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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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deep fascia of legSynonym for crural fascia ... Fascia of the leg; it is continuous with the fascia lata and is attached proximally to the patella, ligamentum patellae, the tubercle and condyles of the tibia, and the head of the fibula; distally it is thickened to form the flexor and extensor retinacula. ... Synonym: fascia cruris, deep fascia of leg, fascia of leg.
deep fascia of neck
Synonym for deep cervical fascia ... Fascia of the neck; it is divided into an external or investing layer (superficial lamina) that surrounds the neck and encloses the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles, a middle or pretracheal layer in relation to the infrahyoid muscles, and a deep or prevertebral layer applied to the vertebrae and axial mu …
deep fascia of penis
A deep layer which surrounds the three erectile bodies of the penis. ... Synonym: Buck's fascia, fascia penis profunda. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep fascia of thigh
The strong deep fascia of the thigh, enveloping the muscles of the thigh and thickened laterally as the iliotibial track. ... Synonym: fascia lata, broad fascia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep femoral vein
<anatomy, vein> The vein that accompanies the deep femoral artery, receiving perforating veins from the lateral and posterior aspects of the thigh. It joins the femoral vein in the femoral triangle, usually in common with the medial and lateral circumflex femoral veins. ... Synonym: vena profunda femoris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep fibular nerve
Synonym for deep peroneal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> One of the terminal branches of the common peroneal nerve, arising at the fibular neck and passing into the anterior compartment of the leg; it supplies the tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus, and peroneus tertius muscles in the leg, then crosses the ankle …
deep flexor muscle of fingers
Synonym for flexor digitorum profundus ... <anatomy, muscle> Origin, anterior surface of upper third of ulna; insertion, by four tendons, piercing those of the superficialis, into base of distal phalanx of each finger; action, flexes distal interphalangeal joint of fingers; nerve supply, ulnar and median (anterior interosseous muscle). ... Syno …
deep head of flexor pollicis brevis
The head of short flexor of the thumb that arises from the trapezoid and capitate bones and transverse carpal ligaments. It is innervated by the deep ulner nerve, and considered by many to be the first palmar interosseous muscle. ... Synonym: caput profundum musculi flexoris pollicis brevis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep hypothermic arrest
Stoppage of electrical and mechanical cardiac activity that occurs when the heart is cooled. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep infrapatellar bursa
<anatomy> The bursa between the upper part of the tibia and the patellar ligament. ... Synonym: bursa infrapatellaris profunda. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep inguinal lymph nodes
Several small nodes deep to the fascia lata and medial to the femoral vein; they receive lymph from the deep structures of the lower limb, from the glans penis and from superficial inguinal nodes; efferents pass to the external iliac nodes. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici inguinales profundi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep inguinal ring
The opening in the transversalis fascia through which the ductus deferens (or round ligament in the female) and gonadal vessels enter the inguinal canal. Located midway between anterior superior iliac spine and pubic tubercle, it is bounded medially by the lateral umbilical ligament (inferior epigastric vessels) and inferiorly by the inguinal ligam …
deep intracerebral haemorrhage
<neurology> This implies an intracerebral haemorrhage that has occurred in the deeper structures of the brain, such as the thalamus, basal ganglia, pons, cerebellum and other locations in the brainstem. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
deep lamina
Synonym for deep layer ... In a stratified structure, the stratum which lies beneath all others, furthest from the surface. ... See: deep layer of levator palpebrae superioris muscle}, deep layer of temporalis fascia. ... Synonym: lamina profunda, deep lamina. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep layer
In a stratified structure, the stratum which lies beneath all others, furthest from the surface. ... See: deep layer of levator palpebrae superioris muscle}, deep layer of temporalis fascia. ... Synonym: lamina profunda, deep lamina. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep layer of temporalis fascia
The deep part of the temporal fascia attaching to the medial surface of the zygomatic arch. ... Synonym: lamina profunda fasciae temporalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep lingual artery
<anatomy, artery> Termination of lingual artery, distribution, muscles and mucous membrane of under surface of tongue. ... Synonym: arteria profunda linguae, arteria ranina, deep artery of tongue, ranine artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep lingual vein
<anatomy, vein> The principle vein of the tongue that accompanies the deep lingual artery and joins the lingual vein. It drains the body and apex of the tongue, running posteriorly near the median plane; they are often visible through the mucosa on the underside of the tongue, to each side of the frenulum. ... Synonym: vena profunda linguae.
