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

submersed plant
Plants growing with their root, stems, and leaves completely under the surface of the water. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

submetacentric
See: submetacentric chromosome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

submetacentric chromosome
A chromosome with the centromere so placed that it divides the chromosome into two arms of strikingly unequal length. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

submicronic
Smaller than 1 micron in size. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

submicroscopic
<optics> Particles which, although visible in the ultramicroscope, are too small to be resolved by visible light. This places their size between 0.2 Lm and 0.005 Lm. ... (05 Aug 1998) ...

submit
1. To let down; to lower. 'Sometimes the hill submits itself a while.' (Dryden) ... 2. To put or place under. 'The bristled throat Of the submitted sacrifice with ruthless steel he cut.' (Chapman) ... 3. To yield, resign, or surrender to power, will, or authority; often with the reflexive pronoun. 'Ye ben submitted through your free assent.' (Chaucer …

submitochondrial particle
Formed by sonicating mitochondria. Small vesicles in which the inner mitochondrial membrane is inverted to expose the innermost surface. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

submitochondrial particles
The various filaments, granules, tubules or other inclusions within mitochondria. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

submorphous
Neither definitely amorphous nor definitely crystalline, denoting the structure of certain calculi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

submucosa
A layer of tissue beneath a mucous membrane. The layer of connective tissue beneath the tunica mucosa. ... Synonym: tela submucosa, tunica submucosa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

submucosal implant
An implant resting beneath the mucosa. ... See: implant denture. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

submucosal plexus
A gangliated plexus of unmyelinated nerve fibres, derived chiefly from the superior mesenteric plexus, ramifying in the intestinal submucosa. ... Synonym: plexus submucosus, Meissner's plexus, Remak's plexus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

submucous plexus
One of two ganglionated neural networks which together form the enteric nervous system. The submucous (meissner's) plexus is in the connective tissue of the submucosa. Its neurons innervate the epithelium, blood vessels, endocrine cells, other submucosal ganglia, and myenteric ganglia, and play an important role in regulating ion and water transpor …

subnasal point
The centre of the root of the anterior nasal spine. ... Synonym: apophysary point, apophysial point, spinal point. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subnasion
The point of the angle between the septum of the nose and the surface of the upper lip. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subneural
Below the neural axis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subneural apparatus
Modified sarcoplasm in a motor end-plate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subnitrate
A basic nitrate; a salt of nitric acid having one or more atoms of the base still capable of combining with the acid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subnormality
A subnormal state or condition. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subnucleus
A secondary nucleus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suboccipital decompression
Decompression of the posterior fossa by occipital craniectomy and opening of the dura. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suboccipital muscles
A group of muscles located immediately below the occipital bone; they are: rectus capitis anterior muscle, rectus capitis posterior major and minor muscles, rectus capitis lateralis musculus, obliquus capitis superior and inferior muscles; innervated by suboccipital nerve; although actions are described, it is held by many authorities that these mu …

suboccipital nerve
Dorsal ramus of the first cervical nerve, passing through the suboccipital triangle and sending branches to the rectus capitis posterior major and minor, obliquus capitis superior and inferior, rectus capitis lateralis, and semispinalis capitis; the first cervical spinal nerve is generally considered to have only motor fibres, but the suboccipital …

suboccipital neuralgia
Synonym for posttraumatic neck syndrome ... <syndrome> A clinical complex of pain, tenderness, tight neck musculature, vasomotor instability, and ill-defined symptoms such as dizziness and blurred vision as the result of trauma to the neck. Also variously termed occipital or suboccipital neuralgia or neuritis; cervical tension syndrome; cervic …

