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

erysipelas internum
An erysipelatous eruption in the vagina, uterus, and peritoneum, occurring in the puerperium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erysipelas migrans
A widely spreading form involving the entire face or body surface. ... Synonym: ambulant erysipelas, wandering erysipelas. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erysipelas perstans faciei
Chronic, dusky red eruption of erysipelas on the face. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erysipelas pustulosum
Development of pustules over the area of erysipelas. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erysipelas verrucosum
Development of verrucous or warty lesions on the area of erysipelas. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erysipelatous
Relating to erysipelas. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erysipeloid
An infection caused by erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae that is almost wholly restricted to persons who in their occupation handle infected fish, shellfish, poultry, or meat. Three forms of this condition exist: a mild localised form manifested by local swelling and redness of the skin; a diffuse form that might present with fever; and a rare systemic …

erysipelothrix
A genus of gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that has a tendency to form long filaments. Its organisms are widely distributed in nature and are parasitic on mammals, birds, and fish. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erysipelothrix infections
Infections with bacteria of the genus erysipelothrix. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Erysipelothrix insidiosa
Synonym for Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae ... A species which causes swine erysipelas, human erysipeloid, non-suppurative polyarthritis in lambs, and septicaemia in mice, and commonly infects fish handlers; it is the type species of the genus Erysipelothrix. ... Synonym: Erysipelothrix insidiosa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
A species which causes swine erysipelas, human erysipeloid, non-suppurative polyarthritis in lambs, and septicaemia in mice, and commonly infects fish handlers; it is the type species of the genus Erysipelothrix. ... Synonym: Erysipelothrix insidiosa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erysipelotoxin
A toxin produced by types of Streptococcus pyogenes (group A haemolytic streptococci), the bacterial cause of erysipelas. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema
<dermatology> A name applied to redness of the skin produced by congestion of the capillaries, which may result from a variety of causes, the aetiology or a specific type of lesion often being indicated by a modifying term. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

erythema ab igne
Synonym for erythema caloricum ... A reticulated, pigmented, macular eruption that occurs, mostly on the shins, of bakers, stokers, and others exposed to radiant heat. ... Synonym: erythema ab igne, toasted shins. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema annulare
Rounded or ringed lesions. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema annulare centrifugum
A chronic recurring erythematous eruption consisting of small and large annular lesions, with a scant marginal scale, usually of unknown cause. ... Synonym: erythema figuratum perstans. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema annulare rheumaticum
A variant of erythema multiforme associated with rheumatic fever. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema arthriticum epidemicum
Synonym for Haverhill fever ... <microbiology> An infection by Streptobacillus moniliformis marked by initial chills and high fever (gradually subsiding), by arthritis usually in the larger joints and spine, and by a rash occurring chiefly over the joints and on the extensor surfaces of the extremities. ... Haverhill fever is used to indicate S …

erythema bullosum
Erythema multiforme with formation of large vesicles or bullae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema caloricum
A reticulated, pigmented, macular eruption that occurs, mostly on the shins, of bakers, stokers, and others exposed to radiant heat. ... Synonym: erythema ab igne, toasted shins. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema chronicum migrans
The classic initial rash of Lyme disease. In the early phase of the illness, within hours to weeks of the tick bite, the local skin develops an expanding ring of unraised redness. There may be an outer ring of brighter redness and a central area of clearing. For more information, see LYME DISEASE. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythema circinatum
Erythema multiforme in which the lesions are grouped in more or less circular fashion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema dose
The minimum amount of X-rays or other form of radiation sufficient to produce erythema; historically, this dose was indicated by the Sabouraud meter as the B tint, the Holzknecht as 5(5H), the Hampson as 4, and the Kienbock as 10. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema dyschromicum perstans
Variously sized gray or red, slightly elevated macular lesions that tend to coalesce on the trunk, extremities, and face, commonly in dark-skinned Latin Americans; of unknown cause. ... Synonym: ashy dermatosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema elevatum diutinum
A chronic symmetrical eruption of flattened nodules, of a pinkish or purplish colour, occurring in plaques on the buttocks and extensors of wrists, elbows, and knees, becoming fibrotic and finally scarring; early lesions show necrotizing vasculitis with fibrinoid or lipid deposits in vessel walls. ... Synonym: Bury's disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema exfoliativa
Synonym for keratolysis exfoliativa ... Familial continual skin peeling characterised by a separation of stratum corneum in leaflike flakes occurring everywhere except on the palms and soles; the cause is unknown. ... Synonym: erythema exfoliativa, erythroderma exfoliativa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema figuratum perstans
Synonym for erythema annulare centrifugum ... A chronic recurring erythematous eruption consisting of small and large annular lesions, with a scant marginal scale, usually of unknown cause. ... Synonym: erythema figuratum perstans. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema fugax
An obsolete term for a diffuse and fleeting erythema from emotional stimuli. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema gyratum
Erythema circinatum in which the various ringed lesions overlap each other. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema induratum
A type of panniculitis characterised histologically by the presence of granulomas, vasculitis, and necrosis. It is traditionally considered to be the tuberculous counterpart of nodular vasculitis, but is now known to occur without tuberculous precedent. It is seen most commonly in adolescent and menopausal women, is initiated or exacerbated by cold …

