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


synthesis of continuity
Healing of the edges of a wound or fracture. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

synthesis period
The period of the cell cycle when there is synthesis of DNA and histone; it occurs between Gap1 and Gap2. ... Synonym: S phase. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

synthesise
To make something by synthesis, i.e., synthetically. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

synthetase
<enzyme> Enzymes of Class 6 in the E classification, catalyse synthesis of molecules, their activity being coupled to the breakdown of a nucleotide triphosphate. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

synthetic
Relating to or made by synthesis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

synthetic chemistry
The formation or building up of complex compounds by uniting the more simple ones. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

synthetic dyes
Organic dye compounds originally derived from coal-tar derivatives; presently produced by synthesis from benzene and its derivatives; examples include eosin, methylene blue, and fluorescein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

synthetical
1. Of or pertaining to synthesis; consisting in synthesis or composition; as, the synthetic method of reasoning, as opposed to analytical. 'Philosophers hasten too much from the analytic to the synthetic method; that is, they draw general conclusions from too small a number of particular observations and experiments.' (Bolingbroke) ... 2. <chemis …

synthorax
Synonym for thoracopagus ... Conjoined twins with fusion in the thoracic region. ... See: conjoined twins. ... Synonym: synthorax. ... Origin: thoraco-+ G. Pagos, something fastened ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syntonic
Having even tone or temperament; a personality trait characterised by a high degree of emotional responsiveness to the environment. ... Origin: G. Syntonos, in harmony, fr. Syn, together, + tonos, tone ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syntonic personality
A stable personality, one characterised by even temperament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syntrophism
State of mutual dependence, with reference to food supply, of organs or cells of a plant or an animal. ... Origin: syn-+ G. Trophe, nourishment ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syntrophoblast
Synonym for syncytiotrophoblast ... The syncytial outer layer of the trophoblast; site of synthesis of human chorionic gonadotropin. ... See: trophoblast. ... Synonym: placental plasmodium, plasmodial trophoblast, plasmodiotrophoblast, syncytial trophoblast, syntrophoblast. ... Origin: syncytium + trophoblast ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syntrophy
<biology> A nutritional situation in which two or more organisms combine their metabolic capabilities to catabolise a substance not capable of being catabolised by either one alone. ... (19 Jan 1998) ...

syntropic
Relating to syntropy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syntropy
1. The tendency sometimes seen in two diseases to coalesce into one. ... 2. The state of harmonious association with others. ... 3. In anatomy, a number of similar structures inclined in one general direction; e.g., the spinous processes of a series of vertebrae, the ribs. ... Origin: syn-+ G. Trope, a turning ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syntype
<zoology> One of two or more specimens cited by the author at the time of publication of a name for which no holotype was designated. ... (09 Jan 1998) ...

synzyme
A synthetic macromolecule having enzymatic activity. ... Synonym: enzyme analog. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Syphacia
Genus of oxyurid nematode pinworms of rodents; Syphacia obvelata is the common caecal pinworm of mice, and Syphacia muris, of rats. ... See: Aspiculuris tetraptera. ... Origin: fr. L. Siphon, tube ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphil-
See: syphilo-. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilaemia
A state in which the specific organism, Treponema pallidum, is present in the bloodstream. ... Origin: syphilis + G. Haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilid
Any of the several kinds of cutaneous and mucous membrane lesions of secondary and tertiary syphilis, but most commonly denoting the former. ... Synonym: syphiloderm, syphiloderma. ... Origin: syphilis + -id ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilimetry
A test designed to determine intensity of syphilitic infection, e.g., titreed serologic test. ... Origin: syphilis + G. Metron, measure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilionthus
A copper-coloured syphilid with branny scales. ... Origin: syphilid + G. Ionthos, acne of adolescence ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilis
<microbiology> A sexually transmitted disease caused by the spirochete, Treponema pallidum. May also be acquired prenatally (foetal infection). ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

