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


centromere banding stain
Synonym for C-banding stain ... <technique> A selective chromosome banding stain used in human cytogenetics, employing Giemsa stain after most of the DNA is denatured or extracted by treatment with alkali, acid, salt, or heat; only heterochromatic regions close to the centromeres and rich in satellite DNA stain, with the exception of the Y chr …

centromeric index
The ratio of the length of the short arm of the chromosome to that of the total chromosome; ordinarily expressed as a percentage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

centromeric sequence
<molecular biology> Special sequences of DNA nucleotides found on chromosomes which provide a site for the attachment of spindle fibres during nuclear division (mitosis or meiosis). ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

centronuclear myopathy
Slowly progressive generalised muscle weakness and atrophy beginning in childhood; on biopsy of skeletal muscle, the nuclei of most muscle fibres are seen to be located near the centre of a small fibre (the normal position for a 10-week embryo) rather than at the periphery of the fibre; familial incidence. Autosomal dominant recessive and X-linked …

centrophilin
<protein> A microtubule binding protein identified by the production of monoclonal antibodies raised against isolated centromeres. In mitotic cells centrophilin is not restricted to the centromeres, but is a major antigen of the spindle polar bodies. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

centroplasm
The substance of the cytocentrum. ... Origin: centro-+ G. Plasma, thing formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

centrosome
<cell biology> The microtubule organising centre which, in animal cells, surrounds the centriole and which will divide to organise the two poles of the mitotic spindle. By directing the assembly of a cells skeleton, this organelle controls division, motility and shape. ... Origin: Gr. Soma = body ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

centrosphere
Alternative (rare) name for centrosome. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

centrostaltic
Relating to the centre of motion. ... Origin: centro-+ G. Stallein, set forth, fetch ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

centrum
Central portion. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

centrum medianum
Synonym for centromedian nucleus ... A large, lentil-shaped cell group, the largest and most caudal of the intralaminar nuclei, located within the lamina medullaris interna of the thalamus between the mediodorsal nucleus and ventrobasal nucleus; so called by Luys because of its prominent appearance on frontal sections midway between the anterior and …

centrum medullare
Synonym for centrum semiovale ... The great mass of white matter composing the interior of the cerebral hemisphere; the name refers to the general shape of this white core in horizontal sections of the hemisphere. ... Synonym: centrum medullare, centrum ovale, medullary centre, semioval centre, Vicq d'Azyr's centrum semiovale, Vieussens' centrum. ... …

centrum of a vertebra
The ossification centre of the central mass of the body of a vertebra, body of vertebra (as distinct from the arches). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

centrum ovale
Synonym for centrum semiovale ... The great mass of white matter composing the interior of the cerebral hemisphere; the name refers to the general shape of this white core in horizontal sections of the hemisphere. ... Synonym: centrum medullare, centrum ovale, medullary centre, semioval centre, Vicq d'Azyr's centrum semiovale, Vieussens' centrum. ... …

centrum semiovale
The great mass of white matter composing the interior of the cerebral hemisphere; the name refers to the general shape of this white core in horizontal sections of the hemisphere. ... Synonym: centrum medullare, centrum ovale, medullary centre, semioval centre, Vicq d'Azyr's centrum semiovale, Vieussens' centrum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

centrum tendineum diaphragmatis
Synonym for central tendon of diaphragm ... A three-lobed fibrous sheet occupying the centre of the diaphragm. ... Synonym: centrum tendineum diaphragmatis, trefoil tendon. ... Central tendon of perineum, the fibromuscular mass between the anal canal and the urogenital diaphragm in the median plane; midline episiotomies extend into this structure. ... …

centrum tendineum perinei
central tendon of perineum ...

