An abnormal opening or passage between two organs or between an organ and the surface of the body. Fistulas may be caused by injury, infection, or inflammation, … [Read more...]
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five element acupuncture
An ancient form of acupuncture based on the principle that there are five universal elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) that affect a person's … [Read more...]
five-year survival rate
The percentage of people in a study or treatment group who are alive five years after they were diagnosed with or treated for a disease, such as cancer. The … [Read more...]
FK463
An antibiotic/antifungal drug used to treat infection. … [Read more...]
Flagyl
(Other name for: metronidazole hydrochloride) … [Read more...]
flavone acetic acid
A synthetic flavonoid with vascular targeting properties. Flavone acetic acid exhibits an antiproliferative effect on endothelial cells as a result of a … [Read more...]
flavonoid
A member of a group of substances found in many plants and plant-based foods. Flavonoids have shown antioxidant effects. … [Read more...]
flavonoid tablet
A tablet formulation of flavonoids with antioxidant and potential chemopreventive activities. Polyphenolic, soluble plant pigment flavonoids inactivate oxygen … [Read more...]
flavopiridol
A substance being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. It stops cells from dividing and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of cyclin-dependent … [Read more...]
flaxseed
Seed isolated from one of several species of the plant genus Linum. Flaxseed-derived foods, lignans, and essential fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic acid, … [Read more...]