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

esthesiology
The science concerned with sensory phenomena. ... Origin: esthesio-+ G. Logos, study ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

esthesiometry
Measurement of the degree of tactile or other sensibility. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

esthesioneuroblastoma
A malignant olfactory neuroblastoma arising from the olfactory epithelium of the superior nasal cavity and cribriform plate. It is uncommon (3% of nasal tumours) and its aetiology is unknown. The type and extent of primary therapy depends on tumour size and location. Generally early-stage disease is treated with a single modality approach such as c …

esthesioneurocytoma
<tumour> A neoplasm composed of nearly mature neuron-like cells believed to arise from a spinal or cranial ganglia. ... Origin: esthesio-+ neurocytoma ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

esthesiophysiology
The physiology of sensation and the sense organs. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

esthesioscopy
Examination into the degree and extent of tactile and other forms of sensibility. ... Origin: esthesio-+ G. Skopeo, to view ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

esthesodic
Synonym for esthesiodic ... Conveying sensory impressions. ... Synonym: esthesodic. ... Origin: esthesio-+ G. Hodos, way ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

esthetic
1. Pertaining to the sensations. ... 2. Pertaining to esthetics (i.e., beauty). ... Origin: G. Aisthesis, sensation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

esthetic dentistry
A field of dentistry concerned especially with the appearance of a dental restoration as achieved through its form and colour. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

esthetic surgery
Synonym for cosmetic surgery ... <surgery> Surgery in which the principal purpose is to improve the appearance, usually with the connotation that the improvement sought is beyond the normal appearance, and its acceptable variations, for the age and the ethnic origin of the patient. ... Synonym: esthetic surgery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

esthetics
The branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of the beautiful. It includes beauty, esthetic experience, esthetic judgment, esthetic aspects of medicine, etc. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

esthetics, dental
Skills, techniques, standards, and principles used to improve the art and symmetry of the teeth and face to improve the appearance as well as the function of the teeth, mouth, and face. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

estimate
A valuing or rating by the mind, without actually measuring, weighing, or the like; rough or approximate calculation; as, an estimate of the cost of a building, or of the quantity of water in a pond. 'Weigh success in a moral balance, and our whole estimate is changed.' (J. C. Shairp) ... Synonym: Estimate, Estimation, Esteem. ... The noun estimate, …

estimation
Any non-trivial statistical procedure that assigns to an unknown quantity (parameter) a plausible value on the basis of appropriate and pertinent data collected in a proper random sample. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

estimator
A prescription for obtaining an estimate from a random sample of data. An estimator is a procedure, not a result, and therefore is a random variable and has a variance. For instance an estimator of the mean weight in adult men may consist of the prescription 'Add up the weights of 100 men and divide by 100.' The actual outcome (the estimate) will v …

estival
Relating to or occurring in the summer. ... Synonym: aestival. ... Origin: L. Aestivus, summer (adj.) ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

estivation
<zoology> A dormant state involving vastly lowered metabolism which certain animals enter in order to survive hot weather. ... <botany> Refers to the arrangement of sepals and petals or their lobes in an unexpanded flower bud. ... Compare: vernation. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

estivoautumnal
Relating to or occurring in summer and autumn. ... Origin: L. Aestivus, summer (adj.), + autumnalis, autumnal ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Estlander
Jakob A., Finnish surgeon, 1831-1881. ... See: Estlander flap, Estlander operation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Estlander flap
A full-thickness flap of the lip, transferred from the side of one lip to the same side of the other lip. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Estlander operation
Use of an Estlander flap in plastic surgery of the lips. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

estovers
Necessaries or supples; an allowance to a person out of an estate or other thing for support; as of wood to a tenant for life, etc, of sustenance to a man confined for felony of his estate, or alimony to a woman divorced out of her husband's estate. Common of estovers. See Common. ... Origin: OF. Estoveir, estovoir, necessary, necessity, need, prop. …

estradiol
Synonym for oestradiol ... A hormone (272 D) synthesised mainly in the ovary, but also in the placenta, testis and possibly adrenal cortex. A potent oestrogen. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

estradiol 15 alpha-hydroxylase
<enzyme> Catalyses the conversion of estradiol to 15alpha-hydroxyestradiol ... Registry number: EC 1.14.99.- ... Synonym: e15a-hydroxylase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

