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hydrops(medicine)
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gluconate 5-dehydrogenase(medicine)

gluconate 5-dehydrogenase (medicine) and hydrops (medicine)


gluconate 5-dehydrogenase (medicine)


gluconate 5-dehydrogenase
<enzyme> Catalyses conversion of gluconic acid to 5-ketogluconic acid; genbank x80019(gno)

Registry number: EC 1.1.1.69

Synonym: gluconate-nadp 5-oxidoreductase, gno dehydrogenase, gno gene product


hydrops (medicine)


hydrops
<disease> A name applied to recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and deafness. A dysfunction of the semi-circular canals (endolymphatic sac) in the inner ear.

Symptoms include dizziness, hearing loss (one-sided), vertigo, nausea, vomiting and abnormal eye movements.

Treatment includes anticholinergics, antihistamines and Other medications which relieve vertigo. Diuretic medications have been used to lower pressure in the endolymphatic sac.