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


cyclopentaphene
Synonym for cyclarbamate ... 1,1-cyclopentanedimethanol dicarbanilate;a tranquilliser with antispasmodic properties. ... Synonym: cyclopentaphene. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclopenthiazide
<chemical> Thiazide diuretic also used as an antihypertensive agent. ... Pharmacological action: antihypertensive agents, diuretics, thiazide. ... Chemical name: 2H-1,2,4-Benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide, 6-chloro-3-(cyclopentylmethyl)-3,4-dihydro-, 1,1-dioxide ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cyclopentolate
<chemical> A parasympatholytic anticholinergic used solely to obtain mydriasis or cycloplegia. ... Pharmacological action: muscarinic antagonists, mydriatics, parasympatholytics. ... Chemical name: Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-(1-hydroxycyclopentyl)-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cyclopentolate hydrochloride
<drug> An anticholinergic, spasmolytic drug, used in refraction determinations. It causes cycloplegia and mydriasis; an atropine-like agent with brief duration of action. ... Chemical name: 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl-1-hydroxy-alpha-phenylcyclopentaneacetate hydrochloride ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclopeptide
<chemistry> A polypeptide lacking terminal -NH2 and -COOH groups by virtue of their combination to form another peptide link, forming a ring. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclopeptide synthetase
<enzyme> Key enzyme system of benzodiazepine alkaloid synthesis in penicillium cyclopium; forms cyclo(anthranoyl-phenylalanyl) from anthranilic acid, l-phenylalanine, the methyl group of l-methionine and ATP. ... Registry number: EC 6.3.2.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

cyclophenazine hydrochloride
<drug> A tranquillising drug. ... Chemical name: 10-[3-(4-Cyclopropyl-1-piperazinyl)propyl]-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenothiazine dihydrochloride ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclophilin
<protein> Enzyme with PPIase activity, binds the immunosuppressive drug cyclosporin A. ... See: immunophilin. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

cyclophorases
The group of enzymes in mitochondria that catalyze the complete oxidation of pyruvic acid to carbon dioxide and water; essentially, those enzymes and coenzymes involved in the tricarboxylic acid cycle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclophoria
Abnormal tendency for each eye to rotate around its anteroposterior axis, the rotation being prevented by visual fusional impulses. ... Origin: cyclo-+ G. Phora, movement ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclophosphamide
<drug, oncology> An alkylating agent and important immunosuppressant. Acts by alkylating SH and NH2 groups especially the N7 of guanine. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

cyclophotocoagulation
Photocoagulation of the ciliary processes to reduce the secretion of aqueous humor in glaucoma. ... Origin: cyclo-+ photocoagulation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclophrenia
An obsolete term for manic-depressive psychosis. ... Origin: cyclo-+ G. Phren, the mind ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Cyclophyllidae
An order of tapeworms that includes most of the common parasites of humans and domestic animals. ... Origin: cyclo-+ G. Phyllon, leaf ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclopia
A congenital defect in which the two orbits merge to form a single cavity containing one eye, its origin evidenced by fusion of the right and left optic primordia, and in which the nose is absent; usually combined with cyclencephaly. ... Synonym: cyclopea, synophthalmia, synophthalmus. ... Origin: G. Kyklops, fr. Kyklos, circle, + ops, eye ... (05 Mar …

cyclopian
Denoting or relating to cyclopia. ... Synonym: cyclopean. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclopian eye
Synonym for cyclopia ... A congenital defect in which the two orbits merge to form a single cavity containing one eye, its origin evidenced by fusion of the right and left optic primordia, and in which the nose is absent; usually combined with cyclencephaly. ... Synonym: cyclopea, synophthalmia, synophthalmus. ... Origin: G. Kyklops, fr. Kyklos, circl …

cyclopiazonic acid
A fungal toxin produced bymembers of the Aspergillus andPenicillium species. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cycloplegia
<physiology> Paralysis of the ciliary muscle, paralysis of accommodation. ... Origin: Gr. Pleg = stroke ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

cycloplegic
1. Relating to cycloplegia. ... 2. A drug that paralyzes the ciliary muscle and thus the power of accommodation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclopropane
(CH2)3;an explosive gas of characteristic odour; in the past, widely used for producing general anaesthesia. ... Synonym: trimethylene. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclopropane synthetase
<enzyme> S-adenosylmethionine + monoenoic fatty acid gives cyclopropane fatty acid ... Registry number: EC 2.1.1.- ... Synonym: cyclopropane fatty acid synthase, cfa synthase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

cyclops
An individual with cyclopia. ... Synonym: monoculus, monophthalmus, monops. ... Origin: see cyclopia ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cycloserine
<drug> A broad-spectrum antibiotic synthesised by the bacterium Streptomyces orchidaceus which is used most often to treat urinary tract infections and tuberculosis.This antibiotic is a structural analogue of the amino acid D-alanine and it inhibits bacteria's ability to make peptidoglycan, an important component of the bacterial cell wall.
cyclosis
Cyclical streaming of the cytoplasm of plant cells, conspicuous in giant internodal cells of algae such as Chara, in pollen tubes and in stamen hairs of Tradescantia. Term also used to denote cyclical movement of food vacuoles from mouth to cytoproct in ciliate protozoa. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

