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

culture media
Any liquid or solid preparation made specifically for the growth, storage, or transport of microorganisms or other types of cells. The variety of media that exist allow for the culturing of specific microorganisms and cell types, such as differential media, selective media, test media, and defined media. Solid media consist of liquid media that hav …

culture media, conditioned
Culture media containing biologically active components obtained from previously cultured cells or tissues that have released into the media substances affecting certain cell functions (e.g., growth, lysis). ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

culture media, serum-free
Culture media free of serum proteins but including the minimal essential substances required for cell growth. This type of medium avoids the presence of extraneous substances that may affect cell proliferation or unwanted activation of cells. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

culture medium
A substance, either solid or liquid, used for the cultivation, isolation, identification, or storage of microorganisms. ... Synonym: growth medium, medium, nutrient medium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cultured
<cell culture> The process of incubating viruses or bacteria from tissue or other body fluids, for the purpose of identification. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

Culver's root
Synonym for leptandra ... <botany> Dried rhizome and roots of Veronicastrum virginicum (family Serophulariaceae). Indigenous to North America. Formerly used as a cathartic. ... Synonym: black root, Culver's root. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cum
With ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cumarin
Synonym for coumarin ... <drug> O hydroxycinnamic acid. Pleasant smelling compound found in many plants and released on wilting (probably a major component of the smell of fresh hay). Has anticoagulant activity by competing with Vitamin K. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

cumetharol
Synonym for coumetarol ... 3,3'-(2-methoxyethylidene)bis(4-hydroxycoumarin);an oral anticoagulant. ... Synonym: cumetharol, cumethoxaethane. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cumethoxaethane
Synonym for coumetarol ... 3,3'-(2-methoxyethylidene)bis(4-hydroxycoumarin);an oral anticoagulant. ... Synonym: cumetharol, cumethoxaethane. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Cummer, William
<person> Canadian dentist, 1879-1942. ... See: Cummer's classification, Cummer's guideline. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Cummer's classification
A listing of several types of removable partial dentures in accordance with the distribution of direct retainers. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Cummer's guideline
Synonym for survey line ... A line scribed on an abutment tooth of a dental cast by means of a dental surveyor indicating the height of contour of the tooth according to a specific path of insertion, a line which serves as a guide in the proper location of various parts of a clasp assembly for a removable partial denture. ... Synonym: clasp guideline …

cUMP
<abbreviation> Cyclic uridine 3',5'-monophosphate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cumulative
Increasing or growing by accumulation or successive additions. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

cumulative action
Synonym for cumulative effect ... The condition in which repeated administration of a drug may produce effect's that are more pronounced than those produced by the first dose. ... Synonym: cumulative action. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cumulative dose
The total dose resulting from repeated exposures to radiation of the same part of the body or of the whole body. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cumulative effect
The condition in which repeated administration of a drug may produce effect's that are more pronounced than those produced by the first dose. ... Synonym: cumulative action. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cumulative effects
Effects on the environment resulting from actions that are individually minor but that add up to a greater total effect as they take place over a period of time. ... (05 Dec 1998) ...

Cumulative Index Medicus
Collection of medical literature, published annually, which began in the US Army Surgeon General's office in the last century. It has been taken over by the National Library of Medicine and has evolved into a database called MEDLINE. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cumulative trauma disorders
Harmful and painful condition caused by overuse or overexertion of some part of the musculoskeletal system, often resulting from work-related physical activities. It is characterised by inflammation, pain, or dysfunction of the involved joints, bones, ligaments, and nerves. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cumulus
A collection or heap of cells. ... Origin: L. A heap ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cumulus oophorus
A mass of epithelial cells surrounding the ovum in the ovarian follicle. ... Synonym: discus proligerus, ovigerus, proligerous disk, proligerous membrane. ... Origin: NA ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cumulus ovaricus
Rarely used term for cumulus oophorus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneate
<anatomy> Wedge-shaped. ... (06 Aug 1998) ...

