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mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary
Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary
Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK
Words: 116197
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verticillium<fungus> Verticillium is a genus of fungi (class Hyphomycetes) that cause many different wilt diseases in plants and infections in humans. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
verticomentalRelating to the crown of the head and the chin; denoting a diameter in craniometry. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
verticosubmental viewSynonym for axial projection ... Radiographic projection devised to obtain direct visualization of the base of the skull. ... Synonym: axial view, base projection, submental vertex projection, submentovertical projection, verticosubmental view. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vertiginousRelating to or suffering from vertigo. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vertigo<neurology, symptom> An illusion of movement, a sensation as if the external world were revolving around the patient (objective vertigo) or as if he himself were revolving in space (subjective vertigo). ... The term is sometimes erroneously used to mean any form of dizziness. ... Origin: L. Vertigo ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
vertigo ab aure laesoVertigo dependent upon chronic middle ear lesions. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vertisols<ecology> Shrinking and swelling dark clay soils. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
vertometerSynonym: lensometer. ... Origin: vertex + G. Metron, measure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
verumontanitisSynonym: colliculitis. ... Origin: see verumontanum ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
very low density lipoprotein<biochemistry> A lipoprotein substances (combination of a fat and a protein) which acts as a carrier for cholesterol and fats (particularly triglycerides) in the bloodstream. ... Elevations in very low density lipoprotein in the bloodstream are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. ... Acronym: VLDL
very poorly drained soil
<ecology> A condition is which water is removed from the soil so slowly that free water remains at or on the surface during most of the growing season. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
vesalianum
Synonym for os vesalianum ... The tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone sometimes existing as a separate bone. ... Synonym: vesalianum, Vesalius' bone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Vesalius, Andreas
<person> Flemish anatomist, 1514-1564. ... See: Vesalius' bone, Vesalius' foramen, Vesalius' vein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Vesalius' bone
Synonym for os vesalianum ... The tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone sometimes existing as a separate bone. ... Synonym: vesalianum, Vesalius' bone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Vesalius' 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) ...
Vesalius' vein
<anatomy, vein> The emissary vein passing through the foramen venosum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesica biliaris
Synonym for gallbladder ... <anatomy> A digestive organ which stores bile (produced in the liver), used in the digestion and absorption of fats in the duodenum. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
vesica fellea
An alternate term for gallbladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesica prostatica
Synonym for prostatic utricle ... A minute pouch in the prostate opening on the summit of the seminal colliculus, the analogue of the uterus and vagina in the female, being the remains of the fused caudal ends of the paramesonephric ducts. ... Synonym: utriculus prostaticus, masculine uterus, Morgagni's sinus, sinus pocularis, uterus masculinus, vagi …
vesica urinaria
Synonym for urinary bladder ... A musculomembranous elastic bag serving as a storage place for the urine. ... Synonym: vesica urinaria, cystis urinaria, urocyst, urocystis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesical calculus
A urinary calculus formed or retained in the bladder. ... Synonym: cystolith. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesical diverticulum
A diverticulum of the bladder wall; may be either true or false type. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesical fistula
A fistula from the urinary bladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesical gland
One of a number of mucous follicles, not true gland's, in the mucous membrane near the neck of the bladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesical haematuria
Haematuria in which the site of bleeding is in the urinary bladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesical lithotomy
Synonym for cystolithotomy ... <procedure> Removal of a stone from the bladder through an incision in its wall. ... Synonym: vesical lithotomy. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Lithos, stone, + tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesical plexus
An autonomic plexus on the bladder, derived from the inferior hypogastric plexus. ... Synonym: plexus vesicalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesical reflex
Synonym for micturition reflex ... Contraction of the walls of the bladder and relaxation of the trigone and urethral sphincter in response to a rise in pressure within the bladder; the reflex can be voluntarily inhibited and the inhibition readily abolished to control micturition. ... Synonym: bladder reflex, urinary reflex, vesical reflex. ... (05 M …
vesical surface of uterus
The surface of the uterus facing the bladder and separated from it by the uterovesical pouch of peritoneum. ... Synonym: facies vesicalis uteri. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesical triangle
Synonym for trigone of bladder ... A triangular smooth area at the base of the bladder between the openings of the two ureters and that of the urethra. ... Synonym: trigonum vesicae, Lieutaud's body, Lieutaud's triangle, Lieutaud's trigone, vesical triangle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesical veins
Veins that drain the vesical venous plexus; they join the internal iliac veins. ... Synonym: venae vesicales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicalis anus
Imperforate anus with urinary bladder opening into the anus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicant
<chemistry, pharmacology> Refers to a chemical or agent that causes blisters. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
vesicating gas
A gas, such as mustard gas, which upon contact with the skin causes vesication and sloughing; inhalation may result in bronchopneumonia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicle
<pathology> A closed membrane shell, derived from membranes either by a physiological process (budding) or mechanically by sonication. ... Vesicles of dimensions in excess of 50nm are believed to be important in intracellular transport processes. ... See: coated vesicles. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
vesicle hernia
Protrusion of a segment of the bladder through the abdominal wall or into the inguinal canal and into the scrotum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesico-
<anatomy, prefix> A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the blader; as in vesicoprostatic, vesicovaginal. ... (29 Oct 1998) ...
