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

cartilages of larynx
See: thyroid cartilage, cricoid cartilage, arytenoid cartilage, cuneiform cartilage, triticeal cartilage, corniculate cartilage, sesamoid cartilage of larynx, epiglottic cartilage. ... Synonym: cartilagines laryngis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilages of nose
See: lateral cartilage of nose, greater alar cartilage, nasal septal cartilage, cartilago vomeronasalis, lesser alar cartilages, accessory nasal cartilages. ... Synonym: cartilagines nasi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilagines
Plural of cartilago. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilagines alares minores
Synonym for lesser alar cartilages ... The two to four cartilaginous plates of the wing of the nose posterior to the greater alar cartilage. ... Synonym: cartilagines alares minores, accessory quadrate cartilage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilagines laryngis
Synonym for cartilages of larynx ... See: thyroid cartilage, cricoid cartilage, arytenoid cartilage, cuneiform cartilage, triticeal cartilage, corniculate cartilage, sesamoid cartilage of larynx, epiglottic cartilage. ... Synonym: cartilagines laryngis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilagines nasi
Synonym for cartilages of nose ... See: lateral cartilage of nose, greater alar cartilage, nasal septal cartilage, cartilago vomeronasalis, lesser alar cartilages, accessory nasal cartilages. ... Synonym: cartilagines nasi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilagines tracheales
Synonym for tracheal cartilages ... The 16 to 20 incomplete rings of hyaline cartilage forming the skeleton of the trachea; the rings are deficient posteriorly for from one-fifth to one-third of their circumference. ... Synonym: cartilagines tracheales, tracheal ring. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilaginoid
Synonym for chondroid ... 1. Resembling cartilage. ... Synonym: cartilaginoid. ... 2. Uncharacteristically developed cartilage, primarily cellular with a basophilic matrix and thin or nonexistent capsules. ... Origin: chondro-+ G. Eidos, resemblance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilaginous
<pathology> Composed of cartilage, a connective tissue substance that is present in joints. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cartilaginous articulation
Synonym for cartilaginous joint ... A joint in which the apposed bony surfaces are united by cartilage; they are divided into synchondroses and symphyses; in synchondroses, the cartilage connecting the apposed surfaces is, as a rule, ultimately converted to bone, as between epiphyses and diaphyses of long bones; exceptions are the sternal synchondro …

cartilaginous joint
A joint in which the apposed bony surfaces are united by cartilage; they are divided into synchondroses and symphyses; in synchondroses, the cartilage connecting the apposed surfaces is, as a rule, ultimately converted to bone, as between epiphyses and diaphyses of long bones; exceptions are the sternal synchondroses and the cartilaginous union of …

cartilaginous neurocranium
In the embryo, that part of the base of the skull first laid down in cartilage and then ossified. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilaginous part of auditory tube
That portion of the auditory tube that is supported by cartilage; it continues anteromedially from the osseous part to open into the nasopharynx. ... Synonym: pars cartilaginea tubae auditivae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilaginous septum
Synonym for nasal septal cartilage ... A thin cartilaginous plate located between vomer, perpendicular plate of the ethmoid, and nasal bones, and completing the nasal septum anteriorly. ... Synonym: cartilago septi nasi, cartilage of nasal septum, cartilaginous septum, pars cartilaginea septi nasi, quadrangular cartilage, septal cartilage. ... (05 Mar …