erythema infectiosum
<dermatology> An acute viral infection (human parvovirus) in children that manifests with a fever and a unique facial rash (slapped cheek appearance). After 1-2 days the rash will often spread to the extremities and trunk. The illness is nonserious and self-limiting. Environmental factors such as sunlight, hot baths and emotional factors can …

erythema intertrigo
See: intertrigo. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema iris
Concentric rings of erythema varying in intensity, characteristic of erythema multiforme. ... Synonym: herpes iris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema keratodes
Keratodermia with an erythematous border. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema marginatum
<dermatology> A distinctive migratory and transient pink rash with pale centres, a rare manifestation of rheumatic fever. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

erythema migrans
Synonym for geographic tongue ... <clinical sign> A benign condition where there is a map-like appearance to the tongue resulting from irregular denuded patches in the surface (loss of tongue papillae). ... Likely secondary to local irritation from hot or spicy foods, alcohol or tobacco. There are no significant complications. ... (27 Sep 1997)< …

erythema multiforme
<dermatology> A rash that results from an allergic response, most often secondary to a drug. The rash is described as pink-red macules (flat), that may have clear centres (iris lesions) or appear as a dusky violet colour. ... Erythema multiforme most often results from reactions to sulpha drugs, penicillin's, phenytoin, barbiturates, phenolpht …

erythema multiforme bullosum
Synonym for Stevens-Johnson syndrome ... <syndrome> This is a severe form of allergic reaction that most often results from a medication (for example penicillins). The rash can be generalised and even appear on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is considered to be a variant of erythema multiforme that resul …

erythema multiforme exudativum
Synonym for Stevens-Johnson syndrome ... <syndrome> This is a severe form of allergic reaction that most often results from a medication (for example penicillins). The rash can be generalised and even appear on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is considered to be a variant of erythema multiforme that resul …

erythema multiforme major
Synonym for Stevens-Johnson syndrome ... <syndrome> This is a severe form of allergic reaction that most often results from a medication (for example penicillins). The rash can be generalised and even appear on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is considered to be a variant of erythema multiforme that resul …

erythema neonatorum
Synonym for erythema toxicum neonatorum ... A common transient idiopathic eruption of erythema, small papules, and occasionally pustules filled with eosinophilic leukocytes overlying hair follicles of the newborn. ... Synonym: erythema neonatorum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema nodosum
<dermatology> A disorder characterised by the formation of tender, red nodules on the front of the legs. Erythema nodosum primarily affects women and has been associated with certain infections: coccidiomycosis, fungal infections, tuberculosis, hepatitis B and syphilis. ... A sensitivity to a particular drug (for example penicillin, progestin, …

erythema nodosum leprosum
An acute type of lepromatous reaction with generalised systemic involvement and tender deep cutaneous and subcutaneous nodules of the face, thighs, and arms; usually seen in undiagnosed, untreated, or neglected cases of leprosy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema nodosum migrans
subacute migratory panniculitis ...

erythema palmare hereditarium
A condition characterised by asymptomatic symmetrical palmar erythema; autosomal dominant inheritance. ... Synonym: Lane's disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema papulatum
The papular form of erythema multiforme. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema paratrimma
Erythema due to stasis over pressure points. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema pernio
Synonym for chilblain ... <symptom> Redness, itching and burning of the skin, especially the fingers, toes, heels, nose and ears on exposure to extreme cold and high humidity. Skin lesions may become blistered and or ulcerated. ... (05 Jan 1998) ...