cuneate fasciculus
The larger lateral subdivision of the posterior funiculus. ... Synonym: fasciculus cuneatus, Burdach's column, Burdach's fasciculus, Burdach's tract, cuneate funiculus, wedge-shaped fasciculus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneate funiculus
Synonym for cuneate fasciculus ... The larger lateral subdivision of the posterior funiculus. ... Synonym: fasciculus cuneatus, Burdach's column, Burdach's fasciculus, Burdach's tract, cuneate funiculus, wedge-shaped fasciculus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneate nucleus
The larger Burdach's nucleus; one of the three nuclei of the posterior column of the spinal cord; located near the dorsal surface of the medulla oblongata at and below the level of the obex, the nucleus receives posterior root fibres corresponding to the sensory innervation of the arm and hand of the same side; together with its medial companion, t …

cuneiform
Wedge-shaped. ... See: intermediate cuneiform bone, lateral cuneiform bone, medial cuneiform bone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneiform bone
See: triquetral bone, intermediate cuneiform bone, lateral cuneiform bone, medial cuneiform bone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

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) ...

cuneiform cataract
Cortical cataract in which the opacities radiate from the periphery like spokes of a wheel. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneiform lobe
Synonym for biventer lobule ... A lobule on the undersurface of each cerebellar hemisphere, divided by a curved sulcus into a lateral and medial portion; it corresponds to the pyramid of the vermis. ... Synonym: lobulus biventer, biventral lobule, cuneiform lobe, lobulus biventralis, lobulus cuneiformis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneiform tubercle
A rounded eminence on the posterior part of the aryepiglottic fold, formed by the underlying cuneiform cartilage. ... Synonym: tuberculum cuneiforme, Wrisberg's tubercle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneocerebellar tract
The nerve fibre system originating from the accessory cuneate nucleus and entering the cerebellum as a component of the restiform body, the larger part of the inferior cerebellar peduncle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneocuboid
Relating to the lateral cuneiform and the cuboid bones. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneocuboid joint
The synovial articulation between the lateral surface of the lateral cuneiform and the anterior two-thirds of the medial surface of the cuboid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneocuboid ligaments
Ligament uniting the lateral cuneiform bone with the cuboid bone. ... See: dorsal cuneocuboid ligament, interosseous cuneocuboid ligament, plantar cuneocuboid ligament. ... Synonym: ligamentum cuneocuboidenum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneometatarsal joints
Synonym for tarsometatarsal joints ... The three synovial joints between the tarsal and metatarsal bones, consisting of a medial joint between the first cuneiform and first metatarsal, an intermediate joint between the second and third cuneiforms and corresponding metatarsals, and a lateral joint between the cuboid and fourth and fifth metatarsals.< …