cartilaginous tissue
See: cartilage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilago
Synonym: cartilage.For histological description, see cartilage. ... Origin: L. Gristle ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilago alaris major
Synonym for greater alar cartilage ... One of a pair of cartilages that form the tip of the nose. It consists of a medial crus that extends into the nasal septum with its fellow of the opposite side, and a lateral crus that forms the anterior part of the wing of the nose. ... Synonym: cartilago alaris major. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilago articularis
Synonym for articular cartilage ... The cartilage covering the articular surfaces of the bones participating in a synovial joint. ... Synonym: cartilago articularis, arthrodial cartilage, diarthrodial cartilage, investing cartilage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilago arytenoidea
Synonym for arytenoid cartilage ... One of a pair of small pyramidal cartilages that articulate with the lamina of the cricoid cartilage. The corresponding vocal ligament and several muscles are attached to it. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cartilago auriculae
Synonym for auricular cartilage ... The cartilage of the auricle. ... Synonym: cartilago auriculae, cartilage of ear, conchal cartilage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilago corniculata
Synonym for corniculate cartilage ... A conical nodule of elastic cartilage surmounting the apex of each arytenoid cartilage. ... Synonym: cartilago corniculata, corniculum laryngis, Santorini's cartilage, supra-arytenoid cartilage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilago costalis
Synonym for costal cartilage ... The cartilage forming the anterior continuation of a rib, providing the means by which it reaches and articulates with the sternum. ... Synonym: cartilago costalis, costicartilage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilago cricoidea
Synonym for cricoid cartilage ... <anatomy> The lower most of the laryngeal cartilages, may be palpated just below the thyroid prominence Adjacent the cricoid cartilage and the first tracheal ring is the cricothyroid membrane, a site used for rapid emergency airway access (cricothyroidotomy). ... (13 Nov 1997) ...

cartilago cuneiformis
Synonym for cuneiform cartilage ... A small nonarticulating rod of elastic cartilage in the aryepiglottic fold anterolateral and somewhat superior to the corniculate cartilage. ... Synonym: cartilago cuneiformis, Morgagni's cartilage, Morgagni's tubercle, Wrisberg's cartilage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilago epiglottica
Synonym for epiglottic cartilage ... A thin lamina of elastic cartilage forming the central portion of the epiglottis. ... Synonym: cartilago epiglottica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilago epiphysialis
Synonym for epiphysial plate ... The disc of cartilage between the metaphysis and the epiphysis of an immature long bone permitting growth in length. ... Synonym: cartilago epiphysialis, epiphysial cartilage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilago meatus acustici
Synonym for cartilage of acoustic meatus ... The cartilage that forms the wall of the lateral part of the external acoustic meatus. It is incomplete above and is firmly attached to the margins of the bony part of the external meatus. ... Synonym: cartilago meatus acustici, meatal cartilage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilago septi nasi
Synonym for nasal septal cartilage ... A thin cartilaginous plate located between vomer, perpendicular plate of the ethmoid, and nasal bones, and completing the nasal septum anteriorly. ... Synonym: cartilago septi nasi, cartilage of nasal septum, cartilaginous septum, pars cartilaginea septi nasi, quadrangular cartilage, septal cartilage. ... (05 Mar …

cartilago sesamoidea laryngis
Synonym for sesamoid cartilage of larynx ... A small nodule of elastic cartilage sometimes present on the lateral border of the arytenoid cartilage. ... Synonym: cartilago sesamoidea laryngis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilago thyroidea
Synonym for thyroid cartilage ... The largest cartilage of the larynx consisting of two laminae fusing anteriorly at an acute angle in the midline of the neck. The point of fusion forms a subcutaneous projection known as the adam's apple. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cartilago triticea
Synonym for triticeal cartilage ... A rounded nodule of cartilage, the size of a grain of wheat, occasionally present in the posterior margin of the lateral thyrohyroid ligament. ... Synonym: cartilago triticea, corpus triticeum, triticeum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilago tubae auditivae
Synonym for cartilage of auditory tube ... Cartilage of auditory tube or of pharyngotympanic tube; tubal cartilage; the trough-shaped cartilage that forms the medial wall, roof, and part of the lateral wall of the auditory tube. ... Synonym: cartilago tubae auditivae, cartilage of pharyngotympanic tube, tubal cartilage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartilago vomeronasalis
A narrow strip of cartilage located between the lower edge of the cartilage of the nasal septum and the vomer. ... Synonym: Jacobson's cartilage, paraseptal cartilage, vomer cartilagineus, vomerine cartilage, vomeronasal cartilage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cartoons
Sketches or drawings, usually humorous, symbolizing, satirizing, or caricaturing some action, subject, or person of popular interest. ... Humorous, satirical, or ridiculing images executed in a broad or abbreviated manner. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

