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

venae temporales superficiales
Synonym for superficial temporal veins ... Veins that pass from the temporal region to join the maxillary vein to form the retromandibular vein. ... Synonym: venae temporales superficiales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venae thalamostriatae inferiores
Synonym for inferior thalamostriate veins ... Veins draining the thalamus and striate body exiting the anterior perforated substance; tributary to the basal vein. ... Synonym: venae thalamostriatae inferiores, striate veins, venae striatae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venae thymicae
Synonym for thymic veins ... A number of small veins from the thymus emptying into the left brachiocephalic vein. ... Synonym: venae thymicae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venae tibiales anteriores
Synonym for anterior tibial veins ... The venae comitantes of the anterior tibial artery which empty into the popliteal vein. ... Synonym: venae tibiales anteriores. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venae tibiales posteriores
Synonym for posterior tibial veins ... Venae comsitantes of the posterior tibial artery that join those of the anterior tibial artery to form the popliteal vein. ... Synonym: venae tibiales posteriores. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venae tracheales
Synonym for tracheal veins ... Several small venous trunks from the trachea, emptying into the brachiocephalic veins or the superior vena cava. ... Synonym: venae tracheales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venae transversae colli
Synonym for transverse cervical veins ... Venae comitantes of the corresponding arteries, emptying into the external jugular vein or sometimes into the subclavian vein. ... Synonym: venae transversae colli, transverse veins of neck. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venae tympanicae
Synonym for tympanic veins ... Veins exiting from the tympanic cavity through the petrotympanic fissure with the chorda tympani and emptying into the retromandibular vein. ... Synonym: venae tympanicae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venae ulnares
Synonym for ulnar veins ... Venae comitantes of the ulnar artery, continuing from those of the supericial palmar arch and joining with those of the radial artery to form the brachial veins in the cubital fossa. ... Synonym: venae ulnares. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venae uterinae
Synonym for uterine veins ... Two veins on each side which arise from the uterine venous plexus, pass through a part of the broad ligament and then through a peritoneal fold, and empty into the internal iliac vein. ... Synonym: venae uterinae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venae vesicales
Synonym for vesical veins ... Veins that drain the vesical venous plexus; they join the internal iliac veins. ... Synonym: venae vesicales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venae vestibulares
Synonym for vestibular veins ... Veins draining the saccule and utricle; they are tributaries of both the labyrinthine veins and the vein of the vestibular aqueduct. ... Synonym: venae vestibulares. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venae vorticosae
Synonym for vortex veins ... Several veins (usually four) from the vascular tunic formed of veins accompanying the posterior ciliary arteries and the ciliary body; then drain into the superior or inferior ophthalmic vein. ... Synonym: venae vorticosae, venae choroideae oculi, choroid veins of eye, Stensen's veins, vasa vorticosa, vorticose veins. ... …

venation
The arrangement of veins in a leaf. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

vend
To transfer to another person for a pecuniary equivalent; to make an object of trade; to dispose of by sale; to sell; as, to vend goods; to vend vegetables. ... Vend differs from barter. We vend for money; we barter for commodities. Vend is used chiefly of wares, merchandise, or other small articles, not of lands and tenements. ... Origin: F. Vendre, …

vendetta
A blood feud; private revenge for the murder of a kinsman. ... Origin: It. ... (01 Mar 1998) ...

vene-
1. The veins, venous. ... See: veno-. ... Origin: L. Vena, vein ... 2. Combining form relating to venom. ... Origin: L. Venenum, poison ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venectasia
Synonym for phlebectasia ... Vasodilation of the veins. ... Synonym: venectasia. ... Origin: phlebo-+ G. Ektasis, a stretching ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venectomy
Synonym for phlebectomy ... <procedure> Excision of a segment of a vein, performed sometimes for the cure of varicose veins. ... See: strip. ... Synonym: venectomy. ... Origin: phlebo-+ G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

veneer
To overlay or plate with a thin layer of wood or other material for outer finish or decoration; as, to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany. Used also figuratively. 'As a rogue in grain Veneered with sanctimonious theory.' (Tennyson) ... Origin: G. Furnieren, fourniren, fr. F. Fournir to furnish. See Furnish. ... A thin leaf or layer of a more v …

venenation
Poisoning, as from a sting or bite. ... Origin: L. Veneno, pp. -atus, to poison, fr. Venenum, poison ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

