Also known as: in.
IN has various meanings in the Medical category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of IN in Medical.
Intussusception is a rare, serious disorder in which one part of the intestine slides inside another part. Intussusception is a serious condition in which part of the intestine slides into an adjacent part of the intestine.
MedicalInulins are a group of naturally occurring polysaccharides produced by many types of plants, industrially most often extracted from chicory. The inulins belong to a class of dietary fibers known as fructans. Inulin is used by some plants as a means of storing energy and is typically found in roots or rhizomes. Most plants that synthesize and store inulin do not store other forms of carbohydrate such as starch.
MedicalOne of two hormones secreted by the gonads and that inhibit the production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) by the pituitary gland. The inhibins are also involved in the control of the production of gametes and embryonic and fetal development. Because inhibin-A is elevated in the blood serum of women carrying a fetus with Down syndrome, inhibin-A is included in the maternal serum screening tests for Down syndrome in the second trimester of pregnancy.
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