Category: V

An alkaloid drug similar to vinblastine, also used in the treatment of cancer. It works by blocking cell division and is highly toxic. That disrupts cell division and is used to treat many cancers, especially those of the lymphatic system. Adverse effects include a decrease in the number of white blood cells, nausea, vomiting, and…

An alkaloid drug used in the treatment of cancer. That disrupts cell division and is used to treat many cancers, especially those of the lymphatic system. Adverse effects include a decrease in the number of white blood cells, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss. A cytotoxic drug that is given by intravascular injection mainly in the…

A combination of positive attributes expressed in rapid growth, large size, high fertility and long life in an organism.  

Done by one organ or agent in place of another. To an action performed by an organ or part of the body not normally involved in that function (e.g., vicarious menstruation, a rare disorder in which monthly bleeding occurs from places other than the vagina, such as the nostrils or sweat glands). Describing an action…

Hairs in the nostrils or ears. Stiff hairs within the nostrils at the anterior nares. The hair that sprouts from within the nostrils. It also describes the whiskers found on animals like cats. The hairs that grow inside the nostrils, also referring to the whiskers of animals like cats.  

A genus of Gram-negative bacteria which are found in water and cause cholera. One of the two genera within the family Spirillaceae, and consisting of aerobic Gram-negative curved rods. The organisms possess a characteristic darting motility, and may present an irregular morphology on culture. Vibrio cholerae is the causative organism of Asiatic cholera, and is…

A chain saw or pneumatic drill, which affects the circulation in the fingers.  

Rapid and continuous movement. In massage, the rapid shaking of the body part while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application. The purpose of employing vibration is to aid in the fragmentation of lung secretions. Vibration can be accomplished through mechanical means or manual intervention. In the case of…

To move rapidly and continuously.