Medical Conditions Terminology in Category D

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Ductal, Lobular, and Medullary Neoplasms

Neoplasms, usually carcinoma, located within the center of an organ or within small lobes, and in the case of the breast, intraductally. The emphasis of the name is on the location of the neoplastic tissue rather than on its histological type. Most cancers of this type are located in the breast.

Ductal Sialolithiasis

Presence of small calculi in the terminal salivary ducts (salivary sand), or stones (larger calculi) found in the larger ducts.

Dacryocystitides

Inflammation of the lacrimal sac. (Dorland, 27th ed)

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Dacryoadenitis

Inflammation of the lacrimal sac. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Dacryoadenitides

Inflammation of the lacrimal sac. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Dacron

Polyester polymers formed from terephthalic acid or its esters and ethylene glycol. They can be formed into tapes, films or pulled into fibers that are pressed into meshes or woven into fabrics.

Dace

A family of freshwater fish comprising the minnows or CARPS.

Dacarbazine

An antineoplastic agent. It has significant activity against melanomas. (from Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed, p564)

DA-2370

A pyrazole that has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It has been used in mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p15)

D-Ala2-NMe-Phe4-Gly-ol Enkephalin

An enkephalin analog that selectively binds to the mu opioid receptor. It is used as a model for drug permeability experiments.