vesico-ureteric reflux
<nephrology, urology> A condition where the chronic backup of urine into a kidney results in kidney damage. ... Urine is forced out of the bladder and back toward kidney and bilateral hydronephrosis is a common finding. This condition occurs most commonly in children who have congenital abnormalities of the urinary tract. ... Symptoms include b …
vesicoabdominal
Relating to the urinary bladder and the abdominal wall. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicobullous
Denoting an eruption of variously sized lesions containing fluid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicocele
Synonym for cystocele ... A condition where the bladder herniates into the vaginal canal. This usually results in stress incontinence. This condition is seen with increased frequency with aging and multiparity. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
vesicocervical
Relating to the urinary bladder and the cervix of the uterus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicoclysis
Washing out, or lavage, of the urinary bladder. ... Origin: vesico-+ G. Klysis, a washing out ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicocolic fistula
Synonym for colovesical fistula ... A fistula between colon and urinary bladder. ... Synonym: vesicocolic fistula. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicocutaneous fistula
A fistula between the bladder and the skin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicointestinal
Relating to the urinary bladder and the intestine; e.g., vesicointestinal fistula. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicointestinal fistula
A fistula between the urinary bladder and the small intestine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicolithiasis
Synonym: cystolithiasis. ... Origin: vesico-+ G. Lithos, stone, + -iasis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicopubic
Relating to the bladder and the os pubis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicopustular
Pertaining to a vesicopustule. ... Synonym: vesiculopustular. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicopustule
A vesicle which is developing pus formation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicorectal
Relating to the bladder and the rectum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicorectostomy
<procedure> Surgical urinary tract diversion by anastomosis of the posterior bladder wall to the rectum. ... Origin: vesico-+ rectum + G. Stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicosigmoid
Relating to the bladder and the sigmoid colon. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicosigmoidostomy
<procedure> Operative formation of a communication between the bladder and the sigmoid colon. ... Origin: vesico-+ sigmoid + G. Stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicostomy
Synonym for cystostomy ... <procedure> Surgical creation of an opening (stoma) for drainage of the urinary bladder. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
vesicotomy
Synonym for cystotomy ... <procedure, surgery> A surgical incision into the bladder. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
vesicoumbilical
<anatomy, urology> Relating to the urinary bladder and the umbilicus. ... Synonym: omphalovesical. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicoumbilical ligament
<anatomy> One of the ligaments between the urinary bladder and the umbilicus. ... See: median umbilical ligament, medial umbilical ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicoureteral
<anatomy> Relating to the bladder and the ureters. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicoureteral reflux
<urology> Backward flow of urine from the bladder back into ureter. ... (21 Jun 2000) ...
vesicoureteral valve
<anatomy, urology> A lock mechanism in the wall of the intravesical portion of the ureter that normally prevents urinary reflux. ... (21 Jun 2000) ...
vesicourethral
Relating to the bladder and the urethra. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicourethral canal
The cranial portion of the primitive urogenital sinus from which develop the urinary bladder and part of the urethra. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicouterine fistula
A fistula between the bladder and the uterus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicouterine ligament
Synonym for uterovesical ligament ... <anatomy> A peritoneal fold extending from the uterus to the posterior portion of the bladder. ... Synonym: plica uterovesicalis, plica vesicouterina, uterovesical fold, vesicouterine ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicouterine pouch
uterovesical pouch ...
