Category: D

A nerve that decreases arterial muscle tone and, as a result, lowers blood pressure.  

Having the ability to diminish muscular movements by lessening the impulses for motion sent from the brain or spinal cord; said of drugs.  

An episode of major depression superimposed on dysthymic disorder.  

A pathological deterioration of function or secretion.  

A place of storage, especially in the body, such as a fat depot or a drug depot. Drugs that remain in long-term storage in the body after injection include hormonal agents (such as progesterone, testosterone, insulin, and leuprolide) and antipsychotic agents (such as haloperidol and risperidone), among others.  

The accumulation of aerosol particles on a surface due to their random bombardment by gas molecules.  

One who testifies under oath about the facts at issue in litigation; the testimony is transcribed to become part of the legal record.  

The breakdown or splitting of polymers into their basic building blocks or monomers. The glucose monomer may be polymerized to form the large glycogen polymer and then broken down (i.e., depolymerized) to form glucose.  

To put into therapeutic use.  

To empty; to produce depletion.