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Of short duration, rapid and abbreviated in onset. Describes something that happens suddenly and for a short time. Opposite of chronic.
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A benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue. May or may not produce hormones in excess. Presence may affect normal glandular function.
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Antidiuretic hormone, vasopressin. Also known as Arginine vasopressin; Antidiuretic hormone; AVP; Vasopressin. ADH is also a test (water restriction test) that measures the amount of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the blood. ADH is found in the body and it is also...
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Union of two tissue surfaces. Also, scar tissue that can form in the area of a previous operation. Adhesions are scar-like tissues that form between two surfaces inside the body. Surgery, inflammation, or injury can cause tissues to bond to other tissue or organs,...
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A therapy used in addition to or accompanying another treatment. Adjuvant (therapy). Treatment given after or in addition to the primary treatment to increase the chances of a cure. Adjuvant therapy may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or...
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A pair of endocrine glands which produce small quantities of vital hormones. The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and are controlled by the pituitary gland. They produce aldosterone which regulates salt and potassium balance, cortisol which is a stress...
