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

Entamoeba buccalis
Former name for Entamoeba gingivalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Entamoeba coli
Nonpathogenic species that occurs in the large intestine of man, other primates, dogs, and possibly pigs; often confused with Entamoeba histolytica, but distinguished by nuclear details and by the number of nuclei and the form of chromatoidals in the cyst. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Entamoeba gingivalis
A species found in the oral cavity of man, other primates, dogs, and cats; in man, it is frequently associated with poor oral hygiene and its resultant diseases. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Entamoeba hartmanni
Species found in the large intestine of man, other primates, and dogs; now considered to be a distinct strain or species that is nonpathogenic and smaller than Entamoeba histolytica but otherwise indistinguishable from it; formerly called the 'small race' of Entamoeba histolytica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

entamoeba histolytica
A species of parasitic protozoa causing entamoebiasis and amebic dysentery (dysentery, amebic). Characteristics include a single nucleus containing a small central karyosome and peripheral chromatin that is finely and regularly beaded. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Entamoeba moshkovskii
A species of amoeba very similar to Entamoeba histolytica, probably not infective to man, but a cause of diagnostic difficulties since it has been recovered from human sewage and may be responsible for false-positive results in tests of sewage plant effluents. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

entamoebiasis
Infection with amoebae of the genus entamoeba. Infection with e. Histolytica causes dysentery, amebic and liver abscess, amebic. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Entemopoxvirus
The genus of viruses (family Poxviridae) that comprises the poxviruses of insects; they seem not to multiply in vertebrates. ... Origin: G. Entomon, insect ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enter
1. To come or go into; to pass into the interior of; to pass within the outer cover or shell of; to penetrate; to pierce; as, to enter a house, a closet, a country, a door, etc.; the river enters the sea. 'That darksome cave they enter.' (Spenser) 'I, . . . With the multitude of my redeemed, Shall enter heaven, long absent.' (Milton) ... 2. To unite …

enteral
A method of nutritient delivery where fluid is given directly into the gastrointestinal tract. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

enteral nutrition
Nutritional support given via the alimentary canal or any route connected to the gastrointestinal system (i.e., the enteral route). This includes oral feeding, sip feeding, and tube feeding using nasogastric, gastrostomy, and jejunostomy tubes. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

enteramine
Synonym for serotonin ... 5-hydroxytryptamine ...

enterectasis
Dilation of the bowel. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Ektasis, a stretching ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterectomy
<procedure> Resection of a segment of the intestine. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterelcosis
Ulceration of the bowel. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Helkos, ulcer ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteric
Relating to the intestine. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

enteric bacteria
A large group of Gram negative rod-shaped bacteria characterised by a facultatively aerobic metabolism. Many of them are commonly found in the intestines of animals. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

enteric coated tablet
An oral dosage form in which a tablet is coated with a material to prevent or minimise dissolution in the stomach but allow dissolution in the small intestine. This type of formulation either protects the stomach from a potentially irritating drug (e.g., aspirin) or protects the drug (e.g., erythromycin) from partial degradation in the acidic envir …

enteric coating
A coating put on a capsule or pill so that it does not dissolve until itreaches the small intestine. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

enteric fever
Synonym for typhoid fever ... <disease, microbiology> An infectious febrile illness usually spread by contamination of food, milk or water supplies with Salmonella typhi, either directly by sewage, indirectly by flies or by faulty personal hygiene. ... There are less than 600 cases per year in the us. Asymptomatic carriers harbor the organism i …

enteric nervous system
Two ganglionated neural plexuses in the gut wall which form one of the three major divisions of the autonomic nervous system. The enteric nervous system innervates the gastrointestinal tract, the pancreas, and the gallbladder. It contains sensory neurons, interneurons, and motor neurons. Thus the circuitry can autonomously sense the tension and the …

enteric organism
A microorganism that lives in the intestines. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

