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


THC
<abbreviation> Tetrahydrocannabinol. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Thd
Symbol for ribothymidine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

the consultation
<dentistry> A meeting with your orthodontist where he discusses your treatment plan. ... (08 Jan 1998) ...

the large mass of the telencephalon
On either side of the midline, consisting of the cerebral cortex and its associated fibre systems, together with the deeper-lying subcortical telencephalic nuclei (i.e., basal ganglia [nuclei]). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

the outer
Ovarian extremity of the oviduct. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

the records appointment
<dentistry> One of the initial appointments with your orthodontist. The orthodontist or assistant takes pictures of you, X-rays, and impressions so that they can figure out what treatment needs to be done. ... (08 Jan 1998) ...

theaism
Synonym for theinism ... Theism ... Chronic poisoning resulting from immoderate tea-drinking, marked by palpitation, insomnia, nervousness, headache, and dyspepsia. ... Synonym: theaism. ... Origin: Mod. L. Thea, tea ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theater
1. A large room for lectures and demonstrations; sometimes applied to an operating room equipped for observation by persons other than the surgical team. ... 2. Any operating room or suite of such rooms. ... Origin: G. Theatron, a place for seeing, theater, fr. Theomai, to look at ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theatre
1. An edifice in which dramatic performances or spectacles are exhibited for the amusement of spectators; anciently uncovered, except the stage, but in modern times roofed. ... 2. Any room adapted to the exhibition of any performances before an assembly, as public lectures, scholastic exercises, anatomical demonstrations, surgical operations, etc.
thebaic
Relating to or derived from opium. ... Origin: L. Thebaicus, relating to Thebes, whence opium was formerly obtained ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thebesian circulation
The system of smaller veins in the myocardium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thebesian foramina
Synonym for foramina of the venae minimae ... <anatomy> A number of fossae in the wall of the right atrium, containing the openings of minute intramural veins. ... Synonym: foramina venarum minimarum cordis, foramina of the smallest veins of heart, Lannelongue's foramina, thebesian foramina, Vieussens' foramina. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thebesian valve
Synonym for valve of coronary sinus ... A delicate fold of endocardium at the opening of the coronary sinus into the right atrium. ... Synonym: valvula sinus coronarii, coronary valve, thebesian valve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thebesian veins
Synonym: venae cordis minimae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Thebesius, Adam
<person> German physician, 1686-1732. ... See: thebesian foramina, thebesian valve, thebesian veins. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theca
Origin: L, fr. Gr. A case to put anything in. See Tick a cover. ... 1. A sheath; a case; as, the theca, or cell, of an anther; the theca, or spore case, of a fungus; the theca of the spinal cord. ... 2. <zoology> The chitinous cup which protects the hydranths of certain hydroids. The more or less cuplike calicle of a coral. ... The wall forming …

theca cell tumour
Synonym for thecoma ... A sex cord-stromal tumour of the postmenopausal ovary that is yellow, large, and unilateral, composed of fascicles of lipid-rich spindle cells interspersed with collagen, reticulin fibres, and hyaline plaques. Thecomas and other oestrogen-producing tumours (e.g., granulosa cell tumours) may induce adenomatous hyperplasia of t …

theca cells
The connective tissue cells of the graafian follicle. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

theca cells of stomach
Synonym for surface mucous cells of stomach ... Cell's lining the gastric surface and foveolae; a glycoprotein product at the apical end of each cell is secreted and forms a mucous protective film. ... Synonym: theca cells of stomach. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theca cordis
Synonym for pericardium ... <anatomy> A double membranous sac which envelops and protects the heart. The layer in contact with the heart is referred to as the visceral layer, the outer layer in contact with surrounding organs is the parietal pericardium. In between the two layers is the pericardial space. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

