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

Burgundy pitch
A resinous exudation from the spruce fir or Norway spruce, Picea excelsa; has been used as a counterirritant in the form of a plaster. ... Synonym: white pitch. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

burial
The act or ceremony of putting a corpse into the ground or a vault, or into the sea. The custom of burial is primeval and omnipresent in all cultures and civilizations, generally accompanied by ceremonial rites. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

buried flap
A flap denuded of both surface epithelium and superficial dermis and transferred into the subcutaneous tissues. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

buried penis
Normal penis obscured by suprapubic fat. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

buried soil
Soil covered by an alluvial, loessal, or other deposit (including manmade). ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

buried suture
Any suture placed entirely below the surface of the skin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

burimamide
<chemical> An antagonist of histamine that appears to block both h2 and h3 histamine receptors. It has been used in the treatment of ulcers. ... Pharmacological action: anti-ulcer agents, histamine h2 antagonists. ... Chemical name: Thiourea, N-(4-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)butyl)-N'-methyl- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Burk, Dean
<person> U.S. Scientist, *1904. ... See: Lineweaver-Burk equation, Lineweaver-Burk plot. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

burkholderia
A genus of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria. Organisms in this genus had originally been classified as members of the pseudomonas genus but overwhelming biochemical and chemical findings indicated the need to separate them from other pseudomonas species, and hence, this new genus was created. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

burkholderia cepacia
A species of burkholderia considered to be an opportunistic human pathogen. It has been associated with various types of infections of nosocomial origin. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

burkholderia infections
Infections with bacteria of the genus burkholderia. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

burkholderia pseudomallei
A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria that causes melioidosis. It has been isolated from soil and water in tropical regions, particularly southeast asia. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

burkina faso
A republic in western africa, south and east of mali and west of niger. Its capital is ouagadougou. It was formerly called upper volta until 1984. A french protectorate was established over the region 1895-97. It was part of upper senegal-niger colony until 1919 when it became a separate colony. Burkina faso remained under french jurisdiction with …

burkitt lymphoma
A form of undifferentiated malignant lymphoma usually found in central africa, but also reported in other parts of the world. It is commonly manifested as a large osteolytic lesion in the jaw or as an abdominal mass. B-cell antigens are expressed on the immature cells that make up the tumour in virtually all cases of burkitt lymphoma. The epstein-b …

Burkitt, Denis
<person> 20th century British physician in Uganda, died 1993. ... See: Burkitt's lymphoma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Burkitt's lymphoma
<oncology, tumour> A type of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma that most often occurs in young people between the ages of 12 and 30. The disease usually causes a rapidly growing tumour in the abdomen. ... (12 May 1997) ...

burlesque
1. Ludicrous representation; exaggerated parody; grotesque satire. 'Burlesque is therefore of two kinds; the first represents mean persons in the accouterments of heroes, the other describes great persons acting and speaking like the basest among the people.' (Addison) ... 2. An ironical or satirical composition intended to excite laughter, or to ri …

Burlew disk
An abrasive-impregnated rubber wheel used in dentistry for polishing. ... Synonym: Burlew wheel. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Burlew wheel
Synonym for Burlew disk ... An abrasive-impregnated rubber wheel used in dentistry for polishing. ... Synonym: Burlew wheel. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

burn
1. A hurt, injury, or effect caused by fire or excessive or intense heat. ... 2. The operation or result of burning or baking, as in brickmaking; as, they have a good burn. ... 3. A disease in vegetables. See Brand. ... 1. To consume with fire; to reduce to ashes by the action of heat or fire; frequently intensified by up: as, to burn up wood. 'We'll …

