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


cerebrospinal fever
Synonym for meningococcal meningitis ... An acute infectious disease affecting children and young adults, caused by Neisseria meningitidis; characterised by nasopharyngeal catarrh, headache, vomiting, convulsions, stiffness in the neck (nuchal rigidity), photophobia, constipation, cutaneous hyperesthesia, a purpuric or herpetic eruption, and the pre …

cerebrospinal fluid
<neurology> A clear, colourless fluid that contains small quantities of glucose and protein. Cerebrospinal fluid fills the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord. ... Analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid can be accomplished using lumbar puncture. The presence of white blood cells or bacteria within the cerebrospinal fl …

cerebrospinal fluid pressure
Manometric pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid as measured by lumbar, cerebroventricular, or cisternal puncture. Within the cranial cavity it is called intracranial pressure. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cerebrospinal fluid proteins
Proteins in the cerebrospinal fluid, normally albumin and globulin present in the ratio of 8 to 1. Increases in protein levels are of diagnostic value in neurological diseases. (brain and bannister's clinical neurology, 7th ed, p221) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea
A discharge of cerebrospinal fluid from the nose. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerebrospinal fluid shunts
Tubes inserted to create communication between a cerebral ventricle and the internal jugular vein. Their emplacement permits draining of cerebrospinal fluid for relief of hydrocephalus or other condition leading to fluid accumulation in the ventricles. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

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The figure obtained by multiplying the pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid, after fluid has been withdrawn by spinal puncture, by the quantity of fluid withdrawn and then dividing by the original pressure.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) ...

cerebrospinal meningitis
Synonym for meningitis ... <microbiology, neurology> Inflammation of the meninges. When it affects the dura mater, the disease is termed pachymeningitis, when the arachnoid and pia mater are involved, it is called leptomeningitis or meningitis proper. ... See also: aseptic meningitis. ... Origin: Gr. Meninx = membrane ... (21 Jun 1999) ...

cerebrospinal nematodiasis
Invasion of the central nervous system by wandering nematode larvae; e.g., Setaria species in horses, Angiostrongylus cantonensis in rats and humans. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerebrospinal otorrhoea
Discharge of cerebrospinal fluid through the external auditory meatus or through the eustachian tube into the nasopharynx. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cerebrospinal pressure
The pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid, normally 100 to 150 mm of water, relative to the ambient atmospheric pressure. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerebrospinal rhinorrhoea
Discharge of cerebrospinal fluid through the nose. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cerebrospinal system
The combined central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerebrospinant
An obsolete term for acting upon the cerebral nervous system, the brain and spinal cord and for an agent affecting the cerebrospinal system. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerebrosterol
24b-Hydroxycholesterol;a hydroxylated cholesterol found in the brain and spinal cord. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerebrotendinous cholesterinosis
Synonym for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis ... A disorder with deposition of cholestanol in the brain and other tissues and high levels in plasma but with normal cholesterol level; characterised by progressive cerebellar ataxia beginning after puberty, juvenile cataracts, spinal cord involvement, and tendinous or tuberous xanthomata; autosomal reces …

cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis
A disorder with deposition of cholestanol in the brain and other tissues and high levels in plasma but with normal cholesterol level; characterised by progressive cerebellar ataxia beginning after puberty, juvenile cataracts, spinal cord involvement, and tendinous or tuberous xanthomata; autosomal recessive inheritance. Probably due to a defect in …

cerebrotomy
<procedure> Incision of the brain. ... Origin: cerebro-+ G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerebrotonia
Rarely used term for a personality pattern proposed by William H. Sheldon associated with the relatively thin, ectomorphic bodily type and with predominance of intellective processes; characterised by traits of inhibition, restraint, and concealment. ... Origin: cerebro-+ G. Tonos, tone ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerebrovascular
<anatomy> Pertaining to the blood vessels of the cerebrum or brain. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

cerebrovascular accident
<neurology> This general term encompasses such problems as stroke and cerebral haemorrhage. ... Acronym: CVA ... (12 Jan 1998) ...

cerebrovascular accident prevention
In many cases, a person may have a transient ischemic attack (TIA). A neurological event with the symptoms of a stroke, but the symptoms go away within a short period of time. This is often caused by the narrowing or ulceration of the carotid arteries (the major arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain). If not treated, there is a high r …

cerebrovascular circulation
The circulation of blood through the vessels of the brain. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cerebrovascular disease
<cardiology, pathology> A general term which encompasses a variety of diseases which affect (via the occlusive effects of atherosclerosis) the arteries which supply the brain. ... See: stroke. ... (12 Jan 1998) ...

cerebrum
<anatomy> The portion of the brain (frontal lobes) where thought and higher function reside. ... (12 Jan 1998) ...