cuneonavicular
Relating to the cuneiform and the navicular bones. ... Synonym: cuneoscaphoid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneonavicular articulation
Synonym for cuneonavicular joint ... The synovial joint between the anterior surface of the navicular and the posterior surfaces of the three cuneiform bones. ... Synonym: articulatio cuneonavicularis, cuneonavicular articulation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneonavicular joint
The synovial joint between the anterior surface of the navicular and the posterior surfaces of the three cuneiform bones. ... Synonym: articulatio cuneonavicularis, cuneonavicular articulation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneonavicular ligaments
See: dorsal cuneonavicular ligaments, plantar cuneonavicular ligaments. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneoscaphoid
Synonym for cuneonavicular ... Relating to the cuneiform and the navicular bones. ... Synonym: cuneoscaphoid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuneus
That region of the medial aspect of the occipital lobe of each cerebral hemisphere bounded by the parietooccipital fissure and the calcarine fissure. ... Origin: L. Wedge ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuniculus
The burrow of the scabies mite in the epidermis. ... Origin: L. A rabbit; an underground passage ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cunnilinction
Synonym for cunnilingus ... Oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris; a type of oral-genital sexual activity; contrasted with fellatio, which is the oral stimulation of the penis. ... Synonym: cunnilinction, cunnilinctus. ... Origin: L. Cunnus, pudendum, + lingo, to lick ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cunnilingus
Oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris; a type of oral-genital sexual activity; contrasted with fellatio, which is the oral stimulation of the penis. ... Synonym: cunnilinction, cunnilinctus. ... Origin: L. Cunnus, pudendum, + lingo, to lick ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Cunninghamella elegans
One of several species of fungi that can cause disseminated zygomycosis in man, and possibly abortion in cattle, swine, and other animals. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cunnus
Synonym: vulva. ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cup
1. An excavated or cup-shaped structure, either anatomical or pathologic. ... Synonym: poculum. ... Synonym: cupping glass. ... Origin: A.S. Cuppe ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cup biopsy forceps
A slender flexible forceps with movable cup-shaped jaws, used to obtain biopsy specimens by introduction through a specially designed endoscope. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cup of palm
The palm of the hand when contracted and deepened by the action of the muscles on either side. ... Synonym: Diogenes cup, poculum diogenis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupola
Synonym for cupula ... A cup-shaped or domelike structure. ... Synonym: cupola. ... Origin: L. Dim. Of cupa, a tub ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupped
Hollowed; made cup-shaped. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupping
1. Formation of a hollow, or cup-shaped excavation. ... 2. Application of a cupping glass. ... See: cup. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupping glass
A glass vessel, from which the air has been exhausted by heat or a special suction apparatus, formerly applied to the skin in order to draw blood to the surface. ... See: cupping, cup. ... Synonym: cup. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupric
Pertaining to copper, particularly to copper in the form of a doubly charged positive ion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupric acetate
Cu(CH3COOH)2-H2O;a stimulating local caustic to ulcers. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupric arsenite
CuHAsO3;a poisonous green crystalline powder, obsolete as a medicinal agent; now used as an insecticide and pigment. ... Synonym: copper arsenite, Scheele's green. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupric chloride
CuCl2-2H2O;has been used as an antiseptic in the treatment of water supplies, ponds, and pools. ... Synonym: copper bichloride, copper chloride, copper dichloride. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupric citrate
A salt of copper used as an astringent and antiseptic. ... Synonym: copper citrate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupric sulfate
CuSo4-5H2O;it is highly poisonous to algae, is a prompt and active emetic, and is used as an irritant, astringent, and fungicide. ... Synonym: copper sulfate, copper sulphate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupriuresis
The urinary excretion of copper. ... Origin: L. Cuprum, copper, + G. Ouresis, a urinating ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cuprizone
<chemical> Copper chelator that inhibits monoamine oxidase and causes liver and brain damage. ... Pharmacological action: chelating agents, monoamine oxidase inhibitors. ... Chemical name: Ethanedioic acid, bis(cyclohexylidenehydrazide) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cupula
A cup-shaped or domelike structure. ... Synonym: cupola. ... Origin: L. Dim. Of cupa, a tub ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupula cochleae
Synonym for cupula of cochlea ... The domelike apex of the cochlea. ... Synonym: cupula cochleae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupula cristae ampullaris
A gelatinous mass that overlies the hair cells of the ampullary crests of the semicircular ducts; movement of endolymphatic fluid causes the cupula to move across the hair cells of the ampullary crest. ... Synonym: cap of the ampullary crest. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupula of cochlea
The domelike apex of the cochlea. ... Synonym: cupula cochleae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupula pleurae
Synonym for pleural cupula ... The dome-shaped roof of the pleural cavity extending up through the superior aperture of the thorax. ... Synonym: cupula pleurae, cervical pleura. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupular
1. Relating to a cupula. ... 2. Dome-shaped. ... Synonym: cupulate, cupuliform. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupular blind sac
Synonym for cupular caecum of the cochlear duct ... The upper blind extremity of the cochlear duct. ... Synonym: caecum cupulare, cupular blind sac, lagena. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupular caecum of the cochlear duct
The upper blind extremity of the cochlear duct. ... Synonym: caecum cupulare, cupular blind sac, lagena. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupular part of epitympanic recess
The dome-shaped, highest portion of the epitympanic recess. ... Synonym: pars cupularis recessus epitympanici. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupulate
Synonym for cupular ... 1. Relating to a cupula. ... 2. Dome-shaped. ... Synonym: cupulate, cupuliform. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupule
<botany, plant biology> A cuplike structure in plants (such as the little cup holding an acorn) which is made of hardened, joined bracts. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cupuliform
<anatomy> Nearly hemispherical, cup-shaped. ... (06 Aug 1998) ...