syphilis d'emblee
Syphilis occurring without an initial sore. ... Origin: Fr. Right away ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilis hereditaria
Synonym for congenital syphilis ... <radiology> Wimberger sign, periostitis, part of ToRCHS complex ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

syphilis hereditaria tarda
Syphilis, believed to be congenital, but not manifesting itself until several years after birth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilis serodiagnosis
Serologic tests for syphilis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

syphilis, congenital
Syphilis acquired in utero and manifested by any of several characteristic tooth (hutchinson's teeth) or bone malformations and by active mucocutaneous syphilis at birth or shortly thereafter. Ocular and neurologic changes may also occur. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

syphilis, cutaneous
Cutaneous lesions arising from infection with treponema pallidum. In the primary stage, 18-21 days following infection, one or more chancres appear. If untreated, the subsequent stages of the disease appear as syphilids. These eruptions are superficial, nondestructive, exanthematic, transient, macular roseolas that may later be maculopapular or pap …

syphilitic abscess
Synonym for gummatous abscess ... An abscess due to the softening and breaking down of a gumma, especially in bone. ... Synonym: syphilitic abscess. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilitic aneurysm
An aneurysm, usually involving the thoracic aorta, resulting from tertiary syphilitic aortitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilitic aortitis
A common manifestation of tertiary syphilis, involving the thoracic aorta, where destruction of elastic tissue in the media results in dilation and aneurysm formation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilitic cirrhosis
Cirrhosis of the liver occurring as a result of tertiary or congenital syphilis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilitic fever
The elevation of temperature often present in the early roseolous stage of secondary syphilis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilitic leukoderma
A fading of the roseola of secondary syphilis, leaving reticulated depigmented and hyperpigmented areas located chiefly on the sides of the neck. ... Synonym: leukoderma colli, melanoleukoderma colli. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilitic meningoencephalitis
A secondary or tertiary stage manifestation of syphilis; rarely fatal. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilitic nephritis
A rare complication of congenital and secondary syphilis, with the nephrotic syndrome, resulting from glomerular immune-complex deposits. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilitic roseola
Usually the first eruption of syphilis, occurring 6 to 12 weeks after the initial lesion. ... Synonym: erythematous syphilid, macular syphilid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilitic stroke
<pathology> A stroke that occurs as a complication of a tertiary syphilis infection. The underlying cause is destruction of the carotid arteries which supply the brain. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

syphilitic teeth
Synonym for Hutchinson's teeth ... The teeth of congenital syphilis in which the incisal edge is notched and narrower than the cervical area. ... See: Hutchinson's crescentic notch. ... Synonym: notched teeth, screwdriver teeth, syphilitic teeth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphilitic ulcer
<dermatology> The primary skin lesion of syphilis which begins at the site of infection after an interval of 10-30 days as a papule or red ulcerated skin lesion. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

syphilo-
Syphilis. ... Origin: see syphilis ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphiloderma
Synonym: syphilid. ... Origin: syphilo-+ G. Derma, skin ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphiloma
Synonym: gumma. ... Origin: syphilo-+ G. -oma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syphiloma of Fournier
Synonym for Fournier's disease ... <disease> Infective gangrene involving the scrotum. ... Synonym: Fournier's gangrene, syphiloma of Fournier. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syr
Abbreviation of Mod. L. Syrupus, syrup. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Syrian ulcer
Old names for diphtheria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syrigmus
Synonym: tinnitus aurium. ... Origin: L. Fr. G. Syrigmos, a hissing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringadenoma
<tumour> A benign sweat gland tumour showing glandular differentiation typical of secretory cells. ... Synonym: syringoadenoma. ... Origin: syring-+ G. Aden, gland, + -oma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringadenosus
Relating to the sweat glands. ... Origin: L. Fr. Syring-+ G. Aden, gland ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringe
An instrument used for injecting or withdrawing fluids. ... Origin: G. Syrinx, pipe or tube ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringectomy
Synonym: fistulectomy. ... Origin: syring-+ G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringes
Instruments used for injecting or withdrawing fluids. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