suboccipital neuritis
See: posttraumatic neck syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suboccipital region
Upper back of neck, inferior to occipital region of head and above the level of the second cervical vertebra; overlies (or includes, deeply) the suboccipital triangle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suboccipital triangle
A deep triangle bounded by the obliquus capitis inferior, the obliquus capitis superior, and the rectus capitis posterior major muscles. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suboccipital venous plexus
The extensive plexus of veins in the suboccipital region. ... Synonym: plexus venosus suboccipitalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suboccipitobregmatic diameter
The diameter of the foetal head from the lowest posterior point of the occipital bone to the centre of the anterior fontanelle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suboccluding ligature
A ligature to diminish blood supply and encourage collateral circulation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subocclusal surface
A portion of the occlusal surface of a tooth which is below the level of the occluding portion of the tooth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suboptimal
Below or less than the optimum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suborbicular
Approximately circular. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

suboxidation
Deficient oxidation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subpapillary layer
The vascular layer of the corium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subpapillary network
The capillary blood vessels in the deeper layers of the skin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subpapular
Denoting the eruption of few and scattered papules, in which the lesions are very slightly elevated, being scarcely more than macules. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subparietal
Below or beneath any structure called parietal: bone, lobe, layer of a serous membrane, etc. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subparietal sulcus
A sulcus continuing the direction of the cingulate sulcus from where the marginal part of that fissure bends upward; it forms the upper boundary of the posterior portion of the cingulate gyrus. ... Synonym: sulcus subparietalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subpatellar
1. Deep to the patella. ... Synonym: infrapatellar. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subpectoral
Beneath the pectoralis muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subpellicular fibril
Synonym for subpellicular microtubule ... A microtubule lying beneath the unit membrane (pellicle) of many protozoans, often as a palisade of longitudinally arranged fibrils connected by fine lateral bridges that support the external cell form; in certain sporozoan stages a fixed number of microtubule's are found, extending longitudinally from the p …

subpellicular microtubule
A microtubule lying beneath the unit membrane (pellicle) of many protozoans, often as a palisade of longitudinally arranged fibrils connected by fine lateral bridges that support the external cell form; in certain sporozoan stages a fixed number of microtubule's are found, extending longitudinally from the polar ring. ... Synonym: subpellicular fibr …

subpelviperitoneal
Beneath the pelvic, as distinguished from the abdominal, peritoneum. ... Synonym: subperitoneopelvic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subperiodic periodicity
A modified circadian rhythm in which the periodicity is not clearcut, as in certain zoonotic strains of Malayan filariasis caused by Brugia malayi; as in examples of strict filarial periodicity, this response is correlated with the biting habits of the vector insect (mosquito), although the precise mechanism inducing this microfilarial response is …

subperiosteal abscess
An abscess between the periosteum and cortical plate of the bone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subperiosteal amputation
Amputation in which the periosteum is stripped back from the bone and replaced afterward, forming a periosteal flap over the cut end. ... Synonym: periosteoplastic amputation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subperiosteal fracture
A fracture occurring beneath the periosteum, and without displacement. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subperiosteal implant
An artificial metal appliance made to conform to the shape of a bone and placed on its surface beneath the periosteum. ... See: implant denture substructure. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subperitoneal appendicitis
Appendicitis of a subperitoneally displaced appendix. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subperitoneal fascia
Synonym for extraperitoneal fascia ... The thin layer of fascia and adipose tissue between the peritoneum and fascia transversalis. ... Synonym: fascia subperitonealis, subperitoneal fascia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subperitoneoabdominal
Synonym for subabdominoperitoneal ... Beneath the abdominal, as distinguished from the pelvic, peritoneum. ... Synonym: subperitoneoabdominal. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subperitoneopelvic
Synonym for subpelviperitoneal ... Beneath the pelvic, as distinguished from the abdominal, peritoneum. ... Synonym: subperitoneopelvic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subpetrosal
1. Denoting the inferior petrosal. ... 2. Denoting a dural venous sinus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subpharyngeal
Below the pharynx. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subphrenic
Synonym for subdiaphragmatic ... Beneath the diaphragm. ... Synonym: infradiaphragmatic, subphrenic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subphrenic abscess
An abscess beneath the diaphragm. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

