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A drug used for removing tapeworms. Niclosamide is a medication employed as an anthelmintic to address tapeworm infections. Its mechanism involves inducing the tapeworm to release its hold on the intestinal lining. Subsequently, the worm is expelled from the body through bowel movements. Adverse effects of niclosamide encompass abdominal discomfort, dizziness, and itching.  

A drug which slows down the movement of calcium ions into smooth muscle cells, used especially to treat angina.  

To counteract the effect of something. To form a salt from an acid.  

Referring to a bacterium which is attracted to and attacks nerves. Growing toward or having an affinity for neural tissue. The term may be applied to viruses, chemicals, or toxins. Drawing toward or demonstrating a preference for nerve tissue.  

In a neurotic way.  

Relating to or having neurosis. A vague term applied to a person of nervous temperament, whose actions are largely determined by emotions or instincts rather than by reason. Behavior typified by neurotic patterns, encompassing mental disturbances marked by symptoms such as anxiety, depression, compulsions, and phobias. Experiencing neurosis (a category of mental disorders where one…

Surgery on the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. Any surgery involving the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves. Surgical treatment of the brain, spinal cord, or other parts of the nervous system. Conditions managed by neurosurgery include tumors of the brain, spinal cord, or meninges (the membranes that surround and protect the…

A substance secreted by a nerve cell. The process of secretion of an active substance by nerve cells. Any substance produced within, and secreted by, a nerve cell. Important examples are the hormone releasing factors produced by the cells of the hypothalamus and released into blood vessels of the pituitary gland, on which they act.…

A malignant neuroma made up of nerve tissue, fibrous tissue, and connective tissue, also called malignant neuroma.  

A surgical operation to join by suture a nerve which has been cut.