Avoidant characterized by turning away or by withdrawal or defensive behavior The avoidant detached schizophrenic patient —Norman Cameron We picked linked items based on the quality of products, and list the pros and cons of each to help you determine which will work best for you. We partner with some of the companies… Read More »
Axis Cylinder Axon; especially : the axon of a myelinated neuron
Avoidant Personality Disorder A personality disorder that is characterized by excessive sensitivity to social criticism and rejection, low self-esteem, and social withdrawal despite a desire for acceptance and affection Like individuals with social phobia, patients with avoidant personality disorder are sensitive to criticism and the possibility of disapproval. However, because of discomfort with others, they… Read More »
Azacitidine An antineoplastic cytidine analog C8H12N4O5 that is administered by subcutaneous injection in the treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome Azacitidine improves symptoms, decreases the rate of transformation to leukemia and the need for transfusions, and probably improves survival. —Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, 18th edition, 2006
Avoirdupois expressed in avoirdupois weight avoirdupois units 5 ounces avoirdupois 2 avoirdupois ounces
Azaserine An antibiotic C5H7N3O4 that has been used to inhibit the growth of some tumors without significant clinical success
Azathioprine a purine antimetabolite C9H7N7O2S that is used especially as an immunosuppressant
Avoirdupois Weight a system of weights based on a pound of 16 ounces and an ounce of 437.5 grains (28.350 grams) and in general use in the United States except for precious metals, gems, and drugs
Axo-Axonic relating to or being a nerve synapse between an axon of one neuron and an axon of another axo-axonic synaptic actions can increase the amount of transmitter released by the postsynaptic cell … -Eric R. Kandel et al., Principles of Neural Science, 4th edition, 2000 We conclude that exposure to cocaine in utero disrupts… Read More »
Azelaic Acid A crystalline dicarboxylic acid C9H16O4 that has antimicrobial properties and is applied topically in the treatment of acne and rosacea Medical Definition of Acne A disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles; specifically : a form found chiefly in adolescents and marked by pimples especially on… Read More »
Axodendritic relating to or being a nerve synapse between an axon of one neuron and a dendrite of another
Azelastine an antihistamine drug administered in the form of its hydrochloride C22H24ClN3O·HCl as a nasal spray to treat rhinitis and as eye drops to treat itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis Azelastine may cause a transient bitter or metallic taste even when administered intranasally. —F. Estelle R. Simons and Keith J. Simons, The New England Journal… Read More »
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