subphrenic recesses
The recesses in the peritoneal cavity between the anterior part of the liver and the diaphragm, separated into right and left by the falciform ligament. ... Synonym: recessus subphrenici, suprahepatic spaces. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subphylum
In biologic classification, a division between phylum and class. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subpial
Beneath the pia mater. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subplacental
Beneath the placenta; denoting the decidua basalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subplasmalemmal dense zone
Synonym for corneocyte envelope ... An electron-dense, 10-15 nm thick layer of highly cross-linked protein on the cytoplasmic surface of the cell membrane of epidermal corneocytes; it is highly resistant to proteolytic agents. ... Synonym: subplasmalemmal dense zone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subplexal
Below or beneath any plexus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subpopliteal recess
The extension of the cavity of the knee joint between the tendon of the popliteus and lateral condyle of the femur. ... Synonym: recessus subpopliteus, bursa of popliteus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subpreputial
Beneath the prepuce. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subpubic angle
The angle formed between the inferior rami of the pubic bones. In the female, the angle approximates that angle between the widely extended thumb and index finger (90°); in the male, it approximates the angle between the widely abducted index and middle fingers (60°). ... See: pubic arch. ... Synonym: angulus subpubicus, pubic angle. ... (05 Mar 2000) …

subpulmonic effusion
A collection of fluid in the pleural space principally hidden between the diaphragm and the caudal surface of the lung. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subpyloric lymph nodes
A group of lymph nodes located below the pylorus. ... Synonym: nodi subpylorici, subpyloric node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subpyloric node
Synonym for subpyloric lymph nodes ... A group of lymph nodes located below the pylorus. ... Synonym: nodi subpylorici, subpyloric node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subpyramidal
1. Below any pyramid; denoting especially the tympanic sinus. ... 2. Nearly pyramidal in shape. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subquadricipital muscle
Synonym for articularis genu ... <anatomy, muscle> Origin, lower fourth of anterior surface of shaft of femur; insertion, suprapatellar bursa of knee joint; action, retracts suprapatellar bursa, during extension of knee; nerve supply, femoral. ... Synonym: musculus articularis genus, articular muscle of knee, Dupre's muscle, subcrural muscle, s …

subrenal capsule assay
In vivo method of screening investigative anticancer drugs and biologic response modifiers for individual cancer patients. Fresh tumour tissue is implanted under the kidney capsule of immunocompetent mice or rats; gross and histological assessments follow several days after tumour treatment in situ. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

subretinal
1. Between the sensory retina and the retinal pigment epithelium. ... 2. Between the retinal pigment epithelium and the choroid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subsartorial
Beneath the sartorius muscle; denoting a nerve plexus and a fascia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subsartorial canal
Synonym for adductor canal ... The space in middle third of the thigh between the vastus medialis and adductor muscles, converted into a canal by the overlying sartorius muscle. It gives passage to the femoral vessels and saphenous nerve, ending at the adductor hiatus. ... Synonym: canalis adductorius, Hunter's canal, subsartorial canal. ... (05 Mar 2 …

subsartorial fascia
Dense fascial triangle extending from the inferior medial border of the adductor magnus muscle to the vastus medialis muscle. Along with the sartorius muscle, this dense fascia forms the roof of the lower 1/2 of the adductor canal and, as the femoral vessels pass deep to it, is often mistaken for the adductor hiatus. ... Synonym: vastoadductor fasci …