Burn and Rand theory
That stimulation of sympathetic fibres results first in the production of acetylcholine in the postganglionic nerve endings, which then release norepinephrine to act on the active site of the effector cell. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

burn units
Specialised hospital facilities which provide intensive care for burn patients. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

burner
1. One who, or that which, burns or sets fire to anything. ... 2. The part of a lamp, gas fixture, etc, where the flame is produced. ... <chemistry> Bunsen's burner, a kind of burner, invented by Professor Bunsen of Heidelberg, consisting of a straight tube, four or five inches in length, having small holes for the entrance of air at the bottom …

burner syndrome
<syndrome> Multiple episodes of upper extremity burning pain, sometimes accompanied by shoulder girdle weakness, experienced during contact sports, especially football, with each forceful blow to the head or shoulder; attributed to an upper trunk brachial plexopathy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

burners
Episodes of upper extremity burning pain. ... See: burner syndrome. ... Synonym: stingers. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

burnet
<botany> A genus of perennial herbs (Poterium); especially, P.Sanguisorba, the common, or garden, burnet. ... <zoology> Burnet moth, in England, a handsome moth (Zygaena filipendula), with crimson spots on the wings. Burnet saxifrage. ... <botany> See Saxifrage. Canadian burnet, a marsh plant (Poterium Canadensis). Great burnet, Wil …

Burnett, Charles
<person> U.S. Physician, 1901-1967. ... See: Burnett's syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Burnett's syndrome
Synonym for milk-alkali syndrome ... <syndrome> A form of metabolic acidosis that can result from the excessive consumption of milk (calcium) and antacids (sodium bicarbonate) over a prolonged period of time. This can result in calcium deposits in the kidneys and body tissues. ... Symptoms include nausea, vomiting and weakness. May be seen as a …

burning
1. That burns; being on fire; excessively hot; fiery. ... 2. Consuming; intense; inflaming; exciting; vehement; powerful; as, burning zeal. 'Like a young hound upon a burning scent. ... <botany>' (Dryden) Burning bush, an ornamental shrub (Euonymus atropurpureus), bearing a crimson berry. ... The act of consuming by fire or heat, or of subjectin …

burning drops sign
<clinical sign> In certain cases of perforated gastric ulcer, a sensation as of drops of hot liquid falling into the abdominal cavity or as of a stream of intensely hot liquid being poured into the cavity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

burning foot syndrome
<syndrome> A disorder observed in prisoners-of-war in World War II, now believed to be due to a pantothenate deficiency. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

burning mouth syndrome
<syndrome> A group of painful oral symptoms associated with a burning or similar sensation. There is usually a significant organic component with a degree of functional overlay; it is not limited to the psychophysiologic group of disorders. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

burning vulva syndrome
<syndrome> Persistent vulvodynia in which a physical cause has not been identified. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

burnisher
An instrument for smoothing and polishing the surface or edge of a dental restoration. ... Origin: O. F. Burnir, to polish ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

burnout
<radiobiology> Rapid reduction in the neutral particle density in a plasma discharge, occurs when the ionisation rate (which converts neutrals to ions and electrons) exceeds the rate of recombination (which converts ions to neutrals) and the rate of influx of neutral particles. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

burnout, professional
An excessive stress reaction to one's occupational or professional environment. It is manifested by feelings of emotional and physical exhaustion coupled with a sense of frustration and failure. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

burns
The treatment of burns depends on the depth, area and location of the burn. Burn depth is generally categorised as first, second or third degree. A first degree burn is superficial and has similar characteristics to a typical sun burn. The skin is red in colour and sensation is intact. In fact, it is usually somewhat painful. Second degree burns lo …