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 of a widespread, prolonge …

cyclospora cayetanensis
Cyclospora cayetanensis is an acid-fast, coccidian-like, parasitic protozoan with the size of 8-10 micrometre in diameter. Cyclospora cayetanesis was recently recognised as a new (intestinal) protozoan pathogen of human (1993, species name was proposed in 1994) and was identified as the cause of the prolonged diarrhoea of travelers as well as immun …

cyclosporin
<drug> Cyclic undecapeptide isolated from Tolypocladium inflatum, that has potent immunosuppressant activity on both humoral and cellular systems. ... The use of cyclosporin has made transplant surgery much easier, although the long term consequences of suppressing immune function are not yet clear. ... Used widely as an an antirejection drug i …

cyclosporin A
Synonym for cyclosporine ... <chemical> A cyclic undecapeptide from an extract of soil fungi. It is a powerful immunosupressant with a specific action on T-lymphocytes. It is used for the prophylaxis of graft rejection in organ and tissue transplantation. ... Pharmacological action: antirheumatic agents, carcinogens, immunosuppressive agents.
cyclosporin A synthetase
<chemical> Multifunctional enzyme from tolypocladium inflatum ... Synonym: cyclosporin synthetase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

cyclosporine
<chemical> A cyclic undecapeptide from an extract of soil fungi. It is a powerful immunosupressant with a specific action on T-lymphocytes. It is used for the prophylaxis of graft rejection in organ and tissue transplantation. ... Pharmacological action: antirheumatic agents, carcinogens, immunosuppressive agents. ... Chemical name: Cyclosporin …

cyclosporins
<chemical> A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi trichoderma polysporum and cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection. ... Pharmacolog …

cyclosteroids
Steroid derivatives in which one or more bridges is formed between carbon atoms at any locant in any of the rings. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cyclothiazide
6-Chloro-3,4-dihydro-3-(2-norbornen-5-yl)-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide;a diuretic and antihypertensive. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclothymia
A mental disorder characterised by marked swings of mood from depression to hypomania but not to the degree that occurs in bipolar disorder. ... Origin: cyclo-+ G. Thymos, rage ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclothymiac
Cyclothymic ... Relating to cyclothymia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclothymic disorder
An affective disorder characterised by periods of depression and hypomania. These may be separated by periods of normal mood. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cyclothymic personality
A personality disorder in which a person experiences regularly alternating periods of elation and depression, (see bipolar illness) usually not related to external circumstances or situation. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cyclothymic personality disorder
Synonym for cyclothymic personality ... A personality disorder in which a person experiences regularly alternating periods of elation and depression, (see bipolar illness) usually not related to external circumstances or situation. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cyclotomy
<procedure> Operation of cutting the ciliary muscle. ... Origin: cyclo-+ G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclotorsion
Synonym for cycloduction ... Rotation of the eye around its visual axis. ... Synonym: circumduction, cyclotorsion. ... Origin: cyclo-+ L. Duco, pp. Ductus, to draw ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclotron
<radiobiology> Particle accelerator in which a magnetic field causes particles to orbit in circles, and an oscillating electric field accelerates the particles. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cyclotron frequency
<radiobiology> Number of times per second that a particle orbits a magnetic field line. The frequency is completely determined by the strength of the field and the particle's charge-to-mass ratio. (Often, and incorrectly, called the Larmor frequency. The cyclotron or gyrofrequency is twice the Larmor frequency of precession.) ... (09 Oct 1997) …

cyclotron radius
<radiobiology> Radius of orbit of charged particle about a magnetic field line. ... Synonym: gyroradius, Larmor radius. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cyclotron resonance
<radiobiology> Charged particles in a magnetic field resonate with (and absorb energy from) an electric field (perpendicular to the magnetic field) which oscillates at the particles' cyclotron frequency, or at a harmonic (multiple) of that frequency. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cyclotrons
Devices for accelerating charged particles in a spiral path by a constant-frequency alternating electric field. This electric field is synchronised with the movement of the particles in a constant magnetic field. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cyclotropia
A disparity of ocular position in which one eye is rotated around its visual axis, with respect to the other eye. ... Origin: cyclo-+ G. Trope, a turn, turning ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyclozoonosis
A zoonosis that requires more than one vertebrate host (but no invertebrate) for completion of the life cycle; e.g., various taenioid cestodes such as Taenia saginata and T. Solium in which humans are an obligatory host; hydatid disease, a cyclozoonosis in which man is not an obligatory host. ... Origin: cyclo-+ G. Zoon, animal, + nosos, disease ... …