theca externa
Synonym for tunica externa thecae folliculi ... <embryology> The external fibrous layer of the theca of a well-developed vesicular ovarian follicle; the cells and fibres are arranged in a concentric fashion. ... Synonym: theca externa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theca folliculi
The wall of a vesicular ovarian follicle. ... See: tunica externa, tunica interna thecae folliculi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theca interna
Synonym for tunica interna thecae folliculi ... <embryology> The inner cellular and vascular layer of the vesicular ovarian follicle. ... There is evidence that the epithelioid cells produce oestrogen and contribute to the formation of the corpus luteum after ovulation. ... Synonym: theca interna. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theca interna cone
The conical thickening of thecal cells of an ovarian follicle with its apex pointed toward the surface. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theca lutein cell
A steroid secretory cell of the corpus luteum that comes from the theca interna of the ovarian follicle at the time of ovulation. ... Synonym: paraluteal cell, paralutein cell. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theca tendinis
Synonym for synovial tendon sheath ... A sheath of synovial membrane enveloping certain of the tendons; it contains a small amount of synovial fluid. ... Synonym: vagina synovialis tendinis, mucous sheath of tendon, theca tendinis, vagina mucosa tendinis, vaginal synovial membrane. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theca vertebralis
Synonym for dura mater of spinal cord ... Single-layered strong membrane, comparable to and continuous with (at foramen magnum) the meningeal layer of the intracranial dura mater of the brain. It does not (in contrast to the dura mater of brain) adhere to the enveloping bony structures (vertebrae) or their periosteum, being separated from the latter …

thecal
Relating to a sheath, especially a tendon sheath. ... Origin: see theca ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thecal abscess
Suppuration in a sheath or capsule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thecal whitlow
Suppurative lesion of distal phalanx; may involve tendon sheath and bone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thecitis
Inflammation of the sheath of a tendon. ... Origin: G. Theke, box (sheath), + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thecoma
A sex cord-stromal tumour of the postmenopausal ovary that is yellow, large, and unilateral, composed of fascicles of lipid-rich spindle cells interspersed with collagen, reticulin fibres, and hyaline plaques. Thecomas and other oestrogen-producing tumours (e.g., granulosa cell tumours) may induce adenomatous hyperplasia of the endometrium or well- …

thecomatosis
A stromal hyperplasia or increase in the number of connective tissue elements of an ovary. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thecostegnosia
Constriction of a tendon sheath. ... Origin: G. Theke, box (sheath), + stegnosis, a narrowing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theden, Johann
<person> German surgeon, 1714-1797. ... See: Theden's method. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theden's method
Treatment of aneurysms or of large sanguineous effusions by compression of the entire limb with a roller bandage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theft
Unlawful act of taking property. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Theile, Friedrich
<person> German anatomist, 1801-1879. ... See: Theile's canal, Theile's glands, Theile's muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theile's canal
transverse pericardial sinus ...

Theile's glands
Synonym for glands of biliary mucosa ... Small, mucous, tubuloalveolar glands in the mucosa of the larger bile ducts and especially in the neck of the gallbladder. ... Synonym: glandulae mucosae biliosae, Luschka's cystic glands, Theile's glands. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theile's muscle
Synonym for superficial transverse perineal muscle ... <anatomy> An inconstant muscle; origin, ramus of ischium; insertion, central tendon of perineum; action, draws back and fixes the central tendon of the perineum; nerve supply, pudendal (perineal). ... Synonym: musculus transversus perinei superficialis, superficial transverse muscle of peri …

Theiler, Max
<person> South African microbiologist in the U.S. And Nobel laureate, 1899-1972. ... See: Theiler's disease, Theiler's virus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theiler's disease
Synonym for mouse encephalomyelitis ... Encephalomyelitis due to the mouse encephalomyelitis virus (a species of Enterovirus) which is not pathogenic in monkeys or in man, but attacks mouse colonies and causes a flaccid paralysis, usually of the hind limbs. ... Synonym: mouse poliomyelitis, Theiler's disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theiler's original virus
Synonym for Theiler's mouse encephalomyelitis virus ... A virus in the family Picornaviridae. ... Synonym: Theiler's original virus, Theiler's virus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theiler's virus
Synonym for Theiler's mouse encephalomyelitis virus ... A virus in the family Picornaviridae. ... Synonym: Theiler's original virus, Theiler's virus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theileria
A genus of tick-borne protozoa parasitic in the lymphocytes, erythrocytes, and endothelial cells of mammals. Its organisms multiply asexually and then invade erythrocytes, where they undergo no further reproduction until ingested by a transmitting tick. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

