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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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caecorrhaphySuture of the caecum. ... Synonym: typhlorrhaphy. ... Origin: caeco-+ G. Rhaphe, suture ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
caecosigmoidostomy<procedure> Formation of a communication between the caecum and the sigmoid colon. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
caecostomy<procedure> Surgical construction of an opening into the caecum with a tube through the abdominal wall (tube caecostomy) or by skin level approach, in which the caecum is sewn to the surrounding peritoneum. Its primary purpose is decompression of colonic obstruction. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
caecotomy<procedure> Incision into the caecum. ... Synonym: typhlotomy. ... Origin: caeco-+ G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
caecum<anatomy> A blind pouch-like commencement of the colon in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen at the end of the small intestine. The appendix is a diverticulum that extends off the caecum. ... (13 Nov 1997) ...
caecum cupulareSynonym for cupular caecum of the cochlear duct ... The upper blind extremity of the cochlear duct. ... Synonym: caecum cupulare, cupular blind sac, lagena. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
caecum vestibulareSynonym for vestibular caecum of the cochlear duct ... <anatomy> The lower extremity of the cochlear duct, occupying the cochlear recess in the vestibule. ... Synonym: caecum vestibulare, vestibular blind sac. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
CaenorhabditisA genus of small free-living nematodes. Two species, Caenorhabditis Elegans and Caenorhabditis Briggsae are much used in studies of genetics, development, aging, muscle chemistry, and neuroanatomy. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
Caenorhabditis elegansNematode much used in lineage studies since the number of nuclei is determined and the nervous system is relatively simple. The organism can be maintained axenically and there are mutants in behaviour, in muscle proteins and in other features. Sperm are amoeboid and move by an unknown mechanism which does not seem to depend upon actin or tubulin.
caenorhabiditis elegans
<zoology> This is a free-living (non parasitic) species of nematode which makes a good model organism for biological study because it has a small genome of only six chromosomes. ... It also has a short generation time of about three days (at room temperature), and is easy to grow at high densities (up to 10,000 worms on one Petri dish). ... Cae …
caerulein
<chemical> A specific decapeptide obtained from the skin of hila caerulea, an Australian amphibian. Caerulein is similar in action and composition to cholecystokinin. It stimulates gastric, biliary, and pancreatic secretion and certain smooth muscle. It is used in paralytic ileus and as diagnostic aid in pancreatic malfunction. ... Pharmacolog …
caerulin
<protein> Amphibian peptide hormone related to gastrin and cholecystokinin. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
caesarian section
Procedure in which an infant, rather than being born vaginally, is surgically removed from the uterus. Also referred to as a C section. As the name Caesarian suggests, this is not exactly a new procedure. It was done in ancient civilizations upon the death of a near-full-term pregnant woman to salvage the baby. Julius Caesar (or one of his predeces …
caespitose
Growing in tufts. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
cafe-au-lait spot
<dermatology> A pigmented cutaneous lesion, that can range from light to dark brown, and is due to an excess of melanosomes in the malpighian cells, rather than to an excess of melanocytes. ... Café-au-lait spots are one of the major skin manifestations of neurofibromatosis (von Recklinghausen disease) with type 1 (peripheral) neurofibromatosi …
caffearine
Synonym for trigonelline ... N-methylnicotinic acid;the methyl betaine of nicotinic acid; a product of the metabolism of nicotinic acid; excreted in the urine. ... Synonym: caffearine, trigenolline. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
caffeate O-methyltransferase
<enzyme> Caffeic acid methylated to ferulic acid; a separate enzyme (EC 2.1.1.104) acts on caffeoyl-CoA; jrg5 isolated from barley ... Registry number: EC 2.1.1.68 ... Synonym: sam-ca-methyltransferase, s-adenosylmethionine caffeic acid o-methyltransferase, caffeic acid o-methyltransferase, 5-hydroxyferulic acid o-methyltransferase, bispecific …
caffeate peroxidase
<enzyme> Catalyses dimerization of ferulic acid or caffeic acid via oxidative coupling and formation of beta,beta-linkage to lignan-type cpds 8,8'-bis(caffeic acid) or 8,8'-bis(ferulic acid) ... Registry number: EC 1.11.1.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...
