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mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK Words: 116197

stereotropic
Relating to or exhibiting stereotropism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stereotropism
Growth or movement of a plant or animal toward (positive stereotropism) or away from (negative stereotropism) a solid body, usually applied where a part of the organism rather than the whole reacts. ... Origin: stereo-+ G. Tropos, a turning ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stereotype
1. A plate forming an exact faximile of a page of type or of an engraving, used in printing books, etc.; specifically, a plate with type-metal face, used for printing. ... A stereotype, or stereotypr plate, is made by setting movable type as for ordinary printing; from these a cast is taken in plaster of Paris, paper pulp, or the like, and upon this …

stereotyped behaviour
Relatively invariant mode of behaviour elicited or determined by a particular situation; may be verbal, postural, or expressive. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stereotypic movement disorder
Motor behaviour that is repetive, often seemingly driven, and nonfunctional. This behaviour markedly interfers with normal activities or results in severe bodily self-injury. The behaviour is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance or a general medical condition. (dsm-IV, 1994) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stereotyping
An oversimplified perception or conception especially of persons, social groups, etc. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stereotypy
1. Maintenance of one attitude for a long period. ... 2. Constant repetition of certain meaningless gestures or movements, as in certain forms of schizophrenia. ... Origin: stereo-+ G. Typos, impression, type ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sterhydraulic
Pertaining to, or designating, a kind of hydraulic press; resembling such a press in action or principle. Sterhydraulic press, an hydraulic press producing pressure or motion by the introduction of a solid substance (as a long rod, or a cord wound on a roller) into a cylinder previously filled with a liquid. ... Origin: Stereo + hydraulic. ... Source …

steric
Pertaining to stereochemistry. ... Steric hindrance, interference with or inhibition of a seemingly feasible reaction (usually synthetic) because the size of one or another reactant prevents approach to the required interatomic distance. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sterid
Synonym for steroid ... A group name for lipids that contain a hydrogenated cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene ring system. Some of the substances included in this group are progesterone, adrenocortical hormones, the gonadal hormones, cardiac aglycones, bile acids, sterols (such as cholesterol), toad poisons, saponins and some of the carcinogenic hydr …

sterigma
A slender, pointed structure arising from a basidium upon which a basidiospore will develop. ... Origin: G. Sterigma, a support ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sterile
1. Producing little or no crop; barren; unfruitful; unproductive; not fertile; as, sterile land; a sterile desert; a sterile year. ... 2. <biology> Incapable of reproduction; unfitted for reproduction of offspring; not able to germinate or bear fruit; unfruitful; as, a sterile flower, which bears only stamens. Free from reproductive spores or …

sterile abscess
An abscess whose contents are not caused by pyogenic bacteria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sterile cyst
A hydatid cyst without brood capsules or viable scoleces. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sterile insect technique
A technique used to control or eradicate insect pests or vectors, utilizing induction by irradiation of dominant lethality in the chromosomes of the released insects. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sterilisation
1. <technique> The complete destruction or elimination of all living microorganisms, accomplished by physical methods (dry or moist heat), chemical agents (ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, alcohol), radiation (ultraviolet, cathode) or mechanical methods (filtration). ... 2. <procedure> The use of surgery, radiation or chemicals to render an …

sterilisation reversal
A surgical procedure used to undo a previous sterilisation operation and restore fertility. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

sterilise
To produce sterility. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

steriliser
An apparatus for rendering objects sterile. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sterility
1. The inability to produce offspring, i.e., the inability to conceive (female sterility) or to induce conception (male sterility). ... 2. The state of being aseptic or free from microorganisms. ... Origin: L. Sterilitas ... (13 Nov 1997) ...

sterilization reversal
Reversal of sexual sterilization. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

sterilization, involuntary
Sexual sterilization without consent of the patient. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

sterilization, sexual
Procedures for the purpose of rendering individuals incapable of reproduction. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

sterilization, tubal
Surgical interruption of the fallopian tube during laparotomy or in the context of pelvioscopy. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

sterilize
1. To make sterile or unproductive; to impoverish, as land; to exhaust of fertility. 'Sterilizing the earth.' ... 2. <biology> To deprive of the power of reproducing; to render incapable of germination or fecundation; to make sterile. To destroy all spores or germs in (an organic fluid or mixture), as by heat, so as to prevent the development …

sterling
1. Any English coin of standard value; coined money. 'So that ye offer nobles or sterlings.' (Chaucer) 'And Roman wealth in English sterling view.' (Arbuthnot) ... 2. A certain standard of quality or value for money. 'Sterling was the known and approved standard in England, in all probability, from the beginning of King Henry the Second's reign.' (S …

stern
Having a certain hardness or severity of nature, manner, or aspect; hard; severe; rigid; rigorous; austere; fixed; unchanging; unrelenting; hence, serious; resolute; harsh; as, a sternresolve; a stern necessity; a stern heart; a stern gaze; a stern decree. 'The sterne wind so loud gan to rout.' (Chaucer) 'I would outstare the sternest eyes that loo …

