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

capita
Plural of caput. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capital cost
The total investment needed to complete a project and bring it to a commercially operable status. The cost of construction of a new plant. The expenditures for the purchase or acquisition of existing facilities. ... (05 Dec 1998) ...

capital expenditures
Those funds disbursed for facilities and equipment, particularly those related to the delivery of health care. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

capital financing
Institutional funding for facilities and for equipment which becomes a part of the assets of the institution. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

capital operation
An obsolete term for an operation of such magnitude or involving vital organs to such an extent that it is per se dangerous to life. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capital punishment
The use of the death penalty for certain crimes. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

capitate
Enlarged or swollen at tip, gathered into a mass at apex, as compound stigma, a knoblike stigma terminating a style. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

capitate bone
Synonym for capitate ... Enlarged or swollen at tip, gathered into a mass at apex, as compound stigma, a knoblike stigma terminating a style. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

capitation
In U.S. Health services, capitation refers to a fixed per capita amount that is paid to a hospital, clinic or doctor for each person served. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

capitation fee
A method of payment for health services in which an individual or institutional provider is paid a fixed, per capita amount without regard to the actual number or nature of services provided to each patient. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

capitellate
Shaped like, or aggregated into, a very small head. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

capitellum
Synonym: capitulum. ... Synonym: capitulum of humerus. ... Origin: L. Dim. Of caput, head ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capitium
An obsolete term for bandage for the head. ... Origin: L. Caput, head ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capitonnage
Rarely used term for closure of a cyst cavity by use of sutures. ... Origin: Fr. Upholstering ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capitopedal
Relating to the head and the feet. ... Origin: L. Caput, head, + pes (ped-), foot ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capitula
Plural of capitulum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capitular
Relating to a capitulum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capitular joint
Synonym for joint of head of rib ... The synovial joint between a rib and bodies of two adjacent vertebrae; the joint cavity is divided by an intra-articular ligament which attaches to the intervertebral disk; the first, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth ribs articulate with only one vertebra. ... Synonym: articulatio capitis costae, capitular joint. ... ( …

capitulum
A dense cluster of stalkless flowers. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

capitulum humeri
Synonym for capitulum of humerus ... The small rounded eminence on the lateral half of the distal end of the humerus for articulation with the radius. ... Synonym: capitulum humeri, capitellum, little head of humerus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capitulum of humerus
The small rounded eminence on the lateral half of the distal end of the humerus for articulation with the radius. ... Synonym: capitulum humeri, capitellum, little head of humerus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Caplan
Anthony, British physician, 1907-1976. ... See: Caplan's nodules, Caplan's syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caplan syndrome
<radiology> Combination of: necrobiotic rheumatoid lung nodules, coal worker's pneumoconiosis Findings: round, peripheral nodules (0.5 - 5.0 cm), with or without cavitation, nodules associated with subcutaneous rheumatoid nodules ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Caplan's nodules
Synonym for caplan's syndrome ... <syndrome> Pneumoconiosis associated with rheumatoid arthritis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

caplan's syndrome
<syndrome> Pneumoconiosis associated with rheumatoid arthritis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

capnine
Sulphonolipid isolated from the envelope of the Cytophaga Flexibacter group of gram-negative bacteria. The acetylated form of capnine seems to be necessary for gliding motility. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

capnocytophaga
A gram-negative gliding bacterium isolated from the oral cavity. It is a pathogen for periodontitis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Capnocytophaga canimorsus
A species linked to infections from dog bites (including bacteraemia, endocarditis, and meningitis. Formerly designated DF-2 by the CDC. These infections usually occur in patients with impaired immune systems. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capnogram
A continuous record of the carbon dioxide content of expired air. ... Origin: G. Kapnos, smoke, + gramma, something written ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capnograph
Instrument by which a continuous graph of the carbon dioxide content of expired air is obtained. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capnography
Monitoring the concentration of exhaled carbon dioxide in order to assess the physiologic status of patients with acute respiratory problems or who are receiving mechanical ventilation and to determine the adequacy of ventilation in anaesthetised patients. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