subscapular
1. Deep to the scapula. ... Synonym: infrascapular. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subscapular artery
<anatomy, artery> Origin, axillary; branches, circumflex scapular, thoracodorsal; distribution, muscles of shoulder and scapular region; anastomoses, branches of transverse cervical, suprascapular, lateral thoracic, and intercostals. ... Synonym: arteria subscapularis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subscapular bursa
<anatomy> Bursa between the tendon of the subscapularis muscle and the neck of the scapula; it communicates with the shoulder joint. ... Synonym: bursa subtendinea musculi subscapularis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subscapular fossa
The concave ventral aspect of the body of the scapula giving origin to the subscapularis muscle. ... Synonym: fossa subscapularis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subscapular muscle
Synonym for subscapularis ... <anatomy, muscle> Origin, subscapular fossa; insertion, lesser tuberosity of humerus; action, rotates arm medially; nerve supply, upper and lower subscapular from posterior cord of brachial plexus (fifth and sixth cervical spinal nerves). ... Synonym: musculus subscapularis, subscapular muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subscapular nerves
Two branches of the posterior cord of the brachial plexus, an upper and lower, supplying the subscapularis muscle; the lower subscapular nerve also supplies the teres major muscle. ... Synonym: nervi subscapulares. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subscapularis
<anatomy, muscle> Origin, subscapular fossa; insertion, lesser tuberosity of humerus; action, rotates arm medially; nerve supply, upper and lower subscapular from posterior cord of brachial plexus (fifth and sixth cervical spinal nerves). ... Synonym: musculus subscapularis, subscapular muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subscleral
Beneath the sclera of the eye, i.e., on the choroidal side of this layer. ... Synonym: subsclerotic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subsclerotic
Synonym: subscleral. ... 2. Partly or slightly sclerotic or sclerosed. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subscript
Written below or underneath; as, iota subscript. ... <mathematics> (See Iota) Specifically, said of marks, figures, or letters (suffixes), written below and usually to the right of other letters to distinguish them; as, a, n, 2, in the symbols Xa, An, Y2. See Suffix, 2, and Subindex. ... Origin: L. Subscriptus, p.p. See Subscribe. ... Source: We …

subscription
1. The act of subscribing. ... 2. That which is subscribed. Specifically: A paper to which a signature is attached. ... The signature attached to a paper. ... Consent or attestation by underwriting the name. ... Sum subscribed; amount of sums subscribed; as, an individual subscription to a fund. ... 3., formal assent to the Thirty-nine Articles and the …

subsegmental atelectasis
Collapse of the portion of the lung distal to an obstructed subsegmental bronchus, manifested as a linear opacity on a chest radiograph. ... See: Fleischner lines. ... Synonym: platelike atelectasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subseptate uterus
An incomplete uterus septus. ... Synonym: uterus subseptus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subserous layer
The layer of connective tissue beneath a serous membrane such as that of the periconeum or pericardium. ... Synonym: tela subserosa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subserous plexus
The subserous part of the enteric plexus of autonomic nerves. ... Synonym: plexus subserosus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subsesqui-
<chemistry, prefix> A prefix (also used adjectively) denoting the combination of constituents (especially electronegative and electro-positive bodies) in the proportion of two to three; as, a subsesqui acetate, i. E, a salt having two equivalents of acetic acid to three of the base. ... (29 Oct 1998) ...

subsibilant
Rarely used term denoting a rale with a quality between blowing and whistling. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subsidence
Sinking or settling in bone, as of a prosthetic component of a total joint implant. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subsidiary atrial pacemaker
Secondary source for rhythmic control of the heart, available for controlling cardiac activity if the sinoatrial pacemaker fails; located within the crista terminalis and atrial free wall near the inferior vena cava. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subsist
To support with provisions; to feed; to maintain; as, to subsist one's family. 'He laid waste the adjacent country in order to render it more difficult for the enemy to subsist their army.' (Robertson) ... 1. To be; to have existence; to inhere. 'And makes what happiness we justly call, Subsist not in the good of one, but all.' (Pope) ... 2. To conti …

subsistence
1. Real being; existence. 'Not only the things had subsistence, but the very images were of some creatures existing.' (Stillingfleet) ... 2. Inherency; as, the subsistence of qualities in bodies. ... 3. That which furnishes support to animal life; means of support; provisions, or that which produces provisions; livelihood; as, a meager subsistence. ' …

subsistence diet
A meager diet providing barely enough for sustenance. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

subspinale
In cephalometrics, the most posterior midline point on the premaxilla between the anterior nasal spine and the prosthion. ... Synonym: point A. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

substage
An attachment to a microscope, below the stage, supporting the condenser or other accessory. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...