deep lymphatic vessel
One of the vessels that drain lymph from the deep structures of the body; they tend to follow the courses of blood vessels to reach regional lymph nodes. ... Synonym: vas lymphaticum profundum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep middle cerebral vein
<anatomy, vein> The vein that accompanies the middle cerebral artery in the depths of the lateral sulcus and empties into the basal vein of Rosenthal. ... Synonym: vena cerebri media profunda. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep muscles of back
Muscles of the back innervated by the dorsal primary rami of spinal nerves; includes erector spinae, transversospinalis, interspinal, and intertransverse muscles; excludes the superficial back muscles which are appendicular and are innervated by ventral rami, and the trapezius, innervated by the spinal accessory nerve. ... Synonym: true muscles of b …
deep palmar (arterial) arch
The arterial arch located deep to the long flexor tendons in the hand. It is formed by the terminal part of the radial artery in conjunction with the deep palmar branch of the ulnar artery. The arch gives rise to palmar metacarpal and princeps pollicis arteries. ... Synonym: arcus palmaris profundus, arcus volaris profundus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep palmar branch of ulnar artery
<anatomy, artery> Branch of the ulnar artery which supplies the hypothenar muscles then passes deep into the palm to the flexor tendons and anastomoses with the deep palmar arch from the radial artery. ... Synonym: ramus palmaris profundus arteriae ulnaris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep palmar venous arch
The venous arch that accompanies the deep palmar arterial arch it usually consists of paired venae comitantes. ... Synonym: arcus venosus palmaris profundus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep parotid lymph nodes
The group of lymph nodes associated with the parotid gland lying deep to the parotid masseteric fascia. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici parotidei profundi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep part of flexor retinaculum
Synonym for transverse carpal ligament ... <anatomy> A strong fibrous band crossing the front of the carpus and binding down the flexor tendons of the digits and the flexor carpi radialis tendon and the median nerve; in so doing it creates the carpal tunnel. ... Synonym: retinaculum flexorum, deep part of flexor retinaculum, flexor retinaculum, …
deep part of masseter muscle
Synonym for pars profunda musculi masseteri ... deep part of masseter muscle ...
deep part of parotid gland
See: parotid gland. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep percussion
Heavy percussion to obtain information about deeply situated organs or structures. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep perineal pouch
Synonym for deep perineal space ... The region between the perineal membrane and the endopelvic fascia of the floor of the pelvis occupied by the membranous part of the urethra, the bulbourethral gland (in the male), the deep transverse perineal and sphincter urethrae muscles, and the dorsal nerve and artery of the penis or clitoris. ... Synonym: spa …
deep perineal space
The region between the perineal membrane and the endopelvic fascia of the floor of the pelvis occupied by the membranous part of the urethra, the bulbourethral gland (in the male), the deep transverse perineal and sphincter urethrae muscles, and the dorsal nerve and artery of the penis or clitoris. ... Synonym: spatium perinei profundum, deep perine …
deep peroneal nerve
<anatomy, nerve> One of the terminal branches of the common peroneal nerve, arising at the fibular neck and passing into the anterior compartment of the leg; it supplies the tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus, and peroneus tertius muscles in the leg, then crosses the ankle joint to supply the muscles on the …
deep petrosal nerve
<anatomy, nerve> The deep petrosal branch of the internal carotid plexus, which joins the greater petrosal nerve at the entrance of the pterygoid canal to provide postsynaptic fibres to nerve of the pterygoid canal. ... Synonym: nervus petrosus profundus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep punctate keratitis
Sharply defined opacities in an otherwise clear cornea, occurring in syphilitic iritis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep reflex
An involuntary muscular contraction following percussion of a tendon or bone. ... Synonym: jerk. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep scleritis
Severe inflammation of the sclera, with involvement of the underlying uvea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep sensibility
bathyesthesia, myesthesia ...