cycrimine hydrochloride
1-Phenyl-1-cyclopentyl-3-piperidino-1-propanol hydrochloride;an anticholinergic drug used in the treatment of parkinsonism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Cyd
Symbol for cytidine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyesis
An obsolete term for pregnancy. ... Origin: G. Kyesis ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyheptamide
10,11-Dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene-5-carboxamide;an anticonvulsant. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cylinder
1. A cylindrical lens. ... 2. A cylindrical or rodlike renal cast. ... 3. A cylindrical metal container for gases stored under high pressure. ... Origin: G. Kylindros, a roll ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cylinder retinoscopy
Determination of spherical, astigmatic, and refractive error using cylindrical lenses. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cylindraxis
Historical precursor of the term axon, based on an interpretation of the myelinated nerve fibre as a cylinder of which the axon formed the axis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cylindrical
Shaped like a cylinder; referring to a cylinder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cylindrical bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis resulting in dilated bronchi of cylindrical shape; i.e., of uniform caliber. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cylindrical epithelium
Synonym for columnar epithelium ... Epithelium formed of a single layer of prismatic cells taller than they are wide. ... Synonym: cylindrical epithelium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cylindrical lens
A lens in which one of the surfaces is curved in one meridian and less curved in the opposite meridian; e.g., a teaspoon or a football. ... Synonym: astigmatic lens. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cylindroadenoma
Synonym for cylindroma ... <tumour> A histologic type of epithelial neoplasm, frequently malignant, characterised by islands of neoplastic cells embedded in a hyalinised stroma which may represent a thickened basement membrane; may form from ducts of glands, especially in salivary glands, skin, and bronchi; in the salivary glands, also termed …

cylindroid
Synonym: false cast. ... Origin: G. Kylindrodes, fr. Kylindros, roll, cylinder, + eidos, appearance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cylindroid aneurysm
Synonym for tubular aneurysm ... The uniform dilation of an artery along a considerable distance. ... Synonym: cylindroid aneurysm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cylindroma
<tumour> A histologic type of epithelial neoplasm, frequently malignant, characterised by islands of neoplastic cells embedded in a hyalinised stroma which may represent a thickened basement membrane; may form from ducts of glands, especially in salivary glands, skin, and bronchi; in the salivary glands, also termed adenoid cystic carcinoma.< …

cylindromatous carcinoma
Synonym for adenoid cystic carcinoma ... <tumour> A histologic type of carcinoma characterised by large epithelial masses containing round, glandlike spaces or cysts which frequently contain mucus or collagen and are bordered by a few or many layers of epithelial cells without intervening stroma, forming a cribriform pattern like a slice of Sw …

cylindrosarcoma
<tumour> Obsolete term for a sarcoma that manifests several foci of hyaline degenerative changes, such as those observed in cylindromas. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cylindruria
The presence of renal cylinders or casts in the urine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyllosoma
One-sided congenital defect of the lower abdominal wall (eventration) with defective development of the corresponding lower limb. ... Origin: G. Kyllos, deformed, esp. Clubfooted or bandylegged, + soma, body ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cymA hydroxylase reductase
<enzyme> Flavoprotein electron transport reductase from pseudomonas aureofaciens; genbank u86603 ... Registry number: EC 1.- ... Synonym: p-cymene methyl hydroxylase reductase, cyma gene product ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

cymarin
K-Strophanthin-a, a glycoside of cymarose present in the seeds of Strophanthus kombe; the aglycone is strophanthin; a cardiotonic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cymarine
<chemical> A cardiotonic cardiac glycoside isolated from strophanthus kombe oliv. ... Pharmacological action: anti-arrhythmia agents, cardiotonic agent, enzyme inhibitors. ... Chemical name: Card-20(22)-enolide, 3-((2,6-dideoxy-3-O-methyl-beta-D-ribo-hexopyranosyl)oxy)-5,14-dihydroxy-19-oxo-, (3beta,5beta)- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cymba conchae
The upper, smaller part of the external ear lying above the crus helicis. ... Origin: G. Kymbe, the hollow of a vessel, a cup, bowl, a boat ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cymbocephalic
Cymbocephalous ... Relating to cymbocephaly. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cymbocephaly
Synonym: scaphocephaly. ... Origin: G. Kymbe, the hollow of a vessel, a boat-shaped structure, + kephale, head ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyme
An inflorescence in which each flower, in turn, is formed at the tip of a growing axis and further flowers are formed on branches arising below it. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cymose
Bearing a cyme or group of cymes. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cymule
A small cyme, usually with few flowers. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cynanthropy
A delusion in which one barks and growls, imagining himself to be a dog. ... Origin: G. Kyon, dog, + anthropos, man ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cynic
Doglike, denoting a spasm of the muscles of the face as in risus caninus. ... Origin: G. Kynikos, doglike ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cynic spasm
Synonym for risus caninus ... The semblance of a grin caused by facial spasm especially in tetanus. ... Synonym: canine spasm, cynic spasm, risus sardonicus, sardonic grin, spasmus caninus, trismus sardonicus. ... Origin: L. Risus, laugh + caninus, doglike ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cynocephaly
Craniostenosis in which the skull slopes back from the orbits, producing a resemblance to the head of a dog. ... Origin: G. Kyon, dog, + kephale, head ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cynodont
1. A canine tooth. ... 2. A tooth having one cusp or point. ... Origin: G. Kyon, dog, + odous (odont-), tooth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cynophobia
<psychology> A morbid fear of dogs. ... Origin: Gr. Phobos = fear ... (16 Mar 1998) ...

