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DefinitionDacryoadenoma is a rare benign? lacrimal gland tumor best managed by early recognition and complete surgical removal. Supportive care—including lifestyle, diet rich in omega-3s and vitamins,...
DefinitionA dacryocele is a soft, cyst-like swelling? that forms where the tear-drainage sac sits beside the nose because the tear duct is blocked at both ends,...
DefinitionDacryocystitis is an infection? or inflammation? of the tear-drainage sac (the lacrimal sac) that sits just beside the bridge of your nose. Tears normally flow from...
DefinitionDacryodes edulis is a fruit tree native to Africa, sometimes called safou (Cameroon), atanga (Equatorial Guinea and Gabon), ube (Nigeria), African pear, bush pear, African plum, nsafu, bush butter tree, or butter fruit. Dacryodes edulis is an evergreen tree attaining a height of 18–40 meters in the...
DefinitionDacryohemorrhea, also known as hemolacria or bloody epiphora, is the medical term for the presence of blood‑tinged or frank blood in the tear film when a...
DefinitionDactinomycin is an intravenously administered, antineoplastic antibiotic? that is used in the treatment of solid tumors in children and choriocarcinoma in adult women. In high doses,...
DefinitionDactinomycin is an intravenously administered, antineoplastic antibiotic? that is used in the treatment of solid tumors in children and choriocarcinoma in adult women. In high doses,...
DefinitionDactylis glomerata, also known as cock’s-foot, orchard grass, or cat grass (due to its popularity for use with domestic cats) is a common species of grass...
DefinitionDactylitis—often called “sausage digit”—is a medical term describing uniform swelling? of an entire finger or toe. This swelling gives the digit a sausage-like appearance and usually...
DefinitionDactylolysis spontanea is a rare medical condition that affects the fingers and toes. It is also known as Spontaneous digital necrosis or Idiopathic? Raynaud’s disease. This...
DADPS/Dapsone is a synthetic derivative of diamino-sulfone with anti-inflammatory? and anti-bacterial? properties. As a structural analog of p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), dapsone inhibits dihydropteroate synthase (DHPS), an enzyme important in folate synthesis, resulting...
