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Minute ventilation

Minute ventilation is the volume of air which can be inhaled or exhaled from a person’s lungs in one…

01 Jan 2012
Medical Dictionary

Metastasis (Metastases)

Metastasis is the movement of cancer cells from a specific anatomical site (e.g. the…

01 Jan 2012
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Taxotere

Taxotere is a taxane drug used in the treatment of breast cancer (selected patients); non-small cell lung cancer; metastatic…

01 Jan 2012
Medical Dictionary

Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a severe, and sometimes fatal, allergic reaction characterised by low blood pressure (hypotension), localised swelling of the skin…

01 Jan 2012
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Venous thrombosis

Venous thrombosis: formation of a clot inside a vein. This condition is potentially dangerous if the clot travels to organs…

01 Jan 2012
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Fluticasone

Fluticasone is a drug (medicine) that works by reducing the swelling and irritation occuring in the lungs in COPD and…

01 Jan 2012
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Salmeterol

Salmeterol is a drug (medicine) that dilates the airways in the lungs to keep them open to make breathing easier.

01 Jan 2012
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Syringe

A syringe is a plastic device used with a needle to deliver substances into the body. A syringe contains a…

01 Jan 2012
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Retractable needle

A retractable needle automatically retracts into the barrel of the syringe after use. A plunger at the end of the…

01 Jan 2012

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