Burns, Allan
<person> Scottish anatomist, 1781-1813. ... See: Burns' ligament, Burns' falciform process, Burns' space. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

burns, electric
Burns produced by contact with electric current or from a sudden discharge of electricity. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

burns, first degree
A first degree burn is superficial and has similar characteristics to a typical sun burn. The skin is red in colour and sensation is intact. In fact, it is usually somewhat painful. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

burns, inhalation
Burns of the respiratory tract caused by heat or inhaled chemicals. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

burns, second degree
Second degree burns look similar to the first degree burns in that it is red and sensation is intact; however, the damage is severe enough to cause blistering of the skin and the pain is usually somewhat more intense. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

burns, third degree
In third degree burns the damage has progressed to the point of skin death. The skin is white and without sensation. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Burns' falciform process
Synonym for superior horn of falciform margin of saphenous opening ... The upper part of the falciform margin of the opening in the fascia lata through which the greater saphenous vein passes. ... Synonym: cornu superius marginalis falciformis, Burns' falciform process, Burns' ligament, Hey's ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Burns' ligament
Synonym for superior horn of falciform margin of saphenous opening ... The upper part of the falciform margin of the opening in the fascia lata through which the greater saphenous vein passes. ... Synonym: cornu superius marginalis falciformis, Burns' falciform process, Burns' ligament, Hey's ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Burns' space
Synonym for 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) ...

burnt
Consumed with, or as with, fire; scorched or dried, as with fire or heat; baked or hardened in the fire or the sun. Burnt ear, a black, powdery fungus which destroys grain. See Smut. Burnt offering, something offered and burnt on an altar, as an atonement for sin; a sacrifice. The offerings of the Jews were a clean animal, as an ox, a calf, a goat, …

burnt alum
Synonym for dried alum ... Alum deprived of its water of crystallization by heat; an astringent dusting powder. ... Synonym: burnt alum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Burow, Karl von
<person> German surgeon, 1809-1874. ... See: Burow's operation, Burow's solution, Burow's triangle, Burow's vein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Burow's operation
An operation in which triangles of skin adjacent to a sliding flap are excised to facilitate movement of the flap. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Burow's solution
A preparation of aluminium subacetate and glacial acetic acid, used for its antiseptic and astringent action on the skin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Burow's triangle
A triangle of skin and subcutaneous fat excised so that a pedicle flap can be advanced without buckling the adjacent tissue. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Burow's vein
<anatomy, vein> An occasional vein passing from the inferior epigastric, sometimes receiving a tributary from the urinary bladder, which empties into the portal vein, one of the renal veins. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

burr
A rough or prickly propagule consisting of a seed or fruit and associated floral parts or bracts. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

burr cell
Triangular helmet shaped cells found in blood, usually indicative of disorders of small blood vessels. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

burrow
1. An incorporated town. See 1st Borough. ... 2. A shelter; especially. A hole in the ground made by certain animals, as rabbits, for shelter and habitation. ... 3. <chemical> A heap or heaps of rubbish or refuse. ... 4. A mound. See Barrow, and Camp. ... See: 1st Borough. ... 1. To excavate a hole to lodge in, as in the earth; to lodge in a hole …

burrowing hairs
Synonym for ingrown hairs ... Hair's that grow at more acute angles than is normal, and in all directions; they incompletely clear the follicle, turn back in, and cause pseudofolliculitis. ... Synonym: burrowing hairs. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa
<anatomy> A tissue space (fibrous sac) that is lined with synovial membrane (joint tissue) and contains a small quantity of synovial fluid (joint fluid). Bursas are found in between tendon and bone, skin and bone and muscles. They function to facilitate fluid movement. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

bursa achillis
An alternate term for bursa of tendo calcaneus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa anserina
Synonym for anserine bursa ... <anatomy> The bursa between the tibial collateral ligament of the knee joint and the tendons of the sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus muscles. ... Synonym: bursa anserina, tibial intertendinous bursa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa aspiration
A procedure whereby a needle is inserted into a bursa for the purpose of withdrawing fluid (for diagnostic purposes) or injecting medications (corticosteroids or a local anaesthetic). ... See: bursitis. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

