Category: D
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Diads
Two adjacent structural units in a polymer molecule.
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Diabetes
A metabolic disorder associated with inadequate secretion or utilization of insulin and characterized by frequent urination and persistent thirst. A blood sugar disorder characterized by chronically elevated blood glucose levels in the body. A hereditary metabolic disease, characterized by an inadequate activity of insulin, affecting the regulation of normal blood glucose levels. A disease in…
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Detoxifier
A substance that promotes the removal of toxins from a system or organ.
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Dermonecrotic
Pertaining to or causing necrosis of the skin.
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Dermatosis
Is a broad term that refers to any disease of the skin, especially one that is not accompanied by inflammation. Any skin disease, especially one not characterised by inflammation. A general term pertaining to any skin disease: dermatitis. Disorder of the skin, especially one in which there is no inflammation (e.g., occupational dermatosis, skin disease…
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Dermatophyte
A fungus parasitic on the skin. A fungus belonging to one of three genera which affect the skin or hair, causing tinea. Fungal agent that infects the skin, hair, and nails. Any microscopic fungus that grows on the skin and mucous membranes. There are three main genera: Microsporum, Epidermopbyton, and Trichophyton. These do not invade…
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Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin causing discomfort such as eczema. A lesion or inflammation of the skin; many nutritional deficiency diseases include more or less specific skin lesions, but most cases of dermatitis are not associated with nutritional deficiency, and do not respond to nutritional supplements. Inflammation of the skin that can be seen as a…
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Depurative
An agent used to cleanse or purify the blood, it eliminates toxins and purifies the system. Detoxifying agent. Purifying the blood or the humours. Removing wastes from body, purifying blood. Substance having the property of eliminating impurities from the body.
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Depressant
A substance that diminish functional activity, usually by depressing the nervous system. An agent that diminishes any functional activity. Any of several drugs that sedate by acting upon the central nervous system. Medical uses include the treatment of anxiety, tension, stress, and high blood pressure. A drug which reduces the activity of part of the…
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Depilatory
An agent for removing or destroying hair. A substance that removes hair. Chemical or other agent that removes hair. An agent applied to the skin to remove hair. Substance usually a caustic alkali preparation, used for the temporary removal of superfluous air by dissolving it at the skin surface level. A depilatory is a cosmetic…