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A radio-opaque iodine-containing compound used in radiography to outline the gall bladder. Given by intravenous injection, the iopanoic acid is concentrated in the bile by the liver and thus shows up the gall bladder clearly during X-ray examination. A radiopaque contrast medium used in radiographic studies of the gallbladder.  

An iodine-containing antiseptic active against amebas and other microorganisms. It is used to treat bowel infections, such as dysentery, and skin infections and is administered by mouth, as suppositories, or in ointments, creams, or lotions.  

The main features are a characteristic staining of the mouth and odor on the breath. Vomited material may be yellowish or bluish. There is pain and burning in the throat, intense thirst, and diarrhea, with dizziness, weakness, and convulsions. Emergency treatment includes administration of starch or flour in water and lavage with sodium thiosulfate solution.…

A radio-opaque iodine-containing compound used as a contrast medium in radiography.  

The resting stage between the two divisions of meiosis. The interval between the first and second meiotic divisions of cells.  

Going on at the same time: applied to an infection contracted by a patient who is already suffering from an infection or other disease. A term referring to a condition, often an infection, that arises in an individual already afflicted with another ailment. Occurring within a span of time or between events.  

Muscles that occupy the spaces between the ribs and are responsible for controlling some of the movements of the ribs. The superficial external intercostals lift the ribs during inspiration; the deep internal intercostals draw the ribs together during expiration.  

Either of two veins, one on each side of the neck, formed by the junction of the external jugular and subclavian veins. The two veins join to form the superior vena cava. The two brachiocephalic veins that merge to create the superior vena cava.  

The band of electromagnetic radiation that is longer in wavelength than the red of the visible spectrum. Infrared radiation is responsible for the transmission of radiant heat. It may be used in physiotherapy to warm tissues, reduce pain, and improve circulation, but is not as effective as diathermy for deep structures. Special photographic film sensitive…

An alcohol derived from indole by bacterial action. It is excreted in the urine as indican. An oily substance sometimes found in the urine of apparently healthy individuals. It is formed from the decomposition of tryptophan by intestinal bacteria.