CREST syndrome. [krest]. abbreviation for c alcinosis, R aynaud's phenomenon, e sophageal dysfunction, s clerodactyly, and t elangiectasis. CREST syndrome is a disease of skin and blood vessels and, in severe cases, the lungs, digestive tract, or heart.To be diagnosed with CREST, an individual must display at least two of the five symptoms.REST syndrome. [krest]. abbreviation for c alcinosis, R aynaud's phenomenon, e sophageal dysfunction, s clerodactyly, and t elangiectasis. CREST syndrome is a disease of skin and blood vessels and, in severe cases, the lungs, digestive tract, or heart.
Dextrose is added to foods to sweeten them. Photo Credit Debby Lewis-Harrison/Cultura/Getty Images. Dextrose is a form of glucose derived from starches. It is one of the most commonly used ingredients in packaged foods because of its affordability and wide availability. Baking products and desserts often contain dextrose, but it may be used as an added sugar in any processed food that is sweetened by the manufacturer.
Definition of CHOLINESTERASE. 1. : acetylcholinesterase. 2. : an enzyme that hydrolyzes choline esters and that is found especially in blood plasma âcalled also pseudocholinesterase.efinition of CHOLINESTERASE. 1. : acetylcholinesterase. 2. : an enzyme that hydrolyzes choline esters and that is found especially in blood plasma âcalled also pseudocholinesterase.