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Single, not one of a pair. The term “azygous” refers to the absence of a pairing or a structure that lacks a corresponding organ on the opposite side of the body. It is commonly used to describe certain organs, such as the heart, which do not have a twin organ on the opposite side. In…

The presence of urea or other nitrogen compounds in the urine, caused by kidney disease. Excess of urea or other nitrogen-containing compounds in the urine. The presence in the urine of an abnormally high concentration of nitrogen containing compounds, especially urea. An increase in nitrogenous compounds, especially urea, in urine.  

A drug used in the treatment of AIDS. Drug authorized by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Adverse effects include liver damage and bone marrow suppression.  

A drug which suppresses the immune response, used after transplant surgery to prevent rejection. Immunosuppressive drug used to prevent rejection following organ transplants and to treat certain inflammatory conditions. An immunosuppressive drug, used mainly to aid the survival of organ or tissue transplants. It also has an anticancer action and has been used in the…

A membrane covering an axon. Outer membrane cover of an axon. The fine cell membrane, visible only under the electron microscope, that encloses the protoplasm of an axon.  

An appendage like a fibril on the axon of a nerve.  

Part of the lymphatic system in the arm. Any of the lymph glands of the armpit that help to fight infection in the neck, chest, and arm area.  

An artery leading from the subclavian artery in the armpit. A continuation of the subclavian artery, supplying blood to the armpit and continuing into the arm as the brachial artery.  

Not asleep.    

To tear tissue or a body part away by force. To forcibly detach or tear away. In certain situations, a surgeon may need to extract a nail by avulsing it from its nail bed.