caffeic acids
3,4-dihydroxycinnamic acids. A class of phenolic acids related to chlorogenic acid,p-coumaric acid, vanillic acid, etc., which are found in plant tissues. It is involved in plant growth regulation. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
caffeine
<chemical> A xanthine derivative that elevates cAMP levels in cells by inhibiting phosphodiesterases. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
caffeine and sodium benzoate
A mixture of equal parts of sodium benzoate and caffeine, used to meet the indication of caffeine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
caffeine and sodium salicylate
A mixture of sodium salicylate and caffeine used for the relief of headache and neuralgia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
caffeine citrate
Citrated caffeine, a mixture of equal parts of caffeine and citric acid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
caffeine hydrate
Monohydrate of caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
caffeinism
Caffeine intoxication characterised by restlessness, tremulousness, nervousness, excitement, insomnia, flushed face, diuresis, and gastrointestinal complaints, brought on by the ingestion of substances containing caffeine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
caffeoyl-CoA O-methyltransferase
<enzyme> Catalyses the methylation of caffeoyl-CoA to form trans-feruloyl-CoA; also accepts with low affinity various other caffeic esters as substrates; do not confuse with EC 2.1.1.68 which acts on caffeic acid; has been sequenced; genbank l22203 (stellaria longipes) ... Registry number: EC 2.1.1.104 ... Synonym: sam-c-CoA 3-o-methyltransfera …
caffey disease
<radiology> Infantile cortical hyperostosis, aetiology unknown, onset before 5 months of age, hyperostosis and periosteal reaction, mandible (80-95%), clavicles, ribs, long bones (DIAPHYSES often asymmetric) Differential diagnosis: if metaphyses involved, consider battery (child abuse) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
Caffey-Kempe syndrome
Synonym for battered child syndrome ... <radiology> Multiple assymetrical fractures, separation of distal epiphyses, irregularity and fragmentation of metaphyses, bucket-handle fracture, corner fracture of elbow, knee, ankle (sudden twisting motion), isolated spiral fracture, extensive periosteal reaction (subperiosteal haemorrhage), exuberant …
Caffey-Silverman syndrome
Synonym for infantile cortical hyperostosis ... Neonatal subperiosteal bone formation over many bones, especially the mandible and clavicles and the shafts of long bones; it follows fever, usually appearing before 6 months of age and disappearing during childhood. ... Synonym: Caffey's disease, Caffey's syndrome, Caffey-Silverman syndrome. ... (05 Mar …
Caffey, John Patrick
<person> U.S. Physician, radiologist, and peditrician, the 'the father of paediatric radiology', 1895-1978. ... See: Caffey's disease, Caffey's syndrome, Caffey-Kempe syndrome, Caffey-Silverman syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Caffey's disease
Synonym for infantile cortical hyperostosis ... Neonatal subperiosteal bone formation over many bones, especially the mandible and clavicles and the shafts of long bones; it follows fever, usually appearing before 6 months of age and disappearing during childhood. ... Synonym: Caffey's disease, Caffey's syndrome, Caffey-Silverman syndrome. ... (05 Mar …
Caffey's syndrome
Synonym for infantile cortical hyperostosis ... Neonatal subperiosteal bone formation over many bones, especially the mandible and clavicles and the shafts of long bones; it follows fever, usually appearing before 6 months of age and disappearing during childhood. ... Synonym: Caffey's disease, Caffey's syndrome, Caffey-Silverman syndrome. ... (05 Mar …
cage
1. An enclosure made partly or completely of open work and commonly used to house animals. ... 2. A structure resembling such an enclosure. ... Origin: M.E., fr. O.Fr., fr. L. Cavea, hollow, stall ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
caged ATP
<biochemistry> A derivative of ATP that is not biologically active until a photosensitive bond has been cleaved. ... (21 Mar 1998) ...
Cagot ear
An auricle having no lobulus. ... Origin: a people in the Pyrenees among whom physical stigmata are common ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Cain complex
Extreme envy or jealousy of a brother, leading to hatred. ... Synonym: brother complex. ... Origin: Cain, biblical personage ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Cairns mechanism
<molecular biology> A mechanism for the replication of a double stranded circular DNA molecule. Replication is initiated at a fixed point and proceeds either uni or bi directionally. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
caisson disease
See: decompression sickness ... Origin: Fr. Caisson (fr. Caisse, a chest) a water-tight box or cylinder containing air under high pressure used in sinking structural pilings underwater ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
caisson sickness
Disease caused by rapid decompression. So named since it appeared in workers building tunnels or supports for bridges working in enclosed units under high atmospheric pressure to keep out surrounding water, called caissons. ... See: decompression sickness. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Cajal, Santiago
<person> Spanish histologist and Nobel laureate, 1852-1934. ... See: Cajal's cell, horizontal cell of Cajal, Cajal's astrocyte stain, interstitial nucleus of Cajal. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Cajal's astrocyte stain
