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

supraoptic commissures
Synonym for commissurae supraopticae ... The commissural fibres that lie above and behind the optic chiasm. ... Synonym: Ganser's commissures, Gudden's commissures, Meynert's commissures, supraoptic commissures. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraoptic nucleus
Hypothalamic nucleus overlying the beginning of the optic tract. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

supraoptic nucleus of hypothalamus
A large-celled neurosecretory nucleus in the hypothalamus, located over the lateral border of the optic tract, from which the supraopticohypophysial tract arises; its neurons produce and transport vasopressin released into the general circulation from the axon terminals in the supraopticohypophysial tract. ... Synonym: nucleus supraopticus hypothala …

supraopticohypophysial tract
A bundle of unmyelinated fibres originating from all cells of the supraoptic nucleus and an estimated 20% of those of the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus, which extend through the infundibulum and pituitary stalk to their endings in the posterior lobe of the hypophysis; the fibres convey neurosecretory substances, vasopressin and oxytoc …

supraorbital
Above the orbit, either on the face or within the cranium; denoting numerous structures. ... See: canal, foramen, notch, nerve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraorbital arch
Synonym for supraorbital margin ... The superior half of the orbital rim, which constitutes the curved superior border of the orbital opening, formed by the frontal bone. ... See: orbital rim. ... Synonym: margo supraorbitalis, supraorbital arch, supraorbital ridge. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraorbital artery
<anatomy, artery> Origin, ophthalmic; distribution, frontalis muscle and scalp; anastomoses, branches of the superficial temporal and supratrochlear. ... Synonym: arteria supraorbitalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraorbital foramen
A foramen in the supraorbital margin of the frontal bone at the junction of the medial and intermediate thirds. ... Synonym: foramen supraorbitale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraorbital margin
The superior half of the orbital rim, which constitutes the curved superior border of the orbital opening, formed by the frontal bone. ... See: orbital rim. ... Synonym: margo supraorbitalis, supraorbital arch, supraorbital ridge. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraorbital nerve
<anatomy, nerve> A branch of the frontal nerve leaving the orbit through the supraorbital foramen or notch and dividing into branches distributed to the forehead and scalp, upper eyelid, and frontal sinus. ... Synonym: nervus supraorbitalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraorbital neuralgia
Neuralgia of the supraorbital nerve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraorbital notch
A groove in the orbital margin of the frontal bone, about the junction of the medial and intermediate thirds, through which pass the supraorbital nerve and artery. ... See: supraorbital foramen. ... Synonym: incisura supraorbitalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraorbital reflex
Contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscle induced by tapping the supraorbital nerve. ... Synonym: McCarthy's reflexes, trigeminofacial reflex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraorbital ridge
Synonym for supraorbital margin ... The superior half of the orbital rim, which constitutes the curved superior border of the orbital opening, formed by the frontal bone. ... See: orbital rim. ... Synonym: margo supraorbitalis, supraorbital arch, supraorbital ridge. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraorbital vein
<anatomy, vein> Drains the front of the scalp and unites with the supratrochlear veins to form the angular vein. ... Synonym: vena supraorbitalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraorbitomeatal
Above or at the top of both the orbit and the external acoustic meatus; denotes a line or plane. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraorbitomeatal plane
A plane passing the superior orbital margins and the superior margin of the external acoustic meatuses; it makes an angle of approximately 25 to 30 degrees with the Frankfort plane and is the plane in which routine CT (computed tomography) scans of the brain are made. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprapatellar
Above the patella, denoting especially a bursa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprapatellar bursa
<anatomy> A large bursa between the lower part of the femur and the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle. It usually communicates with the cavity of the knee joint. ... Synonym: bursa suprapatellaris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprapatellar reflex
The patella rises when a tap is given on the quadriceps tendon above the patella. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprapelvic
Above the pelvis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraperiosteal implant
An alloplastic graft inserted superficial to the periosteum to change the contour of an area. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraphysiologic
Supraphysiological ... Denoting any dose (of a chemical agent that either is or mimics a hormone, neurotransmitter, or other naturally occurring agent) that is larger or more potent than would occur naturally, or the effects of such a dose. ... Compare: homeopathic, pharmacologic, physiologic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprapineal recess
A variable diverticulum from the posterior portion of the third ventricle of the brain, running backward some distance above and beyond the pineal recess. ... Synonym: recessus suprapinealis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprapleural membrane
The thickened portion of endothoracic fascia extending over the cupola of the pleura and reinforcing it; it attaches to the inner border of the first rib and to the transverse process of the seventh cervical vertebra. ... Synonym: membrana suprapleuralis, Sibson's aponeurosis, Sibson's fascia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprapubic
<anatomy> Above the pubic bone. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

