Also known as: inh.
INH has various meanings in the Medical category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of INH in Medical.
Inhalation happens when oxygen from the air enters the lungs.
MedicalIsoniazid, also known as isonicotinylhydrazide, is an antibiotic used for the treatment of tuberculosis. For active tuberculosis it is often used together with rifampicin, pyrazinamide, and either streptomycin or ethambutol. For latent tuberculosis it is often used by itself. It may also be used for atypical types of mycobacteria, such as M. avium, M. kansasii, and M. xenopi.
MedicalAn additive used to retard undesirable chemical action in a product. It is added in small quantities to gasoline’s to prevent oxidation and gum formation, to lubricating oils to stop color change, and to corrosive environments to decrease corrosive action. or Additive that prevents or retards undesired chemical changes, especially to metal surfaces; common inhibitors prevent oxidation, corrosion and rust.
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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