capon unit
Amount of androgen needed to produce an increase in the capon comb surface of 20%. ... Synonym: capon-comb unit. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capon-comb unit
Synonym for capon unit ... Amount of androgen needed to produce an increase in the capon comb surface of 20%. ... Synonym: capon-comb unit. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capon-comb-growth test
Synonym for comb-growth test ... A test for androgenic activity, based upon the stimulation of comb growth in capons (castrated cockerels) or immature roosters. ... Synonym: capon-comb-growth test, cock's comb test. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capped 5'-end
A methylated (has a -CH3 attached) guanosine nucleotide attached to the 5'-end (the beginning) of an eukaryotic mRNA, thought to give the mRNA stability. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

capped elbow
Synonym for shoe boil ... Olecranoid bursitis in the horse; so called because it may be caused by trauma from the shoe in the recumbent animal. ... Synonym: capped elbow. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capped hock
Synonym for 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) ...

capped knee
Swelling of the bursa of the extensor metacarpi magnus muscle in cattle, usually caused by injury to the carpus in getting up and down on hard floors. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capped uterus
A condition of tonic contraction of the fundus musculature of the uterus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capping
1. Movement of cross linked cell surface material to the posterior region of a moving cell or to the perinuclear region. ... 2. The intracellular accumulation of intermediate filament protein in the pericentriolar region following microtubule disruption by colchicine. ... 3. The blocking of further addition of subunits by binding of a cap protein to …

capping of mRNA
The process of adding a guanosine nucleotide to the 5'-end (the beginning) of an eukaryotic mRNA, then methylating (adding a -CH3 to) the guanosine. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

capping proteins
Proteins that bind to one end of actin filaments, preventing both addition and loss of actin monomers. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Capps
Joseph A., U.S. Physician, 1872-1964. ... See: Capps' reflex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Capps' reflex
An obsolete eponym for vasomotor collapse at the time of crisis in pneumonia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Capra
A genus of ruminants (family Bovidae) that includes the goat, ibex, and related animals; Capra hircus is the domestic goat. ... Origin: L. A she-goat ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caprate
A salt or ester of capric acid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capreomycin N-acetyltransferase
<enzyme> Isolated from streptomyces capreolus. ... Registry number: EC 2.3.1.- ... Synonym: cac gene product ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

capreomycin O-phosphotransferase
<enzyme> Isolated from streptomyces capreolus; acts on oh group of capreomycin ia or IIa. ... Registry number: EC 2.7.1.- ... Synonym: cph gene product ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

capreomycin sulfate
<chemical> Cyclic peptide antibiotic similar to viomycin. It is produced by streptomyces capreolus. ... Pharmacological action: antibiotics, antitubercular, antibiotics, peptide. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

capriloquism
Synonym: egophony. ... Origin: L. Caper, goat, + loquor, to speak ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caprin
Tridecanoylglycerol;one of the substances found in butter upon which its flavor depends. ... Synonym: decanoin, glyceryl tricaprate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caprine
Relating to, affecting, resembling or derived from a goat. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

caprine arthritis-encephalomyelitis
A worldwide disease of goats caused by the caprine arthritis-encephalomyelitis virus; two syndromes are recognised, encephalomyelitis in kids and more commonly arthritis in adults. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caprine herpesvirus
A herpesvirus that causes a severe generalised and fatal infection of newborn kids, characterised by fever, depression, inappetence, and mild to severe enteritis; the infection in adult goats is clinically mild, with abortion a frequent sequela. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caprine herpetovirus
An obsolete term for caprine herpesvirus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capripoxvirus
A genus of the family poxviridae, subfamily chordopoxvirinae, comprising poxviruses infecting sheep, goats, and cattle. Transmission is usually mechanical by arthropods, but also includes contact, airborne routes, and non-living reservoirs (fomites). ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

caprizant
Bounding; leaping; denoting a form of pulse beat. ... Origin: Fr., leaping, fr. L. Caper, goat ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caproate
1. A salt or ester of n-caproic acid. ... 2. USAN-approved contraction for hexanoate, CH3(CH2)4COO-. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caprolactam
<chemical> Hexahydro-2h-azepin-2-one. Cyclic amide of caproic acid used in manufacture of synthetic fibres of the polyamide type. Can cause local irritation. ... Chemical name: 2H-Azepin-2-one, hexahydro- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

