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

cambium layer
The inner osteogenic layer of the periosteum, a highly cellular zone immediately beneath the epithelium covering a botryoid sarcoma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camelids, new world
Ruminant mammals of south america. They are related to camels. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cameloid anaemia
Synonym for elliptocytic anaemia ... Anaemia characterised by elliptical erythrocytes (ovalocytes) resembling those observed normally in camels; 1 to 15% of erythrocytes in nonanaemic persons may be oval, but greater proportions are observed in certain patients with microcytic anaemia. ... See: elliptocytosis. ... Synonym: cameloid anaemia, ovalocytic …

cameloid cell
Synonym for elliptocyte ... An elliptical red blood corpuscle found normally in the lower vertebrates with the exception of Cyclostomata; in mammals it occurs normally only among the camels (family Camelidae), hence cameloid cell. ... Synonym: cameloid cell, ovalocyte. ... Origin: G. Elleipsis, a leaving out, an ellipse, + kytos, cell ... (05 Mar 2000) …

camelpox
A severe generalised disease of camels in northern Africa and southwestern Asia caused by the camelpox virus and characterised by extensive skin lesions. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camelpox virus
An orthopoxvirus causing camelpox in camels. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camera
1. A closed box; especially one containing a lens, shutter, and light-sensitive film or plates for photography. ... 2. In anatomy, any chamber or cavity, such as one of the chambers of the heart, or eye. ... Origin: L. A vault ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camera anterior bulbi
Synonym for anterior chamber of eye ... The space between the cornea anteriorly and the iris/pupil posteriorly, filled with a watery fluid (aqueous humor) and communicating through the pupil with the posterior chamber. ... Synonym: camera anterior bulbi, camera oculi anterior, camera oculi major. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camera oculi anterior
Synonym for anterior chamber of eye ... The space between the cornea anteriorly and the iris/pupil posteriorly, filled with a watery fluid (aqueous humor) and communicating through the pupil with the posterior chamber. ... Synonym: camera anterior bulbi, camera oculi anterior, camera oculi major. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camera oculi major
Synonym for anterior chamber of eye ... The space between the cornea anteriorly and the iris/pupil posteriorly, filled with a watery fluid (aqueous humor) and communicating through the pupil with the posterior chamber. ... Synonym: camera anterior bulbi, camera oculi anterior, camera oculi major. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camera oculi minor
Synonym for posterior chamber of eye ... The ringlike space, filled with aqueous humor, between the iris/pupil anteriorly and the lens and ciliary body posteriorly. ... Synonym: camera posterior bulbi, camera oculi minor, camera oculi posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camera oculi posterior
Synonym for posterior chamber of eye ... The ringlike space, filled with aqueous humor, between the iris/pupil anteriorly and the lens and ciliary body posteriorly. ... Synonym: camera posterior bulbi, camera oculi minor, camera oculi posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camera posterior bulbi
Synonym for posterior chamber of eye ... The ringlike space, filled with aqueous humor, between the iris/pupil anteriorly and the lens and ciliary body posteriorly. ... Synonym: camera posterior bulbi, camera oculi minor, camera oculi posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camera vitrea bulbi
Synonym for posterior segment of eyeball ... The large space between the lens and the retina; it is filled with the vitreous body. ... Synonym: camera vitrea bulbi, vitreous camera, vitreous chamber of eye. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cameroon
A republic in central africa lying east of chad and the central african republic. Its capital is yaounde. As the cameroons, it existed from 1884 under german, british, french, and un mandates until it achieved independence in 1960. It united with the former british trust territory of southern cameroons in 1961. Its name is from the river that runs …