estradiol 16 alpha-hydroxylase
<enzyme> Cyp2c11 is a male-specific cyp isoform ... Registry number: EC 1.14.99.- ... Synonym: 16 alpha-hydroxylase, estrone 16 alpha-hydroxylase, 16alpha-hydroxylase, steroid 16 alpha-hydroxylase, estrone 3-sulfate 16 alpha-hydroxylase, cytochrome p450cmf, cytochrome p450 2c, cytochrome p450iic11, cytochrome p450(ut-a), cytochrome p4502c-rml5, …

estradiol antagonists
Compounds which inhibit or antagonise the biosynthesis or action of estradiol. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

estradiol benzoate unit
The oestrogenic activity of 0.1 ug of a standard preparation of estradiol benzoate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

estradiol dehydrogenases
<enzyme> Enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of estradiol at the 17-hydroxyl group in the presence of NAD+ or NADP+ to yield estrone and NADH or NADPH. The 17-hydroxyl group can be in the alpha- or beta-configuration.2 ... Chemical name: Estradiol-17 beta:NAD(P)+ 17-oxidoreductase ... Registry number: EC 1.1.1.62 ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

estradiol receptor tyrosine kinase
<enzyme> Calcium and calmodulin dependent ... Registry number: EC 2.7.1.- ... Synonym: ertk ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

estradiol-17 beta sulfotransferase
<enzyme> Specific for estradiol 17beta; not the same as EC 2.8.2.15 ... Registry number: EC 2.8.2.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

estragon oil
Synonym for tarragon oil ... A volatile oil distilled from the leaves of Artemisia dranculus (family Compositae); a flavoring. ... Synonym: estragon oil. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

estramustine
<chemical> A nitrogen mustard linked to estradiol, usually as phosphate; used to treat prostatic neoplasms; also has radiation protective properties. ... Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, alkylating, antineoplastic agent, hormonal, radiation-protective agents. ... Chemical name: Estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17-diol (17beta)-, 3-(bis(2-c …

estramustine phosphate sodium
Estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17-diol(17b)-, 3-[bis(2-chloroethyl)carbamate] 17-(dihydrogen phosphate), disodium salt;an antineoplastic agent that combines the actions of oestrogen and nitrogen mustard in the treatment of carcinoma of the prostate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

estrane
Hypothetical parent hydrocarbon of the (steroid) oestrogenic compounds whose names begin with 'estr-' (estradiol, estrone, estriol); conceived to establish a systematic nomenclature. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

estranes
A group of compounds forming the nucleus of the oestrogenic steroid family. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

estratriene
1,3,5(10)-Estratriene;the hypothetical triply-unsaturated estrane that is the nucleus of most naturally occurring oestrogenic steroids in animals. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

estrenes
Unsaturated derivatives of the estranes with methyl groups at carbon-13, with no carbon at carbon-10, and with no more than one carbon at carbon-17. They must contain one or more double bonds. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

estrin
Synonym for oestrogen ... <endocrinology, hormone> A generic term for oestrus producing steroid compounds, the female sex hormones. ... In humans, oestrogen is formed in the ovary, possibly the adrenal cortex, the testis and the foetoplacental unit, it has various functions in both sexes. It is responsible for the development of the female seco …

estriol
<chemical> (16 alpha,17 beta)-estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,16,17-triol. A metabolite of estradiol and usually the predominant oestrogenic metabolite in urine. During pregnancy, large amounts of estriol are produced by the placenta. It has also been obtained from plant sources. The 16 beta-isomer has also been isolated from the urine of pregnant w …

estrodienol
Synonym for dienestrol ... <chemical> 4,4'-(1,2-diethylidene-1,2-ethanediyl)bisphenol. A synthetic, non-steroidal oestrogen structurally related to stilbestrol. It is used, usually as the cream, in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal symptoms. ... Pharmacological action: oestrogens, non-steroidal. ... Chemical name: Phenol, 4,4'-(1,2- …

estrogen
Synonym for oestrogen ... <endocrinology, hormone> A generic term for oestrus producing steroid compounds, the female sex hormones. ... In humans, oestrogen is formed in the ovary, possibly the adrenal cortex, the testis and the foetoplacental unit, it has various functions in both sexes. It is responsible for the development of the female seco …

estrogen 2-hydroxylase
<enzyme> Same enzyme for hydroxylation in 2 or 4 position ... Registry number: EC 1.14.99.- ... Synonym: estrogen 4-hydroxylase, ethinylestradiol 2-hydroxylase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