suprapubic lithotomy
<procedure> Lithotomy in which the bladder is entered by an incision immediately above the symphysis pubis. ... Synonym: high lithotomy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprapyloric lymph node
A lymph node located above the pylorus. ... Synonym: nodus suprapyloricus, suprapyloric node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprapyloric node
Synonym for suprapyloric lymph node ... A lymph node located above the pylorus. ... Synonym: nodus suprapyloricus, suprapyloric node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprarenal body
Synonym for suprarenal gland ... See adrenal gland. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

suprarenal capsule
Synonym for suprarenal gland ... See adrenal gland. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

suprarenal cortex
The outer part of the adrenal gland, consisting of three zones from without inward: zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, and zona reticularis; this part of the adrenal cortex yields steroid hormones such as corticosterone, deoxycorticosterone, and estrone. ... Synonym: cortex glandulae suprarenalis, adrenal cortex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprarenal gland
See adrenal gland. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

suprarenal impression
A hollow on the visceral surface of the right lobe of the liver, adjoining the groove for inferior venae cava, in which lies the right suprarenal gland. ... Synonym: impressio suprarenalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprarenal medulla
It is composed principally of anastomosing cords of cells in the core of the gland; the cells display a chromaffin reaction because of the presence of epinephrine and norepinephrine in their granules. ... Synonym: medulla glandulae suprarenalis, medulla of adrenal gland. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprarenal plexus
An autonomic plexus formed mainly by branches from the coeliac ganglion, lying at the hilus of the suprarenal gland. ... Synonym: plexus suprarenalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprarenal veins
See: right suprarenal vein, left suprarenal vein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprascapular
Above the scapula, denoting especially an artery, vein and nerve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprascapular artery
<anatomy, artery> Origin, thyrocervical trunk; distribution, clavicle, scapula, muscles of shoulder, and shoulder joint; anastomoses, transverse cervical circumflex scapular. ... Synonym: arteria suprascapularis, transverse scapular artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprascapular ligament
Synonym for superior transverse scapular ligament ... <anatomy> The strong fibrous band that bridges the scapular notch creating a foramen that gives passage to the suprascapular nerve, while the suprascapular vessels pass over the ligament superiorly. ... Synonym: ligamentum transversum scapulae superius, suprascapular ligament. ... (05 Mar 200 …

suprascapular nerve
<anatomy, nerve> Arises from the upper trunk of the brachial plexus (fifth and sixth cervical spinal nerves), passes downward parallel to the cords of the brachial plexus, then through the scapular notch, supplying the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles, and also sending branches to the shoulder joint. It is vulnerable to injury in fract …

suprascapular notch
Synonym for scapular notch ... A notch on the superior border of the scapula through which the suprascapular nerve passes. ... Synonym: incisura scapulae, suprascapular notch. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprascapular vein
<anatomy, vein> Vein that accompanies the suprascapular artery and empties into the external jugular vein. ... Synonym: vena suprascapularis, transverse vein of scapula, vena transversa scapulae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprascleral
On the outer side of the sclera, denoting the suprascleral or perisclerotic space between the sclera and the fascia bulbi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprasellar
Above or over the sella turcica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprasellar cyst
Synonym for craniopharyngioma ... <oncology, tumour> A form of primary brain tumour which develops in the pituitary gland. ... These tumours often secrete increased quantities of pituitary hormones (for example growth hormone) which can result in conditions such as gigantism and acromegaly. They are often benign and rare and comprise less than …

supraspinalis
See: supraspinalis muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraspinalis muscle
<anatomy> One of a number of muscular bands passing between the tips of the spinous processes of the cervical vertebrae. ... Synonym: musculus supraspinalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraspinatus
<anatomy, muscle> Origin, supraspinous fossa of scapula; insertion, greater tuberosity of humerus; action, initiates abduction of arm; nerve supply, suprascapular from fifth and sixth cervical. ... Synonym: musculus supraspinatus, supraspinous muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraspinatus syndrome
<syndrome> Pain on abduction of the shoulder and tenderness upon deep pressure over the supraspinatus tendon; due to pressure of an injured tendon or inflamed subacromial bursa coming into contact or pressing upon the overlying acromial process when the arm is abducted within an arc of 60° to 120°. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraspinous fossa
The hollow on the dorsal aspect of the scapula above the spine, lodging the supraspinatus muscle. ... Synonym: fossa supraspinata. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraspinous ligament
<anatomy> The longitudinal fibrous band attached to the tips of the spinous processes of the vertebrae; in the cervical region it is altered to form the ligamentum nuchae. ... Synonym: ligamentum supraspinale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraspinous muscle
Synonym for supraspinatus ... <anatomy, muscle> Origin, supraspinous fossa of scapula; insertion, greater tuberosity of humerus; action, initiates abduction of arm; nerve supply, suprascapular from fifth and sixth cervical. ... Synonym: musculus supraspinatus, supraspinous muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprasternal bone
Synonym for os suprasternale ... One of the small ossicles occasionally found in the ligaments of the sternoclavicular articulation. ... Synonym: Breschet's bones, episternal bone, suprasternal bone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

