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ALLOXAN DIABETES [2 records]

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Record 1 2012-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Pancreas
DEF

An animal model for diabetes mellitus; administration of alloxan produces selective destruction of the beta cells of the pancreatic islets, thereby causing hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pancréas
DEF

Diabète expérimental provoqué chez l'animal par l'injection d'alloxane.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
  • The Pancreas
DEF

A form of diabetes mellitus that can be induced in animals by the administration of the chemical alloxan which is known to damage the insulin-producing islet cells of the pancreas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
  • Pancréas
DEF

Diabète expérimental provoqué chez l'animal par l'administration d'alloxane.

CONT

Animaux [rates] ayant le diabète alloxanique expérimental.

Spanish

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