estrone
<chemical> 3-hydroxyestra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-one. A metabolite of estradiol but possessing less biological activity. It is found in the urine of pregnant women and mares, in the human placenta, and in the urine of bulls and stallions. According to the fourth annual report on carcinogens (ntp 85-002, 1985), estrone may reasonably be anticipate …

estrone reductase
<enzyme> Enzyme from porcine endometrium catalyses NADPH-dependent reduction of estrone to estradiol; is not the reverse reaction for estradiol dehydrogenase from this source ... Registry number: EC 1.1.1.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

estrone unit
The oestrogenic activity of 0.1 ug (0.0001 mg) of a standard preparation of crystalline estrone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

estrous
Pertaining to estrus. ... Synonym: estrual. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

estrous cycle
The series of physiologic uterine, ovarian, and other changes that occur in higher animals, consisting of proestrus, estrus, postestrus, and anestrus or diestrus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

estrual
Synonym for estrous ... Pertaining to estrus. ... Synonym: estrual. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

estrus
That portion or phase of the sexual cycle of female animals characterised by willingness to permit coitus; readily detectable behavioural and other signs are exhibited by animals during this period. ... Synonym: heat. ... Origin: G. Oistros, mad desire ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

estrus cycle
A reproductive cycle in some female mammals (but not female humans, who instead have menstrual cycles). The cycle is characterised by a short period of intense sexual desire (called estrus or heat) when the animal is fertile, which often occurs only once or twice a year, and involves correlating physical changes of the reproductive tract. ... (09 Oc …

estrus detection
Methods for recognition of the state of estrus. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

estrus synchronization
Occurrence or induction of estrus in all of the females in a group at the same time, applies only to animals. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

estuary
<ecology, marine biology> An inlet or arm of the sea, especially the wide mouth of a river, where the tide meets the current. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

esu
Synonym for electrostatic unit ... The unit in an absolute system (CGS) of unit's utilizing static electricity; e.g., statampere, statcoulomb, statfarad, stathenry, statvolt. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ESWL
Synonym for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy ... <procedure> This procedure uses sound waves delivered inside a water bath to pulverise kidney stones painlessly inside the body. ... (11 Nov 1997) ...

esylate
USAN-approved contraction for ethanesulfonate, CH3CH2SO3-. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eta
The seventh letter of the Greek alphabet.1. In chemistry, denotes the position seven atoms from the carboxyl group or other primary functional group. ... 2. Symbol for viscosity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

etafedrine hydrochloride
L-N-Ethylephedrine hydrochloride;a sympathomimetic drug. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

etafenone
2'-[2-(Diethylamino)ethoxy]-3-phenylpropiophenone hydrochloride;a coronary vasodilator. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

etamsylate
Synonym for ethamsylate ... <chemical> 2,5-dihydroxybenzenesulfonic acid compound with diethylamine (1:1). Benzenesulfonate derivative used as a systemic haemostatic. ... Pharmacological action: haemostatics. ... Chemical name: Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-, compd. With N-ethylethanamine (1:1) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

etanidazole
<chemical> N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-1h-imidazole. A nitroimidazole that sensitises hypoxic tumour cells that are normally resistant to radiation therapy. ... Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, radiation-sensitizing agents. ... Chemical name: 1H-Imidazole-1-acetamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

etard reaction
<biochemistry> In organic chemistry, this involves oxidizing methylated homologs of benzene into aromatic aldehydes. The reaction uses chromyl chloride. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

etat
A condition or state. ... Origin: Fr. State ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

etat crible
In neuropathology, a term describing perivascular atrophy of cerebral tissue, producing lacunae. ... Origin: Fr. Sieve ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

etat major
The staff of an army, including all officers above the rank of colonel, also, all adjutants, inspectors, quartermasters, commissaries, engineers, ordnance officers, paymasters, physicians, signal officers, judge advocates; also, the noncommissioned assistants of the above officers. ... Origin: F, fr. Etat state + L. Major greater. ... Source: Webster …

etat mamelonne
The condition of the gastric mucous membrane in chronic inflammation, when it presents numerous nodular projections. ... Origin: Fr. Knobby, tubercular ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