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

suprasternal plane
A horizontal plane passing through the body at the level of the superior margin of the manubrium of the sternum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprasternal pulsation
Any pulsation in the suprasternal notch at the anterior route of the neck. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprasternal space
A narrow interval between the deep and superficial layers of the cervical fascia above the manubrium of the sternum through which pass the anterior jugular veins. ... Synonym: Burns' space. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprasylvian
Above the fissure of Sylvius or lateral cerebral sulcus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

suprasymphysary
Above the pubic symphysis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supratentorial
Denoting cranial contents located above the tentorium cerebelli. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supratentorial gliomas
<radiology> Originate and spread within white matter, (unlike metastasis and meningiomas), transcallosal spread (butterfly glioma) common, more malignant tumours have: increased vascularity, increased enhancement, increased oedema ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

supratentorial neoplasms
Neoplasms located above the tentorium cerebelli, a fold of dura mater separating the cerebellum from the cerebral cortex occipital and temporal lobes. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

suprathoracic
Above or in the upper part of the thorax. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supratonsillar
Above the tonsil; denoting a recess above and slightly back of the tonsil. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supratonsillar fossa
The interval between the palatoglossal and palatopharyngeal arches above the tonsil, most obvious after the tonsil has regressed in the adult. ... Synonym: fossa supratonsillaris, supratonsillar recess, Tourtual's sinus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supratonsillar recess
Synonym for supratonsillar fossa ... The interval between the palatoglossal and palatopharyngeal arches above the tonsil, most obvious after the tonsil has regressed in the adult. ... Synonym: fossa supratonsillaris, supratonsillar recess, Tourtual's sinus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supratragic tubercle
A small elevation often present on the edge of the upper tragus. ... Synonym: tuberculum supratragicum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supratrochlear artery
<anatomy, artery> Origin, ophthalmic; distribution, anterior portion of scalp; anastomoses, branches of supraorbital. ... Synonym: arteria supratrochlearis, arteria frontalis, frontal artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supratrochlear nerve
<anatomy, nerve> A branch of the frontal nerve supplying the medial part of the upper eyelid, the central part of the skin of the forehead, and the root of the nose. ... Synonym: nervus supratrochlearis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supratrochlear veins
Several veins that drain the front part of the scalp and unite with the supraorbital vein to form the angular vein. ... Synonym: venae supratrochleares, frontal veins, venae frontales, venae frontales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraturbinal
Synonym for supreme nasal concha ... A small concha frequently present on the posterosuperior part of the lateral nasal wall; it overlies the supreme nasal meatus. ... Synonym: concha nasalis suprema, fourth turbinated bone, highest concha, highest turbinated bone, Santorini's concha, concha santorini, supraturbinal, supreme concha, supreme turbinate …

supratympanic
Above the tympanic cavity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraumbilical reflex
Synonym for epigastric reflex ... A contraction of the upper portion of the rectus abdominis muscle when the skin of the epigastrium above is scratched. ... Synonym: supraumbilical reflex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supravaginal portion of cervix
The part of the cervix of the uterus lying above the attachment of the vagina. ... Synonym: portio supravaginalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supravalvar
Above the valves, either pulmonary or aortic. ... Synonym: supravalvular. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supravalvar stenosis
Narrowing of the aorta above the aortic valve by a constricting ring or shelf, or by coarctation or hypoplasia of the ascending aorta. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supravalvular
Synonym for supravalvar ... Above the valves, either pulmonary or aortic. ... Synonym: supravalvular. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supravalvular aortic stenosis
<radiology> Types: localised hourglass narrowing just above aortic sinuses, discrete fibrous membrane above sinuses of Valsalva, diffuse tubular hypoplasia of ascending aorta and branching arteries associated with: peripheral pulmonary stenosis, valvular and discrete subvalvular aortic stenosis, Marfan syndrome, Williams syndrome findings: di …