deep temporal artery
<anatomy, artery> Deep temporal artery, two in number, anterior and posterior; origin, maxillary; distribution, temporal muscle and periosteum, bone and diploe of temporal fossa; anastomoses, branches of superficial temporal, lacrimal, and middle meningeal. ... Synonym: arteria temporalis profunda. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep temporal nerves
Two branches, anterior and posterior, from the mandibular nerve, supplying the temporalis muscle and periosteum of the temporal fossa. ... Synonym: nervi temporales profundi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep temporal veins
Veins corresponding to the arteries of the same name; they empty into the pterygoid venous plexus. ... Synonym: venae temporales profundae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep transitional gyrus
The transverse gyrus of the embryo which in development becomes buried in the depth of the central sulcus of the cerebral hemisphere. ... Dentate gyrus, one of the two interlocking gyri composing the hippocampus, the other one being the Ammon's horn. ... Synonym: gyrus dentatus, dentate fascia, fascia dentata hippocampi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep transverse metacarpal ligament
<anatomy> The ligament that interconnects the palmar surface of the heads of the second to fifth metacarpals, being continuous with the palmar ligaments on palmar plates; it lies in the plane of the palmar interosseous fascia. ... Synonym: ligamentum metacarpale transversum profundum, transverse metacarpal ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep transverse metatarsal ligament
<anatomy> The ligament that interconnects the plantar surface of the heads of the metatarsals, being continuous with the plantar ligaments. ... Synonym: ligamentum metatarsale transversum profundum, transverse metatarsal ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep transverse muscle of perineum
Synonym for deep transverse perineal ... <anatomy, muscle> Origin, ramus of ischium; insertion, with its fellow in a median raphe; action, assists sphincter urethrae with some sphincteric action on vagina in female; nerve supply, pudendal (dorsal nerve of penis/clitoris). ... Synonym: musculus transversus perinei profundus, deep transverse musc …
deep transverse perineal
<anatomy, muscle> Origin, ramus of ischium; insertion, with its fellow in a median raphe; action, assists sphincter urethrae with some sphincteric action on vagina in female; nerve supply, pudendal (dorsal nerve of penis/clitoris). ... Synonym: musculus transversus perinei profundus, deep transverse muscle of perineum, musculus sphincter vagin …
deep vein of penis
The vein deep to the deep fascia on the dorsum of the penis. It enters the prostatic plexus by passing through a gap between the arcuate pubic ligament and the transverse perineal ligament. ... Synonym: vena profunda penis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep vein thrombosis
Blood clotting in the veins of the inner thigh or leg. In air travel, DVT is the economy-class syndrome. Even in young, health travelers the long stretches immobilised in cramped seats in cabins with very low humidity set the stage for the formation of a thrombus (blood clot) in the lower leg. Blood clots can break off (as an embolism) and makes it …
deep veins of clitoris
The veins that pass from the dorsum of the clitoris to join the vesical plexus. ... Synonym: venae profundae clitoridis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deep venous thrombosis
<cardiology> A blood clot that forms in a vein resulting in obstruction of venous flow. most common clinically in the lower extremities. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
Deep Vent DNA polymerase
<enzyme> A thermostable DNA polymerase with putative proofreading activity ... Registry number: EC 2.7.7.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...
deepwater habitat
<ecology, marine biology> Any open water area in which the mean water depth exceeds 6.6 feet at mean low water in nontidal and freshwater tidal areas, or is below extreme low water at spring tides in salt and brackish tidal areas, or the maximum depth of emerging vegetation, whichever is greater. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
deer
1. Any animal; especially, a wild animal. 'Mice and rats, and such small deer.' (Shak) 'The camel, that great deer.' (Lindisfarne MS) ... 2. <zoology> A ruminant of the genus Cervus, of many species, and of related genera of the family Cervidae. The males, and in some species the females, have solid antlers, often much branched, which are shed …
deer-fly disease
Synonym for tularaemia ... <infectious disease, microbiology> A rare infection of rabbits and rodents caused by the bacteria Francisella tularensis. ... Francisella tularensis is found in many animals (rabbits, rodents) and may be transmitted by direct contact or via insect bite (ticks and deer-fly). Humans can also contract the illness via the …
deer-fly fever
Synonym for tularaemia ... <infectious disease, microbiology> A rare infection of rabbits and rodents caused by the bacteria Francisella tularensis. ... Francisella tularensis is found in many animals (rabbits, rodents) and may be transmitted by direct contact or via insect bite (ticks and deer-fly). Humans can also contract the illness via the …
deet
<chemical> An insect repellent that may cause irritation to eyes and mucous membranes, but not to skin. ... Pharmacological action: insect repellents. ... Chemical name: Benzamide, N,N-diethyl-3-methyl- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
Deetjen, Hermann