cerecloth
Gauze or cheese cloth impregnated with wax containing an antiseptic; used in surgical dressings. ... Origin: L. Cera, wax ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ceremonial behaviour
A series of actions, sometimes symbolic actions which may be associated with a behaviour pattern, and are often indispensable to its performance. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Cerenkov
(Cherenkov) Pavel A., Russian physicist and Nobel laureate, *1904. ... See: Cerenkov radiation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Cerenkov radiation
Light given off by a transparent medium when a high energy particle speeds through it at a velocity greater than that of light in that medium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cereolysin
<protein> Cytolytic (haemolytic) toxin released by Bacillus cereus. Inactivated by oxygen, reactivated by thiol reduction (hence thiol activated cytolysin). Binds to cholesterol in the plasma membrane and rearrangement of the toxin cholesterol complexes in the membrane leads to altered permeability. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

ceresin
A natural mixture of hydrocarbons of high molecular weight; a substitute for beeswax, also used in dentistry for impressions. ... Synonym: cerin, cerosin, earth wax, mineral wax, purified ozokerite. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerin
Synonym for ceresin ... A natural mixture of hydrocarbons of high molecular weight; a substitute for beeswax, also used in dentistry for impressions. ... Synonym: cerin, cerosin, earth wax, mineral wax, purified ozokerite. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Cerithidea
A genus of marine and brackish water operculate (prosobranch) snails that serve as first intermediate hosts of a number of trematodes. Cerithidea cingulata serves as host for Heterophyes heterophyes in Japan and Southeast Asia; Cerithidea scalariformis for cercariae that induce swimmer's itch in the southeastern U.S. From Florida to Texas. ... (05 M …

cerium
<chemical> An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol ce, atomic number 58, and atomic weight 140.12. Cerium is a malleable metal used in industrial applications. ... Chemical name: Cerium ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cerium isotopes
Stable cerium atoms that have the same atomic number as the element cerium, but differ in atomic weight. Ce-136, 138, and 142 are stable cerium isotopes. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cerium radioisotopes
Unstable isotopes of cerium that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Ce atoms with atomic weights 132-135, 137, 139, and 141-148 are radioactive cerium isotopes. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cermet cements
Fluoride-releasing restorative materials made by the sintering of metal (usually silver) particles to glass ionomer powder. Glass ionomers are fluoride-releasing cements that are not very durable. Sintering of the metal particles is a means of improving those physical properties that will make the glass ionomer cement more durable. ... (12 Dec 1998) …

cero-
Wax. ... Origin: L. Cera, wax ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ceroid
A naturally occurring lipid pigment with histochemical characteristics similar to lipofuscin. It accumulates in various tissues in certain experimental and pathological conditions. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ceroidosis
<radiology> Brown bowel syndrome, diffuse accumulation of brown lipofuscin pigment in muscularis propria of GI tract, secondary to chronic malabsorption and depletion of vitamin E, dilatation and hypomotility of entire GI tract can simulate obstruction ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ceroplasty
The manufacture of wax models of anatomical and pathologic specimens or of skin lesions. ... Origin: G. Keros, wax, + plasso, to mold ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerosin
Synonym for ceresin ... A natural mixture of hydrocarbons of high molecular weight; a substitute for beeswax, also used in dentistry for impressions. ... Synonym: cerin, cerosin, earth wax, mineral wax, purified ozokerite. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerotinic acid
CH3-(CH2)24 -COOH; n-hexacosanoic acid;a long-chain fatty acid found in natural waxes and in certain lipids. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

certifiable
Denoting a person showing disordered behaviour of sufficient gravity to justify involuntary mental hospitalization. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

certificate of need
A certificate issued by a governmental body to an individual or organization proposing to construct or modify a health facility, or to offer a new or different service. The process of issuing the certificate is also included. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

certification
Compliance with a set of standards defined by non-governmental organizations. Certification is applied for by individuals on a voluntary basis and represents a professional status when achieved, e.g., certification for a medical specialty. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

certified milk
Cow's milk that does not have more than the maximal permissible limit of 10,000 bacteria per ml at any time prior to delivery to the consumer, and that must be cooled to 10°C or less and maintained at that temperature until delivery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

certified nurse-midwife
A registered nurse with at least a masters degree in nursing and advanced education in the management of the entire maternity cycle. Achieved through an organised program of study and national testing by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

certified pasteurised milk
Cow's milk in which the maximum permissible limit for bacteria should not be more than 10,000 bacteria per ml before pasteurization and not more than 500 bacteria per ml after pasteurization; it must be cooled to 7.2°C or less and maintained at that temperature until delivery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

