Glossary
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| Glossary Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Tryptophan | Tryptophan is an an essential amino acid which the body uses to help make niacin and serotonin. |
| TSO | TSO is an acronym for trichuris suis ova, also known as the pig whipworm larvae, sometimes used as a treatment for gastro-intestinal and immune problems. |
| TTFD | TTFD is an acronym for thiamine tetrahydrofurfuryl disulfidean, a synthetic form of thiamine, which is sometimes taken as a nutritional supplement or used as an agent in chelation. |
| Tuberous Sclerosis | Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic condition that causes benign tumors to grow on vital organs. |
| Typical Antipsychotics | Typical antipsychotics is a term used to describe the older antipsychotics, such as haloperidol, as opposed to the newer atypical antipsychotics, such as risperidone. |
| Tyrosine | Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid the body makes from another amino acid called phenylalanine. |
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