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


catapasm
A dusting powder applied to raw surfaces or ulcers. ... Origin: G. Katapasma, a powder; katapasso, to sprinkle over ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataphasia
<neurology> A disorder of speech where there is an involuntary repetition several times of the same word. ... (16 Mar 1998) ...

cataphora
Semicoma or somnolence interrupted by intervals of partial consciousness. ... Origin: G. A falling down ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataphoresis
Movement of positively charged particles (cations) in a solution or suspension toward the cathode in electrophoresis. ... Compare: anaphoresis. ... Origin: cata-+ G. Phoresis, a being carried ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataphoretic
Relating to cataphoresis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataphyll
<plant biology> A scale leaf associated with a vegetative part of a plant, for example: a rhizome. ... (16 Mar 1998) ...

cataphyllary leave
<botany> Rudimentary or scale-like leaves which act as a covering of buds. ... (16 Mar 1998) ...

cataplasia
Cataplasis ... A degenerative change in cells or tissues that is the reverse of the constructive or developmental change; a return to an earlier or embryonic stage. ... Synonym: retrograde metamorphosis, retrogression, retromorphosis. ... Origin: cata-+ G. Plasis, a molding ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataplasm
Synonym: poultice. ... Origin: G. Kataplasma, poultice, fr. Kataplasso, to spread over ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataplectic
1. Developing suddenly. ... 2. Pertaining to cataplexy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataplexy
<neurology, psychiatry> A sudden loss of muscle tone that may be induced by severe mental shock or as an additional feature of narcolepsy. ... (16 Mar 1998) ...

cataract
<ophthalmology> An ocular opacity, partial or complete, of one or both eyes, on or in the lens or capsule, especially an opacity impairing vision or causing blindness. ... The many kinds of cataract are classified by their morphology (size, shape, location) or aetiology (cause and time of occurrence). ... Origin: L. Cataracta, from Gr. Katarrak …

cataract extraction
<ophthalmology> The surgical removal of a cataract from the eye to improve vision. An artificial intraocular lens may then be implanted. Approximately 10 weeks are required for complete recovery and healing. ... (16 Mar 1998) ...

cataract lens
Any lens prescribed for aphakia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataract needle
Synonym for knife needle ... A very narrow, needle-pointed knife used in discission of a cataract. ... Synonym: cataract needle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataract spoon
A small concave instrument for removing a cataractous lens. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataract-oligophrenia syndrome
Synonym for Marinesco-Garland syndrome ... <syndrome> A rare neurologic disorder characterised by cerebellolental degeneration with mental retardation; autosomal recessive inheritance. ... Synonym: cataract-oligophrenia syndrome, Marinesco-Sjogren syndrome, Torsten Sjogren's syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataracta
Synonym: cataract. ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataracta adiposa
Synonym for vascular cataract ... Congenital cataract in which the degenerated lens is replaced with mesodermal tissue. ... Synonym: cataracta adiposa, cataracta fibrosa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataracta brunescens
Synonym for black cataract ... A cataract in which the lens is hardened and of a dark brown colour. In the 19th century, German black cataract meant gutta severa (q.v.). ... Synonym: cataracta brunescens, cataracta nigra. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataracta cerulea
Synonym for blue cataract ... Coronary cataract of bluish colour. ... Synonym: cataracta cerulea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataracta electrica
Synonym for electric cataract ... A cataract caused by contact with a high-power electric current, or a lightning bolt. ... Synonym: cataracta electrica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataracta fibrosa
Synonym for vascular cataract ... Congenital cataract in which the degenerated lens is replaced with mesodermal tissue. ... Synonym: cataracta adiposa, cataracta fibrosa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataracta nigra
Synonym for black cataract ... A cataract in which the lens is hardened and of a dark brown colour. In the 19th century, German black cataract meant gutta severa (q.v.). ... Synonym: cataracta brunescens, cataracta nigra. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataracta ossea
An obsolete term for an ossified cataract. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataractogenesis
The process of cataract formation. ... Origin: cataract + G. Genesis, production ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataractogenic
Cataract-producing. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataractous
Relating to a cataract. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cataria
The dried flowering tops of Nepeta cataria (family Labiatae); an emmenagogue and antispasmodic; also reported to produce psychic effects. ... Synonym: catnep, catnip. ... Origin: L. Cattus, male cat (post-class) ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catarrh
<otolaryngology> Inflammation of a mucous membrane, with a free discharge (Hippocrates), especially such inflammation of the air passages of the head and throat. ... Origin: L. Catarrhus, Gr. Katarrhein = to flow down ... (16 Mar 1998) ...