certify
To commit a patient to a mental hospital in accordance with the laws of the state. ... Origin: L. Certus, certain, + facio, to make ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerulean
Synonym: blue. ... Origin: L. Caeruleus, blue, fr. Caelum, sky ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerulean cataract
A congenital cataract with bluish colouring and radial lesions; appears to be at least sometimes autosomal dominant. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerulein
A decapeptide with hypotensive activity; stimulates smooth muscle and increases digestive secretions; it is similar in structure to cholecystokinin and the gastrins, but much more potent as a stimulant to gallbladder contraction; also stimulates release of insulin. ... Origin: fr. Hyla caerulea, from which isolated ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerulenin
<chemical> 2,3-epoxy-4-oxo-7,10-dodecadionamide. Antifungal antibiotic isolated from several species, including acremonium (cephalosporium), acrocylindrum, and helicoceras. It inhibits the biosynthesis of several lipids by interfering with enzyme function and is used as a biochemical tool. ... Pharmacological action: antibiotics, antifungal.
ceruleus nucleus
A widely used term designating the locus ceruleus. ... See: locus ceruleus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ceruloplasmin
<biochemistry> A blue copper containing dehydrogenase protein (135 kD) found in serum (200-500_g/ml) that is apparently involved in copper detoxification and storage and possibly also in mopping up excess oxygen radicals or superoxide anions. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

cerumen
<biochemistry> The waxlike secretion found within the external meatus of the ear. ... Synonym: earwax. ... Origin: L. From cera = wax ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

ceruminal
Relating to cerumen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ceruminolytic
One of several substances instilled into the external auditory canal to soften wax. ... Origin: cerumen, + G. Lysis, a loosening ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ceruminoma
<tumour> A usually benign adenomatous tumour of ceruminous glands of the external auditory canal. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ceruminosis
Excessive formation of cerumen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ceruminous
Relating to cerumen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ceruminous glands
Apocrine sudoriferous glands in the external acoustic meatus. ... Synonym: glandulae ceruminosae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ceruse
Synonym: lead carbonate. ... Origin: L. Cerussa ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cerveau isole
An animal with its mesencephalon transected; it breathes spontaneously but is unresponsive, with abnormal pupils (usually dilated) and a continuous sleep pattern in the electroencephalogram. ... Compare: encephale isole. ... Origin: Fr. Detached brain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical
<anatomy> Pertaining to the neck or to the neck of any organ or structure. ... Origin: L. Cervicalis, from cervix = neck ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

cervical amputation
Amputation of the uterine cervix. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical anaesthesia
Regional anaesthesia of the neck by injection of a local anaesthetic solution about the cervical nerves or into the cervical epidural space. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical anchorage
Anchorage in which the back of the neck is used for resistance by means of a cervical strap. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical aortic knuckle
An anomalous aortic arch in which the aorta extends into the neck and forms an anteroposterior arch, which may be as high as the hyoid bone; the common carotid artery of one side is given off from the summit of the arch, and the common carotid of the other side arises from the more proximal part of the aorta; the pulsating arch may be mistaken for …

cervical auricle
Accessory auricle on the neck. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical axillary canal
Canal through which the subclavian vessels and brachial vessels reach the upper extremities (or extremity). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical branch of facial nerve
<anatomy, nerve> The most inferior branch of the parotid plexus of the facial nerve, it descends to innervate the platysma muscle. ... Synonym: ramus colli nervi facialis, ramus cervicalis nervi facialis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical canal
A fusiform canal extending from the isthmus of the uterus to the opening of the uterus into the vagina. ... Synonym: canalis cervicis uteri. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical cancer
<oncology> Cancer of the neck of the human womb. ... (12 Jan 1998) ...

cervical cap
A contraceptive diaphragm that fits over the cervix uteri. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical cerclage
Encircling of an incompetant cervix (one that is abnormally liable to dilate), with a ring or loop, to prevent a miscarriage. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cervical compression syndrome
Synonym for cervical disc syndrome ... <syndrome> Pain, paresthesias, and sometimes weakness in the area of the distribution of one or more cervical roots, due to pressure of a protruded cervical intervertebral disc. ... Synonym: cervical compression syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical conisation
A procedure which excises a cone of tissue (mucous membrane) off the cervix for purpose of diagnostics and therapeutics (removes precancerous cells). ... See: cervical dysplasia. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cervical cyst
Synonym for branchial cyst ... Also called a branchial cleft cyst, this is a cavity that is a remnant from embryologic development present at birth in one side of the neck just in front of the large angulated muscle on either side (the sternocleidomastoid muscle). The cyst may not be recognised until adolescence as it enlarges its oval shape. It may …

