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


stock strain
A bacterial or other microbial strain that has been maintained under laboratory conditions as representative of its type. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stock vaccine
A vaccine made from a stock microbial strain, in contradistinction to an autogenous vaccine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stock, Wolfgang
<person> German ophthalmologist, 1874-1956. ... See: Spielmeyer-Stock disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stockdove
<zoology> A common European wild pigeon (Columba aenas), so called because at one time believed to be the stock of the domestic pigeon, or, according to some, from its breeding in the stocks, or trunks, of trees. ... The name is applied, also, to other related species, as the Indian stockdove (Palumbaena Eversmanni). ... Source: Websters Dictio …

Stocker
Frederick William, U.S. Ophthalmologist, 1893-1974. ... See: Stocker's line. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stocker's line
A fine line of pigment in the corneal epithelium near the head of a pterygium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stockholm syndrome
<syndrome> A form of bonding between a captive and captor in which the captive begins to identify with, and may even sympathise with, the captor. ... Origin: Stockholm, Sweden, where early case reported ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stocking
Oedema of the leg in the horse. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stocking anaesthesia
Loss of sensation in the distal lower extremity, i.e., the foot and toes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stockwork
1. <chemical> A system of working in ore, etc, when it lies not in strata or veins, but in solid masses, so as to be worked in chambers or stories. ... 2. <geology> A metalliferous deposit characterised by the impregnation of the mass of rock with many small veins or nests irregularly grouped. This kind of deposit is especially common wi …

Stoerk, Karl
<person> Austrian laryngologist, 1832-1899. ... See: Stoerk's blennorrhoea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stoerk's blennorrhoea
Chronic, first purulent then dry, catarrh of the upper air passages with hypertrophy of the mucous membrane and submucosa, in many cases the same as scleroma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stoffel, Adolf
<person> German orthopedic surgeon, 1880-1937. ... See: Stoffel's operation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stoffel's operation
Division of certain motor nerves for the relief of spastic paralysis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stoic
1. A disciple of the philosopher Zeno; one of a Greek sect which held that men should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and should submit without complaint to unavoidable necessity, by which all things are governed. ... 2. Hence, a person not easily excited; an apathetic person; one who is apparently or professedly indifferent to pleasu …

stoichiology
1. <study> That part of the science of physiology which treats of the elements, or principles, composing animal tissues. ... 2. <logic> The doctrine of the elementary requisites of mere thought. ... 3. The statement or discussion of the first principles of any science or art. ... Origin: Gr. A first element. ... Alternative forms: stoechiol …

stoichiometric
Pertaining to stoichiometry. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stoichiometric condition
That condition at which the proportion of the air-to-fuel is such that all combustible products will be completely burned with no oxygen remaining in the combustion air. ... (05 Dec 1998) ...

stoichiometric number
The number associated with a reactant or product participating in a defined chemical reaction; usually an integer. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stoichiometry
Ratio of the participating molecules in a reaction in the case of an enzyme substrate or receptor ligand interaction should be a small integer. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

stoke
A unit of kinematic viscosity, that of a fluid with a viscosity of 1 poise and a density of 1 g/ml; equal to 10-4 square meter per second. ... Origin: Sir George Gabriel Stokes ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stoker's cramps
Synonym for miner's cramps ... Cramp's caused by excessive salt loss through perspiration. ... Synonym: stoker's cramps. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stokes amputation
A modification of the Gritti-Stokes amputation in that the line of section of the femur is slightly higher. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stokes-Adams disease
Synonym for adams-stokes syndrome ... <syndrome> Transient asystole or ventricular fibrillation in the presence of atrioventricular block. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Stokes-Adams syndrome
Synonym for adams-stokes syndrome ... <syndrome> Transient asystole or ventricular fibrillation in the presence of atrioventricular block. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Stokes, Sir George Gabriel
<person> British physicist and mathematician, 1819-1903. ... See: stoke, Stokes' law, Stokes' law. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stokes, Sir William
<person> Irish surgeon, 1839-1900. ... See: Stokes amputation, Gritti-Stokes amputation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stokes, William
<person> Irish physician, 1804-1878. ... See: Stokes' law, Cheyne-Stokes psychosis, Cheyne-Stokes respiration, Stokes-Adams disease, Adams-Stokes disease, Morgagni-Adams-Stokes syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stokes' law
A muscle lying above an inflamed mucous or serous membrane is frequently the seat of paralysis, a relationship of the rate of fall of a small sphere in a viscous fluid; applicable to centrifugation of macromolecules, the wavelength of light emitted by a fluorescent material is longer than that of the radiation used to excite the fluorescence. ... (0 …