<person> German physician, 1867-1915. ... See: Deetjen's bodies. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Deetjen's bodies
Synonym for platelet ... <haematology> A discoid cell (3m diameter) found in large numbers in blood, important for blood coagulation and for haemostasis by repairing breaches (small breaks) in the walls of blood vessels. ... Platelet _ granules contain lysosomal enzymes, dense granules contain ADP (a potent platelet aggregating factor) and sero …
def
<abbreviation> Decayed, extracted, and filled tooth. ... See: def caries index. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
def caries index
An index of past caries experience based upon the number of decayed, extracted, and filled deciduous (indicated by lower case letters) or permanent (indicated by capital letters) teeth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
defaecation
<gastroenterology> The act or process of defecating, discharge of faeces. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
defatigation
Weariness, exhaustion, or extreme fatigue. ... Origin: L. De-fatigo, pp. -atus, to tire out ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
default
1. A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do whaduty or law requires; as, this evil has happened through the governor's default. ... 2. Fault; offense; ill deed; wrong act; failure in virtue or wisdom. 'And pardon craved for his so rash default.' (Spenser) 'Regardless of our merit or default.' (Pope) ... 3. A neglec …
defecate
To perform defecation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
defecation
<gastroenterology> To expel faeces from the rectum. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
defecography
The making of rapid-sequence radiographs or the recording of fluoroscopic images on videotape during defecation following the instillation of barium into the rectum. It is used in the evaluation of faecal incontinence. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
defect
1. Want or absence of something necessary for completeness or perfection; deficiency; opposed to superfluity. 'Errors have been corrected, and defects supplied.' (Davies) ... 2. Failing; fault; imperfection, whether physical or moral; blemish; as, a defect in the ear or eye; a defect in timber or iron; a defect of memory or judgment. 'Trust not your …
defect, atrial septal
A hole in the septum, the wall, between the atria, the upper chambers of the heart. Commonly called an ASD. ASDs are a major class of congenital cardiac malformation. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
defect, enzyme
An abnormality in the protein (enzyme) important in catalyzing a normal biochemical reaction in the body. Disorders result from a deficiency (or functional abnormality) of an enzyme. Archibald Garrod in 1902 was the first to attribute a disease to an enzyme defect: an inborn error of metabolism. Today, newborns are routinely screened for certain en …
defect, ventricular septal
Hole in the interventricular septum, the wall between the ventricles (lower chambers of the heart). Commonly called a VSD. VSDs are a common class of heart deformity present at birth (congenital cardiac malformation). ... (17 Dec 1998) ...
defective
Denoting or exhibiting a defect; imperfect; a failure of quality. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
defective bacteriophage
A temperate bacteriophage mutant whose genome does not contain all of the normal components and cannot become fully infectious virus, yet can replicate indefinitely in the bacterial genome as defective probacteriophage; many defective bacteriophage's are mediators of transduction. ... Synonym: defective phage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
defective interfering particle
An incomplete virus that is unable to replicate and interferes with replication of an infectious virus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
defective organism
Synonym for auxotrophic mutant ... Mutant with a nutritional requirement not present in the wild type organism. ... Synonym: defective organism, deficiency mutant. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
defective phage
Synonym for defective bacteriophage ... A temperate bacteriophage mutant whose genome does not contain all of the normal components and cannot become fully infectious virus, yet can replicate indefinitely in the bacterial genome as defective probacteriophage; many defective bacteriophage's are mediators of transduction. ... Synonym: defective phage.< …
defective probacteriophage
See: defective bacteriophage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
defective prophage
Synonym for defective bacteriophage ... A temperate bacteriophage mutant whose genome does not contain all of the normal components and cannot become fully infectious virus, yet can replicate indefinitely in the bacterial genome as defective probacteriophage; many defective bacteriophage's are mediators of transduction. ... Synonym: defective phage.< …
defective virus
<virology> A virus genetically deficient in replication, but that may nevertheless be replicated when it co-infects a host cell in the presence of a wild type helper virus. ... most acute transforming retroviruses are defective, since their acquisition of oncogenes seems to be accompanied by deletion of essential viral genetic information. ... …
defective viruses
Viruses which lack a complete genome so that they cannot completely replicate or cannot form a protein coat. Some are host-dependent defectives, meaning they can replicate only in cell systems which provide the particular genetic function which they lack. Others, called satellite viruses, are able to replicate only when their genetic defect is comp …
