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

cystis urinaria
Synonym: urinary bladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystistaxis
An obsolete term for oozing of blood from the mucous membrane of the bladder. ... Origin: cysti-+ G. Staxis, trickling ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystitis
<pathology> Inflammation of the urinary bladder. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

cystitis colli
Inflammation of the neck of the bladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystitis cystica
Cystitis glandularis with the formation of cysts. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystitis glandularis
<radiology> Associated with chronic bladder infection, bladder dome with retained elements of urachus, (?) pre-malignant ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cystitis, interstitial
Disease that involves inflammation or irritation of the bladder wall. This inflammation can lead to scarring and stiffening of the bladder, and even ulcerations and bleeding. Diagnosis is based on symptoms, findings on cystoscopy and biopsy, and eliminating other treatable causes such as infection. Because doctors do not know what causes IC, treatm …

cysto-
Combining forms relating to:1. The bladder. ... 2. The cystic duct. ... 3. A cyst. ... Compare: vesico-. ... Origin: G. Kystis, bladder, pouch ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoadenoma
Synonym for cystadenoma ... A benign neoplasm derived from glandular epithelium, in which cystic accumulations of retained secretions are formed. In some instances, considerable portions of the neoplasm, or even the entire mass, may be cystic. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cystoblast
A germ cell found in the ovaries of insects which instead of turning into a reproductive cell, becomes the insect equivalent of a platelet (a blood cell which helps bring about blood clots), called a cystocyte. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cystocarcinoma
<oncology, tumour> A type of carcinoma, or epithelial cancer, where the main symptom is the formation of cysts (fluid-filled sacs). ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cystocele
A condition where the bladder herniates into the vaginal canal. This usually results in stress incontinence. This condition is seen with increased frequency with aging and multiparity. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cystochromoscopy
Examination of the interior of the bladder after administration of a coloured dye to aid in the identification or study of the function of the ureteral orifices. ... Synonym: chromocystoscopy. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Chroma, colour + skopeo, to view ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystocolostomy
Synonym: cholecystocolostomy. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Kolon, colon, + stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystocyte
The insect equivalent of a platelet (a blood cell which helps bring about blood clots). at a site of injury, these cells will break down into threads around which plasma can gel, stopping the flow of haemolymph (the arthropod equivalent of blood) from the site. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cystoduodenal ligament
<anatomy> A peritoneal fold that sometimes passes from the gallbladder to the first part of the duodenum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoduodenostomy
<procedure> Drainage of a cyst, usually pancreatic pseudocyst, into duodenum. ... Synonym: duodenocystostomy. ... Origin: cysto-+ duodenum, + G. Stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoenterocele
Hernial protrusion of portions of the bladder and of the intestine, usually into the vagina and introitus. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Enteron, intestine, + kele, hernia ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoenterostomy
<procedure> Internal drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts into some portion of the intestinal tract. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Enteron, intestine, + stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoepiplocele
Hernial protrusion of portions of the bladder and of the omentum. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Epiploon, omentum, + kele, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoepithelioma
Synonym for cystocarcinoma ... <oncology, tumour> A type of carcinoma, or epithelial cancer, where the main symptom is the formation of cysts (fluid-filled sacs). ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cystofibroma
<oncology, tumour> A type of fibroma, or type of benign tumour, which is covered with cysts (fluid-filled sacs). A type of cystoma. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cystogastrostomy
<procedure> Drainage of a cyst, usually pancreatic pseudocyst, into the stomach. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Gaster, stomach, + stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystogram
Radiographic demonstration of the bladder filled with contrast medium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystography
Radiography of the bladder following injection of a radiopaque substance. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Grapho, to write ... Antegrade cystography, antegrade urography in which the contrast medium is injected into the urinary bladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoid
1. Bladder-like, resembling a cyst. ... Synonym: cystiform, cystomorphous. ... 2. A tumour resembling a cyst, with fluid, granular, or pulpy contents, but without a capsule. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Eidos, appearance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoid macular oedema
Oedema of the posterior pole of the eye secondary to abnormal permeability of capillaries of the central sensory retina. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoid maculopathy