<technique> A method for demonstrating astrocytes by impregnation in a solution containing gold chloride and mercuric chloride. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Cajal's cell
Synonym for horizontal cell of Cajal ... A small fusiform cell found in the superficial layer of the cerebral cortex with its long axis placed horizontally. ... Synonym: Cajal's cell. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cajeputol
Synonym for cineole ... Cineol ... 1,8-epoxy-p-menthane;a stimulant expectorant obtained from the volatile oil of Eucalyptus globulus and other species of Eucalyptus. ... Synonym: cajeputol, cajuputol, eucalyptol. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cajuput oil
A volatile oil distilled from the fresh leaves of Cajuputi viridiflora, a tree of tropical Asia and Australia; a stimulant, counterirritant, and expectorant. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cake alum
Synonym for aluminum sulfate octadecahydrate ... Astringent detergent for skin ulcers. ... Synonym: cake alum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cake kidney
A solid, irregularly lobed organ of bizarre shape, usually situated in the pelvis toward the midline, produced by fusion of the renal anlagen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
caked breast
Synonym for stagnation mastitis ... Painful distention of the breast occurring during the latter days of pregnancy and the first days of lactation. ... Synonym: caked breast. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Calabar bean
Synonym for physostigma ... The dried seed of Physostigma venenosum (family Leguminosae), a vine of western Africa; it contains the alkaloids physostigmine (eserine), eseramine, eseridine (geneserine) and physovenine; in toxic doses it causes vomiting, colic, salivation, diarrhoea, convulsions, sweating, dyspnea, vertigo, slow pulse, and extreme pro …
Calabar swelling
Synonym for loiasis ... A parasitic infection caused by the nematode loa loa. The vector in the transmission of this infection is the horsefly (tabanus) or the deerfly or mango fly (chrysops). The larvae may be seen just beneath the skin or passing through the conjunctiva. Eye lesions are not uncommon. The disease is generally mild and painless. ... …
calabash curare
(packed by Indians in hollow gourds), curare from Strychnos sp.; extremely poisonous; contains yohimbine, indole, and strychnine type alkaloids. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calamus
1. The dried, unpeeled rhizome of Acorus calamus (family Araceae), cultivated in Burma and Sri Lanka, a carminative and anthelminthic. ... 2. A reed-shaped structure. ... Origin: L. Reed, a pen ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calamus scriptorius
Inferior part of the rhomboid fossa; the narrow lower end of the fourth ventricle between the two clavae. ... Synonym: Arantius' ventricle. ... Origin: L. Writing pen ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calbindin
<protein> Vitamin D induced calcium binding protein (28 kD) found in primate striate cortex and other neuronal tissues. Contains an EF hand motif. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
calcaemia
<biochemistry> Hypercalcaemia, an excess of calcium in the blood, manifestations include fatigability, muscle weakness, depression, anorexia, nausea and constipation. ... Origin: Gr. Haima = blood ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
calcaneal
Relating to the calcaneus or heel bone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneal arterial network
A superficial network over the calcaneus, formed by branches of the peroneal and posterior tibial arteries and twigs from the malleolar retia. ... Synonym: rete calcaneum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneal arteries
The calcaneal branches or arteries, branches to the structures in the calcaneal region from 1) the posterior tibial artery and 2) the peroneal artery. ... Synonym: rami calcanei. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneal bone
Synonym for calcaneus ... The largest of the tarsal bones and is situated at the lower and back part of the foot forming the heel. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
calcaneal bursitis
Inflammation of one of the bursae related to the tuber calcanei, usually a result of trauma to the subcutaneous bursa; occurs most frequently in the horse. ... Synonym: capped hock. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneal gait
A gait disturbance, characterised by walking on heel, due to paralysis of the calf muscles, seen following poliomyelitis and in some other neurologic diseases. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneal petechiae
Traumatic haemorrhage into the stratum corneum of the heel which may persist for several weeks as centrally confluent black dots. ... Synonym: black heel. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneal process of cuboid bone
The process projecting posteriorly from the plantar surface of the cuboid; it supports the anterior end of the calcaneus. ... Synonym: processus calcaneus ossis cuboidei. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneal region
The region of the heel. ... Synonym: regio calcanea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneal spur
<orthopaedics> A heel spur, bony growth off of the calcaneous often resulting in recurrent heel pain. ... (07 Nov 1997) ...