cervical disc herniation
<radiology> C6-7 (69%), C5-6 (19%), C7-T1 (10%), C4-5 (2%) see: degenerative disc disease ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cervical disc syndrome
<syndrome> Pain, paresthesias, and sometimes weakness in the area of the distribution of one or more cervical roots, due to pressure of a protruded cervical intervertebral disc. ... Synonym: cervical compression syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical diverticulum
A diverticulum in the neck derived from retention of part of one of the pharyngeal pouches (endodermal) or branchial grooves (ectodermal) of the embryo. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical duct
See: cervical diverticulum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical dysplasia
A term which describes precancerous changes to the epithelial cells lining the cervix. The diagnosis is made from the microscopic examination of a PAP smear acquired tissue specimen. Less than 5% of all PAP smears will show cervical dysplasia. The peak incidence is in women 25 to 35 years of age. Risk factors include multiple sexual partners, early …

cervical dystocia
Difficult labour and delivery caused by mechanical obstruction at the cervix. Dystocia comes from the Greek dys meaning difficult, painful, disordered, abnormal + tokos meaning birth. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cervical enlargement
A spindle-shaped swelling of the spinal cord extending from the third cervical to the second thoracic vertebra, with maximum thickness opposite the fifth or sixth cervical vertebra, consequential to the innervation of the upper limb. ... Synonym: intumescentia cervicalis, cervical enlargement of spinal cord. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical enlargement of spinal cord
Synonym for cervical enlargement ... A spindle-shaped swelling of the spinal cord extending from the third cervical to the second thoracic vertebra, with maximum thickness opposite the fifth or sixth cervical vertebra, consequential to the innervation of the upper limb. ... Synonym: intumescentia cervicalis, cervical enlargement of spinal cord. ... (0 …

cervical erosion
A partial or complete absence of the mucosa which normally covers the cervix. These lesions or ulcers, may occur as the result of trauma (for example intercourse, tampon insertion), infection or chemicals (for example spermicidal creams or foams, douches). There appears to be a increased risk of cervical erosion with vaginal use of chemical agents …

cervical fibrositis
Synonym for posttraumatic neck syndrome ... <syndrome> A clinical complex of pain, tenderness, tight neck musculature, vasomotor instability, and ill-defined symptoms such as dizziness and blurred vision as the result of trauma to the neck. Also variously termed occipital or suboccipital neuralgia or neuritis; cervical tension syndrome; cervic …

cervical flexure
The ventrally concave bend at the juncture of the brainstem and spinal cord in the embryo. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical fusion syndrome
Synonym for klippel-feil syndrome ... <syndrome> Fused vertebrae, especially cervical spine (C3-C4), elevation of scapula (Sprengel deformity), omocervical bones, GU abnormalities (66%), renal agenesis (33%), deafness (33%) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cervical glands
See: anterior cervical lymph nodes, lateral deep cervical lymph nodes, lateral superficial cervical lymph nodes. ... Branched mucus-secreting glands in the mucosa of the cervix. ... Synonym: glandulae cervicales uteri, cervical glands of uterus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical glands of uterus
Synonym for cervical glands ... See: anterior cervical lymph nodes, lateral deep cervical lymph nodes, lateral superficial cervical lymph nodes. ... Branched mucus-secreting glands in the mucosa of the cervix. ... Synonym: glandulae cervicales uteri, cervical glands of uterus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical hydrocele
A cyst formed by secretion into a persistent duct or fissure of the neck; when it involves lymph channels, it is usually a lymphangioma. ... Synonym: hydrocele colli. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical hygroma
Synonym for hygroma colli cysticum ... A benign cystic overgrowth of lymphatics of the neck, present at birth, which may form a large tumour-like mass. ... Synonym: cervical hygroma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical hyperesthesia
The hypersensitivity of teeth in the cervical area due to exposure of the dentin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical iliocostal muscle
Synonym for iliocostalis cervicis ... <anatomy, muscle> Origin, angles of upper six ribs; insertion, transverse processes of middle cervical vertebrae; action, extends, abducts, and rotates cervical vertebrae; nerve supply, dorsal branches of upper thoracic nerves. ... Synonym: musculus iliocostalis cervicis, cervical iliocostal muscle, cervica …

cervical interspinal muscle
Synonym for cervical interspinales muscles ... Origin, tubercle of spinous process of cervical vertebra; insertion, tubercle of spinous process of next superior vertebra; action, extends the neck; nerve supply, dorsal rami of cervical nerves. ... Synonym: musculus interspinalis cervicis, cervical interspinal muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cervical interspinales muscles
Origin, tubercle of spinous process of cervical vertebra; insertion, tubercle of spinous process of next superior vertebra; action, extends the neck; nerve supply, dorsal rami of cervical nerves. ... Synonym: musculus interspinalis cervicis, cervical interspinal muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...