veneniferous
Conveying poison, as through a sting or bite. ... Origin: L. Venenifer, fr. Venenum, poison, + fero, to carry ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venenosalivary
Secreting a poisonous saliva, said of venomous reptiles. ... Synonym: venomosalivary. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venenosity
The state of containing poison or being poisonous. ... Origin: L. Venenosus, poisonous ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venenous
Synonym: poisonous. ... Origin: L. Venenosus ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venerable
1. Capable of being venerated; worthy of veneration or reverence; deserving of honor and respect; generally implying an advanced age; as, a venerable magistrate; a venerable parent. 'He was a man of eternal self-sacrifice, and that is always venerable.' (De Quincey) 'Venerable men! you have come down to us from a former generation.' (D. Webster) …

venerate
To regard with reverential respect; to honor with mingled respect and awe; to reverence; to revere; as, we venerate parents and elders. 'And seemed to venerate the sacred shade.' (Dryden) 'I do not know a man more to be venerated for uprightness of heart and loftiness of genius.' (Sir W. Scott) ... Synonym: To reverence, revere, adore, respect. ... O …

venereal
Pertaining or related to or transmitted by sexual contact. ... Origin: L. Venereus ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

venereal bubo
An enlarged gland in the groin associated with any venereal disease, especially chancroid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venereal disease
<microbiology> A disease contracted through sexual intercourse. ... Examples include syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia and lymphogranuloma venereum. ... Synonym: sexually transmitted disease. ... (12 Jan 1998) ...

venereal lymphogranuloma
A venereal infection usually caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, and characterised by a transient genital ulcer and inguinal adenopathy in the male; in the female, perirectal lymph nodes are involved and rectal stricture is a common occurrence. ... Synonym: climatic bubo, Favre-Durand-Nicholas disease, lymphogranuloma inguinale, Nicolas-Favre disease, …

venereal sore
Synonym for chancroid ... A sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria haemophilus ducreyi. Causes multiple painful ulcers on the penis and the vulva often associated with tender and enlarged inguinal lymph nodes. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

venereal tumours, veterinary
Tumours most commonly seen on or near the genitalia. They are venereal, most likely transmitted through transplantation of cells by contact. Metastases have been reported. Spontaneous regression may occur. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

venereal ulcer
Synonym for chancroid ... A sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria haemophilus ducreyi. Causes multiple painful ulcers on the penis and the vulva often associated with tender and enlarged inguinal lymph nodes. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

venereal wart
<dermatology> A disease caused by the human papilloma virus characterised by a soft wart-like growth on the genitalia (for example penis, vulva). ... In adults this infection is most commonly transmitted sexually. Genital warts are very common and are increasing in incidence. Safe sex practices, such as using condoms can help decrease the risk …

venereal warts
Warts confined primarily to the moist skin of the genitals due to viruses belonging to the family of human papilloma viruses (hpvs) transmitted through sexual contact. most infected people have no symptoms but these viruses increase a woman's risk for cancer of the cervix. The virus can also be transmitted from mother to baby during childbirth. HPV …

venereology
A branch of medicine which deals with sexually transmitted disease. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

venereophobia
<psychology> Morbid fear of venereal disease. ... Origin: venereal (disease) + G. Phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venetian
Of or pertaining to Venice in Italy. Venetian blind, a blind for windows, doors, etc, made of thin slats, either fixed at a certain angle in the shutter, or movable, and in the latter case so disposed as to overlap each other when close, and to show a series of open spaces for the admission of air and light when in other positions. Venetian carpet, …

Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis
A form of mosquito-borne equine encephalomyelitis found in parts of South America, Panama, and Trinidad, caused by the Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis virus (a species of Alphavirus in the family Togaviridae), and characterised by less central nervous system involvement than occurs in either eastern or western equine encephalomyelitis; fever, d …

venial
1. Capable of being forgiven; not heinous; excusable; pardonable; as, a venial fault or transgression. 'So they do nothing, 't is a venial slip.' (Shak) ... 2. Allowed; permitted. 'Permitting him the while venial discourse unblamed.' Venial sin, a sin which weakens, but does not wholly destroy, sanctifying grace, as do mortal, or deadly, sins. Ve'ni …

Venice turpentine
larch turpentine ...

venin
Any poisonous substance found in snake venom. ... Origin: see venom ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venipuncture
<procedure> The puncture of a vein (usually in the arm) with a hollow bore needle for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen. ... The only risks are localised pain, haematoma (accumulation of blood under the skin), bleeding, secondary infection (rare) and fainting (in susceptible individuals). ... (12 Jan 1998) ...

venlafaxine
<drug> This prescription drug is used to treat depression. It is phenethylamine bicyclic derivative, chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic and other antidepressant medications. ... It is believed to work by preventing the reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine and (to a lesser extent) dopamine. ... (12 Jan 1998) ...

