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

eucaryote
Synonym for eukaryote ... <cell biology> Organism whose cells have chromosomes with nucleosomal structure and separated from the cytoplasm by a two membrance nuclear envelope and compartmentalisation of a function in distinct cytoplasmic organelles. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

eucaryotic
Synonym for eukaryotic ... Pertaining to or characteristic of a eukaryote. ... Synonym: eucaryotic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eucasin
Ammonium caseinate prepared by passing ammonia gas over finely powdered dry casein; added as a concentrated food to bouillon, chocolate, etc. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eucatropine hydrochloride
1,2,2,6-Tetramethyl-4-piperidinol mandelate hydrochloride; a mydriatic;it produces no anaesthesia, pain, or increased intraocular pressure. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Eucestoda
Synonym for cestoda ... A subclass of segmented worms comprising the tapeworms. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

eucharist
1. The act of giving thanks; thanksgiving. 'Led through the vale of tears to the region of eucharist and hallelujahs.' (South) ... 2. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper; the solemn act of ceremony of commemorating the death of Christ, in the use of bread and wine, as the appointed emblems; the communion. See Sacrament. ... Origin: L. Euchaistia, Gr, …

euchlorhydria
A condition in which free hydrochloric acid exists in normal amount in the gastric juice. ... Origin: eu-+ cholohydric (acid) + -ia ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eucholia
A normal state of the bile as regards quantity and quality. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Chole, bile ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

euchroic
<chemistry> Having a fine colour. ... <chemistry> Euchroic acid, an organic, imide acid, obtained as a colourless crystalline substance, C12H4N2O8 by heating an ammonium salt of mellitic acid. By reduction it is changed to a dark blue substance (euchrone), hence its name. ... Origin: Gr. Well-coloured; well + colour. ... Source: Websters D …

euchromatic
Synonym: orthochromatic. ... 2. Characteristic of euchromatin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

euchromatin
<cell biology> The chromosomal regions that are diffuse during interphase and condensed at the time of nuclear division. They show what is considered to be the normal pattern of staining (eu = true) as opposed to heterochromatin. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

euchromosome
Synonym for autosome ... <genetics> A chromosome not involved in sex determination. The diploid human genome consists of 46 chromosomes, 22 pairs of autosomes, and 1 pair of sex chromosomes (the X and Y chromosomes). ... (12 Mar 1998) ...

eucoccidiida
An order of parasitic protozoa found in blood cells and epithelial cells of vertebrates and invertebrates. Life cycles involve both sexual and asexual phases. The order comprises three suborders: adeleina, eimeriina, and haemosporina. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

eucorticalism
Normal functioning of the adrenal cortex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eucrasia
1. Obsolete term for homeostasis. ... 2. Obsolete term for a condition of reduced susceptibility to the adverse effects of certain drugs, articles of diet, etc. ... Origin: G. Eukrasia, good temperament, fr. Eu, well, + krasis, a mixing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eucupine
Synonym for euprocin hydrochloride ... Hydrocupreine isopentyl ether;a derivative of quinine. ... Synonym: eucupine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eudemonia
A feeling of well-being or happiness. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Daimon, destiny ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eudiaphoresis
Normal free sweating. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Diaphoresis, perspiration ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eudiometer
<chemistry> An instrument for the volumetric measurement of gases; so named because frequently used to determine the purity of the air. ... It usually consists of a finely graduated and calibrated glass tube, open at one end, the bottom; and having near the top a pair of platinum wires fused in, to allow the passage of an electric spark, as th …

eudipsia
Ordinary mild thirst. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Dipsa, thirst ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Euflagellata
Former term for the protozoan flagellates now included in the subphylum Mastigophora. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eugenics
<study> The scientific study of artificial selection towards a particular set of desired characteristics. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

eugenism
The aggregate of the most favourable conditions for healthy and happy existence (Galton). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eugenol O-methyltransferase
<enzyme> Forms methyleugenol and isomethyleugenol from eugenol and isoeugenol, respectively; genbank u86760 ... Registry number: EC 2.1.1.- ... Synonym: (iso)eugenol o-methyltransferase, s-adenosylmethionine - (iso)eugenol o-methyltransferase, iemt1 gene product ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

euglena
<protozoa> Euglena is a genus of flagellate freshwater protozoans. ... It contains chlorophyll and is therefore photosynthetic, but it can also be mobile and gather its own food when sunlight is absent. Because it has the characteristics of both plants and animals, it is thought to be similar or related to the ancestral organism which gave ris …

Euglena gracilis
<protozoa> Phytoflagellate protozoon of the algal order Euglenophyta (zoological order Euglenida). An elongate cell with two flagella, one emerging from a pocket at the anterior end. The organism exhibits positive phototaxis, determined by a photoreceptive spot on the basal part of the flagellum shaft being shielded by a carotenoid containing …

