hydrochlorothiazide |
<chemical> A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It has been used in the treatment of several disorders including oedema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. Pharmacological action: antihypertensive agents, diuretics, thiazide. Chemical name: 2H-1,2,4-Benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide, 6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-, 1,1-dioxide (12 Dec 1998) |
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hydrocholecystis |
Rarely used term for an effusion of serous fluid into the gallbladder. Origin: hydro-+ G. Chole, bile, + kystis, bladder (05 Mar 2000) |
hydrocholeresis |
Increased output of a watery bile of low specific gravity, viscosity, and solid content. Origin: hydro-+ G. Chole, bile, + hairesis, a taking (05 Mar 2000) |
hydrocholeretic |
Pertaining to hydrocholeresis. (05 Mar 2000) |
hydrocodone |
<chemical> Narcotic analgesic related to codeine, but more potent and more addicting by weight. It is used also as cough suppressant. Pharmacological action: analgesics, opioid, antitussive agents, narcotics. Chemical name: Morphinan-6-one, 4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (5alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
hydrocolloid |
A gelatinous colloid in unstable equilibrium with its contained water, useful in dentistry for impressions because of its dimensional stability under controlled conditions. (05 Mar 2000) |
hydrocolpocele |
Accumulation of mucus or other nonsanguineous fluid in the vagina. Origin: hydro-+ G. Kolpos, bosom (vagina) (05 Mar 2000) |
hydrocorallia |
<zoology> A division of Hydroidea, including those genera that secrete a stony coral, as Millepora and Stylaster. Two forms of zooids in life project from small pores in the coral and resemble those of other hydroids. See Millepora. Origin: NL. See Hydra, and Coral. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
hydrocortamate hydrochloride |
17-Hydroxycorticosterone-21-diethylaminoacetate hydrochloride; cortisol 21-(N,N-diethyl)glycinate hydrochloride;an ester-salt of hydrocortisone, used topically in the treatment of acute and chronic dermatoses. (05 Mar 2000) |
hydrocortisone |
<chemical> (11 beta)-11,17,21-trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. Pharmacological action: steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Chemical name: Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11beta)- (12 Dec 1998) |
hydrocortisone acetate |
Hydrocortisone 21-acetate;similar actions and uses as hydrocortisone. Synonym: cortisol acetate. (05 Mar 2000) |
hydrocortisone cyclopentylpropionate |
An ester of hydrocortisone. (05 Mar 2000) |
hydrocortisone cypionate |
The cyclopentanepropionic ester of cortisone, for oral administration. (05 Mar 2000) |
hydrocortisone hydrogen succinate |
A form of hydrocortisone administered intravenously. (05 Mar 2000) |
hydrocortisone sodium phosphate |
Hydrocortisone 21-(disodium phosphate);an anti-inflammatory agent for intravenous or intramuscular administration. (05 Mar 2000) |