camerostome
Ventral depression of the anterior cephalothorax of soft ticks (family Argasidae) in which the mouthparts (capitulum) lie. ... Origin: L. Camera, a vault, + G. Stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camisole
Synonym for straitjacket ... A garment-like device with long sleeves that can be secured to restrain a violently disturbed person. ... Synonym: camisole. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camomile
Synonym for chamomile ... The flowering heads of Anthemis nobilis (family Compositae); a stomachic. ... Synonym: camomile. ... Origin: G. Chamaimelon, chamomile, fr. Chamai, on the ground, + melon, apple ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cAMP
Synonym for cyclic AMP ... <molecular biology> 3'5' cyclic ester of AMP. The first second messenger hormone signalling system to be characterised. Generated from ATP by the action of adenyl cyclase that is coupled to hormone receptors by G-proteins (GTP-binding proteins). CAMP activates a specific (cAMP dependent) protein kinase and is inactiv …

CAMP factor
Synonym for CAMP test ... A test to identify Group B beta-streptococci based on their formation of a substance (CAMP factor) that enlarges the area of haemolysis formed by streptococcal beta-haemolysin. ... Origin: Christie, Atkins, and Munch-Petersen, developers of the t. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camp fever
Synonym for typhus ... <disease, microbiology> An acute infectious disease characterised by high fever, a skin eruption and severe headache. In the past, typhus has been a disease of war, famine or catastrophe, being spread by lice, ticks or fleas. The infecting organism is Rickettsia prowazekii, sensitive to sulpha drugs or tetracycline. ... ( …

cAMP phosphodiesterase
Synonym for adenosine 3',5'-cyclic phosphate phosphodiesterase ... <enzyme> An enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of adenosine 3',5'-cyclic phosphate forming 5'-AMP. A crucial step in the regulation of cellular adenosine 3',5'-cyclic phosphate levels. Inhibited by caffeine. ... Synonym: cAMP phosphodiesterase. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cAMP receptor protein
catabolite (gene) activator protein ...

CAMP test
A test to identify Group B beta-streptococci based on their formation of a substance (CAMP factor) that enlarges the area of haemolysis formed by streptococcal beta-haemolysin. ... Origin: Christie, Atkins, and Munch-Petersen, developers of the t. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

campanulate
Bell-shaped, usually applied to calyx and corolla. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

Campbell sound
A miniature sound with a short round-tipped beak, especially curved for the deep urethra of the young male. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Campbell, Meredith
<person> 20th century U.S. Paediatric urologist. ... See: Campbell sound. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Campbell, William
<person> U.S. Surgeon, 1867-1926. ... See: Campbell's ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Campbell's ligament
Synonym for suspensory ligament of axilla ... The continuation of the clavipectoral fascia downward to attach to the axillary fascia; it maintains the characteristic hollow of the armpit. ... Synonym: Campbell's ligament, Gerdy's ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Camper, Pieter
<person> Dutch physician and anatomist, 1722-1789. ... See: Camper's chiasm, Camper's fascia, Camper's ligament, Camper's line, Camper's plane. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Camper's chiasm
Synonym for tendinous chiasm of the digital tendons ... Crossing of the tendons, the passage of the tendons of the flexor digitorum profundus (flexor digitorum longus in the foot) through the interval left by the decussation of the fibres of the tendons of the flexor digitorum superficialis (flexor digitorum brevis in the foot). ... Synonym: chiasma …

Camper's fascia
The more superficial, fatty part of the superficial fascia of the lower anterior abdominal wall. ... Synonym: fatty layer of superficial fascia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Camper's ligament
Synonym for inferior fascia of urogenital diaphragm ... The layer of fascia extending between the ischiopubic rami inferior to the sphincter urethrae and the deep transverse perineal muscles. ... Synonym: membrana perinei, fascia diaphragmatis urogenitalis inferior, Camper's ligament, ligamentum triangulare, perineal membrane, triangular ligament. …