catarrhal
Relating to or affected with catarrh. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catarrhal asthma
Synonym for bronchitic asthma ... Asthma precipitated by bronchitis. ... Synonym: catarrhal asthma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catarrhal fever
Old term for the group of respiratory tract diseases including the common cold, influenza, and lobular and lobar pneumonia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catarrhal gastritis
Gastritis with excessive secretion of mucus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catarrhal inflammation
An inflammatory process that is most frequent in the respiratory tract, but may occur in any mucous membrane, and is characterised by hyperaemia of the mucosal vessels, oedema of the interstitial tissue, enlargement of the secretory epithelial cells (which proliferate and form conspicuous globules of mucus), and an irregular layer of viscous, mucin …

catarrhal jaundice
An obsolete term for viral hepatitis type A. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catarrhal ophthalmia
A mild form of conjunctivitis with mucopurulent secretion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Catarrhina
A genus of Old World monkeys in the superfamily Cercopithecoidea. ... Origin: kata-+ G. Rhis (rhin-), nose ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catarrhine
Relating to the Catarrhina. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catastalsis
A contraction wave resembling ordinary peristalsis but not preceded by a zone of inhibition. ... Origin: G. Kata-stello, to put in order, check ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catastaltic
1. Inhibitory, restricting, or restraining. ... 2. An inhibitory or checking agent, such as an astringent or antispasmodic. ... Origin: cata-+ G. Staltos, contracted, fr. Stello, to contract ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catastasis
1. A condition or state. ... 2. Restoration to a normal condition or a normal place. ... Origin: G. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catastrophe theory
A branch of mathematics dealing with large changes in the total system that may result from a small change in a critical variable in the system; an example is the change in the physical properties of H2O as the temperature reaches zero or 100° C; many applications of catastrophe theory occur in clinical medicine and in epidemiology. ... (05 Mar 2000 …

catastrophic illness
An acute or prolonged illness usually considered to be life-threatening or with the threat of serious residual disability. Treatment may be radical and is frequently costly. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

catastrophic reaction
The disorganised behaviour that is the response to a severe shock or threatening situation with which the person cannot cope. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catatonia
<neurology, psychiatry> A syndrome of psychomotor disturbances seen in schizophrenic disorders characterised by periods of either muscular rigidity, excitement or stupor. ... (16 Mar 1998) ...

catatonic
<neurology, psychiatry> A phase of schizophrenia where the patient is unresponsive. The tendency to assume a fixed posture and inability to move or talk are characteristic of this phase. ... (16 Mar 1998) ...

catatonic dementia
Dementia with catatonic symptoms. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catatonic excitement
An excited catatonic state seen in one of the schizophrenic disorders. ... See: catatonia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catatonic pupil
Transient pupillary dilation with absence of pupillary reaction to light and convergence. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catatonic rigidity
Rigidity associated with catatonic psychotic states in which all muscles exhibit flexibilitas cerea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catatonic schizophrenia
Schizophrenia characterised by marked disturbance, which may involve stupor, negativism, rigidity, excitement, or posturing; sometimes there is rapid alteration between the extremes of excitement and stupor. Associated features include stereotypic behaviour, mannerisms, and waxy flexibility; mutism is particularly common. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catatonic stupor
Stupor associated with catatonia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catatrichy
Presence of a forelock of hair that is separate or different in appearance; may be inherited. ... See: Waardenburg syndrome. ... Origin: cata-+ G. Thrix, hair ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catatricrotic
Denoting a pulse tracing with three minor elevations interrupting the downstroke. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catatricrotism
A condition of the pulse marked by three minor expansions of the artery following the main beat, producing three secondary upward waves on the downstroke of the pulse tracing. ... Origin: cata-+ G. Tri-, three, + krotos, beat ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catatropic image
Synonym for Purkinje-Sanson images ... <ophthalmology, physiology> The two images formed by the anterior and posterior surfaces of the cornea and the two images formed by the anterior and posterior surfaces of the lens. ... Synonym: catatropic image, Purkinje images, Sanson's images. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catch muscle
See: adductor muscle. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

catchment area
<epidemiology> A geographic area defined and served by a health program or institution. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

catechase
Synonym for catechol 1,2-dioxygenase ... <enzyme> Little activity towards chlorinated substrates ... Registry number: EC 1.13.11.1 ... Synonym: pyrocatechase, catechol-1,2-oxygenase, pyrocatechol 1,2-dioxygenase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

