewhat in chemical structure. Unlike benzodiazepines, zolpidem lacks prominent anticonvulsant properties, and less tolerance may develop with its use. (05 Mar 2000) |
Synonyms : Reticularis, Adrenal, Reticularis, Zona
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sertraline: a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Zoloft)
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zona
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zone: (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure
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thick membrane around the mammalian ovum; can be penetrated by one sperm in the fertilization process; usually remains around the fertilized egg until it is implanted in the wall of the uterus
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zonal
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relating to or of the nature of a zone; "the zonal frontier" associated with or divided into zones; "a zonal pattern of cell structure"; "zonal division"
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zonary
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zonal: relating to or of the nature of a zone; "the zonal frontier"
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