Camper's line
The line running from the inferior border of the ala of the nose to the superior border of the tragus of the ear. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Camper's plane
A plane running from the tip of the anterior nasal spine (acanthion) to the centre of the bony external auditory meatus on the right and left sides. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camphene
2,2-Dimethyl-3-methylenenorbornane;a terpenoid occurring in many essential oils, e.g., turpentine, camphor, citronella. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camphor
<chemical> A ketone obtained from the wood of cinnamomum camphora, an evergreen tree native to eastern asia, or produced synthetically, with a penetrating characteristic odour and a pungent, aromatic taste. It is applied topically to the skin as an antipruritic and anti-infective and is used as a pharmaceutic necessity in certain pharmaceutic …

camphor 5-monooxygenase
<enzyme> A monooxygenase haem-thiolate (cytochrome p-450) with camphor bound at the active site. It acts as the terminal monooxygenase in the d-camphor monooxygenase system. Under anaerobic conditions, this enzyme reduces the polyhalogenated compounds bound at the camphor-binding site. Additionally, it is the only cytochrome p-450 enzyme with …

camphor liniment
A mixture of camphor and cottonseed oil, or camphor and arachis oil; a mild counterirritant. ... Synonym: camphorated oil. ... Monobromated camphor, obsolete term for an antispasmodic, soporific, and sedative. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camphor-6-exo-hydroxylase
<enzyme> A cytochrome p-450-dependent monooxygenase that catalyses the hydroxylation of camphor to 6-hydroxycamphor in sage and mycobacterium ... Registry number: EC 1.14.15.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

camphoraceous
Resembling camphor in appearance or odour. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camphorated
Containing camphor. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camphorated oil
Synonym for camphor liniment ... A mixture of camphor and cottonseed oil, or camphor and arachis oil; a mild counterirritant. ... Synonym: camphorated oil. ... Monobromated camphor, obsolete term for an antispasmodic, soporific, and sedative. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camphotamide
3-Diethylcarbamoyl-1-methylpyridinium camphorsulfonate;an analeptic and antianginal agent. ... Synonym: camphramine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camphramine
Synonym for camphotamide ... 3-Diethylcarbamoyl-1-methylpyridinium camphorsulfonate;an analeptic and antianginal agent. ... Synonym: camphramine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

campi foreli
Synonym: fields of Forel. ... Origin: L. Pl. Of campus, field ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

campimeter
A small tangent screen used to measure central visual field. ... Origin: L. Campus, field, + G. Metron, measure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camping
Living outdoors as a recreational activity. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

camplodactyly
Synonym for camptodactyly ... Camptodactylia ... Permanent flexion of one or both interphalangeal joints of one or more fingers, usually the little finger; often congenital in origin. ... Synonym: camplodactyly, streblodactyly. ... Origin: G. Kamptos, bent, + daktylos, finger ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camptocormia
Static, often marked forward flexion of the trunk; usually manifestation of conversion reaction. ... Synonym: camptospasm, prosternation. ... Origin: G. Kamptos, bent, + kormos, trunk of a tree ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camptodactyly
Camptodactylia ... Permanent flexion of one or both interphalangeal joints of one or more fingers, usually the little finger; often congenital in origin. ... Synonym: camplodactyly, streblodactyly. ... Origin: G. Kamptos, bent, + daktylos, finger ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camptomelia
A skeletal dysplasia characterised by a bending of the long bones of the extremities, resulting in a permanent bowing or curvature of the affected part. ... Origin: G. Kamptos, bent, + melos, limb ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camptomelic
Denoting or characteristic of camptomelia. ... See: camptomelic syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camptomelic dwarfism
Dwarfism with shortening of the lower limbs due to anterior bending of the femur and tibia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camptomelic syndrome
<syndrome> Also associated with flat facies, short vertebrae, hypoplastic scapula, and bowed tibia. ... Synonym: osteochondrodysplasia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camptospasm
Synonym for camptocormia ... Static, often marked forward flexion of the trunk; usually manifestation of conversion reaction. ... Synonym: camptospasm, prosternation. ... Origin: G. Kamptos, bent, + kormos, trunk of a tree ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