vesicouterovaginal
Relating to the bladder, uterus, and vagina. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicovaginal fistula
An abnormal passage between the bladder and the vagina. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
vesicovaginorectal
Relating to the bladder, vagina, and rectum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicovaginorectal fistula
An abnormal opening between the vagina and the bladder and rectum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicovisceral
Relating to the urinary bladder and any other adjacent organ or viscus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicula fellis
Synonym for gallbladder ... <anatomy> A digestive organ which stores bile (produced in the liver), used in the digestion and absorption of fats in the duodenum. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
vesicula ophthalmica
Synonym for ophthalmic vesicle ... In the embryo, one of the paired evaginations from the ventrolateral walls of the forebrain from which the sensory and pigment layers of the retina develop. ... Synonym: vesicula ophthalmica, ocular vesicle, optic vesicle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicula seminalis
Synonym for seminal vesicle ... <anatomy> The paired glands at the base of the bladder that produce seminal fluid and fructose. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
vesicula umbilicalis
Synonym for yolk sac ... <embryology, ornithology> One of the set of extra embryonic membranes, growing out from the gut over the yolk surface, in birds formed from the splanchnopleure, an outer layer of splanchnic mesoderm and an inner layer of endoderm. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
vesicular
1. Composed of or relating to small, saclike bodies. ... 2. Pertaining to or made up of vesicles on the skin. ... Origin: L. Vesicula = a little bladder ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
vesicular appendage
Synonym for vesicular appendices of uterine tube ... A small fluid-filled cyst attached by a slender stalk to the fimbriated end of the uterine tube; a vestigial remnant of the embryonic mesonephric duct. ... Synonym: appendix vesiculosa, Morgagni's hydatid, morgagnian cyst, stalked hydatid, vesicular appendage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicular exanthema
An extinct disease of swine caused by vesicular exanthema virus of swine, a member of the family Caliciviridae; it closely resembled foot-and-mouth disease and, in swine, was characterised by fever, loss of weight, and vesicles on the snout, tongue, and feet. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicular exanthema of swine
A calicivirus infection of swine characterised by hydropic degeneration of the oral and cutaneous epithelia. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
vesicular exanthema of swine virus
The type species of the genus calicivirus, an RNA virus infecting pigs. The resulting infection is an acute febrile disease which is clinically indistinguishable from foot and mouth disease. Transmission is by contaminated food. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
vesicular keratitis
Keratitis with coalescence of areas of epithelial corneal oedema. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicular keratopathy
Corneal epithelial oedema with formation of vacuoles. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicular mole
Synonym for hydatidiform mole ... <gynaecology, oncology, tumour> A relatively rare mass or tumour that can form within the uterus at the beginning of a pregnancy. The cause of hydatidiform mole is unknown. ... Symptoms include vaginal bleeding, uterine growth, nausea and vomiting. Some hydatidiform moles may become malignant (cancerous) where …
vesicular murmur
Synonym for vesicular respiration ... The respiratory murmur heard on auscultating over the normal lung. ... Synonym: respiratory murmur, vesicular murmur. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicular ovarian follicle
A follicle in which the oocyte attains its full size and is surrounded by an extracellular glycoprotein layer (zona pellucida) that separates it from a peripheral layer of follicular cells permeated by one or more fluid-filled antra; the theca of the follicle develops into internal and external layers. ... Synonym: folliculus ovaricus vesiculosus, g …
vesicular rale
Synonym for crepitant rale ... A fine bubbling or crackling sound produced by air mixing with very thin secretions in the smaller bronchial tubes. ... Synonym: vesicular rale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicular resonance
The sound obtained on percussing over the normal lungs. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicular respiration
The respiratory murmur heard on auscultating over the normal lung. ... Synonym: respiratory murmur, vesicular murmur. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicular rickettsiosis
A mild infectious disease first observed in new york city, caused by rickettsia akari, transmitted from its mouse host by chigger or adult mite bites. There is fever, a dark spot that becomes a small ulcer at the site of the bite, swollen glands (lymphadenopathy) in that region, and a raised blistery (vesicular) rash. Also known as rickettsialpox.< …
vesicular stomatitis
A vesicular disease of horses, cattle, swine, and occasionally man caused by a vesiculovirus (vesicular stomatitis virus); in horses and cattle the disease usually causes mouth vesicles which, in cattle, cannot be differentiated clinically from those of foot-and-mouth disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesicular stomatitis virus
<virology> Rhabdovirus causing the disease soremouth in cattle. Widely used as a laboratory tool especially in studies on the spike glycoprotein as a model for the synthesis, post translational modification and export of membrane proteins. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
vesicular stomatitis-indiana virus
The type species of vesiculovirus causing a disease symptomatically similar to foot-and-mouth disease in cattle, horses, and pigs. It may be transmitted to other species including humans, where it causes influenza-like symptoms. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
vesicular transport
Synonym for transcytosis ... <cell biology> Process of transport of material across an epithelium by uptake on one face into a coated vesicle, which may then be sorted through the trans Golgi network and transported to the opposite face in another set of vesicles. ... (17 Mar 1998) ...
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) ...
vesiculase
<enzyme> Potentiating factor from coagulating glands in rat semen coagulation; mechanism may involve covalent joining of basic protein monomers by transamidase reactions ... Registry number: EC 2.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...
vesiculate
1. To become vesicular. ... Synonym: vesicular. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesiculated
Synonym for vesicular ... 1. Composed of or relating to small, saclike bodies. ... 2. Pertaining to or made up of vesicles on the skin. ... Origin: L. Vesicula = a little bladder ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
vesiculectomy
<procedure> Resection of a portion or all of each of the seminal vesicles. ... Origin: L. Vesicula, vesicle, + G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
vesiculiform
Resembling a vesicle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