bursa bicipitoradialis
Synonym for bicipitoradial bursa ... <anatomy> The bursa between the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle and the anterior part of the tuberosity of the radius. ... Synonym: bursa bicipitoradialis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa cubitalis interossea
Synonym for interosseous bursa of elbow ... An inconstant bursa located between the tendon of the biceps and the ulna or the oblique cord. ... Synonym: bursa cubitalis interossea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa fabricii
The bursa of Fabricius in poultry, a blind saclike structure located on the posterodorsal wall of the cloaca; it performs a thymus-like function. ... Synonym: bursa of Fabricius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa iliopectinea
Synonym for iliopectineal bursa ... <anatomy> A large bursa between the iliopsoas tendon and the iliopubic eminence. ... Synonym: bursa iliopectinea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa infrahyoidea
Synonym for infrahyoid bursa ... <anatomy> A bursa sometimes found below the inferior margin of the body of the hyoid bone between the sternothyroid muscle and the median thyrohyoid membrane. ... Synonym: bursa infrahyoidea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa infrapatellaris profunda
Synonym for deep infrapatellar bursa ... <anatomy> The bursa between the upper part of the tibia and the patellar ligament. ... Synonym: bursa infrapatellaris profunda. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa intratendinea olecrani
Synonym for intratendinous bursa of elbow ... A bursa sometimes present within the tendon of insertion of the triceps brachii. ... Synonym: bursa intratendinea olecrani, bursa of Monro. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa mucosa
Synonym for synovial bursa ... <anatomy> A sac containing synovial fluid which occurs at sites of friction, as between a tendon and a bone over which it plays, or subcutaneously over a bony prominence. The NA lists the following types: subcutaneous synovial bursa, bursa synovialis subcutanea; submuscular synovial bursa, bursa synovialis submus …

bursa musculi coracobrachialis
Synonym for coracobrachial bursa ... <anatomy> A bursa frequently present between the tendon of the coracobrachialis and the subscapularis muscle. ... Synonym: bursa musculi coracobrachialis, subcoracoid bursa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa musculi piriformis
Synonym for bursa of the piriformis muscle ... <anatomy> A small bursa located between the tendons of the piriformis and superior gemellus and the femur. ... Synonym: bursa musculi piriformis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa musculi semimembranosi
Synonym for bursa of semimembranosus ... <anatomy> It lies between the muscle, the head of the gastrocnemius, and the knee joint. ... Synonym: bursa musculi semimembranosi, Brodie's bursa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa of acromion
Synonym for subcutaneous acromial bursa ... <anatomy> The bursa between the acromion and the skin. ... Synonym: bursa subcutanea acromialis, bursa of acromion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Bursa of Fabricius
<anatomy> A lymphoid tissue found at the junction of the cloaca and the gut of birds giving rise to the so called B lymphocyte series. ... (05 May 1997) ...

