There are multiple definitions:

1. direct current(English)

   • AC

2. diagonal conjugate(English)

3. dendritic cell(English)

   • a type of antigen-presenting cell that forms an important role in the adaptive immune system. The main function of dendritic cells is to present antigens
   • pDC, APC, BMdDC
   • Immunology
   • https://www.imm…dendritic-cells
   • https://doi.org…2/eji.201847683

4. doctor of chiropractory(English)

   • Alternative medicine

5. deceleration capacity(English)

   • AC, AMI

6. dichorionic [twin](English)

   • has lower rates of obstetrical complications than monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy, which is independent of TTTS occurrence. However, considering only the uncomplicated pregnancies till delivery, there appear no significant differences in perinatal outcomes. Differences are found in preterm premature rupture of membranes and intrauterine growth restriction. Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome occurres in 7.9% of monochorionic pregnancies. Monochorionic pregnancies have earlier gestational ages at delivery and subsequently lower birth weights. There is no difference in Apgar scores and postpartum complications are similar
   • NICU, TTTS
   • Pregnancy, Obstetrics
   • https://doi.org…15.2015.1116501

7. diclofenac [sodium](English)

   • for relieving ocular inflammation
   • HET-CAM, NP, PLGA, TMC, TPP
   • Pharmacology / pharmaceutics, Nano-sciences, Ophthalmology
   • https://doi.org…2249-015-0290-4

8. diagnostic classification [of psychopathology in children](English)

   • predictors of neuro-developmental disorders and parent-child relationship disturbances can be identified in the first 10 months of life in children from the general population
   • CCC, ERA, ITSCL, MEI, PC, PIR, PIR-GAS, DC:0-3R
   • Diagnostics, Classification, Psychology, Pathology, Pediatrics
   • https://doi.org…10.2007.01860.x

9. degree of conversion(English)

   • refers to dental adhesives
   • CQ, E&R, FTIR, POS, SBU, SE, SEE, TPO, μTBS
   • Dentistry, Materials science
   • https://doi.org…ent.2013.07.007

10. duty cycle(English)

    • the ratio of time a load or circuit is ON compared to the time the load or circuit is OFF
    • BP, DBP, FUS, HTN, PD, SBP
    • Signal analysis, Ratio-based metric
    • https://doi.org…rainsci12020289

11. distensibility coefficient(English)

    • defined as the relative arterial diameter change divided by pulse pressure
    • PP, PWV
    • Atherosclerosis /atherogenic, Hemodynamics, Ratio-based metric
    • https://doi.org…01.str.32.2.454

12. doxorubicin(English)

    • DC-LOP, GC-LOP, GC
    • Chemotherapy, Gynecology, Oncology
    • https://doi.org…000000000000630

13. decompressive craniectomy(English)

    • used for the treatment of high intracranial pressure in closed traumatic brain injury
    • ICP, TBI, PbtO2
    • Brain (dys)function, Post-traumatic state, Injury, Oxygen
    • https://doi.org…8.CD003983.pub3
    • https://doi.org…017.1.JNS161840

14. Dietitians of Canada(English)

    • nutrition therapy is an integral part of the management of gestational diabetes mellitus
    • CDA, GDM, OPDQ
    • Diet, Specialist / expert
    • https://doi.org…8/67.4.2006.206

15. descending colon(English)

    • AC, TC
    • Anatomy, Gastroenterology
    • https://doi.org…0253-014-5744-1

16. difficult child(English)

    • BEM, BP, DC, DM, DRD, GH, HFS, HSF, MCS, P-CDI, PCS, PF, PHLOC, PSI-SF, RE, RP, SF, VT
    • Pediatrics, Behavior(al science)
    • https://doi.org…55/2019/7935945

17. dermocosmetic(English)

    • BPO
    • Dermatology, Pharmacology / pharmaceutics
    • https://doi.org….36849/JDD.7449

18. disease control(English)

    • refers to microvascular and macrovascular endothelial dysfunction in rheumatoid arthritis
    • CC, RA
    • Rheumatology, Endothelium
    • https://doi.org…9/jrheum.090699

19. dentine-cement(English)

    • AC, BCS, CC, NC, PBS, PC, SEM
    • Dentistry
    • https://doi.org…903-023-03778-2