Centruroides
A genus of North American scorpions, the commonest species of which are Centruroides gracilis, the margarite scorpion; Centruroides vittatus, the stripe-back scorpion; and Centruroides sculpturatus, the deadly sculptured scorpion. ... See: Scorpionida. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

centum
L. Hundred ... Origin: L. One hundred ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cenuris
Coenuris ... A tapeworm bladderworm with multiple inverted scoleces attached to the inner germinative layer; produced by taeniid cestodes of the genus Multiceps, typically found in the brain or tissues of herbivores and the adult worm in the intestine of wolves, dogs, or other canids; rare cases of cenuris infections in man have been reported. ... Or …

cenurosis
Cenuriasis ... Disease produced by the presence of a cenuris cyst that, in sheep, causes a brain infection known as 'gid' for the giddy gait induced in the infected animal; human cenurosis has been reported but is extremely unusual, in contrast with hydatid disease. ... Synonym: coenurosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

CePAK kinase
<enzyme> Isolated from caenorhabditis elegans; genbank u63744 ... Registry number: EC 2.7.1.- ... Synonym: p21-activated kinase, c. Elegans ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

CEPH
The Centre d'Etudes du Polymorphisme Humain, an internationally reknowned research laboratory created in Paris in 1984 by Professor Jean Dausset (Nobel Prise, Medicine and Physiology, 1980) to provide the scientific community with resources for human genome mapping. Also known as the Fondation Jean Dausset-CEPH. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cephacetrile
<chemical> Derivative of 7-aminocephalosporanic acid. ... Pharmacological action: cephalosporins. ... Chemical name: 5-Thia-1-azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 3-((acetyloxy)methyl)-7-((cyanoacetyl)amino)-8-oxo-, monosodium salt, (6R-trans)- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cephaeline
C28H38N2O2; Desmethylemetine; dihydropsychotrine;an alkaloid of ipecac; an emetic and amoebicide. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Cephaelis
Synonym: Uragoga. ... Origin: G. Kephale, head, + eilo, to roll up, pack close ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephal-
See: cephalo-. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalad
In a direction toward the head. ... See: cranial. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalaemia
Congestion, active or passive, of the brain. ... Origin: cephal-+ G. Haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalalgia
<symptom> Pain in the head, headache. ... Synonym: cephalgia, cephalodynia. ... Origin: Gr. Kephalalgia ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

cephalea
Synonym for headache ... Pain in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve. ... See: cephalodynia. ... Synonym: cephalalgia, cephalea, cerebralgia, encephalalgia, encephalodynia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalea agitata
Cephalea attonita, violent headache sometimes occurring in influenza and in the early stages of other infectious diseases. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalexin
<drug> A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of cephaloridine or cephalothin, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. ... Pharmacological action: cephalosporins. ... Chemical name: 5-Thia-1-azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 7-((a …

cephalgia
<symptom> Headache, head pain. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cephalhematocele
A cephalhematoma under the pericranium communicating with the dural sinuses. ... Synonym: cephalohematocele. ... Origin: cephal-+ G. Haima, blood, + kele, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalhematoma
A collection of blood due to an effusion of blood beneath the periosteum frequently in a newborn as a result of birth trauma; contrasted with caput succedaneum, in which the effusion overlies the periosteum and consists of serum. ... Synonym: cephalohematoma. ... Origin: cephal-+ G. Haima, blood, + -oma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalhydrocele
An accumulation of serous or watery fluid under the pencranium. ... Origin: cephal-+ G. Hydor, water, + kele, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalic
<anatomy> Pertaining to the head. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cephalic angle
One of several angle's formed by the intersection of two lines passing through certain points of the face or cranium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalic arterial rami
Parietal branches of the sympathetic trunks conveying postsynaptic sympathetic fibres from the superior cervical ganglion to the carotid arteries for distribution within the head. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalic flexure
The sharp, ventrally concave bend in the developing midbrain of the embryo. ... Synonym: cerebral flexure, cranial flexure, mesencephalic flexure. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalic index
The ratio of the maximal breadth to the maximal length of the head, obtained by the formula: (breadth &times; 100)/length. ... Synonym: length-breadth index. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalic pole
The head end of the foetus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalic presentation
Presentation of any part of the foetal head, usually the upper and back part as a result of flexion such that the chin is in contact with the thorax in vertex presentation; there may be degrees of flexion so that the presenting part is the large fontanel in sincipital presentation, the brow in brow presentation, or the face in face presentation. …

