What is isotretinoin Isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid) is a synthetic retinoid derived from retinol (vitamin A) that is primarily used orally for the treatment of treat

What is dextran Dextran (Dextran 40, Dextran 60, Dextran 70) is a group of glucose polymers made by Leuconostoc mesenteroides bacteria ((Synthetic plasma volume expanders--their pharmacology, safety

What is amniotic band syndrome Amniotic band syndrome also called amniotic band sequence or ADAM (amniotic deformity, adhesions, mutilations) complex, is a rare congenital (present

What is alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency also called AAT deficiency, is a inherited condition in which your liver does not make enough of

What is ambidextrous Ambidextrous or mixed-handedness is the ability to use both hands to do everything really easily and well. Ambidextrous facts Handedness is an

What are alpha blockers Alpha blockers also called alpha-adrenergic antagonists or alpha adrenergic blockers, relax certain muscles and help small blood vessels remain open. Alpha blockers

What is ammonia Ammonia (NH3) is a colorless acrid-smelling gas at room temperature and normal atmospheric pressure that occurs naturally in the environment, in the

What is Adam's apple Adam’s apple is the common term used to describe what is officially named the laryngeal prominence of the thyroid cartilage (see

What is tubular adenoma Tubular adenoma refers broadly to any benign tumor of glandular tissue in the intestines ((Myers DJ, Arora K. Villous Adenoma. . In:

What is adjuvant therapy Adjuvant therapy is an additional cancer treatment given after the primary treatment such as surgery, to lessen the chance of your cancer