etazolate
<chemical> 1-ethyl-4-((1-methylethylidene)hydrazino)-1h-pyrazolo(3,4-b) pyridine-5-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester. A potent phosphodiesterase inhibitor proposed as an antipsychotic agent. ... Pharmacological action: antipsychotic agents, phosphodiesterase inhibitors. ... Chemical name: 1H-Pyrazolo(3,4-b)pyridine-5-carboxylic acid, 1-ethyl-4-((1-m …

etch
1. To produce, as figures or designs, on mental, glass, or the like, by means of lines or strokes eaten in or corroded by means of some strong acid. ... The plate is first covered with varnish, or some other ground capable of resisting the acid, and this is then scored or scratched with a needle, or similar instrument, so as to form the drawing; the …

etching
1. The act, art, or practice of engraving by means of acid which eats away lines or surfaces left unprotected in metal, glass, or the like. See Etch, v. T. ... 2. A design carried out by means of the above process; a pattern on metal, glass, etc, produced by etching. ... 3. An impression on paper, parchment, or other material, taken in ink from an et …

ETEC
Synonym for enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli ... Enterotoxigenic strain of Escherichia coli; attaches to the duodenum or proximal small intestine mucosa, where it forms heat-stable and heat-labile toxins that activate adenylate cyclase, causing wasting diarrhoea. Responsible for 40-70% of traveler's diarrhoea; chiefly water-borne via human faeces. M …

ethacridine
<chemical> 7-ethoxy-3,9-acridinediamine. A topically applied anti-infective agent. ... Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local. ... Chemical name: 3,9-Acridinediamine, 7-ethoxy- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ethacridine lactate
6,9-diamino-2-ethoxyacridine lactate;an antiseptic for treatment of wounds. ... Synonym: acrinol. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ethacrynate sodium
Sodium salt of ethacrynic acid for parenteral use. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ethacrynic acid
<chemical> A diuretic with actions and uses similar to those of frusemide although it is chemically unrelated. ... Pharmacological action: diuretics. ... Chemical name: Acetic acid, (2,3-dichloro-4-(2-methylene-1-oxobutyl)phenoxy)- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ethadione
3-Ethyl-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-oxazolidinedione;an anticonvulsant. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ethambutol
<chemical> An antitubercular agent that inhibits the transfer of mycolic acids into the cell wall of the tubercle bacillus. It may also inhibit the synthesis of spermidine in mycobacteria. The action is usually bactericidal, and the drug can penetrate human cell membranes to exert its lethal effect. ... Pharmacological action: antitubercular a …

ethambutol hydrochloride
(+)-2,2'-(Ethylenedimino)-di(1-butanol) dihydrochloride;a tuberculostatic, effective against organisms resistant to other tuberculostatic drugs; a serious reaction is visual impairment which, however, appears to be reversible. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ethamivan
N,N-Diethylvanillamide; 3-methoxyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid diethylamide;a central nervous system stimulant and analeptic, once used as an adjunctive agent in the treatment of severe respiratory depression due to barbiturates and carbon dioxide retention. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ethamoxytriphetol
<chemical> Alpha-(4-(2-(diethylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)-4-methoxy-alpha-phenylbenzeneethanol. A non-steroidal oestrogen antagonist. ... Pharmacological action: oestrogen antagonists. ... Chemical name: Benzeneethanol, alpha-(4-(2-(diethylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)-4-methoxy-alpha-phenyl- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ethamsylate
<chemical> 2,5-dihydroxybenzenesulfonic acid compound with diethylamine (1:1). Benzenesulfonate derivative used as a systemic haemostatic. ... Pharmacological action: haemostatics. ... Chemical name: Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-, compd. With N-ethylethanamine (1:1) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ethanal
Synonym for acetaldehyde ... <chemical> A colourless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors. It is also an intermediate in the metabolism of alcohol. It has a general narcotic action and also causes irritation of mucous membranes. Large doses may cause death from respiratory paralysis. ... Chemical name: …

ethanediamine
Synonym for ethylenediamine ... H2N(CH2)2NH2;a volatile colourless liquid of ammoniacal odour and caustic taste; the dihydrochloride is used as a urinary acidifier. ... Synonym: ethanediamine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ethanedinitrile
Synonym for cyanogen ... A compound of two cyano radicals, NC-CN; its highly toxic compounds (general formula X-CN, where X is a halogen) are used in chemical syntheses and as tissue preservatives. ... Synonym: ethanedinitrile. ... Cyanogen chloride, CNCl;a highly volatile liquid; a systemic poison used as a warning agent in fumigation with hydrogen c …