erythema perstans
Probably a chronic form of erythema multiforme in which the relapses recur so persistently that the eruption is almost permanent. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema polymorphe
Synonym for erythema multiforme ... <dermatology> A rash that results from an allergic response, most often secondary to a drug. The rash is described as pink-red macules (flat), that may have clear centres (iris lesions) or appear as a dusky violet colour. ... Erythema multiforme most often results from reactions to sulpha drugs, penicillin's, …

erythema simplex
Blushing or redness of the skin caused by a toxic reaction or a neurovascular phenomenon. ... Synonym: dermatitis simplex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema threshold
The amount of radiation that causes redness of the skin. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

erythema toxicum
Flushing of the skin due to allergic reaction to some toxic substance. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema toxicum neonatorum
A common transient idiopathic eruption of erythema, small papules, and occasionally pustules filled with eosinophilic leukocytes overlying hair follicles of the newborn. ... Synonym: erythema neonatorum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythema tuberculatum
Erythema multiforme in which the papules are of large size. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythematous syphilid
Synonym for syphilitic roseola ... Usually the first eruption of syphilis, occurring 6 to 12 weeks after the initial lesion. ... Synonym: erythematous syphilid, macular syphilid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythematovesicular
Denoting a condition characterised by erythema and vesiculation, as in allergic contact dermatitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythermalgia
Synonym for erythromelalgia ... Disease marked by paroxysmal, bilateral vasodilatation, particularly of the extremities, with burning pain, and increased skin temperature and redness. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythraemia
Synonym: polycythemia vera. ... Origin: erythro-+ G. Haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythraemic myelosis
A neoplastic process involving the erythropoietic tissue, characterised by anaemia, irregular fever, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, haemorrhagic disorders, and numerous erythroblasts in all stages of maturation (with disproportionately large numbers of less mature forms) in the circulating blood; postmortem studies reveal primitive erythroblasts and r …

erythralgia
Painful redness of the skin. ... See: erythromelalgia. ... Origin: erythro-+ G. Algos, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythrasma
<dermatology> A chronic, superficial bacterial infection of the skin involving the body folds and toe webs, sometimes becoming generalised, caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum and characterised by the presence of sharply demarcated, dry, brown, slightly scaly and slowly spreading patches. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

erythredema
Synonym: acrodynia. ... Origin: erythro-+ G. Oidema, swelling ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythristic
Relating to or marked by erythrism; having a ruddy complexion and reddish hair. ... Synonym: rufous. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythrite
1. <chemistry> A colourless crystalline substance, C4H6.(OH)4, of a sweet, cooling taste, extracted from certain lichens, and obtained by the decomposition of erythrin; called also erythrol, erythroglucin, erythromannite, pseudorcin, cobalt bloom, and under the name phycite obtained from the alga Protococcus vulgaris. It is a tetrabasic alcoh …

erythritol
<chemical> A four-carbon sugar formed from erythrose by reduction of the carbonyl group and occurring in algae, lichens, grasses, and several fungi. It is about twice as sweet as sucrose. ... Chemical name: 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol, (R*,S*)- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythrityl tetranitrate
<chemical> A vasodilator with general properties similar to nitroglycerin. ... Pharmacological action: vasodilator agents. ... Chemical name: 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol, tetranitrate, (R*,S*)- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythro-
1. Combining form denoting red or red blood cell; corresponds to L. Rub-. ... 2. Indicates the structure of erythrose in a larger sugar; used as such, it is italicised (e.g., 2-deoxy-d-erythro-pentose). ... Origin: G. Erythros, red ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythroblast
<haematology> Rather noncommittal name for a nucleated cell of the bone marrow that gives rise to erythrocytes. ... See: normoblasts, BFU E, CFU E, primitive and definitive erythroblasts ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

erythroblastemia
The presence of nucleated red cells in the peripheral blood. ... Origin: erythroblast + G. Haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythroblastic anaemia
Synonym for erythronormoblastic anaemia ... Anaemia characterised by the presence of large numbers of nucleated red cells (normoblasts and erythroblasts) in the peripheral blood. Seen especially in newborns with haemolytic anaemia, such as that caused by Rh or ABO incompatibility. ... Synonym: erythroblastic anaemia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythroblastopenia
A primary deficiency of erythroblasts in bone marrow, seen in aplastic anaemia. ... Origin: erythroblast + G. Penia, poverty ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythroblastosis
The presence of erythroblasts in considerable number in the blood. ... Origin: erythroblast + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythroblastosis foetalis
<haematology> A condition which develops in the foetus due to an incompatibility between the mother's blood type (RH factor) and the baby's. Maternal antibodies, which enter the foetal circulation during delivery attack the baby's red blood cells leading to haemolysis (rupture of the cells). ... Symptoms include an infant with an enlarged live …