theileria annulata
A protozoan parasite causing tropical theileriasis in cattle. It is transmitted by ticks of the hyalomma genus. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Theileria bovis
Synonym for Theileria parva bovis ... A parasite causing Rhodesian malignant theileriosis in cattle. ... Synonym: Theileria bovis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theileria felis
A highly pathogenic species that causes theileriosis in domestic cats and bobcats. ... Synonym: Cytauxzoon felis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theileria hirci
A species that causes malignant theileriosis in sheep and goats. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theileria lawrencei
Synonym for Theileria parva lawrencei ... A parasite of the wild African buffalo (Syncerus caffer); it is highly pathogenic to cattle, causing Corridor disease. ... Synonym: Theileria lawrencei. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theileria mutans
A species that causes benign bovine theileriosis in Africa and the Carribbean; occasionally causes fatal disease in cattle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theileria orientalis
A bovine species found worldwide which, in some regions, has been reported to cause clinical disease in cattle. ... Synonym: Theileria sergenti. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theileria parva
A protozoan parasite that is the aetiologic agent of east coast fever (theileriasis). Transmission is by ticks of the physicephalus and hyalomma genera. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Theileria parva bovis
A parasite causing Rhodesian malignant theileriosis in cattle. ... Synonym: Theileria bovis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theileria parva lawrencei
A parasite of the wild African buffalo (Syncerus caffer); it is highly pathogenic to cattle, causing Corridor disease. ... Synonym: Theileria lawrencei. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theileria parva parva
A highly pathogenic parasite causing East Coast fever in cattle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theileria sergenti
Synonym for Theileria orientalis ... A bovine species found worldwide which, in some regions, has been reported to cause clinical disease in cattle. ... Synonym: Theileria sergenti. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theileria taurotragi
A species that causes benign bovine theileriosis, and is infective to sheep and goats; transmitted by Rhipicephalus pulchellus in Africa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theileriasis
Infection of bovines with protozoa of the genus theileria. This infection results in an acute or chronic febrile condition. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Theileriidae
A family of sporozoan protozoa which, combined with the family Babesiidae, comprises the order Piroplasmida; it consists of one recognised genus, Theileria, transmitted by ixodid ticks; some species are highly pathogenic to domestic and wild ruminants, causing theileriosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theileriosis
Protozoan disease of cattle, sheep, and goats caused by infection with protozoan of the genus Theileria, and transmitted by ixodid ticks. ... Synonym: theileriasis. ... Benign bovine theileriosis, theileriosis in cattle, a protozoan disease caused either by Theileria mutans (transmitted by ticks of the genus Amblyomma in Africa and the Caribbean) or …

thein
Synonym for caffeine ... <chemical> A xanthine derivative that elevates cAMP levels in cells by inhibiting phosphodiesterases. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

theinism
Theism ... Chronic poisoning resulting from immoderate tea-drinking, marked by palpitation, insomnia, nervousness, headache, and dyspepsia. ... Synonym: theaism. ... Origin: Mod. L. Thea, tea ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thel-
See: thelo-. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thelarche
The beginning of development of the breasts in the female. ... Origin: thel-+ G. Arche, beginning ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Thelazia
The eye worms, a genus of spiruroid nematodes that inhabit the lacrimal ducts and surface of the eyes of various domestic and wild animals, but rarely man; a number of species have been reported from wild birds. Cyclic development occurs in muscoid flies; infective larvae emerge from the fly mouthparts while the fly is feeding on or near the eyes o …

thelaziasis
<infectious disease> Infection with nematodes of the genus Thelazia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thelazioidea
<zoology> A superfamily of parasitic nematodes which includes three genera: thelazia, spirocerca, and gnathostoma. Only thelazia and gnathostoma occasionally occur in man. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

thele
Synonym: nipple. ... Origin: G. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theleplasty
Synonym: mammillaplasty. ... Origin: thel-+ G. Plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thelium
1. A nipple-like structure. ... 2. A cellular layer. ... Synonym: nipple. ... Origin: Mod. L., fr. G. Thele, nipple ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thelo-
Thel- ... The nipples. ... Compare: mamil-. ... Origin: G. Thele ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theloncus
<tumour> A neoplasm involving the nipple. ... Origin: thelo-+ G. Onkos, a mass ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thelorrhagia
<clinical sign> Bleeding from the nipple. ... Origin: thelo-+ G. Rhegnymi, to burst forth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thematic apperception test
A projective test in which a person is asked to make up stories about a series of pictures suggesting life situations. The themes expressed by the subject are viewed as those important in his own life or expressions of his personality needs. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

thenad
Toward the thenar or lateral side of the palm of the hand. ... Origin: G. Thenar, the palm of the hand, + L. Ad, to ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thenal
Synonym for thenar ... <anatomy> Of or pertaining to the thenar; corresponding to thenar; palmar. ... Origin: NL, fr. Gr. ... <anatomy> The palm of the hand. ... The prominence of the palm above the base of the thumb; the thenar eminence; the ball of the thumb. Sometimes applied to the corresponding part of the foot. ... Source: Websters Dic …

