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mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary
Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary
Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK
Words: 116197
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cutaneous tuberculosisPathologic lesions of the skin caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. ... Synonym: dermal tuberculosis, tuberculosis cutis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cutaneous ureterostomy<procedure> A stoma constructed of ureter at skin level for drainage of urine. This may be an end stoma or a loop stoma. Usually performed because of distal obstruction. ... Synonym: cutaneous loop ureterostomy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cutaneous vasculitisAn acute form of vasculitis which may affect the skin only, but also may involve other organs, with a polymorphonuclear infiltrate in the walls of and surrounding small (dermal) vessels. Nuclear fragments are formed by karyorrhexis of the neutrophils. ... See: leukocytoclastic vasculitis. ... Synonym: allergic angiitis, hypersensitivity vasculitis.
cutaneous vein
Synonym for superficial vein ... <anatomy, vein> One of a number of veins that course in the subcutaneous tissue and empty into deep veins; they form prominent systems of vessels in the limbs and are usually not accompanied by arteries. ... Synonym: vena cutanea, cutaneous vein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cutch
Synonym for 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) ...
cutdown
Dissection of a vein for insertion of a cannula or needle for the administration of intravenous fluids or medication. ... Synonym: venostomy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Cuterebra
A genus of botflies with large blue or black bumble-bee-like adults, whose larvae most commonly infest rodents and lagomorphs (hares and rabbits); the larvae develop into large spiny grubs, usually in the subcutaneous connective tissue of the neck. Similar grubs, probably of other species, are not uncommon in cats and are sometimes found in dogs an …
cuticle
<plant biology> A continuous layer of waxy substances covering over the outer surfaces of the epidermis of plants, it contains cutin and protects against water loss / water gain and other damage. ... (13 Nov 1997) ...
cuticle of hair
Synonym for cuticula pili ... A layer of overlapping shingle-like cells that invest the hair cortex and serve to lock the hair shaft in its follicle. ... Synonym: cuticle of hair. ... Cuticula vaginae folliculi pili, cuticle of overlapping shingle-like cells lining the follicle of the hair. ... Synonym: cuticle of root sheath. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cuticle of nail
The exposed distal prolongation of the corneal layer of the deep surface of the proximal nail fold (eponychium), seen as a thin 'skin' overlapping and adherent to the body of the nail at its proximal portion (the area of the lunula). It is formed as a remnant of the eponychium which otherwise degenerates by the eighth month of pregnancy. ... (05 Mar …
cuticle of root sheath
cuticula vaginae folliculi pili ...
cuticula
Synonym: cuticle. ... Synonym: epidermis. ... Origin: L. Cuticle ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cuticula dentis
Synonym for enamel cuticle ... The primary enamel cuticle, consisting of two extremely thin layers (the inner one clear and structureless, the outer one cellular), covering the entire crown of newly erupted teeth and subsequently abraded by mastication; it is evident microscopically as an amorphous material between the attachment epithelium and the …
cuticula pili
A layer of overlapping shingle-like cells that invest the hair cortex and serve to lock the hair shaft in its follicle. ... Synonym: cuticle of hair. ... Cuticula vaginae folliculi pili, cuticle of overlapping shingle-like cells lining the follicle of the hair. ... Synonym: cuticle of root sheath. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cuticularization
Obs. Covering an abraded area with epidermis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cutin
<plant biology> Waxy hydrophobic substance deposited on the surface of plants. Composed of complex long chain fatty esters and other fatty acid derivatives. Impregnates the outer wall of epidermal cells and also forms a separate layer, the cuticle, on the outer surface of the epidermis. ... (21 May 1997) ...
cutinase
<enzyme> Hydrolyzes cutin, which contains mostly ester bonds, possible some peroxide bridges and ether linkages ... Registry number: EC 3.1.1.- ... Synonym: cutinase I, cutinase II ... (26 Jun 1999) ...