erythroblastosis virus, avian
A species of avian type c retroviruses (retroviruses type c, avian) causing progressive anaemia and weakness in domestic and wild fowl. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythroblastosis, foetal
Haemolytic anaemia of the foetus or newborn infant, caused by the transplacental transmission of maternally formed antibody, usually secondary to an incompatibility between the blood group of the mother and that of her offspring. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythroblastotic
Pertaining to erythroblastosis, especially erythroblastosis foetalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythroblasts
Immature, nucleated erythrocytes occupying the stage of erythropoiesis that follows formation of erythroid progenitor cells and precedes formation of reticulocytes. Popularly called normoblasts. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythrocatalysis
Phagocytosis of the red blood cells. ... Origin: erythro-+ G. Katalysis, dissolution ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythrocebus
A genus of old world monkeys of the family cercopithecinae that inhabit the forests and savannas of africa. It contains only one species, erythrocebus patas, also known as the patas monkey or red monkey. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythrocebus patas
A species of the genus erythrocebus, subfamily cercopithecinae, family cercopithecidae. It inhabits the flat open arid country of africa. It is also known as the patas monkey or the red monkey. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythrochromia
A red colouration or staining. ... Origin: erythro-+ G. Chroma, colour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythroclasis
Fragmentation of the red blood cells. ... Origin: erythro-+ G. Klasis, a breaking ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythroclastic
Pertaining to erythroclasis; destructive to red blood cells. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythrocruorins
High molecular weight (1,500,000 to 3,000,000) haemoglobins found in the plasma of many polychete and oligochete annelid worms and various mollusks. They bind one mole of oxygen per haem and function as oxygen carriers. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythrocuprein
Synonym for cytocuprein ... Former terms for copper-containing proteins found in human erythrocytes and other tissues. ... See: superoxide dismutase, ceruloplasmin. ... Synonym: cerebrocuprein, erythrocuprein, haemocuprein, hepatocuprein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythrocyanosis
A condition seen in girls and young women in which exposure of the limbs to cold causes them to become swollen and dusky red; it results from direct exposure to cold, but not freezing, temperatures. ... Origin: erythro-+ G. Kyanos, blue, + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

erythrocyte
A red blood cell. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

erythrocyte adherence phenomenon
Synonym for adhesion phenomenon ... A phenomenon manifested by the adherence of antigen-antibody-complement complex to 'indicator cells' (microorganisms, platelets, leukocytes, or erythrocytes), the reaction being sensitive and specific for the antigen and antibody in the complex. ... Synonym: erythrocyte adherence phenomenon, immune adherence phenom …

erythrocyte aggregation
Aggregation of erythrocytes probably resulting from changes in the negative surface charge (zeta potential) of the cells caused by the dielectric effect of proteins in the surrounding plasma, especially asymmetric macromolecules like fibrinogen and gamma-globulin. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythrocyte aging
Senescence of the red blood cell. Lacking the organelles that make protein synthesis possible, the mature erythrocyte is incapable of self-repair, reproduction, and carrying out certain functions performed by other cells. This limits the average life span of an erythrocyte to 120 days. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythrocyte count
A count of the number of red blood cells per unit volume in a sample of venous blood. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythrocyte deformability
Ability of erythrocytes to change shape as they pass through narrow spaces, such as the microvasculature. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythrocyte ghost
<cell biology> The membrane and cytoskeletal elements of the erythrocyte devoid of cytoplasmic contents, but preserving the original morphology. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

erythrocyte inclusions
Pathologic inclusions occurring in erythrocytes. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythrocyte indices
Quantification of size and cell haemoglobin content or concentration of the erythrocyte, usually derived from erythrocyte count, blood haemoglobin concentration, and haematocrit. Includes the mean cell volume (mcv), mean cell haemoglobin (mch), and mean cell haemoglobin concentration (mchc). Use also for cell diameter and thickness. ... (12 Dec 1998 …

erythrocyte maturation factor
Synonym for vitamin B12 ... <biochemistry> 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) ...

erythrocyte membrane
The semipermeable outer portion of the red corpuscle. It is known as a 'ghost' after haemolysis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

erythrocyte sedimentation rate
<investigation> A test that measures the rate at which red blood cells settle through a column of liquid. A non-specific index of inflammation. ... Acronym: ESR ... (11 Nov 1997) ...

erythrocyte transfusion
The transfer of erythrocytes from a donor to a recipient or reinfusion to the donor. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...