enteric orphan viruses
Enteroviruses isolated from humans and other animals, 'orphan' implying lack of known association with disease when isolated; many virus's of the group are now known to be pathogenic; they include ECBO viruses, ECHO viruses, and ECSO viruses. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteric plexus
The autonomic plexus in the wall of the intestine; it consists of three parts, submucosal, myenteric, and subserosal; ganglionic cells are scattered through the myenteric and submucosal plexus. ... Synonym: plexus entericus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteric tuberculosis
A complication of cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis usually resulting from expectoration and swallowing of bacilli that then infect areas of the digestive tract where there is relative stasis or abundant lymphoid tissue. ... See: tuberculous enteritis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteric viruses
Virus's of the genus Enterovirus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteric-coated
A term designating a special coating applied to tablets or capsules which prevents release and absorption of their contents until they reach the intestines. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

entericoid fever
A fever, neither paratyphoid nor typhoid, resembling the latter. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteritis
<pathology> Inflammation of the intestine, applied chiefly to inflammation of the small intestine. ... See: enterocolitis. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

enteritis anaphylactica
A haemorrhagic and necrotizing inflammation developing in the ileum (and also the colon) of sensitised dogs when they are fed a second dose of the sensitizing material. ... Synonym: chronic anaphylaxis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteritis necroticans
Enteritis with necrosis of the bowel wall caused by Clostridium welchii. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteritis of mink
A highly contagious enteric disease of mink similar to panleukopenia and caused by mink enteritis virus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteritis polyposa
Enteritis associated with polyp formation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteritis, crohn's
Crohn's disease involving only the small intestine. Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestine primarily affecting the small and large intestines but which can occur anywhere in the digestive system between the mouth and the anus. Named after Burrill Crohn who described the disease in 1932. The disease usually affects person …

enteritis, granulomatous
Crohn's disease by another name, a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestine primarily in the small and large intestines but which can occur anywhere in the digestive system between the mouth and the anus. Named after Burrill Crohn who described the disease in 1932. The disease usually affects persons in their teens or early twenties. It tends …

enteritis, regional
Crohn's disease by another name, a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestine primarily in the small and large intestines but which can occur anywhere in the digestive system between the mouth and the anus. Named after Burrill Crohn who described the disease in 1932. The disease usually affects persons in their teens or early twenties. It tends …

entero-
Combining form that means the intestine (gut). Comes from the Greek word enteron for intestine, related to the Greek enteros meaning within. What went within the intestine was within the body. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

enteroanastomosis
Synonym for enteroenterostomy ... <procedure> Establishment of a new communication between two segments of intestine. ... Synonym: enteroanastomosis, intestinal anastomosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteroanthelone
Synonym for enterogastrone ... A hormone, obtained from intestinal mucosa, that inhibits gastric secretion and motility; secretion of enterogastrone is stimulated by exposure of duodenal mucosa to dietary lipids. ... Synonym: anthelone E, enteroanthelone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteroapocleisis
An obsolete term for exclusion of a segment of the intestine by forming an anastomosis between the parts above and below. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Apokleisis, exclusion, fr. Apo, from, + kleio, to close ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Enterobacter
<bacteria> Genus of enteropathic bacilli of the Klebsiella group. Not to be confused with the Family Enterobacteria of which they are members. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

Enterobacter aerogenes
A species found in water, soil, sewage, dairy products, and the faeces of man and other animals. Organisms previously identified as motile strains of Aerobacter aerogenes are now placed in this species. ... Synonym: Klebsiella mobilis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterobacter cloacae
A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that occurs in water, sewage, soil, meat, hospital environments, and on the skin and in the intestinal tract of man and animals as a commensal. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

enterobacteria
Plural of enterobacterium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Enterobacteriaceae
<bacteria> A large family of gram-negative bacilli that inhabit the large intestine of mammals. Commonest is Escherichia coli, most are harmless commensals but others can cause intestinal disease (Salmonella, Shigella). ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

enterobacteriaceae infections
Infections with bacteria of the family enterobacteriaceae. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

enterobacterium
A member of the family Enterobacteriaceae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterobactin
<organism> Alternative name for enterochelin. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