cutireaction
The inflammatory reaction in the case of a skin test in a sensitive (allergic) subject. ... Synonym: cutaneous reaction. ... Origin: L. Cutis, skin, + reaction ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cutireaction test
Synonym for skin test ... A method for determining induced sensitivity (allergy) by applying an antigen (allergen) to, or inoculating it into, the skin; induced sensitivity (allergy) to the specific antigen is indicated by an inflammatory reaction of one of two general kinds: 1) immediate, appears in minutes to an hour or so and in general is depend …
cutis
Synonym for skin ... 1. To strip off the skin or hide of; to flay; to peel; as, to skin an animal. ... 2. To cover with skin, or as with skin; hence, to cover superficially. 'It will but skin and film the ulcerous place.' (Shak) ... 3. To strip of money or property; to cheat. ... Origin: Skinned; Skinning. ... 1. To become covered with skin; as, a wound …
cutis anserina
Contraction of the arrectores pilorum produced by cold, fear, or other stimulus, causing the follicular orifices to become prominent. ... Synonym: goose flesh, gooseflesh. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cutis graft
A graft of corium, from which epidermis and subcutaneous tissue have been separated. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cutis laxa
A group of connective tissue diseases in which skin hangs in loose pendulous folds. It is believed to be associated with decreased elastic tissue formation as well as an abnormality in elastin formation. Cutis laxa is usually a genetic disease, but acquired cases have been reported. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
cutis marmorata
A normal, physiologic, pink, marble-like mottling of the skin in infants, persisting abnormally in some children on exposure to cold. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cutis plate
Synonym for dermatome ... The area of skin innervated by a single posterior spinal nerve (sensory nerve). ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
cutis rhomboidalis nuchae
Geometric furrowed configurations of the skin of the back of the neck as a result of prolonged exposure to sunlight with solar elastosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cutis unctuosa
seborrhoea oleosa ...
cutis vera
Synonym for dermis ... <anatomy, dermatology> Mesodermally derived connective tissue underlying the epithelium of the skin. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
cutis verticis gyrata
A congenital condition in which the skin of the scalp is hypertrophied and thrown into folds forming anterior to posterior furrows; it may be a component of pachydermoperiostosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cutisector
1. Rarely used term for instrument for cutting small pieces of skin for grafting. ... 2. Rarely used term for instrument used to remove a section of skin for microscopic examination. ... Origin: L. Cutis, skin, + sector, a cutter ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cutization
The transition from mucous membrane to skin at the mucocutaneous margins. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cuts
Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and dry is all that is required to care for most wounds. Putting alcohol hydrogen peroxide, and iodine into a wound can delay healing and should be avoided. Seek medical care early if you think that you might need stitches. Any delay can increase the rate of wound infect …
cutting
<botany> Portion of a stem, root, or leaf cut from the parent plant for the production of a new independent plant by inducing it to form shoots and roots under favorable environmental conditions (for example, stem cuttings, leaf cuttings, leaf-bud cuttings, and root cuttings). ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
cutting edge
The beveled, knifelike, sharpened working angle of a dental hand instrument. ... Synonym: incisal edge. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cutting forceps
Synonym for labitome ... A forceps with sharp blades. ... Synonym: cutting forceps. ... Origin: G. Labis, pincers, + tome, an incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cutting needle
A surgical needle with angulated surface designed to puncture tough tissue. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cutting teeth
The maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cuttlefish disk
A circle of paper or thin plastic coated with ground cuttlefish bone; used, when attached to a mandrel and rotated by a dental handpiece, for fine smoothing and finishing of dental materials and tooth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cuvet
Cuvette ... A small container or cup in which solutions are placed for photometric analysis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cuvette
<apparatus> A transparent or translucent box-shaped container with precisely-measured dimensions for holding liquid samples to be put into a spectrophotometer. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
cuvette oximeter
An oximeter that reads the percentage of oxygen saturation of the blood as it passes through a cuvette outside the body. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Cuvier
Baron Georges L.C.F.D. De la, French scientist, 1769-1832. ... See: Cuvier's ducts, Cuvier's veins. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Cuvier's ducts
An obsolete term for the common cardinal veins. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Cuvier's veins
The common cardinal vein's of the embryo. ... See: cardinal veins. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
CV
<abbreviation> Coefficient of variation; cardiovascular; closing volume. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
CV-1 SPase
<enzyme> Cathepsin b-like cysteine protease from green monkey kidney cell line; has sequence homology with human cathepsin l and reacts with anti-cathepsin l antibody; acts on transcription factor sp1 and retinoblastoma protein; do not confuse with glutamic acid-specific endopeptidase from staph aureus which is also called spase; partial amin …
CVA
Synonym for cerebrovascular accident ... <neurology> This general term encompasses such problems as stroke and cerebral haemorrhage. ... Acronym: CVA ... (12 Jan 1998) ...
cvniti
<dentistry> A special nickel titanium archwire which slowly straightens as it sits in your mouth. This archwire allows the orthodontist to move your teeth without having to tighten your braces so often so you will hurt less. ... (08 Jan 1998) ...