caproyl
The acyl radical of caproic acid. ... Synonym: hexanoyl. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caproylate
A salt or ester of caproic acid. ... Synonym: hexanoate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caprylate
A salt or ester of caprylic acid. ... Synonym: octanoate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caprylic acid
CH3(CH2)6COOH;a fatty acid found among the hydrolysis products of fat in butter, coconut oil, and other substances. ... Synonym: octanoic acid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsaicin
<chemical> Trans-8-methyl-n-vanillyl-6-nonenamide. Cytotoxic alkaloid from various species of capsicum (pepper, paprika), of the solanaceae; causes pain, irritation and inflammation;, due to substance p depletion from sensory (afferent) nerve fibres; used mainly to study the physiology of pain and in the form of capsicum as a counterirritant …

capsanthin-capsorubin synthase
<enzyme> Catalyses the conversion of antheraxanthin and violaxanthin to capsanthin and capsorubin, respectively; isolated from capsicum annuum; genbank x77289 ... Registry number: EC 1.- ... Synonym: ccs gene product ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

capsicin
A yellowish red oleoresin containing the active principle of capsicum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsicum
A genus of solanaceous shrubs that yield capsaicin. Several varieties have sweet or pungent edible fruits that are used as vegetables when fresh and spices when the pods are dried. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

capsid
A protein coat that covers the nucleoprotein core or nucleic acid of a virion. Commonly shows icosahedral symmetry and may itself be enclosed in an envelope (as in the Togaviridae). The capsid is built up of subunits (some integer multiple of 60, the number required to give strict icosahedral symmetry) that self assemble in a pattern typical of a p …

capsomere
Synonym for capsid ... A protein coat that covers the nucleoprotein core or nucleic acid of a virion. Commonly shows icosahedral symmetry and may itself be enclosed in an envelope (as in the Togaviridae). The capsid is built up of subunits (some integer multiple of 60, the number required to give strict icosahedral symmetry) that self assemble in a …

capsula
1. A membranous structure, usually dense collagenous connective tissue, that envelops an organ, a joint, or any other part. ... 2. An anatomical structure resembling a capsule or envelope. ... Synonym: capsule. ... Origin: L. Dim. Of capsa, a chest or box ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsula adiposa renis
Synonym for fatty renal capsule ... The perirenal fat. ... Synonym: capsula adiposa renis, adipose capsule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsula articularis
Synonym for articular capsule ... A sac enclosing a joint, formed by an outer fibrous articular capsule and an inner synovial membrane. ... Synonym: capsula articularis, joint capsule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsula articularis cricothyroidea
Synonym for cricothyroid articular capsule ... The capsule enclosing the cricothyroid joint. ... Synonym: capsula articularis cricothyroidea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsula bulbi
Synonym for fascial sheath of eyeball ... A condensation of connective tissue on the outer aspect of the sclera from which it is separated by a narrow cleftlike episcleral space; the sheath is attached to the sclera near the sclerocorneal junction and blends with the fascia of the extraocular muscles. ... Synonym: vagina bulbi, capsula bulbi, eye cap …

capsula cordis
Synonym for pericardium ... <anatomy> A double membranous sac which envelops and protects the heart. The layer in contact with the heart is referred to as the visceral layer, the outer layer in contact with surrounding organs is the parietal pericardium. In between the two layers is the pericardial space. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

capsula externa
Synonym for external capsule ... A thin lamina of white substance separating the claustrum from the putamen. It joins the internal capsule at either extremity of the putamen, forming a capsule of white matter external to the lenticular nucleus. ... Synonym: capsula externa, periclaustral lamina. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsula extrema
Synonym for extreme capsule ... The layer of white matter separating the claustrum from the cortex of the insula, probably representing largely corticopetal and corticofugal fibres of the insular cortex. ... Synonym: capsula extrema. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsula fibrosa
Synonym for fibrous capsule ... Any fibrous envelope of a part. The fibrous capsule of an organ. ... Synonym: stratum fibrosum, tunica fibrosa, capsula fibrosa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsula fibrosa perivascularis
Synonym for fibrous capsule of liver ... A layer of connective tissue ensheathing the hepatic artery, portal vein, and bile ducts as these ramify within the liver. ... Synonym: capsula fibrosa perivascularis, perivascular fibrous capsule. ... Connective tissue capsule surrounding the outer surface of the liver, but continuous with septae of some anima …

