Category: D

Any of a group of low molecular weight compounds used to manufacture polyurethanes in paints, varnishes, and other industrial applications. Diiosocyanates are a common cause of occupational asthma.  

One of the vitamin D analogs and metabolites that influence the body’s absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D and its analogs prevent and are used to treat rickets, osteodystrophy, hypocalcemia, and hypophosphatemia.  

A hydrogenated tachysterol; a steroid obtained by irradiation of ergosterol. It aids the absorption of calcium from the digestive tract in hypoparathyroidism.  

A long-chain amino alcohol present in sphingolipids, also known as sphinganine.  

A calcium channel blocking drug that resembles or is based on pyridine. It is a potent relaxer of smooth muscle cells and is used to treat hypertension among other diseases and conditions.  

A monoclonal antibody for use in treating life-threatening overdose of digoxin or digitoxin. This fragment antigen binding (Fab) substance combines with molecules of digoxin or digitoxin, which are then excreted by the kidneys.  

Having two jaws due to a congenital deformity.  

A glyceride combined with two fatty acid molecules.  

The condition of having a double tongue.  

A test of immediate memory. The patient is asked to repeat a string of numerals spoken by the examiner. The string is made progressively longer in order to determine the numerals that can be recalled. Normally six or seven numbers can be repeated.