cephalic reflexes
Reflex's associated with the cranial nerves. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalic tetanus
A type of local tetanus that follows wounds to the face and head; after a brief incubation (1-2 days) the facial and ocular muscles become paretic yet undergo repeated tetanic spasms. The throat and tongue muscles may also be affected. ... Synonym: cerebral tetanus, head tetanus, hydrophobic tetanus, rose cephalic tetanus, Rose's cephalic tetanus.
cephalic triangle
A triangle on the cranium formed by lines connecting the metopion, the pogonion, and the occipital point. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalic vein
<anatomy, vein> Arises at the radial border of the dorsal venous rete of the hand, passes upward in front of the elbow and along the lateral side of the arm; it empties into the upper part of the axillary vein. ... Synonym: vena cephalica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalic version
Version in which the foetus is turned so that the head presents; can be external cephalic version or internal cephalic version. ... See: external cephalic version, internal cephalic version. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalin
A term formerly applied to a group of phosphatidic esters resembling lecithin but containing either 2-ethanolamine or l-serine in the place of choline; these are now known as phosphatidylethanolamine and phosphatidylserine. They are widely distributed in the body, especially in the brain and spinal cord, and are used as local haemostatics and as re …

cephaline
Denoting members of the protozoan suborder Cephalina (order Eugregarinida), characterised by bodies divided into chambers (anterior protomerite and posterior deutomerite, or anterior epimerite, protomerite, and terminal deutomerite); all are parasites of invertebrates. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalitis
Synonym for encephalitis ... <pathology> Inflammation of the brain. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

cephalization
1. Evolutionary tendency for important functions of the nervous system to move forward in the brain. ... 2. Initiation and concentration of the growth tendency at the anterior end of the embryo. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalo-
The head. ... Origin: G. Kephale ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalo-orbital index
The ratio of the cubic content of the two orbits to that of the cranial cavity multiplied by 100. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalocaudal
Relating to both head and tail, i.e., to the long axis of the body. ... Origin: cephalo-+ L. Cauda, tail ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalocaudal axis
Synonym for long axis of body ... cephalocaudal axis ...

cephalocele
Protrusion of part of the cranial contents, e.g., meningocele, encephalocele. ... See: encephalocele. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalocentesis
Passage of a hollow needle or trocar and cannula into the brain to drain or aspirate an abscess or the fluid of a hydrocephalus. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. Kentesis, puncture ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalochord
Intracranial portion of the notochord in the embryo. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalodidymus
Conjoined twins fused except in the cephalic region; a variety of duplicitas posterior. ... See: conjoined twins. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. Didymos, twin ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalodiprosopus
Asymmetrical conjoined twins with the head of the autosite carrying a reduced parasitic head. ... See: conjoined twins, diprosopus. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. Di-, two, + prosopon, face ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalodynia
Headache. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. Odyne, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephaloedema
Oedema of the head. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalogenesis
Formation of the head in the embryonic period. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. Genesis, production ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephaloglycin
<chemical> A cephalorsporin antibiotic. ... Pharmacological action: cephalosporins. ... Chemical name: 5-Thia-1-azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 3-((acetyloxy)methyl)-7-((aminophenylacetyl)amino)-8-oxo-, (6R-(6alpha,7beta(R*)))- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cephalogram
Synonym for cephalometric radiograph ... A radiographic view of the jaws and skull permitting measurement. ... Synonym: cephalogram. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalogyric
Relating to rotation of the head. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. Gyros, a circle ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalohaematoma
<neurology, obstetrics> A collection of blood (haematoma) under the scalp that is often related to the minor trauma of child birth. They are subperiosteal collection of blood, does not cross suture lines Cf: caput succedaneum, subgaleal haematoma ... These collections of blood are resorbed by the body and usually require no specific interventi …

cephalohematocele
Synonym for cephalhematocele ... A cephalhematoma under the pericranium communicating with the dural sinuses. ... Synonym: cephalohematocele. ... Origin: cephal-+ G. Haima, blood, + kele, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalohematoma
Synonym for cephalhematoma ... A collection of blood due to an effusion of blood beneath the periosteum frequently in a newborn as a result of birth trauma; contrasted with caput succedaneum, in which the effusion overlies the periosteum and consists of serum. ... Synonym: cephalohematoma. ... Origin: cephal-+ G. Haima, blood, + -oma, tumour ... (05 Ma …