capsula fibrosa renis
Synonym for fibrous capsule of kidney ... A fibrous membrane ensheathing the kidney. ... Synonym: capsula fibrosa renis, tunica fibrosa renis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsula glomeruli
Synonym for glomerular capsule ... The expanded beginning of a nephron composed of an inner and outer layer: the visceral layer consists of podocytes which surround a tuft of capillaries (glomerulus); the parietal layer is simple squamous epithelium which becomes cuboidal at the tubular pole. ... Synonym: capsula glomeruli, Bowman's capsule, malpighi …

capsula interna
Synonym for internal capsule ... <anatomy, neurology> A massive layer (8 to 10 mm thick) of white matter separating the caudate nucleus and thalamus (medial) from the more laterally situated lentiform nucleus (globus pallidus and putamen). It consists of 1) fibres ascending from the thalamus to the cerebral cortex that compose, among others, t …

capsula lentis
Synonym for lens capsule ... The capsule enclosing the lens of the eye. ... Synonym: capsula lentis, crystalline capsule, lenticular capsule, phacocyst. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsula lienis
Synonym for fibrous capsule of spleen ... The fibrous capsule of the spleen, containing collagen, elastic fibres, and smooth muscle. ... Synonym: tunica fibrosa splenis, tunica fibrosa lienis, capsula lienis, tunica propria lienis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsula vasculosa lentis
In the embryo, the vascular mesenchymal capsule that invests the lens of the eye; the vessels of the dorsal part of the capsule are branches of the hyaloid artery; those of the ventral part are derived from the anterior ciliary arteries; normally all the vessels are atrophied by the end of the eighth month of intrauterine life. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsular
Relating to any capsule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsular advancement
The surgical reattachment of the anterior portion of Tenon's capsule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsular antigen
That found only in the capsules of certain microorganisms; e.g., the specific polysaccharides of various types of pneumococci. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsular branches of renal artery
<anatomy, artery> Branches arising from the renal artery outside of the kidney that are distributed to the renal capsule. ... Synonym: rami capsulares arteriae renalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsular cataract
A cataract in which the opacity affects the capsule only. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsular cirrhosis of liver
Synonym for Glisson's cirrhosis ... Chronic perihepatitis with thickening and subsequent contraction, resulting in atrophy and deformity of the liver. ... Synonym: capsular cirrhosis of liver. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsular flap pyeloplasty
A reconstructive procedure for correction of uteropelvic obstruction, whereby a flap of renal capsule is swung down from the renal hilus to enlarge an obstructed intrarenal pelvis and upper ureter; used to correct situations involving loss of renal pelvic tissue which preclude the use of renal pelvis for the reconstruction. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsular glaucoma
Glaucoma occurring in association with widespread deposition of cellular organelles on the lens capsule, ocular blood vessels, iris, and ciliary body. ... See: pseudoexfoliation of lens capsule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsular ligament
<anatomy> Thickened portions of the fibrous membrane of an articular capsule. ... Synonym: ligamentum capsulare. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsular precipitation reaction
Synonym for Quellung reaction ... Swelling of the capsule surrounding a bacterium as a result of interaction with anticapsular antibody, consequently the capsule becomes more refractile and conspicuous. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

capsular space
The slitlike space between the visceral and parietal layers of the capsule of the renal corpuscle; it opens into the proximal tubule of the nephron at the neck of the tubule. ... Synonym: Bowman's space, filtration space. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsulation
Enclosure in a capsule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsule
<microbiology> Thick gel like material attached to the wall of gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria, giving colonies a smooth appearance. May contribute to pathogenicity by inhibiting phagocytosis. Mostly composed of very hydrophilic acidic polysaccharide, but considerable diversity exists. ... <pathology> Cellular response in inverte …

capsule cell
Synonym for amphicyte ... One of the cells located around the bodies of the cerebrospinal and sympathetic ganglionic neurons. ... Synonym: capsule cell. ... Origin: amphi-+ G. Kytos, cell ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

capsule forceps
Forceps used for removing the capsule of the lens in extracapsular extraction of a cataract. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...