Bolus

An object placed in the reticulum of the rumen, remaining there for some time or permanently. Used for long-term administration of medicines, or as a secure location for an ...

bolus

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

A concentrated amount of drug; a dose injected rapidly into a vein, a rounded mass of matter.

bolus

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Tissue equivalent material (flabby, rubbery) used to circumvent skin sparing.

bolus

Health care; Cancer treatment

A single dose of drug usually injected into a blood vessel over a short period of time. Also called bolus infusion.

maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A monogenic form of diabetes that usually first occurs during adolescence or early adulthood.

xylitol

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A carbohydrate-based sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; provides calories. Found in some mints and chewing gum.

protein

Health care; Diabetes treatment

1. One of the three main nutrients in food. Foods that provide protein include meat, poultry, fish, cheese, milk, dairy products, eggs, and dried beans. 2. Proteins are also used ...

pediatric endocrinologist

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A doctor who treats children who have endocrine gland problems such as diabetes.

high blood pressure

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A condition present when blood flows through the blood vessels with a force greater than normal. Also called high blood pressure. Hypertension can strain the heart, damage blood ...

lipid profile

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A blood test that measures total cholesterol, triglycerides, and hdl cholesterol. Ldl cholesterol is then calculated from the results. A lipid profile is one measure of a person's ...