carubicin
<chemical> A very toxic anthracycline-type antibiotic related to daunorubicin, obtained from actinomadura carminata. It is used in soft tissue neoplasms and leukaemias. ... Pharmacological action: antibiotics, anthracycline. ... Chemical name: Carminomycin ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

carubinose
Archaic word for mannose. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caruncle
<botany> An outgrowth of a seed coat, near the hilum. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

caruncula
1. A small, fleshy protuberance, or any structure suggesting such a shape. ... Synonym: caruncle. ... 2. In ungulates, one of about 200 specific disklike areas of the uterine endometrium that, in conjunction with the foetal cotyledon, forms a placentome of the placenta; as a site of foetal-maternal contact, the caruncula remains constant in position …

caruncula hymenalis
Synonym for hymenal caruncula ... One of the numerous tabs or projections surrounding the orifice of the vagina. ... Synonym: caruncula hymenalis, caruncula myrtiformis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caruncula lacrimalis
Synonym for lacrimal caruncle ... A small reddish body at the medial angle of the eye, containing modified sebaceous and sweat glands. ... Synonym: caruncula lacrimalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caruncula myrtiformis
Synonym for hymenal caruncula ... One of the numerous tabs or projections surrounding the orifice of the vagina. ... Synonym: caruncula hymenalis, caruncula myrtiformis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caruncula salivaris
Synonym for sublingual caruncula ... A papilla on each side of the frenulum of the tongue marking the opening of the submandibular duct. ... Synonym: caruncula sublingualis, caruncula salivaris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caruncula sublingualis
Synonym for sublingual caruncula ... A papilla on each side of the frenulum of the tongue marking the opening of the submandibular duct. ... Synonym: caruncula sublingualis, caruncula salivaris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Carus, Karl
<person> German anatomist and zoologist, 1789-1869. ... See: Carus' circle, Carus' curve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Carus' circle
Synonym for Carus' curve ... An imaginary curved line obtained from a mathematical formula, supposed to indicate the outlet of the pelvic canal. ... Synonym: Carus' circle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Carus' curve
An imaginary curved line obtained from a mathematical formula, supposed to indicate the outlet of the pelvic canal. ... Synonym: Carus' circle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

carvacrol
2-p-Cymenol;an isomer of thymol that occurs in several volatile oils (marjoram, origanum, savory, and thyme), with properties and activity that closely resemble those of thymol; has antiseptic properties, but is used chiefly as a perfume. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Carvallo's sign
<clinical sign> An increase in the intensity of the pansystolic murmur of tricuspid regurgitation during or at the end of inspiration distinguishes tricuspid from mitral involvement. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

carvedilol
An agent used as an antihypertensive, antianginal. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

carver
A dental hand instrument, available in a wide variety of end shapes, used for forming and contouring wax, filling materials, etc. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caryophyllene cyclase
<enzyme> Catalyses the cyclization of farnesyl pyrophosphate, probably by intramolecular electrophilic attack by c-1 bearing the pyrophosphate ester on c-11 of the terminal double bond to give a humulyl cation, which undergoes closure to a cyclobutyl intermediate and deprotonation at c-3 methyl to form (-) caryophyllene; mw 57 kD ... Registry …

caryophyllus
Clove. ... Origin: G. Karyophyllon, clove tree, fr. Karyon, nut, + phyllon, leaf ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caryopsis
<botany> A dry, indehiscent, one-seeded fruit in which the seed coat is closely fused to the fruit wall (characteristic of grasses). ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