camptothecin
This alkaloid was originallyisolated from a Chinese tree, Camptotheca acuminata but has alsobeen found in the nothapodytes tree (Nothapodytes foetida). It isthe first known naturally-produced DNA topoisomerase Iinhibitor, and as such is being heavilly researched as atreatment for a wide variety of cancers. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

campylobacter
<bacteria> A genus of bacteria that represents a number of different species that are pathogenic in man. Campylobacter jejuni is probably the second most common cause of waterborne diarrhoeal disease in the United States. Campylobacter pylori has been implicated as an aetiological factor in the development of gastritis and peptic ulcer diseas …

campylobacter coli
A species of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from the intestinal tract of swine, poultry, and man. It may be pathogenic. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

campylobacter enteritis
<pathology> A genus of bacteria that represents a number of different species that are pathogenic in man. Campylobacter jejuni is probably the second most common cause of waterborne diarrhoeal disease in the United States. Campylobacter pylori has been implicated as an aetiological factor in the development of gastritis and peptic ulcer disea …

campylobacter foetus
A species of bacteria present in man and many kinds of animals and birds, often causing infertility and/or abortion. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Campylobacter foetus jejuni
Former name for Campylobacter jejuni. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Campylobacter foetus venerealis
A subspecies causing a venereal disease of cattle characterised by infertility and early embryonic death. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

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

campylobacter jejuni
A species of bacteria that resemble small tightly coiled spirals. Its organisms are known to cause abortion in sheep and fever and enteritis in man and may be associated with enteric diseases of calves, lambs, and other animals. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Campylobacter pylori
Synonym for helicobacter pylori ... A bacterium that has been implicated in the development of duodenal and gastric ulcers. Many gastroenterologists now advocate treating with antibiotic regimens to eradicate this microorganism in the upper gastrointestinal tract of those who suffer from recurrent or intractable peptic ulcer disease. Combinations of …

Campylobacter sputorum
A species found in the genital tract of sheep and cattle and in the gingival crevice of man. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

campylobacteriosis
Infection caused by microaerophilic bacteria of the genus Campylobacter. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

campylotropous
Of an ovule, orientated transversely, i.e. With its axis at right angles to its stalk, and with a curved embryo sac. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

camurati-engelmann disease
<radiology> Sclerosing diaphyseal dysplasia, does not involve metaphysis, epiphysis, or bone marrow cavity Cf: Albers-Schoenberg disease ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

camylofine
N-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]-2-phenylglycine isopentyl ester;an anticholinergic agent. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canada
The largest country in north america, comprising 10 provinces and two territories. Its capital is ottawa. It was discovered by norsemen as early as 1000 a.d. And was the object of anglo-french rivalry in the 17th century, but by 1867 became one dominion. Canada is from an indigenous huron or iroquois word, kanata, meaning camp or village. The frenc …

Canada balsam
A yellowish liquid resin from the balsam fir, Abies balsamea (family Pinaceae); contains kinene and bornyl acetate; used for mounting histologic specimens and as a cement for lenses. ... Synonym: Canada turpentine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Canada snakeroot
Synonym for Asarum canadense ... An aromatic stimulant and diaphoretic. ... Synonym: Canada snakeroot, Indian ginger, wild ginger. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Canada turpentine
Synonym for Canada balsam ... A yellowish liquid resin from the balsam fir, Abies balsamea (family Pinaceae); contains kinene and bornyl acetate; used for mounting histologic specimens and as a cement for lenses. ... Synonym: Canada turpentine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Canada, Wilma
<person> U.S. Radiologist. ... See: Cronkhite-Canada syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canadine
C20H21NO4; tetrahydroberberine;an alkaloid present in Hydrastis canadensis (family Ranunculaceae) and in Corydalis cava (family Fumaraceae) with sedative and muscle relaxant properties. ... Synonym: xanthopuccine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canal
A duct or channel; a tubular structure. A canal or channel. ... See: canal, duct. ... Synonym: canalis. ... Origin: L. Canalis ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canal of Guyon
Passageway through the transverse carpal ligament by which the ulnar nerve and artery enter the palm; it is closely related to the pisiform and the hook of the hamate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canal of Hering
Synonym for cholangiole ... A ductule occurring between a bile canaliculus and an interlobular bile duct. ... Synonym: canal of Hering. ... Origin: chol-+ G. Angeion, vessel, + -ole, small ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canal of Hovius
An anastomotic circle between the anterior twigs of the venae vorticosae in the eyes of some animals, but not in normal human eyes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canal of Nuck
Synonym for processus vaginalis of peritoneum ... A peritoneal diverticulum in the embryonic lower anterior abdominal wall that traverses the inguinal canal; in the male it forms the tunica vaginalis testis and normally loses its connection with the peritoneal cavity; a persistent processus vaginalis in the female is known as the canal of Nuck. ... S …

