A condition in which the cells of the bone marrow which produce red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are inhibited. This may result from the use of certain drugs, such as anti-cancer agents.... ↪ Read more

A graph of blood glucose levels over time. At the time of insulin injection, and at regular intervals throughout the day, the level of glucose in the blood is determined through laboratory testing.... ↪ Read more

Filling of the stomach with air.... ↪ Read more

Spasm of the eyelids often resulting in complete closure of the lids due to eye pain, such as seen with a scratch on the cornea. Squinting.... ↪ Read more

Surgical removal of a small amount of abnormal tissue, usually of tumors, for diagnosis. To take a small sample of an organ for microscopic examination. Obtaining a piece of tissue for analysis using a specialized needle or a scalpel balde. Obtaining a sample of tissue for microscopic analysis.... ↪ Read more

Enzymes produced by some bacteria which inactivate certain types of penicillin thus making the bacteria resistant to them.... ↪ Read more

A plant pigment which can be converted to Vitamin A by many animals, but not by cats.... ↪ Read more

Heart medications which block certain receptors in the heart called beta receptors. The beta receptors receive signals which generally increase the heart rate. If the heart rate is abnormally fast and uneven, beta blockers will help stabilize the rate and rhythm of contractions.... ↪ Read more

A mild illness or non-malignant form of cancer. A cancer that has low possibility of spread to other parts of the body. Not malignant. Sometimes taken to mean noncancerous although some cancers are called benign if they do not spread to other parts of the body.... ↪ Read more

Also called 'B lymphocyte'. The type of lymphocyte which produces antibody. Compare with 'T cells'.... ↪ Read more

A description of an agent that stops the growth (reproduction) of bacteria, but does NOT kill them. Inhibits or retards bacterial growth.... ↪ Read more

A description of an agent that kills bacteria. Kills bacteria.... ↪ Read more