A condition caused by the loss of too much water from the body. Severe diarrhea or vomiting can cause dehydration. … [Read more...]
D
dehydroepiandrosterone
A substance being studied in the prevention of cancer. It is a type of steroid. Also called DHEA. … [Read more...]
Del-Vi-A
(Other name for: vitamin A compound) … [Read more...]
Deladumone
(Other name for: diethylstilbestrol) … [Read more...]
Delatestryl
(Other name for: therapeutic testosterone) … [Read more...]
delay adjusted rate
A cancer rate adjusted for reporting delay, the time elapsed before a diagnosed cancer case is reported to the NCI. … [Read more...]
delayed-type hypersensitivity response
An inflammatory response that develops 24 to 72 hours after exposure to an antigen that the immune system recognizes as foreign. This type of immune response … [Read more...]
delirium
A mental state in which a person is confused, disoriented, and not able to think or remember clearly. The person may also be agitated and have hallucinations, … [Read more...]
delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol
An analogue of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) with antiemetic, anxiolytic, appetite-stimulating, analgesic, and neuroprotective properties. … [Read more...]
Delta-Cortef
(Other name for: prednisolone) … [Read more...]