Copy of `mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary`

The wordlist doesn't exist anymore, or, the website doesn't exist anymore. On this page you can find a copy of the original information. The information may have been taken offline because it is outdated.

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

stroma of vitreous
The delicate framework of the vitreous body embedded in or enclosing the vitrous humor. ... Synonym: stroma vitreum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stroma ovarii
Synonym for stroma of ovary ... The fibrous tissue of the medulla of the ovary. ... Synonym: stroma ovarii. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stroma plexus
A plexus of nerves in the parenchyma of the cornea consisting of the primary or deep plexus, in the substance of the cornea, and the subbasal or superficial plexus just beneath the anterior limiting membrane. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stroma vitreum
Synonym for stroma of vitreous ... The delicate framework of the vitreous body embedded in or enclosing the vitrous humor. ... Synonym: stroma vitreum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stromal
Stromatic; relating to the stroma of an organ or other structure. ... Synonym: stromic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stromal cells
Connective tissue cells of an organ found in the loose connective tissue. These are most often associated with the uterine mucosa and the ovary as well as the haematopoietic system and elsewhere. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stromal hyperthecosis
Condition in which luteinised cells are present in ovarian stroma at a distance from follicular structures. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stromal processing peptidase
<enzyme> Involved in processing chloroplast stromal proteins ... Registry number: EC 3.4.24.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

stromatin
An insoluble protein in the stroma of erythrocytes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stromatolites
<biology> Laminated microbial mats, typically built from layers of filamentous and other microorganisms which can become fossilised. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

stromatology
<geology, study> The history of the formation of stratified rocks. ... Origin: Gr, a bed. ... (04 Mar 1998) ...

stromatolysis
Destruction of the enveloping membrane of a cell, such as a red blood cell. ... Origin: stroma + G. Lysis, dissolution ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stromatosis
Synonym for endometrial stromal sarcoma ... <tumour> A term sometimes used for a relatively rare sarcoma believed to be a form of endometriosis in which the lesions form multiple foci in the myometrium and in vascular spaces in other sites, and which consist of histologic and cytologic elements that resemble those of the endometrial stroma. …

strombine dehydrogenase
<enzyme> Catalyses reductive elimination between pyruvate and glycine producing 2-methyliminodiacetic acid (strombine) ... Registry number: EC 1.5.1.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

stromelysin
<protein> Metalloproteinase involved in breaking down the extracellular matrix. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

stromelysin 1
<enzyme> An extracellular endopeptidase of vertebrate tissues homologous with interstitial collagenase. It digests proteoglycan, fibronectin, collagen types III, IV, v, and ix, and activates procollagenase. (enzyme nomenclature, 1992) ... Registry number: EC 3.4.24.17 ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

stromic
Synonym for stromal ... Stromatic; relating to the stroma of an organ or other structure. ... Synonym: stromic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

stromuhr
An instrument for measuring the quantity of blood that flows per unit of time through a blood vessel. ... Origin: Ger. Strom, stream, + Uhr, clock ... Ludwig's stromuhr, one of the first devices for measuring flow in blood vessels. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strong
1. Having active physical power, or great physical power to act; having a power of exerting great bodily force; vigorous. 'That our oxen may be strong to labour.' (Ps. Cxliv. 14) 'Orses the strong to greater strength must yield.' (Dryden) ... 2. Having passive physical power; having ability to bear or endure; firm; hale; sound; robust; as, a strong …

strong silver protein
A compound of sil'ver and protein containing not less than 7.5 and not more than 8.5% of sil'ver; used externally as an antiseptic, devoid of astringent and nearly so of irritant properties. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Strong vocational interest test
A test that matches an individual's specific likes, dislikes, and interests to those characteristic of persons working in each of a number of vocations. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Strong, Edward K Jr
<person> U.S. Psychologist, *1884. ... See: Strong vocational interest test. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strongyle
Common name for members of the family Strongylidae. ... Origin: G. Strongylos, round ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strongyle infections, equine
Infection of horses with parasitic nematodes of the superfamily strongyloidea. Characteristics include the development of haemorrhagic nodules on the abdominal peritoneum. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

strongylida
An order of nematodes of the subclass secernentea. Characteristics include an h-shaped excretory system with two subventral glands. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