Stern, Heinrich
<person> U.S. Physician, 1868-1918. ... See: Stern's posture. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sterna
Plural of sternum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternad
In a direction toward the sternum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternal angle
The angle between the manubrium and the body of the sternum at the manubriosternal junction. Marks the level of the second costal cartilage (rib) for counting ribs or intercostal spaces. Denotes level of aortic arch, bifurcation of trachea, and T4/T5 intervertebral disc. ... Synonym: angulus sterni, Louis' angle, Ludwig's angle, manubriosternal junc …

sternal arteries
Synonym for sternal branches of internal thoracic artery ... <anatomy, artery> Branches of internal thoracic artery which pass medially to supply the transversus thoracis muscle and posterior sternum. ... Synonym: rami sternales arteriae thoracicae internae, sternal arteries. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternal bar
One of the transverse units of the developing sternum formed by the union of paired primordia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternal cartilage
A costal cartilage of one of the true ribs. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternal end of clavicle
Synonym for sternal extremity of clavicle ... The enlarged medial end of the clavicle that articulates with the manubrium sterni. ... Synonym: extremitas sternalis claviculae, sternal end of clavicle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternal extremity of clavicle
The enlarged medial end of the clavicle that articulates with the manubrium sterni. ... Synonym: extremitas sternalis claviculae, sternal end of clavicle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternal joints
Synonym for sternal synchondroses ... The cartilaginous junctions between the body of the sternum and the manubrium, and the xiphoid process; in domestic animals, there may be several, e.g., synchondrosis manubriosternalis, synchondrosis intersternebralis, and synchondrosis xiphosternalis. ... Synonym: synchondroses sternales, sternal joints. ... (05 …

sternal line
A vertical line corresponding to the lateral margin of the sternum. ... Synonym: linea sternalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternal membrane
Interlacing fibres from the anterior costosternal ligaments covering the anterior surface of the sternum. ... Synonym: membrana sterni. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternal muscle
Synonym for sternalis ... <anatomy> An inconstant muscle, running parallel to the sternum across the costosternal origin of the pectoralis major, and usually connected with the sternocleidomastoid and rectus abdominis muscles due to their common development source. ... Synonym: musculus sternalis, musculus rectus thoracis, sternal muscle. ... (0 …

sternal notch
Synonym for suprasternal notch ... The V shaped notch at the top of the breastbone (sternum). ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

sternal part of diaphragm
The small slip on each side that arises from the inner surface of the xiphoid process and inserts on the central tendon. ... Synonym: pars sternalis diaphragmatis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternal plane
A plane indicated by the front surface of the sternum. ... Synonym: planum sternale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternal puncture
Removal of bone marrow from the manubrium by needle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternal synchondroses
The cartilaginous junctions between the body of the sternum and the manubrium, and the xiphoid process; in domestic animals, there may be several, e.g., synchondrosis manubriosternalis, synchondrosis intersternebralis, and synchondrosis xiphosternalis. ... Synonym: synchondroses sternales, sternal joints. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternalgia
Pain in the sternum or the sternal region. ... Synonym: sternodynia. ... Origin: stern-+ G. Algos, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternalis
<anatomy> An inconstant muscle, running parallel to the sternum across the costosternal origin of the pectoralis major, and usually connected with the sternocleidomastoid and rectus abdominis muscles due to their common development source. ... Synonym: musculus sternalis, musculus rectus thoracis, sternal muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Sternberg cells
Synonym for reed-sternberg cells ... Large cells of unknown origin, usually multinucleate, whose presence is the common histologic characteristic of hodgkin disease. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Sternberg-Reed cells
Synonym for reed-sternberg cells ... Large cells of unknown origin, usually multinucleate, whose presence is the common histologic characteristic of hodgkin disease. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Sternberg, George
<person> U.S. Bacteriologist, 1838-1915. ... See: Sternberg cells, Sternberg-Reed cells, Reed-Sternberg cells. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Sternberg's sign
<clinical sign> Unilateral tenderness or discomfort on palpation of the shoulder girdle muscles in a patient with pleurisy on that side. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternen
Relating to the sternum independent of any other structures. ... Origin: stern-+ G. En, in ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sterno-
<anatomy, prefix> A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the sternum; as, sternocostal, sternoscapular. ... (29 Oct 1998) ...