Cyon, Elie de
<person> Russian physiologist, 1843-1912. ... See: Cyon's nerve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Cyon's nerve
Synonym for aortic nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the vagus which ends in the aortic arch and base of the heart; composed entirely of afferent fibres; its stimulation elicits a brainstem reflex which causes slowing of the heart, dilation of the peripheral vessels, and a fall in blood pressure. ... Synonym: Cyon's nerve, depressor nerve …

cypridophobia
<psychology> Morbid fear of venereal disease or of sexual intercourse. ... Origin: G. Kypris, Aphrodite, + phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyprinidae
A family of freshwater fish comprising the minnows or carps. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cypriniformes
An order of fish with 26 families and over 3,000 species. This order includes the family cyprinidae, loaches, carp, suckers, and electric fish. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cyprinodontiformes
An order of fish with eight families and numerous species of both egg-laying and livebearing fish. It includes two suborders, adrianichthyoidei (egg layers) and cyprinodontoidei (egg layers and livebearers). The latter suborder comprises cyprinodontidae (egg-laying killifish), goodeidae (mexican livebearers), jenynsiidae (jenynsiids), anablepidae ( …

cyproheptadine
<chemical> A serotonin antagonist and a histamine h1 blocker used as antipruritic, appetite stimulant, antiallergic, and for the post-gastrectomy dumping syndrome, etc. ... Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, antipruritics, gastrointestinal agents, histamine h1 antagonists, serotonin antagonists. ... Chemical name: Piperidine, 4-(5H-d …

cyproheptadine hydrochloride
1-Methyl-4-(5-dibenzo-[a,e]-cycloheptatrienylidine)-piperidine;a potent antagonist of histamine and serotonin, with antihistaminic and antipruritic actions. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyproterone
<chemical> An anti-androgen that, in the form of its acetate (cyproterone acetate), also has progestational properties. It is used in the treatment of hypersexuality in males, as a palliative in prostatic carcinoma, and, in combination with oestrogen, for the therapy of severe acne and hirsutism in females. ... Pharmacological action: androgen …

cyproterone acetate
<chemical> An agent with anti-androgen and progestational properties. It is used in the treatment of male sex offenders, precocious puberty, prostatic and ovarian cancer, and severe hirsutism. ... Pharmacological action: androgen antagonists, antineoplastic agent, contraceptive agents, male, progestational hormones, synthetic. ... Chemical name …

cyprus
An island republic in the eastern mediterranean sea. Its capital is nicosia. It was colonised by the phoenicians and ancient greeks and ruled successively by the assyrian, persian, ptolemaic, roman, and byzantine empires. It was under various countries from the 12th to the 20th century but became independent in 1960. The name comes from the greek k …

cypsela
A dry, indehiscent, one-seeded fruit formed from an inferior ovary. ... Compare: achene. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

Cys
Symbol for cysteine (half-cystine) or its mono-or diradical. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cyst
<anatomy> Any closed cavity or sac that is lined by epithelium often contains liquid or semi-solid material. ... Origin: Gr. Kystis = sac, bladder ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cyst, baker's
A swelling in the space behind the knee (the popliteal space) composed of a membrane-lined sac filled with synovial fluid that has escaped from the joint. Named after the British surgeon William Morrant Baker (1839-1896). Also called a synovial cyst of the popliteal space. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cyst, meibomian
Also called a chalazian or a tarsal cyst, an inflammation of the oil gland of the eyelid. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cyst, pilonidal
A special kind of abscess that occurs in the cleft between the buttocks. Forms frequently in adolescence after long trips that involve sitting. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cyst, sebaceous
A sebaceous cyst is a rounded swollen area of the skin formed by an abnormal sac of retained excretion (sebum) from the sebaceous follicles. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...