catechin
<chemical> 3,3',4',5,7-flavanpentol. Extracted from uncaria gambier, acacia catechu and other plants; it stabilises collagen and is therefore used in tanning and dyeing; it prevents capillary fragility and abnormal permeability, but was formerly used as an antidiarrhoeal. ... Synonym: cachou; cashoo; cutch. ... Chemical name: 2H-1-Benzopyran-3, …

catechinic acid
Synonym for catechin ... <chemical> 3,3',4',5,7-flavanpentol. Extracted from uncaria gambier, acacia catechu and other plants; it stabilises collagen and is therefore used in tanning and dyeing; it prevents capillary fragility and abnormal permeability, but was formerly used as an antidiarrhoeal. ... Synonym: cachou; cashoo; cutch. ... Chemical …

catechol
A term loosely used for catechin, which contains a pyrocatechol moiety, and as the root of catecholamines, which are pyrocatechol derivatives. ... Synonym: pyrocatechol. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catechol 1,2-dioxygenase
<enzyme> Little activity towards chlorinated substrates ... Registry number: EC 1.13.11.1 ... Synonym: pyrocatechase, catechol-1,2-oxygenase, pyrocatechol 1,2-dioxygenase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

catechol 2,3-dioxygenase
<enzyme> An oxidoreductase oxidizing catechol, with oxygen, to 2-hydroxymuconate semialdehyde. ... Synonym: metapyrocatechase. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catechol o-methyltransferase
<enzyme> An enzyme of the transferase class that catalyses the transfer of a methyl group from s-adenosylmethionine to a catechol or catecholamine such as dopa, dopamine, norepinephrine, or epinephrine. (converting to normetanephrine and metanephrine, respectively), the methyl group coming from S-adenosyl-l-methionine. An important step in th …

catechol oestrogen
Any 2-hydroxylated derivative of an oestrogen; they, with their methylated derivatives, can account for up to one-half of all excreted oestrogen metabolites. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catechol oxidase
<enzyme> An enzyme of the oxidoreductase class that catalyses the reaction between catechol and oxygen to yield benzoquinone and water. It is a complex of copper-containing proteins that acts also on a variety of substituted catechols. ... Chemical name: 1,2-Benzenediol:oxygen oxidoreductase ... Registry number: EC 1.10.3.1 ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

catecholamine
<biochemistry, investigation, physiology> A type of biogenic amine derived from tyramine, characterised as alkylamino derivatives of ortho-dihydroxyphenylalkylamines in turn derived from tyrosine. ... Catecholamines include adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine, with roles as hormones and neurotransmitters. ... Measurement of noradrenaline and …

catechols
A group of 1,2-benzenediols that contain the general formula r-c6h5o2. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

catechu nigrum
Black catechu, an extract of the heart wood of Acacia catechu (family Leguminosae), used as an astringent in diarrhoea. ... Synonym: cutch. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catechuic acid
Synonym for catechin ... <chemical> 3,3',4',5,7-flavanpentol. Extracted from uncaria gambier, acacia catechu and other plants; it stabilises collagen and is therefore used in tanning and dyeing; it prevents capillary fragility and abnormal permeability, but was formerly used as an antidiarrhoeal. ... Synonym: cachou; cashoo; cutch. ... Chemical …

categorical trait
<genetics> A feature that can conveniently and effectively be analyzed by sorting into classes either because there is no satisfactory way of measuring it (as with blood groups) or because it falls into natural classes so that the variation among classes far exceeds that within classes (e.g., the phenotypic effects of many enzyme polymorphism …

catelectrotonus
<physiology> The changes in excitability and conductivity in a nerve or muscle in the neighborhood of the cathode during the passage of a constant electric current. ... Origin: cathode + electrotonus ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Catenabacterium
See entries under eubacterium lactobacillus. ... Origin: L. Catena, chain, + bacterium ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catenabacterium contortum
Synonym for Eubacterium contortum ... <bacteria> A species found in cases of putrid, gangrenous appendicitis and in the intestines. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catenate
<molecular biology> Two or more circular DNA molecules where one or more circles run through the enclosed space of another like links in a chain. ... (16 Mar 1998) ...

catenating
Occurring in a chain or series. ... Origin: L. Catenatus, chained ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catenation
<chemistry> The spontaneous linking of certain chemical elements to each other, such as carbon to make rings or chains. ... The linking of multiple copies of a macromolecule to each other. ... (16 Mar 1998) ...