sternobrachial reflex
Contraction of the adductors of the arm when the sternum is tapped. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternochondral separation
Separation of the sternochondral articulation, especially of the 2nd to 7th ribs, which are true joints lined with synovial membranes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternochondroscapular muscle
<anatomy> An occasional muscle arising from the manubrium of the sternum and first costal cartilage and passing lateralward and backward to be inserted into the upper border of the scapula. ... Synonym: musculus sternochondroscapularis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternochondroscapularis
See: sternochondroscapular muscle. ... Origin: Mod. L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternoclavicular
Relating to the sternum and the clavicle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternoclavicular angle
The angle formed by the junction of the clavicle with the sternum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternoclavicular articular disk
Synonym for articular disc of sternoclavicular joint ... The fibrocartilaginous disk that subdivides the sternoclavicular joint into two cavities. ... Synonym: discus articularis sternoclavicularis, sternoclavicular disk, sternoclavicular articular disk. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternoclavicular joint
The synovial articulation between the medial end of the clavicle and the manubrium of the sternum and cartilage of the first rib; an articular disk subdivides the joint into two cavities. ... Synonym: articulatio sternoclavicularis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternoclavicular ligament
<anatomy> Ligament uniting the clavicle to the manubrium of the sternum. ... See: anterior sternoclavicular ligament, posterior sternoclavicular ligament. ... Synonym: ligamentum sternoclaviculare. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternoclavicular muscle
<anatomy> An occasional muscle, a slip from the subclavius muscle, passing from the upper part of the sternum to the clavicle beneath the pectoralis major muscle. ... Synonym: musculus sternoclavicularis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternoclavicularis
See: sternoclavicular muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternocleidal
Relating to the sternum and the clavicle. ... Origin: sterno-+ G. Kleis, key (clavicle) ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternocleidomastoid
<anatomy, muscle> This is one of two muscles located on the front of the neckwhich serve to turn the head from side to side. ... Origin, sternum and clavicle; insertion, mastoid process; action, bends the head to the same side, rotates the head, raises the chin to the opposite side, together bend head forward and elevate chin. ... (06 Mar 2000) …

sternocleidomastoid region
The region overlying the sternocleidomastoid muscle, including the lesser supraclavicular fossa. ... Synonym: regio sternocleidomastoidea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternocleidomastoid vein
<anatomy, vein> It arises in the sternocleidomastoid muscle and accompanies the sternocleidomastoid branch of the occipital artery; it drains into the internal jugular or superior thyroid vein. ... Synonym: vena sternocleidomastoidea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternocleidomastoideus
See: sternocleidomastoid muscle. ... Origin: Mod. L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternocostal articulations
Synonym for sternocostal joints ... The joints between the cartilages of the first seven ribs and the sternum; synovial cavities are variable in occurrence in these joints. ... Synonym: articulationes sternocostales, sternocostal articulations. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternocostal joints
The joints between the cartilages of the first seven ribs and the sternum; synovial cavities are variable in occurrence in these joints. ... Synonym: articulationes sternocostales, sternocostal articulations. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternocostal surface of heart
The anterior aspect of the heart, formed mostly by the right ventricle and to a lesser extent the left ventricle. ... Synonym: facies sternocostalis cordis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternocostal triangle
Synonym for trigonum sternocostale ... A muscular defect in the diaphragm between the costal and the sternal portions. ... Synonym: Larrey's cleft, sternocostal triangle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternocostalis muscle
Synonym for transversus thoracis ... <anatomy, muscle> Origin, dorsal surface of xiphoid cartilage and lower portion of dorsal surface of body of sternum; insertion, second to sixth costal cartilages; action, contributes to depression of ribs, narrowing chest; nerve supply, intercostal. ... Synonym: musculus transversus thoracis, musculus trian …

sternodynia
Synonym: sternalgia. ... Origin: sterno-+ G. Odyne, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternofascialis
See: musculus sternofascialis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternoglossal
Denoting muscular fibres that occasionally pass from the sternohyoid muscle to join the hyoglossal muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternohyoid
1. <anatomy> Of or pertaining to the sternum and the hyoid bone or cartilage. ... 2. <muscle> Origin, posterior surface of manubrium sterni and first costal cartilage; insertion, body of hyoid bone; action, depresses hyoid bone; nerve supply, upper cervical via spinal nerves(ansa cervicalis). ... Synonym: musculus sternohyoideus. ... (05 M …