defemination
A weakening or loss of feminine characteristics. ... Origin: L. De-, away, + femina, woman ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
defendant
1. One who defends; a defender. 'The rampiers and ditches which the defendants had cast up.' (Spotswood) ... 2. A person required to make answer in an action or suit; opposed to plaintiff. ... The term is applied to any party of whom a demand is made in court, whether the party denies and defends the claim, or admits it, and suffers a default; also t …
defense
The psychological mechanisms used to control anxiety, e.g., rationalization, projection. ... Origin: L. Defendo, to ward off ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
defense mechanism
A psychological means of coping with conflict or anxiety, e.g., conversion, denial, dissociation, rationalization, repression, sublimation, the psychic structure underlying a coping strategy, immunological mechanism vs. Non-specific defense mechanism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
defense mechanisms
Unconscious process used by an individual or a group of individuals in order to cope with impulses, feelings or ideas which are not acceptable at their conscious level; various types include reaction formation, projection and self reversal. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
defense reflex
Automatic reactions of an animal, e.g., raising of hair or feathers, dilation of the pupils, or baring of claws, when alarmed. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
defensins
<biochemistry> Family of small (30-35 residue) cysteine rich cationic proteins found in vertebrate phagocytes (notably the azurophil granules of neutrophils) and active against bacteria, fungi and enveloped viruses. ... May constitute up to 5% of the total protein. Insect defensins have some sequence homology with the vertebrate forms. ... (18 …
defensive circle
An obsolete term for the addition of a secondary affection that limits or arrests the progress of the primary affection, as thought to occur when pneumothorax supervenes on pulmonary tuberculosis, the former having a therapeutic effect on the latter. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
defensive medicine
The alterations of modes of medical practice, induced by the threat of liability, for the principal purposes of forestalling lawsuits by patients as well as providing good legal defense in the event that such lawsuits are instituted. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
deference
A yielding of judgment or preference from respect to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance. 'Deference to the authority of thoughtful and sagacious men.' (Whewell) 'Deference is the most complicate, the most indirect, and the most elegant of all compliments.' (Shenstone) ... Synonym: Deference, Revere …
deferent
Carrying away. ... Origin: L. Deferens, pres. P. Of defero, to carry away ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deferent canal
Synonym for ductus deferens ... The secretory duct of the testicle, running from the epididymis, of which it is the continuation, to the prostatic urethra where it terminates as the ejaculatory duct. ... Synonym: deferent canal, deferent duct, spermatic duct, spermiduct, testicular duct, vas deferens. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deferent duct
Synonym for ductus deferens ... The secretory duct of the testicle, running from the epididymis, of which it is the continuation, to the prostatic urethra where it terminates as the ejaculatory duct. ... Synonym: deferent canal, deferent duct, spermatic duct, spermiduct, testicular duct, vas deferens. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deferentectomy
Synonym: vasectomy. ... Origin: (ductus) deferens, + G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deferential
Relating to the ductus deferens. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deferential artery
Synonym for artery of ductus deferens ... Origin, anterior division of internal iliac, or sometimes superior vesical; distribution, ductus deferens, seminal vesicles, testicle, ureter; anastomoses, testicular, cremasteric arteries. ... Synonym: arteria ductus deferentis, arteria deferentialis, deferential artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deferential plexus
An autonomic plexus on the seminal vesicle and ampulla of the ductus deferens on each side, derived from the inferior hypogastric plexus. ... Synonym: plexus deferentialis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deferentitis
Inflammation of the ductus deferens. ... Synonym: vasitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deferoxamine
<chemical> Natural product isolated from streptomyces pilosus. It forms iron complexes and is used as a chelating agent, particularly in the form of its mesylate. Because of its ability to form nonabsorbable and rapidly excretable complexes with iron, it is effective in the treatment of conditions associated with excessive iron storage and ir …
deferoxamine mesylate
Methanesulfonate of 30-amino-3,14,25-trihydroxy-3,9,14,20,25-penta-azatriacontane-2,10,13,21,24-pentaone;chelate used in the treatment of iron poisoning. ... Synonym: desferrioxamine mesylate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
deferred shock
Delayed shock, a state of shock coming on at a considerable interval after the receipt of the injury. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
defervescence
Falling of an elevated temperature; abatement of fever. ... Origin: L. De-fervesco, to cease boiling, fr. De-neg. + fervesco, to begin to boil ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