stole
1. A long, loose garment reaching to the feet. 'But when mild morn, in saffron stole, First issues from her eastern goal.' (T. Warton) ... 2. A narrow band of silk or stuff, sometimes enriched with embroidery and jewels, worn on the left shoulder of deacons, and across both shoulders of bishops and priests, pendent on each side nearly to the ground. …

stolon
A ground-lying or trailing stem that produces roots at the nodes. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

stoloniferous
Having stolons, trailing over the soil surface and rooting at the nodes. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

stom-
See: stomato-. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stoma
<botany> Pore in the epidermis of leaves and some stems, which permits gas exchange through the epidermis. Can be open or closed, depending upon the physiological state of the plant. Flanked by stomatal guard cells. ... (06 Mar 1998) ...

stomach
<anatomy, gastroenterology> The most dilated portion of the digestive tube, situated between the oesophagus and the beginning of the small intestine (duodenum). It lies in the upper central portion of the abdomen (above the umbilicus) and to the left of the midline. The stomach produces gastric juice (acidic) which serves to breakdown protein …

stomach ache
Pain in the abdomen, usually arising in the stomach or intestine. ... Synonym: gastralgia, gastrodynia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomach bubble
The gas in the fundus of the stomach seen on an upright radiograph. ... Cascade stomach, a radiographic description: when contrast material is swallowed while the patient is in the upright position, the gastric fundus acts as a reservoir until contrast overflows (cascades) into the antrum; a normal variant in a horizontal stomach. ... (05 Mar 2000)
stomach cancer
Cancer of the major organ that holds food for digestion. Stomach cancer (gastric cancer) can develop in any part of the stomach and spread to other organs. Stomach ulcers do not appear to increase a person's risk of developing stomach cancer. Symptoms of stomach cancer are often vague, such as loss of appetite and weight. The cancer is diagnosed wi …

stomach cell types
<radiology> Parietal (oxyntic), in fundus and body, may lead to HCl (acid) and intrinsic factor, chief, in fundus and body, may lead to pepsinogen, G-cells, in antrum, mucus? ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stomach dilatation
Distention of the stomach with retained secretions, food, and/or gas due to obstruction, ileus, or denervation. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stomach diverticulum
Saccular, outward protrusion of a portion of the mucous membrane of the stomach wall. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stomach drops
A stomachic tonic, usually tincture of gentian, alone or with other stomachics. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomach flu
A misnomer that has nothing to do with influenza (flu) virus, the term stomach flu is sometimes used to describe gastrointestinal illnesses caused by other microorganisms. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stomach pump
An apparatus for removing the contents of the stomach by means of suction. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomach pumping
A procedure used to empty the stomach of its contents. Performed using a flexible rubber tube that is passed through the mouth and advanced to the stomach. This procedure includes the instillation of a balanced salt solution into the stomach (via the tube) followed by suctioning the fluid out of the stomach. An effective procedure in the treatment …

stomach reefing
Synonym for gastroplication ... An operation for reducing the size of the stomach by suturing a longitudinal fold with the peritoneal surfaces in apposition. ... Synonym: gastroptyxis, gastrorrhaphy, stomach reefing. ... Origin: Gastro-+ L. Plico, to fold ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomach tooth
One of the lower canine teeth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomach tube
A flexible tube passed into the stomach for lavage or feeding. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomach ulcer
An ulcer in the mucosal lining of the stomach. Ulcer formation results from gastric inflammation that may be triggered by the use of alcohol, aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. ... Symptoms include recurrent abdominal pains (may be relieved by antacids), nausea, vomiting, weight loss and fatigue. Complications include GI bleeding, ob …