cephalohemometer
An instrument showing the degree of intracranial blood pressure. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. Haima, blood, + metron, measure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalomedullary angle
The angle made by the junction of the cerebrum and the brain stem. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalomegaly
Enlargement of the head. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. Megas, great ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalomelus
Malformed individual with an accessory limb, resembling a leg or arm, growing from the head. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. Melos, a limb ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalomeningitis
An obsolete term for meningitis. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. Meninx (mening-), membrane ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalometer
An instrument used to position the head to produce oriented, reproducible lateral and posterior-anterior headfilms. ... Synonym: cephalostat. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. Metron, measure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalometric analysis
A study of the skeletal and dental relationships used in orthodontic case analysis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalometric radiograph
A radiographic view of the jaws and skull permitting measurement. ... Synonym: cephalogram. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalometric tracing
<dentistry> An overlay drawing traced over a cephalometric X-ray that shows specific structures and landmarks that provided a basis for orthodontic therapy. ... (08 Jan 1998) ...

cephalometric viewer
<dentistry> An X-ray viewer ... (08 Jan 1998) ...

cephalometric X-rays
<dentistry> An X-ray of the head that shows whether your teeth are aligned properly, and whether they are growing properly. ... (08 Jan 1998) ...

cephalometrics
In oral surgery and orthodontics: ... 1. The scientific measurement of the bones of the cranium and face, utilizing a fixed, reproducible position for lateral radiographic exposure of skull and facial bones. ... 2. A scientific study of the measurements of the head with relation to specific reference points; used for evaluation of facial growth and d …

cephalometry
<dentistry> Scientific measurement of the dimensions of the head. In dentistry, certain combinations of measurements developed from tracing the oriented lateral and frontal radiographic head film are used to assess craniofacial growth and development and to determine the nature of the orthodontic treatment response. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cephalomotor
Relating to movements of the head. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Cephalomyia
Former name for Oestrus. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. Myia, fly ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalont
Adult stage of a cephaline gregarine, a sporozoan parasite commonly found in arthropods and other invertebrate hosts. The body is usually divided by a septum into an anterior epimerite and protomerite and a posterior deutomerite; acephaline gregarines lack a dividing septum. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. On (ont-), being ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalopagus
Conjoined twins with heads fused but the remainder of the bodies separate. ... See: conjoined twins. ... See: craniopagus, duplicitas posterior. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. Pagos, something fixed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalopalpebral reflex
Contraction of the orbicularis muscle elicited by tapping the vertex of the skull. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalopathy
Synonym: encephalopathy. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. Pathos, suffering ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalopelvic
Pertaining to the size of the foetal head in relation to the maternal pelvis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalopelvimetry
Roentgenographic measurement of the dimensions of the pelvis and the foetal head. ... Synonym: pelvicephalography, pelvocephalography. ... Origin: cephalo-+ pelvimetry ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalopharyngeus
See: superior constrictor muscle of pharynx. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephaloridine
<chemical> A cephalosporin antibiotic. ... Pharmacological action: cephalosporins. ... Chemical name: Pyridinium, 1-((2-carboxy-8-oxo-7-((2-thienylacetyl)amino)-5-thia-1-azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct-2-en-3-yl)methyl)-, inner salt, (6R-trans)- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cephalorrhachidian
Relating to the head and the spine. ... Origin: cephalo-+ G. Rhachis, spine ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalorrhachidian index
Synonym for cerebrospinal index ... The figure obtained by multiplying the pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid, after fluid has been withdrawn by spinal puncture, by the quantity of fluid withdrawn and then dividing by the original pressure. ... Synonym: cephalorrhachidian index. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalosporanic acid
The basic chemical nucleus upon which cephalosporin antibiotic derivatives are based. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cephalosporanic acids
<chemical> A family of organic compounds that are composed of a dihydrothiazine ring and a beta-lactam ring. ... Pharmacological action: cephalosporins. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cephalosporin
<drug> A large class of antibiotics similar both chemically and in their mode of action to penicillin's. ... They are tetracyclic triterpene broad-spectrum antibiotics first isolated from the culture filtrates of mediterranean fungus acremonium (cephalosporium acremonium). ... They contain the beta-lactam moiety thia-azabicyclo-octenecarboxylic …

cephalosporin 7-alpha-hydroxylase
<enzyme> A dioxygenase from streptomyces clavuligerus; requires 2-oxoglutarate, fe2+ and a reducing agent such as ascorbic acid ... Registry number: EC 1.14.11.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...