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The science and art of healing that employs a variety of health care practices to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness.

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Fenretinide

Medical; Medicine

A synthetic retinoid that is used orally as a chemopreventive against prostate cancer and in women at risk of developing contralateral breast cancer. It is also effective as an antineoplastic agent.

4 hydroxyproline

Medical; Medicine

A hydroxylated form of the imino acid proline. A deficiency in ascorbic acid can result in impaired hydroxyproline formation.

Hydroxyproline

Medical; Medicine

A hydroxylated form of the imino acid proline. A deficiency in ascorbic acid can result in impaired hydroxyproline formation.

Oxyproline

Medical; Medicine

A hydroxylated form of the imino acid proline. A deficiency in ascorbic acid can result in impaired hydroxyproline formation.

4 methyl 2,6 ditertbutylphenol

Medical; Medicine

A di-tert-butyl phenol with antioxidant properties.

Cephadroxyl

Medical; Medicine

Long-acting, broad-spectrum, water-soluble, cephalexin derivative.

CCAAT enhancer binding protein beta

Medical; Medicine

A CCAAT-enhancer-binding protein found in liver; intestines; lung and adipose tissue. It is an important mediator of interleukin-6 signaling.

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