stomach volvulus
Twisting of the stomach that may result in obstruction and impairment of the blood supply to the organ. It can occur in paraesophageal hernia and occasionally in eventration of the diaphragm. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stomach, pavlov
A pouch fashioned surgically from part of the stomach (but isolated from the rest of the stomach) that opens via a fistula (canal) on to the abdominal wall. at different points along the dogs' digestive tracts, the russian physiologist ivan petrovich pavlov (1848-1936) surgically created pockets ( pavlov pouches ) from which he could obtain secreti …

stomachalgia
An obsolete term for stomach ache. ... Origin: stomach + G. Algos, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomaching
Synonym for resentment ... 1. The act of resenting. ... 2. The state of holding something in the mind as a subject of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon something; a state consciousness; conviction; feeling; impression. 'He retains vivid resentments of the more solid morality.' (Dr. H. More) 'It is a greater wonder that so many of th …

stomachodynia
An obsolete term for stomach ache. ... Origin: stomach + G. Odyne, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomal
Relating to a stoma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomal ulcer
An intestinal ulcer occurring after gastrojejunostomy in the jejunal mucosa near the opening (stoma) between the stomach and the jejunum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomapoda
<zoology> An order of Crustacea including the squillas. The maxillipeds are leglike in form, and the large claws are comblike. They have a large and elongated abdomen, which contains a part of the stomach and heart; the abdominal appendages are large, and bear the gills. ... Synonym: Gastrula, Stomatopoda, and Squilloidea. ... Origin: NL. See S …

stomas
Artificial openings between two cavities or canals, or between such and the surface of the body. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stomat-
See: stomato-. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomata
Alternate plural of stoma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatal
Relating to a stoma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatalgia
Pain in the mouth. ... Synonym: stomatodynia. ... Origin: stomat-+ G. Algos, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatitis
<pathology> Inflammation of the oral mucosa, due to local or systemic factors which may involve the buccal and labial mucosa, palate, tongue, floor of the mouth and the gingivae. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

stomatitis medicamentosa
Inflammatory alterations of the oral mucosa associated with a systemic drug allergy; lesions may consist of erythema, vesicles, bullae, ulcerations, or angioneurotic oedema. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatitis papulosa
Synonym for bovine papular stomatitis ... A Parapoxvirus infection of cattle causing oral lesions. ... Synonym: stomatitis papulosa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatitis, aphthous
A recurrent disease of the oral mucosa of unknown aetiology. It is characterised by small white ulcerative lesions, single or multiple, round or oval. Two to eight crops of lesions occur per year, lasting for 7 to 14 days and then heal without scarring. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stomatitis, denture
Inflammation of the mouth due to denture irritation. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stomatitis, herpetic
Stomatitis caused by herpes virus hominis. It usually occurs as acute herpetic stomatitis (or gingivostomatitis), an oral manifestation of primary herpes simplex seen primarily in children and adolescents. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stomato-
Mouth. ... Origin: G. Stoma ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatocyte
A red blood cell that exhibits a slit or mouth-shaped pallor rather than a central one on air-dried smears; e.g., Rh null cells. ... Origin: stomato-+ G. Kytos, cell ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatocytosis
A hereditary deformation of red blood cells, which are swollen and cup-shaped, causing congenital haemolytic anaemia. ... See: Rh null syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatodeum
Synonym for stomodeum ... 1. A midline ectodermal depression ventral to the embryonic brain and surrounded by the mandibular arch; when the buccopharyngeal membrane disappears it becomes continuous with the foregut and forms the mouth. ... Synonym: stomatodeum. ... 2. The anterior portion of the insect alimentary canal, consisting of mouth, buccal cav …