Cystic degeneration of the central retina that may occur after cataract extraction, in senile macular degeneration, and in other retinal abnormalities. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystojejunostomy
<procedure> Drainage of a cyst, usually pancreatic pseudocyst, into the jejunum. ... Origin: cysto-+ jejunum, + G. Stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystolith
A bladder stone. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cystolithalopaxy
Removal of bladder calculi by intravesical crushing and then irrigating to remove fragments. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Lithos, stone, + lapaxis, and emptying out ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystolithiasis
The presence of a vesical calculus. ... Synonym: vesicolithiasis. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Lithos, stone, + -iasis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystolithic
Relating to a vesical calculus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystolithotomy
<procedure> Removal of a stone from the bladder through an incision in its wall. ... Synonym: vesical lithotomy. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Lithos, stone, + tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoma
<oncology, tumour> A tumour which contains cysts (fluid-filled sacs). ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cystometer
A device for studying bladder function by measuring capacity, sensation, intravesical pressure, and residual urine. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Metron, measure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystometrogram
<investigation, radiology> A diagnostic study that measures pressures within the bladder. Often used in the evaluation of urinary dysfunction and incontinence. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cystometrography
Synonym for cystometry ... A method for measurement of the pressure/volume relationship of the bladder. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cystometry
A method for measurement of the pressure/volume relationship of the bladder. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cystomorphous
Synonym: cystoid. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Morphe, form ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystomyoma
<tumour> A myoma in which cysts or cystlike foci have developed. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystomyxoadenoma
<tumour> An adenoma in which there are cysts or cystlike foci in association with myxomatous change in the stroma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystomyxoma
<tumour> A myxoma in which cysts or cystlike foci have formed. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystopanendoscopy
Inspection of the interior of the bladder and urethra by means of specially designed endoscopes introduced in retrograde fashion through the urethra and into the bladder. ... Origin: cysto-+ panendoscope ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoparalysis
Synonym for cystoplegia ... Paralysis of the bladder. ... Synonym: cystoparalysis. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Plege, a stroke ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystopexy
Surgical attachment of the gallbladder or of the urinary bladder to the abdominal wall or to other supporting structures. ... Synonym: ventrocystorrhaphy. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Pexis, fixation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystopherous
Containing cysts. ... Synonym: cystigerous, cystiphorous. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Phoreo, to carry ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystophotography
Photographing the interior of the bladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoplasty
Any reconstructive operation on the urinary bladder. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cystoplegia
Paralysis of the bladder. ... Synonym: cystoparalysis. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Plege, a stroke ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoprostatectomy
<procedure> Surgical removal of bladder, prostate, and seminal vesicles simultaneously. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystopyelitis
Inflammation of both the bladder and the pelvis of the kidney. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Pyelos, trough (pelvis), + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystopyelonephritis
Inflammation of the bladder, the pelvis of the kidney, and the kidney parenchyma. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Pyelos, trough (pelvis), + nephros, kidney, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoradiogram
Radiographic demonstration of the bladder and ureters. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoradiography
Radiography of the urinary bladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystorrhaphy
Suture of a wound or defect in the urinary bladder. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Rhaphe, a sewing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystorrhoea
A mucous discharge from the bladder. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Rhoia, a flow ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystosarcoma
<tumour> A sarcoma in which the formation of cysts or cystlike foci has occurred. ... Cystosarcoma phyllodes, a circumscribed or infiltrating fibroadenomatous tumour of the breast or other organs that may be partly cystic; the stroma is cellular and resembles a fibrosarcoma; the tumour can be either benign or malignant. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoscope
<instrument> An instrument that allows the doctor to see inside the bladder and remove tissue samples or small tumours. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cystoscopic urography
retrograde urography ...