cupuliform cataract
A common form of senile cataract often confined to a region just within the posterior capsule. ... Synonym: saucer-shaped cataract. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupulogram
A graphic representation of vestibular function relative to normal performance. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cupulolithiasis
Synonym for benign paroxysmal postural vertigo ... A recurrent, brief form of postural vertigo occurring in clusters; believed to result from displaced remnants of utricular otoconia. ... Synonym: cupulolithiasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

curage
Curettage by means of the finger rather than the curet. ... Origin: Fr. A cleansing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

curare
<drug> Curare alkaloids are the active ingredients of arrow poisons used by South American Indians. ... Alkaloids that have muscle relaxant properties because they block motor end plate transmission, acting as competitive antagonists for acetylcholine. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

curariform
Denoting a drug having an action like curare. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

curarimimetic
Having a curare-like action. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

curarine
C40H44N4O++; C-Curarine I;the alkaloid principle of calabash curare. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

curarization
Induction of muscular relaxation or paralysis by the administration of curare or related compounds that have the ability to block nerve impulse transmission at the myoneural junction. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

curarize
<anaesthetics> To bring under the influence of curare: to induce curarisation is to induce relaxation of voluntary muscles by curare. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

curative
Tending to overcome disease and promote recovery. ... Origin: L. Curare = to take care of ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

curative dose
The quantity of any substance required to effect the cure of a disease or that will correct the manifestations of a deficiency of a particular factor in the diet, effective dose used with therapeutically applied compounds. ... Synonym: therapeutic dose. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

curb
A hard, painful, inflammatory swelling on the back part of the hock of the horse; it occurs in the plantar ligament near its insertion, is characterised by swelling and heat in the part and generally by lameness, and is believed to be caused by straining the ligament in falling, jumping, or pulling. ... Synonym: curby hock. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

curb tenotomy
Synonym for tendon recession ... Surgical displacement of the tendon of an eye muscle posterior to its anatomic insertion. ... Synonym: curb tenotomy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

curby hock
Synonym for curb ... A hard, painful, inflammatory swelling on the back part of the hock of the horse; it occurs in the plantar ligament near its insertion, is characterised by swelling and heat in the part and generally by lameness, and is believed to be caused by straining the ligament in falling, jumping, or pulling. ... Synonym: curby hock. ... (0 …

curcumin
<protein> An ingredient of the spice turmeric. Laboratory studies have suggested that curcurnin inhibits HIV replication by blocking the long-terminal repeat region on HIV's genes. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

curd
The coagulum of milk. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

curdy pus
Pus containing flakes of caseous matter. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cure
1. To heal; to make well. ... 2. A restoration to health. ... 3. A special method or course of treatment. ... See: dental curing. ... Origin: L. Curo, to care for ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

curet
See: curette. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

curetment
Synonym for curettage ... <procedure, surgery> The removal of growths or other material from the wall of a cavity or other surface, as with a curet. ... Synonym: curettement. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

curettage
<procedure, surgery> The removal of growths or other material from the wall of a cavity or other surface, as with a curet. ... Synonym: curettement. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

curette
A spoon-shaped instrument with a sharp edge. The word curette comes from the French and means a scraper. The French verb curer is to scrape clean. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...