syringitis
Inflammation of the eustachian tube. ... Origin: syring-+ G. -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringo-
A syrinx; syringeal. ... Origin: G. Syrinx, pipe or tube ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringoadenoma
Synonym for syringadenoma ... <tumour> A benign sweat gland tumour showing glandular differentiation typical of secretory cells. ... Synonym: syringoadenoma. ... Origin: syring-+ G. Aden, gland, + -oma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringobulbia
A fluid-filled cavity of the brainstem, analogous to syringomyelia. ... Origin: syringo-+ L. Bulbus, bulb (medulla oblongata) ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringocarcinoma
<tumour> A malignant epithelial neoplasm which has undergone cystic change (cystic carcinoma). ... Origin: syringo-+ carcinoma ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringocele
Synonym: central canal. ... 2. A meningomyelocele in which there is a cavity in the ectopic spinal cord. ... Origin: syringo-+ G. Koilia, a hollow ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringocystadenoma
<tumour> A cystic benign sweat gland tumour. ... Origin: syringo-+ cystadenoma ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringocystadenoma papilliferum
A syringocystadenoma characterised by numerous finger-like projections of proliferated neoplastic epithelial cells in two layers on a stromal core of fibrous connective tissue infiltrated by plasma cells occurring singly or as part of a nevus sebaceus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringocystoma
<tumour> Synonym: hidrocystoma. ... Origin: syringo-+ cystoma ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringoencephalomyelia
A tubular cavity involving both brain and spinal cord and aetiologically unrelated to vascular insufficiency. ... Origin: syringo-+ G. Enkephalos, brain, + myelos, marrow ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringoid
Resembling a tube or fistula. ... Origin: syringo-+ G. Eidos, resemblance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringoma
A benign tumour of the sweat glands which is usually multiple and results from malformation of sweat ducts. It is uncommon and more common in females than in males. It is most likely to appear at adolescence, and further lesions may develop during adult life. It does not appear to be hereditary. (rook et al., textbook of dermatology, 4th ed, pp2407 …

syringomeningocele
A form of spina bifida in which the dorsal sac consists chiefly of membranes, with very little cord substance, enclosing a cavity that communicates with a syringomyelic cavity. ... Origin: syringo-+ meningocele ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringomyelia
<radiology> Syrinx, congenital: 90% associated with Arnold-Chiari, acquired: trauma, tumour, infection, haemorrhage, syringomyelia dissection of cerebrospinal fluid within cord no ependymal lining, hydromyelia dilatation of central canal lined by ependyma associated with, myelomeningocele, Arnold-Chiari malformation, Dandy-Walker cyst, Klippe …

syringomyelic dissociation
Loss of pain and temperature sensation with relative retention of tactile sensation, related to a cavity in the central portion of the cord interrupting the decussation of nerve fibres. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringomyelic haemorrhage
Haemorrhage into a syringomyelic cavity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringomyelocele
A form of spina bifida, consisting in a protrusion of the membranes and spinal cord through a dorsal defect in the vertebral column, the fluid of the syrinx of the cord being increased and expanding the cord tissue into a thin-walled sac which then expands through the vertebral defect. ... Origin: syringo-+ myelocele ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringomyelus
Synonym: syringomyelia. ... Origin: syringo-+ G. Myelos, marrow ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringopontia
A condition of cavity formation in the pons, of the same nature as syringomyelia. ... Origin: syringo-+ L. Pons, bridge ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syringyl alcohol
<chemical> A phenylpropanoid alcohol, one of the three precursors of lignin. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

syrinx
Origin: NL, from Gr. A pipe. ... 1. A wind instrument made of reeds tied together; called also pandean pipes. ... 2. <anatomy, zoology> The lower larynx in birds. ... In birds there are two laringes, an upper or true, but voiceless, larynx in the usual position behind the tongue, and a lower one, at or near the junction of the trachea and bronch …