calcaneal sulcus
Synonym for interosseous groove of calcaneus ... The groove on the upper part of the calcaneus, which with a corresponding groove on the talus forms the sinus tarsi. ... Synonym: sulcus calcanei, calcaneal sulcus, interosseous groove. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneal tuber
Synonym for calcaneal tuberosity ... The posterior extremity of the calcaneus, or os calcis, forming the projection of the heel. ... Synonym: tuber calcanei, calcaneal tuber, tuber calcis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneal tubercle
The projection, often double, on the inferior aspect of the calcaneus at the anterior end of the area for attachment of the long plantar ligament. ... Synonym: tuberculum calcanei. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneal tuberosity
The posterior extremity of the calcaneus, or os calcis, forming the projection of the heel. ... Synonym: tuber calcanei, calcaneal tuber, tuber calcis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcanean tendon
Synonym for tendo calcaneus ... See: Tendon, Achilles ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
calcaneo-
The calcaneus. ... Origin: L. Calcaneum, heel ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneoapophysitis
Inflammation at the posterior part of the os calcis, at the insertion of the Achilles tendon. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneoastragaloid
Relating to the calcaneus, or os calcis, and the talus, or astragalus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneocavus
Combination of talipes calcaneus and talipes cavus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneocuboid
Relating to the calcaneus and the cuboid bone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneocuboid joint
A somewhat saddle-shaped synovial joint between the anterior surface of the calcaneus and the posterior surface of the cuboid. This is the lateral element of the compound transverse tarsal joint. ... Synonym: articulatio calcaneocuboidea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneocuboid ligament
<anatomy> The lateral part of the bifurcate ligamentum. ... Synonym: ligamentum calcaneocuboideum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneodynia
Synonym: painful heel. ... Origin: calcaneo-+ G. Odyne, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneofibular ligament
<anatomy> The middle of the three fascicles that form the lateral collateral ligament of the ankle joint, reinforcing the lateral side of the ankle joint; the remaining two ligaments of the lateral collateral ligaments are the anterior and posterior talofibular ligaments. ... Synonym: ligamentum calcaneofibulare. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneonavicular
Relating to the calcaneus and the navicular bone. ... Synonym: calcaneoscaphoid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneonavicular ligament
<anatomy> The medial part of the ligamentum bifurcatum. ... Synonym: ligamentum calcaneonaviculare. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneoscaphoid
Synonym for calcaneonavicular ... Relating to the calcaneus and the navicular bone. ... Synonym: calcaneoscaphoid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneotibial
Relating to the calcaneus and the tibia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneotibial ligament
Synonym for tibiocalcaneal ligament ... <anatomy> The part of the medial or deltoid ligament that extends from the medial malleolus to the sustentaculum tali of the calcaneus. ... Synonym: pars tibiocalcanea ligamenti medialis, calcaneotibial ligament, ligamentum calcaneotibiale, tibiocalcaneal part of deltoid ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneous
<anatomy> The heel bone. ... (07 Nov 1997) ...
calcaneovalgocavus
Combination of talipes calcaneus, valgus, and cavus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneovalgus
See: talipes calcaneovalgus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneovarus
See: talipes calcaneovarus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneum
Synonym: calcaneus. ... Origin: L. The heel ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcaneus
The largest of the tarsal bones and is situated at the lower and back part of the foot forming the heel. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
calcar
1. A small projection from any structure; internal spurs (septa) at the level of division of arteries and confluence of veins when branches or roots form an acute angle. ... See: vascular spur. ... 2. A dull spine or projection from a bone. ... 3. Archaic term for a horny outgrowth from the skin. ... Synonym: spur. ... Origin: L. Spur, cock's spur ... (0 …
calcar avis
The lower of two elevations on the medial wall of the posterior horn of the lateral ventricle of the brain, caused by the depth of the calcarine sulcus. ... Synonym: Haller's unguis, hippocampus minor, minor hippocampus, Morand's spur, unguis avis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcar femorale
A bony spur springing from the underside of the neck of the femur above and anterior to the lesser trochanter, adding to the strength of this part of the bone. ... Synonym: Bigelow's septum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcar pedis
Synonym for calx ... Synonym: lime. ... Origin: L. Limestone ... 2. The posterior rounded extremity of the foot. ... Synonym: calcar pedis, heel. ... Origin: L. Heel ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcareous
Chalky; relating to or containing lime or calcium, or calcific material. ... Origin: L. Calcarius, pertaining to lime, fr. Calx, lime ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcareous conjunctivitis
An obsolete term for a condition in which the palpebral conjunctiva contains minute yellow concretions. ... Synonym: conjunctivitis petrificans. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcareous degeneration
In a precise sense, not a degenerative process per se, but the deposition of insoluble calcium salts in tissue that has degenerated and become necrotic, as in dystrophic calcification. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcareous infiltration
Synonym for calcification ... <biochemistry> The process by which organic tissue becomes hardened by a deposit of calcium salts within its substance. ... Origin: L. Facere = to make. ... (21 Mar 1998) ...
calcareous metastasis
The deposit of calcareous material in remote tissues in the event of extensive resorption of osseous tissue in caries, malignant neoplasms, and so on. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcarine
1. Relating to a calcar. ... 2. Spur-shaped. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
calcarine artery
Synonym for calcarine branch of medial occipital artery ... <anatomy, artery> Branch of medial occipital artery which runs in relationship to the calcarine sulcus. ... Synonym: ramus calcarinus arteriae occipitalis medialis, arteria calcarina, calcarine artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