Venn diagram
Pictorial representation of the extent to which two or more quantities or concepts are mutually inclusive and exclusive. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Venn, John
<person> English logician and philosopher, 1834-1923. ... See: Venn diagram. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

veno-
The veins. ... See: vene-. ... Origin: L. Vena ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

veno-occlusive disease
<haematology, oncology> A disease that sometimes occurs following high-dose chemotherapy or radiation, in which the blood vessels that carry blood through the liver become swollen and clogged. ... Acronym: VOD ... (12 Jan 1998) ...

veno-occlusive disease of the liver
Obliterating endophlebitis of small hepatic vein radicles, described in Jamaican children, associated with ingestion of toxic plant substances in bush tea; causes ascites, which may progress to cirrhosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venocaval filter
Synonym for vena cava filter ... A filter used for interruption of IVC to prevent pulmonary embolism; e.g., Greenfield filter. ... Synonym: venocaval filter. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venoclysis
Synonym: phleboclysis. ... Origin: veno-+ G. Klysis, a washing out ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venofibrosis
Synonym for phlebosclerosis ... Fibrous hardening of the walls of the veins. ... Synonym: venofibrosis, venosclerosis. ... Origin: phlebo-+ G. Sklerosis, hardening ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venogram
1. Radiograph of opacified veins. ... Synonym: phlebogram. ... Origin: veno-+ G. Gramma, a writing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venography
<investigation> A special X-ray of the veins that is performed by first injecting a radiopaque contrast (shows up on X-ray) into the vein in question and then taking a conventional X-ray. Used to demonstrate a blockage of a vein. Commonly used in the lower extremities to diagnose deep venous thrombosis. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

venom
<chemical> A toxic secretion in animals that is actively delivered to the target organism, either to paralyse or incapacitate or else to cause pain as a defence mechanism. Commonly include protein and peptide toxins. ... (12 Jan 1998) ...

venom haemolysis
That caused by haemolytic material in the venom of various species of snakes or other venomous animals. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venomosalivary
Synonym for venenosalivary ... Secreting a poisonous saliva, said of venomous reptiles. ... Synonym: venomosalivary. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venomotor
Causing change in the caliber of a vein. ... Origin: veno-+ L. Motor, a move ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venomous
1. Full of venom; noxious to animal life; poisonous; as, the bite of a serpent may be venomous. ... 2. <zoology> Having a poison gland or glands for the secretion of venom, as certain serpents and insects. ... 3. Noxious; mischievous; malignant; spiteful; as, a venomous progeny; a venomous writer. ... <zoology> Venomous snake, any serpent …

venoperitoneostomy
<procedure> An obsolete operation involving insertion of the cut end of the saphenous vein into the peritoneal cavity in cases of ascites; the vein is inverted so that the valves prevent regurgitation of blood into the cavity while the ascitic fluid flows into the vein. ... Origin: veno-+ peritoneum + G. Stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venopressor
Relating to the venous blood pressure and consequently the volume of venous supply to the right side of the heart. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venorespiratory reflex
Stimulation of respiration and increased pulmonary ventilation in response to an increase in pressure in the right atrium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venosclerosis
Synonym for phlebosclerosis ... Fibrous hardening of the walls of the veins. ... Synonym: venofibrosis, venosclerosis. ... Origin: phlebo-+ G. Sklerosis, hardening ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venose
Having veins; veiny. ... Origin: L. Venosus ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venosinal
Pertaining to the vena cava and the atrial sinus of the heart. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venostasis
Synonym: phlebostasis. ... Origin: veno-+ G. Stasis, a standing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venostat
Any instrument for arresting venous bleeding. ... Origin: veno-+ G. Statos, standing, stationary ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venostomy
Synonym for cutdown ... Dissection of a vein for insertion of a cannula or needle for the administration of intravenous fluids or medication. ... Synonym: venostomy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venotomy
Synonym for phlebotomy ... <procedure, surgery> To puncture a vein for the purpose of withdrawing blood. ... Origin: Gr. Phlebos = vein. ... (11 Jun 1998) ...