strongylida infections
Infections with nematodes of the order strongylida. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Strongylidae
A family of parasitic nematode worms (order Strongyloidea) including the genera Strongylus and Oesophagostomum. ... Origin: see Strongyloides ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strongyloid
<zoology> Like, or pertaining to, Strongylus, a genus of parasitic nematode worms of which many species infest domestic animals. Some of the species, especially those living in the kidneys, lungs, and bronchial tubes, are often very injurious. ... A strongyloid worm. ... Origin: NL. Strongylus the genus (from Gr. Round). ... Source: Websters Dic …

strongyloidea
A superfamily of strongyles or roundworms which are parasites in the intestinal tract of equines, pigs, rodents, and primates (including man). It includes the genera cyasthostomum, ransomus, globocephalus, oesophagostomum, and strongylus. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

strongyloides
A genus of parasitic nematodes widely distributed as intestinal parasites of mammals. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

strongyloides ratti
A species of parasitic nematode found in rats. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

strongyloides stercoralis
A species of parasitic nematode widely distributed in tropical and subtropical countries. The females and their larvae inhabit the mucosa of the intestinal tract, where they cause ulceration and diarrhoea. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

strongyloidiasis
Infection with nematodes of the genus strongyloides. The presence of larvae may produce pneumonitis and the presence of adult worms in the intestine could lead to moderate to severe diarrhoea. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

strongyloidosis
Synonym for strongyloidiasis ... Infection with nematodes of the genus strongyloides. The presence of larvae may produce pneumonitis and the presence of adult worms in the intestine could lead to moderate to severe diarrhoea. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

strongylosis
Disease caused by infection with a species of the nematode Strongylus; effects may be extreme from worm-caused lesions, nodules, and aneurysms. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strongylus
A genus of intestinal parasitic nematodes occurring in animals and man. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Strongylus radiatus
Synonym for Cooperia oncophora ... Species that occurs in cattle and domestic and wild sheep, but rarely in the horse; although worldwide in distribution, it is most common in the northern U.S. And Canada. ... Synonym: Strongylus radiatus, Strongylus ventricosus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Strongylus ventricosus
Synonym for Cooperia oncophora ... Species that occurs in cattle and domestic and wild sheep, but rarely in the horse; although worldwide in distribution, it is most common in the northern U.S. And Canada. ... Synonym: Strongylus radiatus, Strongylus ventricosus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Strongylus vulgaris
A bloodsucking species found chiefly in the caecum of horses and other equids; in the course of their migration, larvae commonly lodge in the wall of the posterior aorta, causing wall damage and the development of verminous aneurysms in this vessel, especially in the anterior mesenteric arteries. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strontium
<chemistry> A metallic element of the calcium group, always naturally occurring combined, as in the minerals strontianite, celestite, etc. It is isolated as a yellowish metal, somewhat malleable but harder than calcium. It is chiefly employed (as in the nitrate) to colour pyrotechnic flames red. Symbol Sr. Atomic weight 87.3. ... Origin: NL. S …

strontium isotopes
Stable strontium atoms that have the same atomic number as the element strontium, but differ in the atomic weight. Sr-84, 86, 87, and 88 are the stable strontium isotopes. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

strontium radioisotopes
Unstable isotopes of strontium that decay or disintegrate spontaneously emitting radiation. Sr 80-83, 85, and 89-95 are radioactive strontium isotopes. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

strontium-85
A radioactive strontium isotope with a half-life of 64.84 days; used in bone imaging. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strontium-87m
A radioactive strontium isotope with a half-life of 2.80 hours; used in bone imaging. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strontium-89
A radioactive strontium isotope; a beta emitter with half-life of 50.52 days; used as a tracer in studies of strontium absorption by the body, strontium incorporation in bone, etc. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strontium-90
A radioactive strontium isotope; a beta emitter with half-life of 29.1 years; a major component (about 5%) of the uranium fission products; it is incorporated into bone tissue where turnover is slow; used in the therapy of certain eye conditions (e.g., pterygia, traumatic corneal ulceration, etc.). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strophanthidin
<chemical> 3 beta,5,14-trihydroxy-19-oxo-5 beta-card-20(22)-enolide. The aglycone cardioactive agent isolated from strophanthus kombe, s. Gratus and other species; it is a very toxic material formerly used as digitalis. ... Synonym: apocymarin; corchorin; cynotoxin; corchorgenin. ... Chemical name: Card-20(22)-enolide, 3,5,14-trihydroxy-19-oxo- …