caryotheca
Synonym: nuclear envelope. ... Origin: caryo-+ G. Theke, sheath, box ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Casal, Gasper
<person> Spanish physician, 1691-1759. ... See: Casal's necklace. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Casal's necklace
A dermatitis partly or completely encircling the lower part of the neck in pellagra. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

casamino acid
<biochemistry> The group of amino acids which results when casein, a protein found in milk, is broken down by enzymes. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

casamino acids
Trivial term for the mixture of amino acids derived by hydrolysis of casein; used in bacterial and similar growth media. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

casbene synthetase
<enzyme> From castor bean (ricinus communis); catalyses the cyclization of geranylgeranylpyrophosphate to form the macrocyclic diterpene casbene ... Registry number: EC 4.6.1.7 ... Synonym: casbene synthase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

cascade
<chemistry> An entire series of reactions which occurs as a result of a single trigger reaction or compound. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cascade aeration
Aeration of an effluent stream through the action of falling water. ... (05 Dec 1998) ...

cascara
<chemical> Derived from the dried bark of Rhamnus purshiana (family Rhamnaceae) and used as a laxative. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cascara amara
The dried bark of a species of Picramnia (family Simarubaceae); used as a bitter tonic. ... Synonym: Honduras bark. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cascara sagrada
The dried bark of Rhamnus purshiana (family Rhamnaceae); used as a laxative. ... Synonym: cascara. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

case
1. An instance of disease with its attendant circumstances. ... Compare: patient. ... 2. A box or container. ... Origin: L. Casus, an occurrence ... Borderline case, a patient, whose clinical findings are suggestive, but not fully convincing, of a specific diagnosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

case fatality rate
The proportion of individuals contracting a disease that die of that disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

case fatality ratio
The mortality rate of a disease, usually expressed per 100 cases. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

case management
A traditional term for all the activities which a physician or other health care professional normally performs to insure the coordination of the medical services required by a patient. It also, when used in connection with managed care, covers all the activities of evaluating the patient, planning treatment, referral, and follow-up so that care is …

case-control study
<epidemiology> A study in which the risk factors of people with a disease are compared with those without a disease. ... It is an epidemiological method that begins by identifying persons with the disease or condition of interest (the cases) and compares their past history of exposure to identified or suspected risk factors with the past histo …

caseation
A form of coagulation necrosis in which the necrotic tissue resembles cheese and contains a mixture of protein and fat that is absorbed very slowly; occurs particularly in tuberculosis. ... See: caseous necrosis. ... Synonym: tyrosis. ... Origin: L. Caseus, cheese ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

casein
<protein> Group of proteins isolated from milk. _s and _ caseins are amphipathic polypeptides of around 200 amino acids with substantial hydrophobic C terminal domains that associate to give micellar polymers in divalent cation rich medium. _ casein is a glycoprotein rather different from _ and _ casein. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

casein hydrolysate
<biochemistry> A breakdown product which occurs when casein, a protein found in milk, is broken down by enzymes or acids. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

casein kinase
<enzyme> Cyclic AMP has no effect; aspect of protein kinase, EC 2.7.1.37; there is a separate record for casein kinase II ... Registry number: EC 2.7.1.- ... Synonym: casein kinase I, casein kinase ts, casein g kinase, kappa casein kinase, g-box binding factor 1 kinase, gbf1 kinase, t-antigen kinase, orb5 gene product, protein kinase ck1, prote …

caseinase
<enzyme> See also caseinase c ... Registry number: EC 3.4.24.- ... Synonym: clostridium perfringens lambda toxin ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

caseinate
A salt of casein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caseinogen
Soluble or kappa-casein which, when acted upon by rennin, is converted into paracasein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caseins
A mixture of related phosphoproteins occurring in milk and cheese. The group is characterised as one of the most nutritive milk proteins, containing all of the common amino acids and rich in the essential ones. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

caseo-iodine
casein iodine ...

