The mesylate salt of an iron-chelating agent that binds free iron in a stable complex, preventing it from engaging in chemical reactions. Deferoxamine chelates … [Read more...]
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deferred therapy
Closely watching a patient … [Read more...]
defibrotide
A polydeoxyribonucleotide with antithrombotic, thrombolytic, and fibrinolytic properties. Defibrotide induces the release of prostaglandin 12 and reduces the … [Read more...]
deficiency
In medicine, a shortage of a substance (such as a vitamin or mineral) needed by the body. … [Read more...]
defined green tea catechin extract
A defined, decaffeinated green tea extract, containing polyphenolic flavonol catechins, isolated from the plant Camellia sinensis with antiviral, antioxidant, … [Read more...]
definitive treatment
The treatment plan for a disease or disorder that has been chosen as the best one for a patient after all other choices have been considered. … [Read more...]
Definity
(Other name for: perflutren lipid microspheres) … [Read more...]
degarelix
A long-acting, synthetic peptide with gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonistic properties. Degarelix targets and blocks GnRH receptors located on the … [Read more...]
degenerative disease
A disease in which the function or structure of the affected tissues or organs changes for the worse over time. Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer … [Read more...]
deglycosylated ricin A chain-conjugated anti-CD19 / anti-CD22 immunotoxins
A combination preparation of 1:1 mixture of the immunotoxins HD37-dgA and RFB4-dgA with potential antineoplastic activity. Anti-CD19 IgG monoclonal antibody … [Read more...]