thenaldine
Thenophenopiperidine; 1-methyl-4-N-2-thenylanilinopiperidine;an antihistaminic and antipruritic agent (as the tartrate). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thenar eminence
The fleshy mass on the lateral side of the palm; the radial palm; the ball of the thumb. ... Synonym: eminentia thena'ris, thenar prominence, thenar. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thenar prominence
Synonym for thenar eminence ... The fleshy mass on the lateral side of the palm; the radial palm; the ball of the thumb. ... Synonym: eminentia thena'ris, thenar prominence, thenar. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thenar space
Synonym for central palmar space ... The more medial of the central palmar spaces, bounded medially by the hypothenar compartment; related distally to the synovial tendon sheaths of digits 3 and 4 and proximally to the common flexor sheath. ... Synonym: medial midpalmar space, middle palmar space. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thenen
Relating only to the palm, specifically to the radial side. ... Origin: G. Thenar, palm, + en, in ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thenoyltrifluoroacetone
<chemical> 4,4,4-trifluoro-1-(2-thienyl)-1,3-butanedione. Chelating agent and inhibitor of cellular respiration. ... Pharmacological action: chelating agents. ... Chemical name: 1,3-Butanedione, 4,4,4-trifluoro-1-(2-thienyl)- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

thenyl
The radical of 2-methylthiophene, (SC4H3)CH2-. ... Compare: thienyl. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

thenyldiamine hydrochloride
C14H19N3S HCl; 2-[(2-Dimethylaminoethyl)-3-thenylamino]pyridine hydrochloride;an antihistaminic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theobald Smith
See: Smith. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Theobald Smith's phenomenon
A phenomenon observed in guinea pigs that had survived use for diphtheria antitoxin standardization, the animals having been rendered highly susceptible to subsequent inoculation of horse serum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theobroma oil
The fat obtained from the wasted seed of Theobroma cacao (family Sterculiaceae); it contains the glycerides of stearic, palmitic, oleic, arichidic, and linoleic acids; used as a base for suppositories and ointments and, in operative dentistry, as a lubricant and protective. ... Synonym: cacao butter, cocoa butter, cacao oil. ... Origin: G. Theos, a g …

theodolite
An instrument used, especially in trigonometrical surveying, for the accurate measurement of horizontal angles, and also usually of vertical angles. It is variously constructed. ... The theodolite consists principally of a telescope, with cross wires in the focus of its object glass, clamped in Y's attached to a frame that is mounted so as to turn b …

Theodor Kocher
Synonym for Kocher, Theodor ... <person> Switzerland has developed many famous medical men, but none greater than Theodor Kocher of Berne. ... His work centreed on colloid and toxic goitre, for which he became a Nobel Laureate in 1909. He was a pioneer abdominal surgeon, being one of the first to successfully resect and unite the intestines. …

theologics
Synonym for theology ... <study> The science of God or of religion; the science which treats of the existence, character, and attributes of God, his laws and government, the doctrines we are to believe, and the duties we are to practice; divinity; (as more commonly understood) 'the knowledge derivable from the Scriptures, the systematic exhibi …

theology
<study> The science of God or of religion; the science which treats of the existence, character, and attributes of God, his laws and government, the doctrines we are to believe, and the duties we are to practice; divinity; (as more commonly understood) 'the knowledge derivable from the Scriptures, the systematic exhibition of revealed truth, …

theomania
<psychiatry> A delusion in which one believes that he or she is God. ... Origin: G. Theos, god, + mania, frenzy ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theophobia
<psychology> Morbid fear of God. ... Origin: G. Theos, god, + phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theophylline
<drug> Inhibits cAMP phosphodiesterase and is often used in conjunction with exogenous dibutyryl cyclic AMP to raise cellular cAMP levels. Other, less potent, methylxanthines are caffeine, theobromine and aminophylline. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

theophylline aminoisobutanol
Synonym for ambuphylline ... <drug> A diuretic and bronchodilator. ... Synonym: theophylline aminoisobutanol. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theophylline calcium salicylate
A mixture of calcium theophylline and sodium salicylate in molecular proportion; has the same actions and uses as theophylline. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theophylline ethanolamine
Theophylline monoethanolamine, with the same actions and uses as theophylline. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

theophylline ethylenediamine
Synonym for aminophylline ... <drug> An inhibitor of cAMP phosphodiesterase. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...