enterobactin synthetase
<enzyme> From E coli; catalyses the formation of enterobactin, the cyclic trimer of 2,3-dihydroxy-n-benzoylserine from 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid and serine in the presence of entd, ente, entf and entg ... Registry number: EC 6.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

enterobiasis
Infection with nematodes of the genus enterobius. E. Vermicularis, the pinworm of man, causes a crawling sensation and pruritus. This condition results in scratching the area, occasionally causing scarification. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

enterobius
A genus of intestinal nematode worms which includes the pinworm or threadworm enterobius vermicularis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

enterobrosis
An obsolete term for perforation of the intestine. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Brosis, corrosion ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterocentesis
Puncture of the intestine with a hollow needle (trocar and cannula) to withdraw substances. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Kentesis, puncture ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterochelin
<protein> Iron binding compound (siderophore) of E. Coli and Salmonella spp. A cyclic trimer of 2, 3 dihydroxybenzoylserine. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

enterocholecystostomy
Synonym: cholecystenterostomy. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Chole, bile, + kystis, bladder, + stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterocholecystotomy
Synonym: cholecystenterotomy. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Chole, bile, + kystis, bladder, + tome, a cutting ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterochromaffin cells
Group of basal granular cells of the gut whose granules stain readily with silver and chromium salts. The cells secrete serotonin, substance p, and enkephalins. There are three types: gastric (antral mucosa), duodenal, and intestinal. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

enterochromaffin-like cells
Irregular-shaped argyrophilic cells which produce histamine, chromogranin a/pancreastatin, and an as yet unidentified peptide hormone. They are the predominant endocrine cell type of the oxyntic (acid-producing) mucosa of the stomach. Ecl cells respond to gastrin by releasing their secretory products and this source of histamine acts as the positiv …

enterocleisis
Occlusion of the lumen of the alimentary canal. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Kleisis, a closing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteroclysis
Synonym: high enema. ... 2. In radiography of the small intestine, filling by introduction of contrast medium through a catheter advanced into the duodenum or jejunum from above. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Klysis, a washing out ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterococcaemia
A blood-borne disease, occasionally leading to septicaemia, caused by members of the group D streptococci, Enterococcus faecalis or Enterococcus faecium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterococcus
A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria consisting of organisms causing variable haemolysis that are normal flora of the intestinal tract. Previously thought to be a member of the genus streptococcus, it is now recognised as a separate genus. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

enterococcus faecalis
A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria commonly isolated from clinical specimens and the human intestinal tract. most strains are nonhemolytic. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

enterococcus faecium
A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria whose organisms are normal flora of the intestinal tract. Unlike enterococcus faecalis, this species may produce an alpha-haemolytic reaction on blood agar and is unable to utilise pyruvic acid as an energy source. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

enterocolitis
<pathology> Inflammation involving both the small intestine and the colon. ... See: enteritis. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

enterocolitis, crohn's
Crohn's disease involving both the small and large intestines. Crohn's is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestine primarily affecting the small and large intestines but which can occur anywhere in the digestive system between the mouth and the anus. Named after Burrill Crohn who described the disease in 1932. The disease usually affects per …

enterocolitis, pseudomembranous
Acute inflammation of the small and large intestinal mucosa with formation of pseudomembranous plaques over superficial ulceration. It is commonly associated with antibiotic therapy and clostridium difficile is often implicated. In infants it is known as necrotizing enterocolitis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

enterocolostomy
<procedure> Establishment of an artificial opening between the small intestine and the colon. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Kolon, colon, + stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterocutaneous fistula
A fistula between the intestine and skin of the abdomen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterocyst
A cyst of the wall of the intestine. ... Synonym: enterocystoma. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Kystis, bladder ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterocystocele
A hernia of both intestine and bladder wall. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + kele, hernia ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterocystoma
Synonym for enterocyst ... A cyst of the wall of the intestine. ... Synonym: enterocystoma. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Kystis, bladder ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterocyte
<pathology> Cells of the intestinal epithelium. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