CVP
<abbreviation> Central venous pressure. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
CVS
See Chorionic villus sampling. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
CX
<abbreviation> Phosgene oxime. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyamemazine
10-(3-Dimethylamino-2-methylpropyl)-phenothiazine-2-carbonitrile;a sedative with antihistaminic and antispasmodic properties. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyan-
See: cyano-. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanaemia
An obsolete term for cyanosis. ... Origin: cyan-+ G. Haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanalcohols
Synonym for cyanohydrins ... R-CHOH-CN;addition compounds of HCN and aldehydes. ... Synonym: cyanalcohols. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanamide
<chemical> Cyanamide (h2ncn). A cyanide compound which has been used as a fertiliser, defoliant and in many manufacturing processes. It often occurs as the calcium salt, sometimes also referred to as cyanamide. The citrated calcium salt is used in the treatment of alcoholism. ... Chemical name: Cyanamide ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
cyanate
The radical -O-C≡N or ion (CNO)-. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanate permease
<chemical> ... (26 Jun 1999) ...
cyanates
Organic salts of cyanic acid containing the -ocn radical. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
cyanidase
<enzyme> From alcaligenes xylosoxidans; hydrolyzes cyanide to formate and ammonia without forming formamide as a free intermediate; does not seem to have the same amino acid sequence as cyanate hydrolase (cyanase) ... Registry number: EC 3.5.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...
cyanide
1. The radical -CN or ion (CN)-. The ion is extremely poisonous, forming hydrocyanic acid in water; inhibits respiratory proteins. ... 2. A salt of HCN or a cyano-containing molecule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanide dihydratase
<enzyme> From bacillus pumilus c1; catalyses the conversion of cyanide to formate and ammonia ... Registry number: EC 3.5.5.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...
cyanide hydratase
<enzyme> Converts hcn to formamide in the fungus gloeocercospora sorghi ... Registry number: EC 4.2.1.66 ... Synonym: formamide hydro-lyase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...
cyanide methemoglobin
Synonym for cyanmethemoglobin ... A relatively nontoxic compound of cyanide with methemoglobin, which is formed when methylene blue is administered in cases of cyanide poisoning. ... Synonym: cyanide methemoglobin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanide poisoning
A fairly common disease of herbivorous animals, but uncommon in man. Cyanogenic compounds are very toxic to humans either by inhalation or ingestion. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
cyanide-nitroprusside test
A qualitative test for diagnosis of cystinuria; the addition of fresh sodium cyanide formed by sodium nitroprusside to a sample of urine gives rise to a stable red-purple colour in the presence of cystine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanides
Inorganic salts of hydrogen cyanide containing the -cn radical. The concept also includes isocyanides. It is distinguished from nitriles, which denotes organic compounds containing the -cn radical. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
cyanidol
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 …
cyanine green G base
<chemical> ... Pharmacological action: dye ... Synonym: d.c. Green no. 6, 1,4-di-4-toluidinoanthraquinone, solvent green 3 ... (26 Jun 1999) ...
cyanmethemoglobin
A relatively nontoxic compound of cyanide with methemoglobin, which is formed when methylene blue is administered in cases of cyanide poisoning. ... Synonym: cyanide methemoglobin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyano-
Cyan- ... 1. Combining form meaning blue. ... 2. Chemical prefix frequently used in naming compounds that contain the cyanide group, CN. ... Origin: G. Kyanos, a dark blue substance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanoacrylates
A group of compounds having the general formula ch2=c(cn)-coor; it polymerises on contact with moisture; used as tissue adhesive; higher homologs have haemostatic and antibacterial properties. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
Cyanobacteria
<organism> Modern term for the blue green algae, prokaryotic cells that use chlorophyll on intracytoplasmic membranes for photosynthesis. The blue green colour is due to the presence of phycobiliproteins. Found as single cells, colonies or simple filaments. In Anabaena, in which the cells are arranged as a filament, heterocysts capable of nit …
cyanobacterium-like bodies
Synonym for Cyclospora ... A Cryptosporidium-like genus of coccidian parasites reported from millipedes, reptiles, insectivores, and a rodent species. Cyclospora is characterised by acid-fast oocysts with two sporocysts, each with two sporozoites. Cyclospora species is an undescribed but distinct species of Cyclospora that is implicated as the cause …
cyanochroic
Cyanochrous ... Synonym: cyanotic. ... Origin: cyano-+ G. Chroia, colour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanocobalamin
Member of the water soluble B vitamin group, important in the proper function of the nervous system and important in proper carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
cyanogen
A compound of two cyano radicals, NC-CN; its highly toxic compounds (general formula X-CN, where X is a halogen) are used in chemical syntheses and as tissue preservatives. ... Synonym: ethanedinitrile. ... Cyanogen chloride, CNCl;a highly volatile liquid; a systemic poison used as a warning agent in fumigation with hydrogen cyanide. ... (05 Mar 2000) …
cyanogen bromide
<chemical> Agent that cleaves peptide bonds at methionine residues. The peptide fragments so generated can then, for example: be tested to locate particular activities. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
cyanogenic
Capable of producing hydrocyanic acid; said of plants such as sorghum, Johnson grass, arrowgrass, and wild cherry which may cause cyanide poisoning in herbivorous animals. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanohydrins
R-CHOH-CN;addition compounds of HCN and aldehydes. ... Synonym: cyanalcohols. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanoketone
<chemical> 2 alpha-cyano-17 beta-hydroxy-4,4',17 alpha-trimethylandrost-5-ene-3-one. An androstenolone-nitrile compound with steroidogenesis-blocking activity. ... Chemical name: Androst-5-ene-2-carbonitrile, 17-hydroxy-4,4,17-trimethyl-3-oxo-, (2alpha,17beta)- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
cyanophil
Cyanophile ... A cell or element that is differentially coloured blue by a staining procedure. ... Origin: cyano-+ G. Philos, fond ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanophilous
Readily stainable with a blue dye. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Cyanophyceae
Synonym: Cyanobacteria. ... Origin: cyano-+ G. Phykos, seaweed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Cyanophyta
Synonym for Cyanobacteria ... <organism> Modern term for the blue green algae, prokaryotic cells that use chlorophyll on intracytoplasmic membranes for photosynthesis. The blue green colour is due to the presence of phycobiliproteins. Found as single cells, colonies or simple filaments. In Anabaena, in which the cells are arranged as a filamen …
cyanopia
Synonym for cyanopsia ... A condition in which all objects appear blue; may temporarily follow cataract extraction. ... Synonym: blue vision, cyanopia. ... Origin: cyano-+ G. Opsis, vision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanopsia
A condition in which all objects appear blue; may temporarily follow cataract extraction. ... Synonym: blue vision, cyanopia. ... Origin: cyano-+ G. Opsis, vision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanosed
Synonym for cyanotic ... Demonstrating cyanosis. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
cyanosis
<clinical sign> A bluish discolouration, applied especially to such discolouration of skin and mucous membranes due to excessive concentration of reduced haemoglobin in the blood. ... Origin: Gr. Kyanos = blue ... (21 May 1997) ...
cyanosis retinae
Venous congestion of the retina. ... Shunt cyanosis, any blue colour of the entire skin or a region of the skin or mucous membrane due to a right to left shunt permitting unoxygenated blood to reach the left side of the circulation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanotic
Demonstrating cyanosis. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
cyanotic asphyxia
Asphyxia to the point of sufficient destruction of haemoglobin to produce cyanosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanotic atrophy
Atrophy due to destruction of the parenchymatous cells of an organ as a consequence of chronic venous congestion. ... Synonym: red atrophy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanotic atrophy of the liver
A sequela of longstanding hepatic congestion due to high pressure in the right atrium as in chronic constrictive pericarditis and severe, protracted right ventricular failure. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanotic induration
Induration related to persistent, chronic venous congestion in an organ or tissue, frequently resulting in fibrous thickening of the walls of the veins and eventual fibrosis of adjacent tissue; the affected tissue becomes firmer than normal, and tends to have an unusual, red-blue colour. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanuria
The presence of blue urine. ... Origin: cyano-+ G. Ouron, urine ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanuric acid
2,4,6-Trihydroxy-1,3,5-triazine;a cyclic product formed by heating urea; used industrially and as an herbicide. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
cyanuric acid amidohydrolase
<enzyme> From pseudomonas sp. Strain nrrlb-12228 and klebsiella pneumoniae 99; catalyses the conversion of cyanuric acid to biuret and co2 ... Registry number: EC 3.5.4.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...
cyathium
An inflorescence of unisexual flowers surrounded by inwardly-rolled bracts. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
Cyathostoma
A genus of gapeworms of poultry in the nematode family Syngamidae, so called because of the gaping habit of fowl infected by these worms in their upper respiratory tract. ... Origin: G. Kyathos, cup, cup-shaped, + stoma, mouth ... Cyathostoma bronchialis, a species found in wild geese and domestic ducks, geese, and swans; occurs in the larynx, trache …