catenins
<protein> Proteins associated with the cytoplasmic domain of uvomorulin and presumably involved in linking to the cytoskeleton. (alpha catenin 102 kD, beta catenin 88 kD, gamma catenin 80 kD) ... (16 Mar 1998) ...

catenoid
1. Like a chain, such as a chain of fungus spores or a colony of protozoa in which the individuals are joined end to end. ... Synonym: catenulate. ... 2. Surface of net zero curvature generated by the rotation of a catenary (curve of repose of a suspended chain); the interventricular septum of the heart in idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis r …

catenulate
Synonym for catenoid ... 1. Like a chain, such as a chain of fungus spores or a colony of protozoa in which the individuals are joined end to end. ... Synonym: catenulate. ... 2. Surface of net zero curvature generated by the rotation of a catenary (curve of repose of a suspended chain); the interventricular septum of the heart in idiopathic hypertrop …

caterpillar cell
Synonym for cardiac histiocyte ... A large mononuclear cell found in connective tissue of the heart wall in inflammatory conditions, especially in the Aschoff body. The ovoid nucleus contains a central chromatin mass appearing as a wavy bar in longitudinal section. ... Synonym: Anitschkow cell, Anitschkow myocyte, caterpillar cell. ... (05 Mar 2000)
caterpillar dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by the larva of the browntail moth, puss caterpillar, gypsy moths and other caterpillars. ... Synonym: caterpillar rash. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caterpillar flap
A tubed flap transferred end-over-end (in stages) from the donor area to a distant recipient area. ... Synonym: waltzed flap. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caterpillar rash
Synonym for caterpillar dermatitis ... Allergic contact dermatitis caused by the larva of the browntail moth, puss caterpillar, gypsy moths and other caterpillars. ... Synonym: caterpillar rash. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

caterpillar-hair ophthalmia
Synonym for ophthalmia nodosa ... The presence of nodular swellings on the conjunctiva, due to penetration of ocular tissues by the hairs of caterpillars. ... Synonym: caterpillar-hair ophthalmia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

catfish
Common name to express the order siluriformes. This order contains many families and over 2,000 species, including venomous species. Heteropneustes and plotosus genera have dangerous stings and are aggressive. most species are passive stingers. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

catgut
Sterile collagen strands obtained from healthy mammals. They are used as absorbable surgical ligatures and are frequently impregnated with chromium or silver for increased strength. They tend to cause tissue reaction. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Catha edulis
A plant of Ethiopia and Arabia (family Celastraceae), cultivated for use as a stimulant; khat (the fresh leaves and twigs) is chewed or used in the preparation of a beverage; the active principle is pharmacologically related to the amphetamines, probably d-norisoephedrine. ... Origin: Ar. Khat ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Catharanthus alkaloids
Synonym for vinca alkaloids ... <chemical> A class of alkaloids from the genus of apocyanaceous woody herbs including periwinkles. They are some of the most useful antineoplastic agent. ... Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, phytogenic, vasodilator agents. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

catharsis
The release of ideas, thoughts, and repressed material from the unconscious, accompanied by an emotional response and relief. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cathartic
<pharmacology> Medications, through their chemical effects, that serve to increase the clearing of intestinal contents. ... Synonym: laxative. ... (16 Mar 1998) ...

cathectic
Pertaining to cathexis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cathemoglobin
An artificial derivative of haemoglobin in which the globin is denatured and the iron oxidised. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cathenamine reductase
<enzyme> Forms ajmalicine alkaloids from cathenamine ... Registry number: EC 1.3.1.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

cathepsin
<protein> Intracellular proteolytic enzymes of animal tissues, such as cathepsin B, a lysosomal thiol proteinase, C, dipeptidyl peptidase, D, that has pepsin like specificity, G, similar to chymotrypsin, H, that possesses aminopeptidase activity, N, that attacks N terminal peptides of collagen and so on. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

cathepsin b
<enzyme> A lysosomal cysteine proteinase which hydrolyzes proteins, with a specificity resembling that of papain. The enzyme is present in a variety of tissues and is important in many physiological and pathological processes. In pathology, cathepsin b has been found to be involved in demyelination, emphysema, rheumatoid arthritis, and neopla …

cathepsin d
<enzyme> An intracellular proteinase found in a variety of tissue. It has specificity similar to but narrower than that of pepsin a. The enzyme is involved in catabolism of cartilage and connective tissue. ... Registry number: EC 3.4.23.5 ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cathepsins
<enzyme> Dipeptidylpeptide hydrolases. Intracellular acidic proteinases found in aqueous extracts of a variety of animal tissue. ... Registry number: EC 3.4.- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...