ethanoic acid
Synonym for acetic acid ... <chemical> The acid most commonly associated with vinegar, it is the most commercially important organic acid and is used to manufacture a wide range of chemical products, such as plastics and Acetobacter but, except for making vinegar, is usually made through synthetic processes. ... Derivatives of acetic acid which …

ethanol
<chemical, drug> Grain alcohol, made from sugar, starch and other carbohydrates by fermentation, has sedative properties ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

ethanol acyltransferase
<enzyme> Forms ethyl palmitate; responsible in part for the synthesis of fattyl acid ethyl esters; uses ethanol and fatty acyl-CoA as substrates ... Registry number: EC 2.3.1.- ... Synonym: acyl coenzyme a-ethanol acyltransferase, acyl CoA-ethanol acyltransferase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

ethanolamine
A viscous, hygroscopic amino alcohol with an ammoniacal odour. It is widely distributed in biological tissue and is a component of lecithin. It is used as a surfactant, fluorimetric reagent, and to remove co2 and h2s from natural gas and other gases. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ethanolamine ammonia-lyase
<enzyme> An enzyme that catalyses the deamination of ethanolamine to acetaldehyde. ... Chemical name: Ethanolamine ammonia-lyase ... Registry number: EC 4.3.1.7 ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ethanolamine transphosphatidylase
<enzyme> Produces membrane phosphatidylethanolamine at the expense of other lipids ... Registry number: EC 2.7.8.- ... Synonym: ea transphosphatidylase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

ethanolaminephosphate phospho-lyase
<enzyme> Chemical name: amino alcohol o-phosphate phospholyase (deaminating) ... Registry number: EC 4.2.99.7 ... Synonym: o-phosphorylethanolamine phospho-lyase, pea-p-lyase, phosphoethanolamine lyase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

ethanolaminephosphotransferase
<enzyme> An enzyme that catalyses reversibly the transfer of phosphoethanolamine from cdp-ethanolamine to diacylglycerol to yield phosphatidylethanolamine (cephalin) and cmp. The enzyme is found in the endoplasmic reticulum. ... Chemical name: CDPethanolamine:1,2-diacylglycerol ethanolaminephosphotransferase ... Registry number: EC 2.7.8.1 ... ( …

ethanolamines
Amino alcohols containing the ethanolamine (-nh2ch2choh) group and its derivatives. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ethaverine hydrochloride
6,7-diethoxy-1-(3,4-diethoxybenzyl)-isoquinoline hydrochloride;a smooth muscle relaxant. ... Synonym: ethylpapaverine hydrochloride. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ethchlorvynol
<chemical> A sedative and hypnotic that has been used in the short-term management of insomnia. Its use has been superseded by other drugs. ... Pharmacological action: sedatives, nonbarbiturate. ... Chemical name: 1-Penten-4-yn-3-ol, 1-chloro-3-ethyl- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ethenoadenosine triphosphate
1,n-6-ethenoadenosine triphosphate. A fluorescent analog of adenosine triphosphate. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ethenylbenzene
Synonym for styrene ... C6H5CH==CH2; phenylethylene;the monomer from which polystyrenes, plastics, and synthetic rubber are made; together with divinylbenzene (for cross-linking), it is the basis of many synthetic ion exchangers. ... Synonym: cinnamene, ethenylbenzene, styrol, vinylbenzene. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ethenylene
Synonym for vinylene ... The bivalent radical, -CH==CH-. ... Synonym: ethenylene. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

etheostomoid
<zoology> Pertaining to, or like, the genus Etheostoma. ... Any fish of the genus Etheostoma and related genera, allied to the perches; also called darter. The etheostomoids are small and often bright-coloured fishes inhabiting the fresh waters of North America. About seventy species are known. See Darter. ... Origin: NL. Etheostoma name of a g …

ether
1. <physics> A medium of great elasticity and extreme tenuity, supposed to pervade all space, the interior of solid bodies not excepted, and to be the medium of transmission of light and heat; hence often called luminiferous ether. ... 2. Supposed matter above the air; the air itself. ... 3. <chemistry> A light, volatile, mobile, inflamma …

ether convulsion
A convulsion occasionally associated with divinyl and diethyl ether anaesthesia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...