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A definition of the medical term "phleum pratense" is presented. It is the scientific name for a common North American grass. Allergens derived from this grass cause seasonal allergies, especially during summer. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by...
- glucose. // Diabetes Dictionary (NIDDK);10/1/2005, p16
The medical term "glucose," which refers to one of the simplest forms of sugar, is presented. The definition is from the "Diabetes Dictionary."
- hypoglycemia unawareness (un-uh-WARE-ness). // Diabetes Dictionary (NIDDK);10/1/2005, p19
A definition of the medical term "hypoglycenia unawareness" is presented. This term refers to a state in which a person does not feel or recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia. People who are suffering from frequent episodes of hypoglycemia may no longer experience the warning signs of it.
- IDDM (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus). // Diabetes Dictionary (NIDDK);10/1/2005, p19
The medical abbreviation IDDM, which stands for insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, presented. IDDM is the former term for type 1 diabetes. The definition is from the "Diabetes Dictionary."
- catabolism. Peters, Michael // BMA A-Z Family Medical Encyclopedia;2004, p148
A definition of the term "catabolism" is presented. It refers to a chemical process by which constituents of food stored in the body, such as fats, are broken down, releasing energy into the body cells.
- caudal. Peters, Michael // BMA A-Z Family Medical Encyclopedia;2004, p151
A definition of the term "caudal" is presented. The term means "of the tail' and is used to refer to the lower end of the spine.
- eye teeth. Peters, Michael // BMA A-Z Family Medical Encyclopedia;2004, p293
A definition of the term "eye teeth" is presented. The term is commonly used to refer to the canine teeth.
- gullet. Peters, Michael // BMA A-Z Family Medical Encyclopedia;2004, p353
An encyclopedia entry for "gullet" is presented. It refers to the common name used to denote the esophagus.
- gut. Peters, Michael // BMA A-Z Family Medical Encyclopedia;2004, p353
An encyclopedia entry for "gut" is presented. It refers to the common name used to denote the intestine.