Enterocytozoon
A genus in the protozoan phylum Microspora, all of which are obligate intracellular spore-forming parasites. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Enterocytozoon bieneusi
Agent of microsporidian infection, primarily infecting the small intestine, especially in immunocompromised individuals. It is the microsporidian most frequently reported in AIDS patients, where it has been implicated in chronic diarrhoea and weight loss; suggested treatment has been with octreotide with albendazole. ... See: microsporidia. ... (05 M …

enterodynia
Synonym: enteralgia. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Odyne, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteroendocrine cells
Cell's with granules that may be either argentaffinic or argyrophilic; the cell's, scattered throughout the digestive tract, are of several varieties and are believed to produce at least 20 different gastrointestinal hormones and neurotransmitters. ... Synonym: enterochromaffin cells, Kulchitsky cells. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteroenterostomy
<procedure> Establishment of a new communication between two segments of intestine. ... Synonym: enteroanastomosis, intestinal anastomosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterogastric reflex
Peristaltic contraction of the small intestine induced by the entrance of food into the stomach. ... See: gastrocolic reflex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterogastritis
Synonym: gastroenteritis. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Gaster, belly, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterogastrone
A hormone, obtained from intestinal mucosa, that inhibits gastric secretion and motility; secretion of enterogastrone is stimulated by exposure of duodenal mucosa to dietary lipids. ... Synonym: anthelone E, enteroanthelone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterogenous
Of intestinal origin. ... Origin: entero-+ G. -gen, producing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterogenous cysts
Mediastinal cysts derived from cells sequestered from the primitive foregut; may be classified histologically as bronchogenic, oesophageal, or gastric. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterogenous methemoglobinaemia
Synonym for acquired methemoglobinaemia ... Methemoglobinaemia caused by various chemical agents, such as nitrites. ... Synonym: enterogenous methemoglobinaemia, secondary methemoglobinaemia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteroglucagon
<chemical> Glucagon-like polypeptide secreted in the intestinal tract. It does not share a common receptor site with pancreatic glucagon. The peptide has glycogenolytic activity. ... Chemical name: Glucagon, entero- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

enterograph
An instrument designed for use in enterography. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
Enterohemorrhagic strains of Escherichia coli, usually of the serotype 0157:H7; produces a toxin resembling that produced by Shigella; associated with damage to the epithelium, ischemia of the bowel, and necrosis of the colon. Apparently responsible for a haemorrhagic form of colitis without fever, which can be very severe, spread primarily by cont …

enterohepatic
Of or involving the intestine and liver. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

enterohepatic circulation
Recycling through liver by excretion in bile, reabsorption from intestines into portal circulation, passage back into liver, and re-excretion in bile. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

enterohepatitis
Inflammation of both the intestine and the liver. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Hepar (hepat-), liver, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterohepatocele
Congenital umbilical hernia containing intestine and liver. ... See: omphalocele. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Hepar (hepat-), liver, + kele, hernia ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteroidea
Fevers due to infection caused by any of the intestinal bacteria, including the enteric fevers (typhoid and paratyphoid A and B) and the parenteric fevers. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Eidos, resemblance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteroinvasive Escherichia coli
Enteroinvasive strain of Escherichia coli penetrates gut mucosa and multiplies in colon epithelial cells, resulting in shigellosis-like changes of the mucosa. This strain produces a severe diarrhoeal illness that can resemble shigellosis except for the absence of vomiting and shorter duration of illness. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterokinase
Synonym for enteropeptidase ... <enzyme> Registry number: EC 3.4.21.9 ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

enterokinesis
Muscular contraction of the alimentary canal. ... See: peristalsis. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Kinesis, movement ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterokinetic
Relating to, or producing, enterokinesis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterokinetic agent
An agent used to relieve intestinal atony. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterolithiasis
Presence of calculi in the intestine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enterolysis
Division of intestinal adhesions. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Lysis, dissolution ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

enteromegaly
Enteromegalia ... Synonym: megaloenteron. ... Origin: entero-+ G. Megas, great ... (05 Mar 2000) ...