bursa of gastrocnemius
Synonym for subtendinous bursa of gastrocnemius muscle ... <anatomy> Consists of a lateral and a medial (Brodie's bursa) bursa between the heads of the gastrocnemius and capsule of the knee joint. ... Synonym: bursa subtendineae musculi gastrocnemii, bursa of gastrocnemius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa of great toe
The bursa between the lateral side of the base of the first metatarsal bone and the medial side of the shaft of the second metatarsal. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa of hyoid
Synonym for retrohyoid bursa ... <anatomy> A bursa between the posterior surface of the body of the hyoid bone and the thyrohyoid membrane. ... Synonym: bursa retrohyoidea, Boyer's bursa, bursa of hyoid, subhyoid bursa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa of latissimus dorsi
A constant bursa between the tendons of the teres major and the latissimus dorsi near their intersections. ... Synonym: bursa subtendinea musculi latissimus dorsi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa of Monro
Synonym for intratendinous bursa of elbow ... A bursa sometimes present within the tendon of insertion of the triceps brachii. ... Synonym: bursa intratendinea olecrani, bursa of Monro. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa of obturator internus
The large, constant bursa between the obturator internus tendon and the lesser sciatic notch. ... Synonym: bursa ischiadica musculi obturatoris interni. ... The bursa between the tendon of the obturator internus muscle and the capsule of the hip joint. ... Synonym: bursa subtendinea musculi obturatoris interni. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa of olecranon
Synonym for subcutaneous olecranon bursa ... <anatomy> Bursa between the olecranon process of the ulna and the skin. ... Synonym: bursa subcutanea olecrani, bursa of olecranon. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa of popliteus
Synonym for subpopliteal recess ... The extension of the cavity of the knee joint between the tendon of the popliteus and lateral condyle of the femur. ... Synonym: recessus subpopliteus, bursa of popliteus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa of semimembranosus
<anatomy> It lies between the muscle, the head of the gastrocnemius, and the knee joint. ... Synonym: bursa musculi semimembranosi, Brodie's bursa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa of tendo calcaneus
Bursa between the tendo calcaneus and the upper part of the posterior surface of the calcaneum. ... Synonym: bursa tendinis calcanei, bursa achillis, Achilles bursa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa of teres major
Bursa under the tendon of the teres major near its attachment. ... Synonym: bursa subtendinea musculi teretis majoris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa of the piriformis muscle
<anatomy> A small bursa located between the tendons of the piriformis and superior gemellus and the femur. ... Synonym: bursa musculi piriformis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa of trapezius
A bursa between the tendon of the trapezius muscle and the medial end of the scapular spine. ... Synonym: bursa subtendinea musculi trapezii. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa omentalis
Synonym for omental bursa ... <anatomy> An isolated portion of the peritoneal cavity lying dorsal to the stomach and extending craniad to the liver and diaphragm and caudad into the greater omentum; it opens into the general peritoneal cavity at the epiploic foramen. ... Synonym: bursa omentalis, lesser peritoneal cavity, lesser peritoneal sac, …

bursa ovarica
Synonym for ovarian bursa ... <anatomy> The peritoneal recess between the medial aspect of the ovary and the mesosalpinx. ... Synonym: bursa ovarica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa pharyngea
Synonym for pharyngeal bursa ... <anatomy> A cystic notochordal remnant found inconstantly in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the lower end of the pharyngeal tonsil. ... Synonym: bursa pharyngea, Luschka's bursa, Tornwaldt's cyst. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa quadrati femoris
Between the anterior aspect of the quadratus femoris muscle and the lesser trochanter of the femur. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa retrohyoidea
Synonym for retrohyoid bursa ... <anatomy> A bursa between the posterior surface of the body of the hyoid bone and the thyrohyoid membrane. ... Synonym: bursa retrohyoidea, Boyer's bursa, bursa of hyoid, subhyoid bursa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa subacromialis
Synonym for subacromial bursa ... Between the acromion and the capsule of the shoulder joint. ... Synonym: bursa subacromialis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa subcutanea acromialis
Synonym for subcutaneous acromial bursa ... <anatomy> The bursa between the acromion and the skin. ... Synonym: bursa subcutanea acromialis, bursa of acromion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa subcutanea calcanea
Synonym for subcutaneous calcaneal bursa ... <anatomy> A bursa between the skin and the posterior surface of the calcaneus. ... Synonym: bursa subcutanea calcanea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa subcutanea infrapatellaris
Synonym for subcutaneous infrapatellar bursa ... <anatomy> A bursa between the patellar ligament and the skin. ... Synonym: bursa subcutanea infrapatellaris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa subcutanea malleoli lateralis
lateral malleolar subcutaneous bursa ...

bursa subcutanea malleoli medialis
Synonym for medial malleolar subcutaneous bursa ... <anatomy> The bursa between the medial malleolus and the skin. ... Synonym: bursa subcutanea malleoli medialis, subcutaneous bursa of medial malleolus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa subcutanea olecrani
Synonym for subcutaneous olecranon bursa ... <anatomy> Bursa between the olecranon process of the ulna and the skin. ... Synonym: bursa subcutanea olecrani, bursa of olecranon. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

bursa subcutanea prepatellaris
Synonym for prepatellar bursa ... <anatomy> A bursa between the skin and the lower part of the patella. ... Synonym: bursa subcutanea prepatellaris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...