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• Zuclomifene
  ...onounced: zoo-KLOM-ih-feen) is a [[pharmaceutical drug]] used in the field of [[oncology]] and [[reproductive medicine]]. It is a [[nonsteroidal]] [[sele ...is a reference to the Z-isomer of the drug, which is one of the two forms of the drug that exist due to its [[chirality]].
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• Bermuda
  ...ion. The term is derived from the island of Bermuda, where the first cases of the syndrome were reported. ...is and other neurological symptoms. The syndrome is named after the island of Bermuda, where the first cases were reported.
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• List of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
  == List of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies == ...z/) refers to the collective group of national organizations that are part of the [[International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement]].
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• Cafaminol
  ...minol''' (/kəˈfæmɪnɒl/) is a [[pharmaceutical drug]] used in the treatment of various medical conditions. ...e Latin words "cafe" meaning coffee and "aminol" referring to the presence of an amino group in its chemical structure.
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• Leprosy in India
  ...union territories, with the highest number of cases reported in the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh. ...stay of treatment is multidrug therapy (MDT), which includes a combination of dapsone, rifampicin, and clofazimine.
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• Maprotiline
  ...ma-pro-ty-leen) is a [[tetracyclic antidepressant]] used in the treatment of [[depression]] and [[anxiety disorders]]. It is also known by its brand nam ...ne]] and, to a lesser extent, [[serotonin]], thereby increasing the levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain.
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• Osteopathia striata
  ...longitudinal striations of the metaphyses of the long bones. The etymology of the term comes from the Greek words "osteon" meaning bone, "pathos" meaning The primary symptom of osteopathia striata is the presence of linear striations in the long bones visible on [[X-ray]] imaging. These str
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• ZMapp
  ...utical drug that was developed by Mapp Biopharmaceutical for the treatment of [[Ebola virus disease]]. ...app Biopharmaceutical, with the 'Z' possibly referring to the Zaire strain of the Ebola virus, against which the drug was primarily designed.
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• Pargyline
  '''Pargyline''' (/pɑːrˈdʒaɪliːn/) is a [[monoamine oxidase]] (MAO) inhibitor of the [[antidepressant]] class. ...tment of [[depression]] and [[anxiety]]. It works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that help elevate mood.
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• Choreomania
  ...to describe a phenomenon observed in various parts of Europe, where groups of people would spontaneously begin to dance with apparent abandon. ...eomania is an uncontrollable urge to dance. This can manifest in a variety of ways, from rhythmic swaying to more complex and energetic movements. Other
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• Wandering
  ...n medical conditions, particularly [[Alzheimer's disease]] and other types of [[dementia]]. It involves moving about aimlessly or without a clear destina * [[Disorientation]]: A state of mental confusion as to time, place, or identity.
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• Register
  ...alth status. The term is derived from the Latin word 'registrum', meaning 'list' or 'record'. ...is, in turn, was derived from the Medieval Latin 'registrum', which means 'list' or 'record'. The term has been used in the English language since the 14th
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• Probucol
  ...n primarily used to treat high cholesterol levels. It belongs to the class of drugs known as lipid-lowering compounds. ...hypercholesterolemia, a condition characterized by abnormally high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
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• Metam sodium
  ...m" is an abbreviation of "Methyl", "Sodium" refers to the sodium salt form of the compound. Metam Sodium is used in [[agriculture]] to control a wide range of soil-borne diseases and pests. It is applied to the soil before planting an
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• Dalantercept
  ...[[angiogenesis inhibitor]], which means it works by blocking the formation of new [[blood vessels]] that tumors need to grow. The term "Dalantercept" is derived from the combination of the words "Dalan" and "tercept". The exact etymology is unknown, but it is
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• Natalizumab
  ...ation: na-ta-li-zu-mab) is a [[monoclonal antibody]] used in the treatment of [[multiple sclerosis]] (MS) and [[Crohn's disease]]. It is marketed under t ...n word "natalis" meaning "birth" and "zumab" is a suffix used in the names of humanized monoclonal antibodies.
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• Dibenzepin
  ...[[tricyclic antidepressant]] (TCA) that is primarily used in the treatment of [[depression]]. The term "Dibenzepin" is derived from its chemical structure, which consists of two benzene rings (di-benz) and a seven-membered ring (epin).
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• Proguanil
  ...from its chemical structure, which is a biguanide compound that is prodrug of [[cycloguanil]]. The prefix "pro-" indicates that it is a precursor to the ...nzyme [[dihydrofolate reductase]], which is necessary for the reproduction of the malaria parasite.
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• Sporanox
  ...ye-truh-KOH-nuh-zohl), is an antifungal medication used to treat a variety of fungal infections. ...histoplasmosis]], and [[aspergillosis]]. It works by inhibiting the growth of fungi, thereby stopping the infection from spreading.
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• Disopyramide
  ...is a class 1A antiarrhythmic medication primarily used to treat a variety of [[cardiac arrhythmias]]. The term "Disopyramide" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which contains two pyramidal structures. The prefix "di-" is from
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