venous
<anatomy> Of or pertaining to the veins. ... Origin: L. Venosus ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

venous angioma
<radiology> Caput medusae, wedge-shaped appearance with its base at the meninges and its apex directed toward the ventricles, prominent medullary vein drains into a markedly enlarged transcortical cerebral vein, angiogram: normal arterial phase without AV shunting ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

venous angle
The junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins, toward which converge the external and the anterior jugular and the vertebral veins, the thoracic duct in the left angle and the right lymphatic duct in the right angle. ... Synonym: Pirogoff's angle. ... In neuroradiology, the angle of union of the superior thalamostriate vein (vena terminal …

venous artery
Synonym for pulmonary trunk ... Origin, right ventricle of heart; distribution, it divides into the right pulmonary artery and the left pulmonary artery, which enter the corresponding lungs and branch along with the segmental bronchi. ... Synonym: truncus pulmonalis, arteria pulmonalis, pulmonary artery, venous artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous blood
Blood which has passed through the capillaries of various tissues, except the lungs, and is found in the veins, the right chambers of the heart, and the pulmonary arteries; it is usually dark red as a result of a lower content of oxygen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous capillary
A capillary opening into a venule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous circle of mammary gland
areolar venous plexus ...

venous congestion
<physiology> Overfilling and distention of the veins with blood as a result of mechanical obstruction or right ventricular failure. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous cutdown
<procedure> Creation of a small incised opening in a vein to permit the passage of a needle or cannula for withdrawal of blood, administration of medication, or in diagnostic or therapeutic catheterization. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

venous embolism
Synonym for retrograde embolism ... Embolism of a vein by an embolus carried in a direction opposite to that of the normal blood current, after being diverted into a smaller vein. ... Synonym: venous embolism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous foramen
Synonym for foramen venosum ... <anatomy> A minute inconstant foramen in the greater wing of the sphenoid bone, anterior and medial to the foramen ovale, transmitting a small emissary vein from the cavernous sinus. ... Synonym: emissary sphenoidal foramen, venous foramen, Vesalius' foramen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous gangrene
Synonym for static gangrene ... Moist gangrene due to obstruction in the return circulation. ... Synonym: venous gangrene. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous grooves
<anatomy> Grooves occasionally found on the internal surface of the parietal bone, in which veins lie. ... Synonym: sulci venosi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous heart
<anatomy> The right side, including both the atrium and ventricle, of the heart. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous hum
<cardiology, clinical sign> A brief or continuous noise originating from the neck veins that may be confused with cardiac murmurs, particularly with the continuous murmur of patent ductus arteriosus. ... Synonym: bruit de diable, nun's murmur. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous hyperaemia
Synonym for passive hyperaemia ... Hyperaemia due to an obstruction in the flow of blood from the affected part, the venous radicles becoming distended. ... Synonym: venous hyperaemia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous insufficiency
<cardiology, surgery> A condition in which the vein do not channel the flow of blood adequately. most often this condition is seen in the veins of the lower extremities. ... Symptoms include leg swelling, leg pain and muscle cramps. This condition can predispose to venous thrombosis. ... (12 Jan 1998) ...

venous lakes
Thin-walled collections of blood, resembling blood blisters, found commonly in the ears and less often on the lips and on the face and neck of elderly sun-damaged men, discontinuous venous cavities or channels; Cf.: marginal sinuses of placenta. ... In skull radiography, round to oval radiolucent foci in the frontal or parietal bones caused by dilat …

venous ligament
Synonym for ligamentum venosum ... A thin fibrous cord, lying in the fissure of the ligamentum venosum, the remains of the ductus venosus of the foetus. ... Synonym: Arantius' ligament, ligamentum ductus venosi, venous ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous murmur
A murmur heard over a vein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous plexus
A vascular network formed by numerous anastomoses between veins. ... Synonym: plexus venosus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous plexus of bladder
Synonym for vesicular venous plexus ... A plexus of veins around the fundus and sides of the bladder. ... Synonym: plexus venosus vesicalis, venous plexus of bladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous plexus of foramen ovale
A venous network around the mandibular nerve connecting the cavernous sinus and the pterygoid plexus. ... Synonym: plexus venosus foraminis ovalis, rete foraminis ovalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous plexus of hypoglossal canal
A small venous network around the hypoglossal nerve, connecting with the occipital sinus, inferior petrosal sinus, and internal jugular vein. ... Synonym: plexus venosus canalis hypoglossi, circellus venosus hypoglossi, rete canalis hypoglossi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous pressure
The blood pressure in a vein. It is usually measured to assess the filling pressure to the ventricle. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

venous pulse
A pulsation occurring in the veins, especially the internal jugular vein. ... Synonym: pulsus venosus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous return
The blood returning to the heart via the great veins and coronary sinus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous segments of liver
Each of the four territories of the liver separately drained by the hepatic veins. ... Synonym: hepatic venous segments. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous segments of the kidney
Anatomical segment's of the kidney drained by tributaries of the renal vein; not a true segmental distribution, since cross communication exists between the various tributaries within the kidney. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

venous sinus of sclera
sinus venosus sclerae ...