canales
Plural of canalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canales alveolares
Synonym for alveolar canals ... Canals in the body of the maxilla that transmit nerves and vessels from the alveolar foramina to the maxillary teeth. ... Synonym: canales alveolares, alveolodental canals, dental canals. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canales diploici
Synonym for diploic canals ... Channels in the diploe that accommodate the diploic veins. ... Synonym: canales diploici, Breschet's canals. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canales longitudinales modioli
Synonym for longitudinal canals of modiolus ... Centrally placed channels that convey vessels and nerves to the apical turns of the cochlea. ... Synonym: canales longitudinales modioli, central canals of cochlea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canales semicirculares anterior
Anterior semicurcular canal. ... See: bony semicircular canals. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canales semicirculares lateralis
Lateral semicircular canal. ... See: bony semicircular canals. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canales semicirculares ossei
Synonym for bony semicircular canals ... The three bony tubes in the labyrinth of the ear within which the membranous semicircular ducts are located; they lie in planes at right angles to each other and are known as anterior semicircular canal, posterior semicircular canal, and lateral semicircular canal. ... Synonym: canales semicirculares ossei. …

canales semicirculares posterior
Posterior semicircular canal. ... See: bony semicircular canals. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canalicular
Relating to a canaliculus. ... Origin: L. Canaliculus, small channel, dim. Fr. Canalis, canal, + suffix -ar, pertaining to ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canalicular adenoma
<tumour> A variant of monomorphic adenoma composed of double rows of epithelial cells in long cords. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canalicular ducts
Synonym for lactiferous ducts ... The ducts, numbering 15 or 20, which drain the lobes of the mammary gland; they open at the nipple. ... Synonym: ductus lactiferi, canalicular ducts, galactophore, galactophorous canals, galactophorous ducts, mamillary ducts, mammary ducts, milk ducts, tubuli galactophori, tubuli lactiferi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canalicular sphincter
A sphincter located somewhere along the course of an organ, a tube, or a duct, as opposed to ostial sphincter. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canaliculate
With a longitudinal groove or channel. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

canaliculi
In bone, channels that run through the calcified matrix between lacunae containing osteocytes. In liver, small channels between hepatocytes through which bile flows to the bile duct and thence to the intestinal lumen. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

canaliculi caroticotympanici
Synonym for caroticotympanic canaliculi ... Small openings within the carotid canal that afford passage to the tympanic cavity of branches of the internal carotid artery and carotid sympathetic plexus. ... Synonym: canaliculi caroticotympanici. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canaliculi dentales
Minute, wavy, branching tubes or canals in the dentin; they contain the long cytoplasmic processes of odontoblasts and extend radially from the pulp to the dentoenamel junction. ... Synonym: dental tubules, dentinal canals, dentinal tubules, tubuli dentales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canaliculitis
Inflammation of the lacrimal canaliculus. ... Origin: canaliculus + G. -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

canaliculization
The formation of canaliculi, or small canals, in any tissue. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...