caseose
Nondescript term for product resulting from the hydrolysis or digestion of casein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caseous
Pertaining to or manifesting the gross and microscopic features of tissue affected by caseation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caseous abscess
An abscess containing white solid or semisolid material of cheesy consistency; usually tuberculous. ... See: cheesy abscess. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caseous degeneration
Synonym for caseous necrosis ... Caseation necrosis, necrosis characteristic of certain inflammations (e.g., tuberculosis, histoplasmosis), which represents necrosis with loss of separate structures of the various cellular and histologic elements; affected tissue manifests the friable, crumbly consistency and dull, opaque quality observed in cheese. …

caseous lymphadenitis
A specific disease of sheep caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis and characterised by slowly progressing caseation necrosis of the lymph nodes, particularly those of the thorax. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caseous necrosis
Caseation necrosis, necrosis characteristic of certain inflammations (e.g., tuberculosis, histoplasmosis), which represents necrosis with loss of separate structures of the various cellular and histologic elements; affected tissue manifests the friable, crumbly consistency and dull, opaque quality observed in cheese. ... Synonym: caseous degeneratio …

caseous osteitis
Tuberculous caries in bone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caseous pneumonia
A form of severe pulmonary tuberculosis in which tubercles are not prominent, but with a diffuse extensive cellular infiltration that undergoes caseation affecting large areas of lung. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caseous rhinitis
A form of chronic rhinitis in which the nasal cavities are more or less completely filled with an ill-smelling cheesy material. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caseous tubercle
Synonym for soft tubercle ... A tubercle showing caseous necrosis. ... Synonym: caseous tubercle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

casiation
<pathology> The development of a necrotic centre (with a cheesy appearance) in a tuberculous lesion. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

Caslick
Edward, 20th century U.S. Veterinarian. ... See: Caslick's operation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Caslick's operation
An operation for the correction of faulty conformation of the vulva of the mare, a frequent cause of low-grade vaginitis and infertility; consists of surgical closure of the dorsal portion of the vulva. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Casoni
Tommaro, Italian physician, 1880-1933. ... See: Casoni intradermal test, Casoni skin test. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Casoni intradermal test
A test for hydatid disease in which hydatid fluid is injected intracutaneously; immediate or delayed wheal and flare reaction is positive. ... Synonym: Casoni skin test. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Casoni skin test
Synonym for Casoni intradermal test ... A test for hydatid disease in which hydatid fluid is injected intracutaneously; immediate or delayed wheal and flare reaction is positive. ... Synonym: Casoni skin test. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Casparian band
<plant biology> Region of plant cell wall specialised to act as a seal to prevent back leakage of secreted material (analogous to tight junction between epithelial cells). Found particularly where root parenchymal cells secrete solutes into xylem vessels. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

caspase-activated deoxyribonuclease
<enzyme> Degrades DNA during apoptosis, inhibited by icad (inhibitor of cad); a protein of 343 amino acids carrying a nuclear localization signal. ... Registry number: EC 3.1.- ... Synonym: cad enzyme, caspase-activated dnase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

cassava
Any of several species of the tropical plant, family euphorbiaceae, that grow starchy roots used for food. Manihot esculenta is most often used, but contains high amounts of hydrogen cyanide and few essential nutrients. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cassava starch
Synonym for tapioca ... A starch from the root of Janipha manihot and other species of J. (family Euphorbiaceae), plants of tropical America; an easily digested starch, free of irritant properties. ... Synonym: cassava starch. ... Origin: Braz. Tipioca ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Cassegrainian darkfield condenser
<microscopy> Named after Cassegrain, astronomer of the 17th century. A high-power, dark field con-denser to be used with objective apertures as high as 1.3. It is sometimes called the luminous spot ring condenser (Zeiss). ... (05 Aug 1998) ...

Casselberry
William E., U.S. Laryngologist, 1858-1916. ... See: Casselberry position. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...