syrosingopine
Carbethoxysyringoyl methyl reserpate;prepared from reserpine by hydrolysis and reesterification; an antihypertensive agent with actions similar to those of reserpine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syrphus fly
<zoology> Any one of numerous species of dipterous flies of the genus Syrphus and allied genera. They are usually bright-coloured, with yellow bands, and hover around plants. The larvae feed upon plant lice, and are, therefore, very beneficial to agriculture. ... Origin: NL. Syrphus, the generic name, fr. Gr, a kind of winged insect. ... Source …

syrup
1. A thick and viscid liquid made from the juice of fruits, herbs, etc, boiled with sugar. ... 2. A thick and viscid saccharine solution of superior quality (as sugarhouse sirup or molasses, maple sirup); specifically, in pharmacy and often in cookery, a saturated solution of sugar and water (simple sirup), or such a solution flavored or medicated. …

syrupus
Synonym: syrup. ... Origin: Mod. L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syrupy
Relating to syrup; of the consistency of syrup. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syssarcosic
Synonym for syssarcotic ... Relating to or characterised by syssarcosis. ... Synonym: syssarcosic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

syssarcotic
Relating to or characterised by syssarcosis. ... Synonym: syssarcosic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

system
<biology, ecology> A group of related natural objects or forces within a defined zone, a regularly interacting or interdependent group of items forming a unified whole, a more general and less rigorous term than ecosystem. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

system of macrophages
Synonym for mononuclear phagocyte system ... A widely distributed collection of both free and fixed macrophages derived from bone marrow precursor cells by way of monocytes; their substantial phagocytic activity is mediated by immunoglobulin and the serum complement system. In both connective and lymphoid tissue, they may occur as free and fixed mac …

system, parasympathetic nervous
: A part of nervous system that slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles. The parasympathetic nervous system together with the sympathetic nervous system (that accelerates the heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and raises blood pressure) constitute the autonomic nervous system. ... (12 Dec 1998) …

system, sympathetic nervous
A part of nervous system that accelerates the heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and raises blood pressure. The sympathetic nervous system together with the parasympathetic nervous system (that slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles) constitute the autonomic nervous system. ... (12 Dec 1998)
systema
Synonym: system. ... See: system, apparatus. ... Origin: L. Fr. G. Systema ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

systema alimentarium
An alternate term for digestive system. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

systema digestorium
Synonym for digestive system ... The organs that are responsible for getting food into and out of the body and for making use of food to keep the body healthy. These include the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, colon, and rectum. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

systema lymphaticum
Synonym for lymphatic system ... <anatomy> The tissues and organs (including the bone marrow, spleen, thymus and lymph nodes) that produce and store cells that fight infection and the network of vessels that carry lymph. ... (12 May 1997) ...

systema nervosum
Synonym for nervous system ... The entire integrated system of nerve tissue in the body: the brain, brainstem, spinal cord, nerves and ganglia. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

systema nervosum autonomicum
An alternate term for autonomic nervous system. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

systema nervosum centrale
An alternate term for central nervous system, central nervous system. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

systema nervosum periphericum
An alternate term for peripheral nervous system. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

systema respiratorium
An alternate term for respiratory system. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

systema skeletale
Synonym for skeletal system ... The bones and cartilages of the body. ... Synonym: systema skeletale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

systema urogenitale
An alternate term for urogenital system. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

systematic
1. <biology> Pertaining or according to a system. ... 2. <study> Systematics is the science of naming and classifying organisms in regard to their natural relationships, deals with populations, species and higher taxa. ... See: taxonomy. ... Origin: Gr. Systematikos ... (09 Jan 1998) ...

systematic anatomy
Synonym for descriptive anatomy ... <procedure> A description of, especially a treatise describing, physical structure, more particularly that of man. ... Synonym: systematic anatomy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...