supravalvular stenosis
Stenosis distal to the aortic valve due usually to a congenital membrane. Patients usually have a kind of 'elfin' facies and resemble each other more than they do members of their family. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraventricular
<anatomy, cardiology> Situated or occurring above the ventricles, especially in an atrium or atrioventricular node. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

supraventricular arrhythmia
<cardiology> A cardiac arrhythmia which has its origin within the sinus node or atrium (above the ventricles). ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

supraventricular crest
The internal muscular ridge that separates the conus arteriosus from the remaining part of the cavity of the right ventricle of the heart. ... Synonym: crista supraventricularis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraventricular extrasystole
An extrasystole arising from a centre above the ventricle, i.e., arising from the atrium or A-V junction. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraventricular tachycardia
<cardiology> An abnormally accelerated rhythm that results from a rapidly firing electrical focus above the A-V node. Rates may be in the rage of 150-250 beats/minute. ... Origin: Gr. Kardia = heart ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

supravergence
An obsolete term for upward rotation of an eye. ... Origin: supra-+ L. Vergo, to incline or turn ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supraversion
1. A turning (version) upward. ... 2. In dentistry, the position of a tooth when it is out of the line of occlusion in an occlusal direction; a deep overbite. ... 3. In ophthalmology, binocular conjugate rotation upward. ... Origin: supra-+ L. Verto, pp. Versus, to turn ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supravesical fossa
The depression on the peritoneal surface of the anterior abdominal wall above the bladder and between the median and medial umbilical folds. Its level, relative to the pubis, changes with filling of the bladder. ... Synonym: fossa supravesicalis, fovea supravesicalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supravision
Synonym for supervision ... The act, process or occupation of supervising: direction, inspection and critical evaluation: oversight, superintendence. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

supravital stain
<technique> A procedure in which living tissue is removed from the body and cells are placed in a nontoxic dye solution so that their vital processes may be studied. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supreme
1. Highest in authority; holding the highest place in authority, government, or power. 'He that is the supreme King of kings.' (Shak) ... 2. Highest; greatest; most excellent or most extreme; utmost; greatist possible (sometimes in a bad sense); as, supreme love; supreme glory; supreme magnanimity; supreme folly. 'Each would be supreme within its ow …

supreme concha
Synonym for supreme nasal concha ... A small concha frequently present on the posterosuperior part of the lateral nasal wall; it overlies the supreme nasal meatus. ... Synonym: concha nasalis suprema, fourth turbinated bone, highest concha, highest turbinated bone, Santorini's concha, concha santorini, supraturbinal, supreme concha, supreme turbinate …

supreme intercostal artery
Synonym for superior intercostal artery ... <anatomy, artery> Origin, costocervical trunk; distribution, structures of first and second intercostal spaces via its terminal branches, posterior intercostal arteries 1 and 2; anastomoses, anterior intercostal branches of internal thoracic. ... Synonym: arteria intercostalis suprema, highest interco …

supreme intercostal vein
Synonym for highest intercostal vein ... <anatomy, vein> The vein draining the first intercostal space into either the vertebral or the brachiocephalic vein. ... Synonym: vena intercostalis suprema, supreme intercostal vein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

supreme nasal concha
A small concha frequently present on the posterosuperior part of the lateral nasal wall; it overlies the supreme nasal meatus. ... Synonym: concha nasalis suprema, fourth turbinated bone, highest concha, highest turbinated bone, Santorini's concha, concha santorini, supraturbinal, supreme concha, supreme turbinated bone, turbinated body. ... (05 Mar …

supreme turbinated bone
Synonym for supreme nasal concha ... A small concha frequently present on the posterosuperior part of the lateral nasal wall; it overlies the supreme nasal meatus. ... Synonym: concha nasalis suprema, fourth turbinated bone, highest concha, highest turbinated bone, Santorini's concha, concha santorini, supraturbinal, supreme concha, supreme turbinate …

supressor gene
<molecular biology> A gene that can reverse the effect of a mutation in other genes. ... (14 Nov 1997) ...

suprofen
<chemical> Alpha-methyl-4-(2-thienylcarbonyl)benzeneacetic acid. An ibuprofen-type anti-inflammatory analgesic and antipyretic. It inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and has been proposed as an anti-arthritic. ... Pharmacological action: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, cyclooxygenase inhibitors. ... Chemical name: Benzeneacetic acid, alph …

sura
Synonym: sural region. ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

sural artery
<anatomy, artery> One of four or five arteries arising (sometimes by a common trunk) from the popliteal; distribution, muscles and integument of the calf; anastomoses, posterior tibial, medial, and lateral inferior genicular. ... Synonym: arteria suralis, artery of calf. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...