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• Barrier
  ...definition=Barrier - {{Pronunciation}} (BAYR-ee-er) Something that blocks, prevents, separates or restricts  Barrier - {{Pronunciation}} (BAYR-ee-er) Something that blocks, prevents, separates or restricts {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medici
  369 bytes (41 words) - 04:12, 8 January 2023
• Prophylactic
  ...ylactic - {{Pronunciation}} (PROH-fih-LAK-tik) In medicine, something that prevents or protects  ...ylactic - {{Pronunciation}} (PROH-fih-LAK-tik) In medicine, something that prevents or protects {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  382 bytes (41 words) - 19:14, 14 January 2023
• Antiemetic
  |Short definition=antiemetic (AN-tee-eh-MEH-tik) A drug that prevents or reduces nausea and vomiting  antiemetic - {{pronunciation}} (AN-tee-eh-MEH-tik) A drug that prevents or reduces nausea and vomiting {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of
  364 bytes (43 words) - 01:20, 8 January 2023
• Phimosis
  |Short definition=tightness of the foreskin, which prevents it from being moved back over the head of the penis {{PAGENAME}} (definition) tightness of the foreskin, which prevents it from being moved back over the head of the penis<br>{{glossary headings}
  381 bytes (56 words) - 23:51, 30 December 2022
• Lockjaw
  |Short definition=a spasm of the jaw muscles that prevents the mouth from opening, such as that caused by tetanus {{PAGENAME}} (definition) a spasm of the jaw muscles that prevents the mouth from opening, such as that caused by tetanus<br>{{glossary headin
  384 bytes (58 words) - 23:29, 30 December 2022
• Blood-brain barrier
  |Short definition=a layer of tightly bound cells that prevents certain substances carried in the bloodstream from entering the brain {{PAGENAME}} (definition) a layer of tightly bound cells that prevents certain substances carried in the bloodstream from entering the brain<br>{{
  434 bytes (59 words) - 20:32, 30 December 2022
• Surfactant
  ...inition=a mixture of substances secreted by the air sacs of the lungs that prevents the air sacs from collapsing during exhalation ...nition) a mixture of substances secreted by the air sacs of the lungs that prevents the air sacs from collapsing during exhalation<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>
  441 bytes (64 words) - 20:35, 30 December 2022
• Warfarin
  |Short definition=Warfarin - {{Pronunciation}} (WOR-fuh-rin) A drug that prevents blood from clotting. It belongs to the family of anticoagulants (blood thin Warfarin - {{Pronunciation}} (WOR-fuh-rin) A drug that prevents blood from clotting. It belongs to the family of anticoagulants (blood thin
  466 bytes (59 words) - 14:22, 13 January 2023
• Dipyridamole
  ...inition=Dipyridamole - {{Pronunciation}} (DY-pih-RIH-duh-mole) A drug that prevents blood cells from clumping together and increases the effectiveness of fluor Dipyridamole - {{Pronunciation}} (DY-pih-RIH-duh-mole) A drug that prevents blood cells from clumping together and increases the effectiveness of fluor
  556 bytes (65 words) - 17:38, 11 January 2023
• Mitral valve
  ...that allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, but prevents blood from flowing back in ...that allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, but prevents blood from flowing back in<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]
  463 bytes (73 words) - 21:15, 30 December 2022
• BI 2536
  ...nition=BI 2536 - A substance being studied for the treatment of cancer. It prevents cells from dividing and can block the growth of some tumors.  BI 2536 - A substance being studied for the treatment of cancer. It prevents cells from dividing and can block the growth of some tumors. It's a kind of
  484 bytes (73 words) - 01:24, 8 January 2023
• Squalamine Lactate
  ...een LAK-tayt) A drug that belongs to the angiogenesis inhibitor family. It prevents new blood vessels from growing into a solid tumor  ...een LAK-tayt) A drug that belongs to the angiogenesis inhibitor family. It prevents new blood vessels from growing into a solid tumor {{dictionary-stub}} [[Cat
  556 bytes (72 words) - 09:19, 13 January 2023
• Tubal ligation
  ...bully-GAY-avoid) An operation to close the fallopian tubes. This procedure prevents pregnancy by blocking the passage of eggs from the ovaries to the uterus  ...bully-GAY-avoid) An operation to close the fallopian tubes. This procedure prevents pregnancy by blocking the passage of eggs from the ovaries to the uterus {{
  576 bytes (76 words) - 23:45, 13 January 2023
• Heart valves
  ...to flow into the ventricles from the atria, and the closing of the valves prevents the backflow of blood. ...It allows blood to flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle, and prevents the backflow of blood.
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• Antiapoptotic
  |Short definition=antiapoptotic (AN-Tee-A-Pop-TAH-tik) Something that prevents apoptosis. Apoptosis is a type of cell death in which a series of molecular antiapoptotic - {{pronunciation}} (AN-Tee-A-Pop-TAH-tik) Something that prevents apoptosis. Apoptosis is a type of cell death in which a series of molecular
  543 bytes (75 words) - 01:26, 8 January 2023
• Foscavir
  ...s virus infections in people whose immune systems are weakened by AIDS. It prevents the viruses from making copies of themselves.  ...esvirus infections in people whose immune systems are weakened by AIDS. It prevents the viruses from making copies of themselves. It's a kind of antiviral. Als
  659 bytes (90 words) - 05:11, 9 January 2023
• Hydronephrosis
  ...ge in the ureter (such as a kidney stone) or chronic kidney disease, which prevents urine from draining into the bladder  ...ge in the ureter (such as a kidney stone) or chronic kidney disease, which prevents urine from draining into the bladder {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Diction
  650 bytes (89 words) - 19:38, 11 January 2023
• A6
  ...ece of a protein called urokinase (an enzyme that dissolves blood clots or prevents them from forming). ...ece of a protein called urokinase (an enzyme that dissolves blood clots or prevents them from forming). It is a type of anti-angiogenesis agent and a type of a
  669 bytes (104 words) - 01:15, 8 January 2023
• Pulmonary edema
  ...DEE-moo) A buildup of fluid in the alveoli (air spaces) in the lungs. This prevents oxygen from getting into the blood.  ...DEE-moo) A buildup of fluid in the alveoli (air spaces) in the lungs. This prevents oxygen from getting into the blood. Pulmonary edema is usually caused by he
  779 bytes (108 words) - 21:23, 13 January 2023
• Obstruction
  * [[Airway obstruction]]: This is a blockage in the airway that prevents air from reaching the lungs. * [[Arterial obstruction]]: This is a blockage in an artery that prevents blood from flowing to certain parts of the body.
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