strophanthin
K-strophanthin;a glycoside or mixture of glycosides from Strophanthus kombe; a cardiac tonic, like ouabain (G-strophanthin); extremely toxic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strophanthins
<chemical> A number of different cardioactive glycosides obtained from strophanthus species. Ouabain is from s. Gratus and cymarine from s. Kombe. They are used like the digitalis glycosides. ... Pharmacological action: anti-arrhythmia agents, cardiotonic agent, enzyme inhibitors. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

strophocephaly
Condition characterised by a congenitally distorted head and face, in which there is a tendency toward cyclopia and malformation of the oral region. ... Origin: G. Strophe, a twist, + kephale, head ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strophosomia
Severe form of a congenital ventral fissure, extremely rare in humans. ... Origin: G. Strophe, a twist, + soma, body ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strophulus candidus
A form of strophulus in which the papules are colourless and shining. ... Origin: Mod. L. Dim. Of G. Strophus, colic ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strophulus intertinctus
A form of strophulus marked by an eruption of itching papules. ... Synonym: strophulus pruriginosus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strophulus pruriginosus
Synonym for strophulus intertinctus ... A form of strophulus marked by an eruption of itching papules. ... Synonym: strophulus pruriginosus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stroud, Bert
<person> 19th century U.S. Physiologist, anatomist, and zoologist. ... See: Stroud's pectinated area. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stroud's pectinated area
An obsolete term for the area of the anal canal lying just below the rectal columns. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

struck
A bacterial disease of adult sheep in Britain caused by Clostridium perfringens type C. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

structural
<anatomy> Pertaining to or affecting the structure. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

structural biology
<study> The study of the three dimensional structures of biological molecules (such as proteins) and their mutual interactions as a means of understanding the functions of these molecules within the cell. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

structural colour
A colour created by an optical effect (e.g., via interference, refraction, or diffraction). Many naturally occurring blues fall in this class. ... Compare: natural pigment. ... Synonym: schemochromes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

structural formula
A formula in which the connections of the atoms and groups of atoms, as well as their kind and number, are indicated. ... Synonym: constitutional formula, graphic formula. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

structural gene
A gene that codes for a product (e.g. An enzyme, structural protein, tRNA), as opposed to a gene that serves a regulatory role. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

structural interface
In dentistry, a boundary between tooth and restorative material. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

structural isomerism
Isomerism involving the same atoms in different arrangements; e.g., butyric acids, leucine and isoleucine, glucose and fructose. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

structural isomers
<chemistry> Are organic compounds that have the same som formula, meaning the same number of carbons, hydrogens or other type ot atoms. They differ from each other in the way the atoms are connected. Examples are n-butane and 2-methylpropane or ethanol and dimethylether. ... (09 Jan 1998) ...

structuralism
A branch of psychology interested in the basic structure and elements of consciousness. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

structure
<microscopy> The mode of construction of an animate or inanimate body or system from units such as atoms, ions, molecules, cells, crystals in a fluid, plastic, or solid state. Cf. Morphology. ... (05 Aug 1998) ...

structure activity analysis
Study in which systematic variation in the structure of a compound is correlated with its activity, in an attempt to determine the characteristics of the (receptor) site at which it acts. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

structure proteins
Proteins whose role is for structure and support in tissue and within the cell; e.g., the collagens. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

structure-activity relationship
The relationship between the chemical structure of a compound and its biological or pharmacological activity. Compounds are often classed together because they have structural characteristics in common including shape, size, stereochemical arrangement, and distribution of functional groups. Other factors contributing to structure-activity relations …

structure-functionalism
The scientific tradition that stresses the relationship between aphysical structure and its function, for example: the related disciplinesof anatomy and physiology. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

structured noise
In radiology, the signals from anatomic structures which interfere with the detection of significant pathology. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

struma
Synonym for goitre ... <clinical sign, endocrinology> An enlargement of the thyroid gland that is usually visible as a swelling in the anterior portion of the neck. Simple goitre occurs when the thyroid gland is unable to meet the demands of the body (for example iodine deficiency). The thyroid gland compensates by enlarging. ... Some foods suc …

struma aberrata
Synonym for aberrant goiter ... Enlargement of a supernumerary thyroid gland. ... Synonym: struma aberrata. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

struma colloides
Synonym for colloid goiter ... A form of goiter in which the contents of the follicles increase greatly, causing pressure atrophy of the epithelium so that the gelatinous matter predominates in the tumour. ... Synonym: struma colloides. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

struma lymphomatosa
Synonym for Hashimoto's thyroiditis ... <endocrinology> Inflammation of the thyroid gland without the formation of pus. Noninfectious nonbacterial thyroid inflammation. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

