"Tokyo" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Tokyo is the capital city of Japan, the world's most populous megacity. It serves as the country's economic, cultural, and administrative center, housing the Japanese imperial family, the national government, and numerous institutions, businesses, and international organizations. With a population of over 13.9 million people, it makes up about 11% of the country's total population.
A tokyodynamometer is a device used to measure the frequency and amplitude of a child's normal fetal heartbeat during pregnancy. It is an older type of fetal monitor that was used before Doppler fetal monitoring devices became widely available.<br><br>The word "tokodynamometer" comes from the Greek words "tokos," meaning childbirth or labor, "dynamo," meaning movement or force, and "meter," meaning measure.<br><br>Tokodynamometers use a sensor placed on the abdomen above the pregnant belly to detect the fetal heartbeat and determine the frequency, or heart rate. They can also measure contractions and other fetal movements. However, they do not provide detailed information about fetal well-being, such as the infant's acid-base balance or oxygenation status.<br><br>Today, tokyodynamometers have largely been replaced by more advanced fetal monitoring technologies, such as Doppler and cardiotocography systems, which provide more accurate and comprehensive data on fetal health and well-being.
A term used to describe someone who lives in Tokyo, or more broadly, exhibits characteristics and attributes associated with the city.
Tolazamide is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is an oral sulfonylurea, which stimulates insulin release from the pancreas. It is available by prescription only and is often used in addition to diet and exercise to manage blood sugar levels.
Tolazoline is a non-selective alpha-adrenergic antagonist, which means it blocks the action of adrenaline (epinephrine) and other similar substances in the body. It is used to dilate blood vessels and improve blood flow, particularly in conditions such as peripheral vascular disease, high blood pressure, and to treat conditions related to poor blood circulation.<br><br>It was used historically to treat conditions related to lack of oxygen (hypoxia) to certain organs or tissues, such as in some cases of shock, or related to certain poisoning. However, its use in humans declined with the advent of other treatments and classifications.<br><br>In the past, Tolazoline was also found to be useful in some cases of food poisoning, particularly related to ergot toxicity, such as in ergotism.<br><br>Its effects on specific vascular beds can lead to several application in medical treatments, such as:<br><br>• Vasodilation: It helps in widening blood vessels.<br>• Increased blood flow: Through vasodilation, its effects improve blood flow to the treated regions.<br>• Muscle relaxation: It sometimes induces relaxation in skeletal muscles after being exposed to certain tightness or spasm due to indirect muscle contraction after intra-arterial administration