In materials science, a refractory (or refractory material) is a material that is resistant to decomposition by heat or chemical attack and that retains...

Refractory metals are a class of metals that are extraordinarily resistant to heat and wear. The expression is mostly used in the context of materials...

In human sexuality, the refractory period is usually the recovery phase after orgasm, during which it is physiologically impossible for males to have additional...

Refractoriness is the fundamental property of any object of autowave nature (especially excitable medium) not responding to stimuli, if the object stays...

Refractory period is a period immediately following a stimulus during which further stimulation has no effect. It may specifically refer to: Refractory...

priests [fr], and those refusing the oath known as non-juring clergy or refractory clergy. In the centuries preceding the French Revolution, the Church had...

situation can usually (but not always) be considered an agonal phenomenon. Refractory status epilepticus is defined as status epilepticus that continues despite...

(>15% ringed sideroblasts when counted among red cell precursors for refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts) Megakaryocytic series (can be the most...

Anxiety is an emotion which is characterised by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil and includes feelings of dread over anticipated events. Anxiety is...

Refractory Obdurate is the seventh studio album by the American rock band Wovenhand. The album was released on April 29, 2014 through a partnership between...

Hyperanemia is a severe form of anemia, in which the hematocrit is below 10%. Refractory anemia, an anemia which does not respond to treatment, is often seen secondary...

Look up refractory in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A refractory is a heat-resistant material, such as: Refractory ceramic, a ceramic that is resistant...

Refractory hypertension (RfHTN) is hypertension, a high blood pressure, that remains uncontrolled on maximal or near-maximal therapy, that includes the...

Refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts is a type of myelodysplastic syndrome. RARS is characterized by 5% or less myeloblasts in bone marrow. RARS is...

that cannot be brought below 6.0 mg/dL while attacks continue indicates refractory gout. While historically it is not recommended to start allopurinol during...

equilibrium condensation temperature is called refractory. The opposite of refractory is volatile. The refractory group includes elements and compounds like...

is termed the effective refractory period (ERP) of the tissue. This period is approximately equal to the absolute refractory period (ARP), it occurs because...

A refectory table is a highly elongated table used originally for dining in monasteries during Medieval times. In the Late Middle Ages, the table gradually...

500 cm/s (200 in/s), close to 18 km/h (11 mph). Most men experience a refractory period immediately following an orgasm, during which they are unable to...

medical condition that exists, but does not get better or worse. Refractory disease A refractory disease is a disease that resists treatment, especially an...

augment antidepressant medications. These have shown promise in treating refractory depression but come with serious side effects. Stimulants such as amphetamines...

industry and other concrete structures. Explosive spalling events of refractory concrete can result in serious problems. If an explosive spalling occurs...

Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system below the bladder. Abnormal growth of prostate...

usage of diuretics. When the condition does not respond, it is known as refractory hepatic hydrothorax: treatment includes inserting a transjugular intrahepatic...

vasopressor-resistant and advances to being called refractory vasodilatory shock or simply refractory shock. Adjunctive therapies include angiotensin II...

(CFP) in Maharashtra Refractory Plants - SAIL Refractory Unit (SRU) SAIL Refractory Unit, Bhandaridah in Jharkhand SAIL Refractory Unit, Bhilai in Chhattisgarh...

Resistant cancer or refractory cancer is the cancer that does not respond to medical treatment. It may be resistant at the beginning of treatment, or it...

Platelet transfusion refractoriness is the repeated failure to achieve the desired level of blood platelets in a patient following a platelet transfusion...

TRL Krosaki Refractories Limited (Formerly Tata Refractories Limited and TRL) is an Indian refractory company. It was established in 1958 in Belpahar...

AMG 531) was found to be safe and effective for the treatment of ITP in refractory patients, especially those who relapsed following splenectomy. Discontinuation...