cystoscopy
<procedure> Direct visual examination of the urinary tract with a cystoscope. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

cystospasm
A painful involuntary spasm of the bladder, often without urination. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cystostomy
<procedure> Surgical creation of an opening (stoma) for drainage of the urinary bladder. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cystotome
1. An instrument for incising the urinary bladder or gallbladder. ... 2. A surgical instrument used for incising the capsule of a lens. ... Synonym: capsulotome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystotomy
<procedure, surgery> A surgical incision into the bladder. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cystoureteritis
Inflammation of the bladder and of one or both ureters. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoureterogram
Radiographic demonstration of the bladder and ureters. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoureterography
Radiography of the bladder and ureters. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystourethritis
<pathology> Inflammation of the bladder and urethra. ... (02 May 1997) ...

cystourethrocele
Hernia of the urinary bladder or urethra, abnormal protrusion of adjacent tissues into the bladder or urethra. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cystourethrogram
<investigation, radiology> A special X-ray study which allow visualisation of the bladder and urethra on X-ray. A catheter is placed into the urethra, through which a radio-opaque contrast material is injected. Subsequent X-rays will show the anatomy of the bladder and urethra. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cystourethrography
<investigation> A special X-ray study which allow visualisation of the bladder and urethra on X-ray. A catheter is placed into the urethra, through which a radio-opaque contrast material is injected. Subsequent X-rays will show the anatomy of the bladder and urethra. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cystourethroscope
<instrument> An instrument combining the uses of a cystoscope and a urethroscope, whereby both the bladder and urethra can be visually inspected. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystourethroscopy
<procedure> A procedure which involves the introduction of a flexible fibreoptic scope into the bladder and urethra for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

cystous
Synonym for cystic ... 1. Relating to the urinary bladder or gallbladder. ... 2. Relating to a cyst. ... 3. Containing cysts. ... Synonym: cystous. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cystoviridae
A family of bacteriophages containing one genus (cystovirus) with one member (bacteriophage phi 6). ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cysts
Any closed cavity or sac, normal or abnormal, lined by epithelium, and especially one that contains a liquid or semisolid material. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cysts by ultrasound
<radiology> Defined by three properties (all must be present): anechoic lumen, sharp posterior margin, posterior acoustic enhancement ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cystyl-aminopeptidase
Oxytocinase;an enzyme that degrades cystine-containing peptides, such as oxytocin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Cyt
Symbol for cytosine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cytapheresis
<haematology, procedure> Separation of one or more kinds of cells from whole blood with the return of other blood cell constituents to the patient or donor. ... This is accomplished with an instrument that uses centrifugation to separate the cells into different layers based on the differences in cell density (displacement) or drag coefficient …

cytarabine
<drug, oncology> A pyrimidine nucleoside analog that is used mainly in the treatment of leukaemia, especially acute non-lymphoblastic leukaemia. Cytarabine is an antimetabolite antineoplastic agent that inhibits the synthesis of DNA. Its actions are specific for the s phase of the cell cycle. It also has antiviral and immunosuppressant proper …

cytase
<chemical> Extract from snail stomach juice used to prepare plant specimens for cytology ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

Cytauxzoon
Synonym: Theileria. ... Origin: cyt-+ G. Zoon, animal ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Cytauxzoon felis
Synonym for Theileria felis ... A highly pathogenic species that causes theileriosis in domestic cats and bobcats. ... Synonym: Cytauxzoon felis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cytauxzoonosis
Former name for theileriosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cytidine
<biochemistry> Nucleoside consisting of D ribose and the pyrimidine base cytosine. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

cytidine 5'-diphosphate
<biochemistry> An ester, at the 5' position, between cytidine and diphosphoric acid. It is derived from cytidine 5'-triphosphate and is important in phosphatide biosynthesis. ... Acronym: CDP ... (21 Jun 2000) ...

cytidine 5'-monophosphatase
<enzyme> Primarily limited to golgi apparatus ... Registry number: EC 3.1.3.- ... Synonym: cmpase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

cytidine 5'-triphosphate
<biochemistry> An ester, at the 5' position, between cytidine and triphosphoric acid. ... Acronym: CTP ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cytidine deaminase
<enzyme> An enzyme that catalyses the deamination of cytidine, forming uridine. ... Chemical name: Cytidine aminohydrolase ... Registry number: EC 3.5.4.5 ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cytidine diphosphate
<chemical> Cytidine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate). A cytosine nucleotide containing two phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. ... Synonym: crpp; cytidine pyrophosphate. ... Chemical name: Cytidine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cytidine diphosphate choline
<chemical> Donor of choline in biosynthesis of choline-containing phosphoglycerides. ... Pharmacological action: nootropic agents. ... Chemical name: Cytidine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate), P'-(2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl) ester, inner salt ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cytidine diphosphate diglycerides
The ester of diacylglycerol with the terminal phosphate of cytidine diphosphate. It serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of phosphatidylethanolamine and phosphatidylserine in bacteria. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

cytidine diphosphocholine
An intermediate in the formation of phosphatidylcholine (lecithin); formed by the action of cytidine 5'-triphosphate on phosphocholine, linking the choline phosphate group to the alpha-phosphate of the cytidine 5'-triphosphate to give a pyrophosphate. ... Synonym: activated choline, cytidine diphosphate choline. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cytidine diphosphoglyceride
An intermediate in the formation of phospholipids (e.g., cardiolipin formed by the action on CTP and 1,2-diacylglycerols by a cytidyl transferase, releasing CDP-glyceride and pyrophosphate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cytidine diphosphosugar
An activated form of a sugar. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cytidine monophosphate
A cytosine ribonucleotide (where the nitrogenous base cytosine is linked to the sugar ribose and a phosphate group) that helps make glycoproteins (a protein linked to a sugar or polysaccharide). ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

cytidine phosphate
See: cytidylic acid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

cytidine triphosphate
A molecule which consists of the nitrogenous base cytosine linked to the sugar ribose and which has a chain of three phosphate groups attached to the ribose in a linear fashion. CTP is required for the synthesis of DNA since it is a direct precursor molecule. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...