struma maligna
An obsolete term for cancer of the thyroid gland. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

struma medicamentosa
Goiter due to the use of some therapeutic agent. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

struma ovarii
A rare teratoid tumour of the ovary composed almost entirely of thyroid tissue, with large follicles containing abundant colloid. Occasionally there are symptoms of hyperthyroidism. 5-10% of struma ovarii become malignant, the only absolute criterion for which is the presence of metastasis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

strumectomy
<procedure> Surgical removal of all or a portion of a goitrous tumour. ... Origin: struma + G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strumiform
Resembling a goiter. ... Origin: struma + L. Forma, form ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strumitis
Inflammation, with swelling, of the thyroid gland. ... See: thyroiditis. ... Origin: struma + G. -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Strumpel, Ernst Adolf von
<person> German physician, 1853-1925. ... See: Strumpell's disease, Strumpell's phenomenon, Strumpell's reflex, Fleischer-Strumpell ring, Strumpell-Marie disease, Marie-Strumpell disease, Strumpell-Westphal disease, Westphal-Strumpell pseudosclerosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Strumpell-Marie disease
Synonym for ankylosing spondylitis ... <rheumatology> A polyarthritis involving the spine, which is characterised by progressive, painful stiffening of the joints and ligaments. It almost exclusively affects young men. ... Interestingly the disease seems to be associated with HLA B27, those with this histocompatability antigen are 300 times mor …

Strumpell-Westphal disease
Synonym for Wilson's disease ... <gastroenterology, neurology> An inherited (autosomal recessive) disorder where there is excessive quantities of copper in the tissues, particularly the liver and central nervous system. Wilson's disease causes the body to absorb and retain copper. The copper deposits in the liver, brain, kidneys and eyes. Comp …

Strumpell's disease
Synonym for spondylitis deformans ... Arthritis and osteitis deformans involving the spinal column; marked by nodular deposits at the edges of the intervertebral disks with ossification of the ligaments and bony ankylosis of the intervertebral articulations, it results in a rounded kyphosis with rigidity. ... Synonym: Bechterew's disease, poker back, …

Strumpell's phenomenon
Dorsal flexion of the great toe, sometimes of the entire foot, in a paralysed limb when the extremity is drawn up against the body, flexing both knee and hip. ... Synonym: tibial phenomenon. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Strumpell's reflex
Stroking the abdomen or thigh causes flexion of the leg and adduction of the foot. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strut
1. The act of strutting; a pompous step or walk. ... 2. In general, any piece of a frame which resists thrust or pressure in the direction of its own length. See Brace, and Illust. Of Frame, and Roof. ... 3. <engineering> Any part of a machine or structure, of which the principal function is to hold things apart; a brace subjected to compressiv …

struvite calculus
A calculus in which the crystalloid component consists of magnesium ammonium phosphate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

strychnine
<drug> Alkaloid obtained from the Indian tree Strychnos nux vomica, specific blocking agent for the action of the amino acid transmitter glycine. ... Convulsive effects of strychnine are probably due to its blockage of inhibitory synapses onto spinal cord motoneurons. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

strychninism
Chronic strychnine poisoning, the symptoms being those that arise from central nervous system stimulation; the first signs are tremors and twitching, progressing to severe convulsions and respiratory arrest. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stryker frame
A frame that holds the patient and permits turning in various planes without individual motion of parts. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stryker saw
A rapidly oscillating saw used for cutting bone or plaster casts; it cuts hard matter, but soft tissues give and thus are not injured. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stryker-Halbeisen syndrome
<syndrome> Reddish, scaling, macular eruption on the head and upper trunk due to vitamin B complex deficiency; associated with macrocytic anaemia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stryker, Garold
<person> U.S. Pathologist, *1896. ... See: Stryker-Halbeisen syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stryker, Homer
<person> U.S. Orthopedic surgeon. ... See: Stryker frame, Stryker saw. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

STS
Sequence tagged site, a short (200 to 500 base pairs) DNA sequence that occurs but once in the human genome and whose location and base sequence are known. Detectable by polymerase chain reaction, stss are useful for localizing and orienting the mapping and sequence data reported from many different laboratories and serve as landmarks on the develo …

STSs
<abbreviation> Sequence-tagged sites. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Stuart
Surname of the patient in whom the Stuart or Stuart-Prower factor was first discovered. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...