stomatodynia
Synonym: stomatalgia. ... Origin: stomato-+ G. Odyne, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatodysodia
Synonym: halitosis. ... Origin: stomato-+ G. Dysodia, bad odour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatognathic
Pertaining to the physiology of the mouth. ... Origin: stomato-+ G. Gnathos, jaw ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatognathic diseases
General or unspecified diseases of the stomatognathic system, comprising the mouth, teeth, jaws, and pharynx. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stomatognathic system
The mouth, teeth, jaws, pharynx, and related structures as they relate to mastication, deglutition, and speech. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stomatognathic system abnormalities
Congenital structural abnormalities of the mouth and jaws, including the dentition. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stomatologic
Relating to stomatology. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatological
Pertaining to stomatology. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

stomatologist
A specialist in diseases of oral cavity, membranes, and tissues. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatology
The study of the structures, functions, and diseases of the mouth. ... Origin: stomato-+ G. Logos, study ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatomalacia
Pathologic softening of any of the structures of the mouth. ... Origin: stomato-+ G. Malakia, softness ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatomycosis
Disease of the mouth due to the presence of a fungus. ... Origin: stomato-+ G. Mykes, fungus, + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatonecrosis
Synonym: noma. ... Origin: stomato-+ G. Nekrosis, death ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatonoma
Synonym: noma. ... Origin: stomato-+ G. Nome, a spreading (sore) ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatopathy
Any disease of the oral cavity. ... Synonym: stomatosis. ... Origin: stomato-+ G. Pathos, suffering ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatoplasty
Plastic surgery of the mouth. ... Origin: stomato-+ G. Plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatorrhagia
Bleeding from the gums or other part of the oral cavity. ... Origin: stomato-+ G. Rhegnymi, to burst forth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomatosis
Synonym: stomatopathy. ... Origin: stomato-+ G. -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomion
The median point of the oral slit when the lips are closed. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomium
<plant biology> A region of dehiscence, for example of an anther in flowering plants or of a capsule in mosses. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

stomocephalus
Malformed individual with an undeveloped jaw and a snoutlike mouth; likely to be combined with an ethmocephalic type of cyclopia. ... Origin: G. Stoma, mouth, + kephale, head ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomodeal
Relating to a stomodeum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stomodeum
1. A midline ectodermal depression ventral to the embryonic brain and surrounded by the mandibular arch; when the buccopharyngeal membrane disappears it becomes continuous with the foregut and forms the mouth. ... Synonym: stomatodeum. ... 2. The anterior portion of the insect alimentary canal, consisting of mouth, buccal cavity, pharynx, oesophagus, …

Stomoxys calcitrans
The stable fly, a species of biting fly, resembling in size and general appearance the common housefly, which is an annoying pest of humans and domestic animals worldwide and is implicated in the mechanical transmission of diseases such as trypanosomiasis, anthrax, and equine infectious anaemia. It is especially important in the spread of surra by …

stone
1. To pelt, beat, or kill with stones. 'And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.' (Acts vii. 59) ... 2. To make like stone; to harden. 'O perjured woman! thou dost stone my heart.' (Shak) ... 3. To free from stones; also, to remove the seeds of; as, to stone a field; to stone cherries; to stone raisins. …

stone basket
An instrument passed through an endoscope to capture and extract urinary calculi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stone cell
Synonym for sclereid ... Type of sclerenchyma cell that differs from the fibre cell by not being greatly elongated. Often occurs singly (an idioblast) or in small groups, giving rise to a gritty texture in, for instance, the pear fruit, where it is known as a stone cell. May also occur in layers, for example in hard seed coats. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

stone heart
Synonym for ischemic contracture of the left ventricle ... Irreversible contraction of the left ventricle of the heart as a complication seen in the early period of cardiopulmonary bypass and now avoided by appropriate cardioplegic solutions. ... Synonym: myocardial rigor mortis, stone heart. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...