sternohyoideus
Synonym for sternohyoid ... 1. <anatomy> Of or pertaining to the sternum and the hyoid bone or cartilage. ... 2. <muscle> Origin, posterior surface of manubrium sterni and first costal cartilage; insertion, body of hyoid bone; action, depresses hyoid bone; nerve supply, upper cervical via spinal nerves(ansa cervicalis). ... Synonym: muscul …

sternoid
<anatomy> Resembling the sternum. ... Origin: sterno-+ G. Eidos, resemblance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternomanubrial junction
Synonym for manubriosternal symphysis ... The later union, by fibrocartilage, of the manubrium and the body of the sternum; it begins as a synchondrosis and becomes a symphysis, occasionally fusing to become a synostosis. ... Synonym: symphysis manubriosternalis, sternomanubrial junction. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternomastoid artery
<anatomy, artery> See: sternocleidomastoid branch of superior thyroid artery, sternocleidomastoid branch of occipital artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternomastoid muscle
Synonym for sternocleidomastoid ... <anatomy, muscle> This is one of two muscles located on the front of the neckwhich serve to turn the head from side to side. ... Origin, sternum and clavicle; insertion, mastoid process; action, bends the head to the same side, rotates the head, raises the chin to the opposite side, together bend head forward …

sternopagia
<embryology> Condition shown by conjoined twins united at the sterna or more extensively at the ventral walls of the chest. ... See: conjoined twins. ... Origin: sterno-+ G. Pagos, something fixed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternopericardial
<anatomy> Relating to the sternum and the pericardium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternopericardial ligament
<anatomy> Fibrous bands that pass from the pericardium to the sternum. ... Synonym: ligamenta sternopericardiaca, Lannelongue's ligaments, Luschka's ligaments. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternoschisis
Congenital cleft of the sternum. ... Origin: sterno-+ G. Schisis, a cleaving ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternothyroid
<anatomy> Of or pertaining to the sternum and the thyroid cartilage. ... <muscle> Origin, posterior surface of manubrium of sternum and first or second costal cartilage; insertion, oblique line of thyroid cartilage; action, depresses larynx; nerve supply, upper cervical via spinal nerves (ansa cervicalis). ... Synonym: musculus sternothyr …

sternothyroideus
Synonym for sternothyroid ... <anatomy> Of or pertaining to the sternum and the thyroid cartilage. ... <muscle> Origin, posterior surface of manubrium of sternum and first or second costal cartilage; insertion, oblique line of thyroid cartilage; action, depresses larynx; nerve supply, upper cervical via spinal nerves (ansa cervicalis). …

sternotomy
<surgery> Incision into or through the sternum. ... Origin: sterno-+ G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternotracheal
Relating to the sternum and the trachea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternotrypesis
Trephining of the sternum. ... Origin: sterno-+ G. Trypesis, a boring ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternovertebral
Relating to the sternum and the vertebrae; denoting the true ribs, or the seven upper ribs on either side, which articulate with the vertebrae and with the sternum. ... Synonym: vertebrosternal. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternum
The breastbone. The sternum articulates with the ribs 1 through 7 on either side of the chest. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

sternutation
The act of sneezing. ... Origin: L. Sternutatio, fr. Sternuo (sternuto), pp. Sternutatus, to sneeze ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sternutator
A substance, such as a gas, that induces sneezing. ... Synonym: sneezing gas. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

steroid
A group name for lipids that contain a hydrogenated cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene ring system. Some of the substances included in this group are progesterone, adrenocortical hormones, the gonadal hormones, cardiac aglycones, bile acids, sterols (such as cholesterol), toad poisons, saponins and some of the carcinogenic hydrocarbons. ... (18 Nov 19 …

steroid (23R)-hydroxylase
<enzyme> Increased (23r)-hydroxylase activity in patients with cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, an inborn error of metabolism in bile acid synthesis resulting in (23r)-hydroxylation of bile acids ... Registry number: EC 1.14.99.- ... Synonym: bile acid (23r)-hydroxylase, bile alcohol (23r)-hydroxylase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

steroid 11 beta-monooxygenase
<enzyme> A steroid hydroxylase system found in adrenal tissues. It catalyses the 11-hydroxylation of steroids in the presence of molecular oxygen and consists of an NADPH-specific flavoprotein, a non-haem iron protein, and cytochrome p-450. Its deficiency is a cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (adrenal hyperplasia, congenital). ... Chemi …

steroid 11-alpha-hydroxylase
<enzyme> Converts 11-deoxycortisol to 11-alpha cortisol (the 11-alpha isomer of hydrocortisone) ... Registry number: EC 1.14.99.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...