General Medical Terms

Probenecid lowers uric acid levels by blocking its reabsorption in the kidney and separately raises blood levels of certain antibiotics.

The hydrochloride salt of a methylhydrazine derivative with antineoplastic and mutagenic activities.

(Other name for: allogeneic adult mesenchymal stem cells)

This injectable medication stimulates red blood cell production and is sold under the brand name Procrit, with epoetin alfa as its generic name.

(Other name for: therapeutic hydrocortisone)

Examination of the rectum using a proctoscope, inserted into the rectum.

Examination of the lower colon using a sigmoidoscope, inserted into the rectum.

(Other name for: recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin)

A tablet preparation formulated for vaginal administration containing a micronized synthetic form of the endogenous steroid hormone progesterone with progesterone activity.

(Other name for: diazoxide)

A statement about probability across many similar cases, which is why it can shift as new results and responses to treatment come in.

(Other name for: tacrolimus)

The point at which a disease is judged to be gaining ground, decided by measurement rather than by how a person feels.

(Other name for: sargramostim)

(Other name for: caricotamide/tretazicar)

(Other name for: aldesleukin)

Multiplying or increasing in number.

A measure of the number of cells in a tumor that are dividing (proliferating).

Prolixin is a brand name for a first generation antipsychotic medication used mainly to treat schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders.

(Other name for: therapeutic progesterone)