Euglena viridis
<protozoa> Phytoflagellate protozoon of the algal order Euglenophyta (zoological order Euglenida). An elongate cell with 2 flagella emerging from a pocket at the anterior end. The organism exhibits positive phototaxis, determined by a photoreceptive spot in the wall of the contractile vacuole. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

euglenida
An order of plantlike, flagellate protozoa commonly found in freshwater. Characteristics include one or two flagella emerging from an anterior invagination of the cell and chloroplasts absent in many genera. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Euglenidae
A family of green (phytomonad) flagellates (subphylum Mastigophora, class Phytomastigophorea). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

euglobulin
That fraction of the serum globulin less soluble in (NH4)2SO4 solution than the pseudoglobulin fraction. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

euglobulin clot lysis time
A measure of the ability of plasminogen activators and plasmin to lyse a clot; normally, clot lysis is determined by the balance of factors which activate fibrinolysis (plasminogen activators and plasmin) and those which inhibit lysis; in certain conditions (e.g., carcinoma or hepatic insufficiency) activating factors predominate and can be measure …

euglycaemia
A normal blood glucose concentration. ... Synonym: normoglycaemia. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Glykys, sweet, + haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

euglycaemic
Denoting, characteristic of, or promoting euglycaemia. ... Synonym: normoglycaemic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eugnathia
An abnormality that is limited to the teeth and their immediate alveolar supports. ... Synonym: eugnathic anomaly. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Gnathos, jaw ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eugnathic anomaly
Synonym for eugnathia ... An abnormality that is limited to the teeth and their immediate alveolar supports. ... Synonym: eugnathic anomaly. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Gnathos, jaw ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eugnosia
Normal ability to synthesise sensory stimuli. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Gnosis, perception ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eugonic
A term used to indicate that the growth of a bacterial culture is rapid and relatively luxuriant; used especially in reference to the growth of cultures of the human tubercle bacillus (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). ... See: dysgonic. ... Origin: G. Eugonos, productive, fr. Eu, well, + gonos, seed, offspring ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Eugregarinida
An order of gregarines (subclass Gregarinia), reproducing only by sporogony, in which schizogony is absent; they are parasites of annelids and arthropods. ... Origin: eu-+ L. Gregarius, gregarious ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

euhydration
Normal state of body water content; absence of absolute or relative hydration or dehydration. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eukarya
The phylogenetic domain containing all eukaryotic organisms. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

Eukaryotae
A superkingdom of organisms characterised by eukaryotic cells; acellular members (kingdom Protoctista) are characterised by a single eukaryotic unit; more complex (multicellular) members have been assigned to the kingdoms Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eukaryote
<cell biology> Organism whose cells have chromosomes with nucleosomal structure and separated from the cytoplasm by a two membrance nuclear envelope and compartmentalisation of a function in distinct cytoplasmic organelles. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

eukaryotic
Pertaining to or characteristic of a eukaryote. ... Synonym: eucaryotic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eukaryotic cells
Cells of the higher organisms, containing a true nucleus bounded by a nuclear membrane. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

eukeratin
Hard keratin present in hair, wool, horn, nails, etc. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eukinesia
Normal movement. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Kinesis, movement ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Eulenburg
Albert, German neurologist, 1840-1917. ... See: Eulenburg's disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Eulenburg's disease
Synonym for congenital paramyotonia ... Paramyotonia congenita, a nonprogressive myotonia induced by exposure of muscles to cold; there are episodes of intermittent flaccid paralysis, but no atrophy or hypertrophy of muscles; autosomal dominant inheritance. There is a variant autosomal dominant form in which cold is not a provoking factor. ... Synony …

eulerian coordinates
<radiobiology> Coordinates which are fixed in an inertial reference frame, contrast with Lagrangian Coordinates. ... See: Eulerian Frame, Lagrangian Frame. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

eulerian frame
<radiobiology> Reference frame which has a fixed coordinate system, as opposed to the Lagrangian Frame, which moves with a fluid. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

eulogies
Speeches or writings in praise of a person or thing, especially a set oration in honor of a deceased person. They differ from funeral sermons in that the latter are delivered at ceremonies for the deceased prior to their burial or cremation. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

eumelanin
The most abundant type of human melanin, found in brown and black skin and hair; cross-linked polymers of 5,6-dihydroxyindoles, usually linked to proteins; levels are decreased in certain types of albinism. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Melos (melan-), black ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eumelanosome
Synonym for melanosome ... <cell biology> Membrane bounded organelle found in melanocytes, when melanin synthesis is active internal structure is characteristic, containing melanofilaments that have a periodicity of around 9nm and are arranged in parallel arrays. ... Mature melanosomes, in which the filamentous structure is masked by the dense …

eumetria
Graduation of the strength of nerve impulses to match the need. ... Origin: G. Moderation, goodness of meter ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eumorphism
Preservation of the natural form of a cell. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Morphe, shape ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eumycetes
The true fungi. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Mykes, fungus ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eumycetozoea
A class of protozoa comprising myxamoebae having filiform subpseudopodia. Aerial fruiting bodies are produced and the presence of a stalk tube in the fruiting body is observed in some species. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

eunoia
Rarely used term denoting a normal mental state. ... Origin: G. Goodwill, fr. Eu, well, + nous, mind ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eunuchism
The condition of being a eunuch or of having undeveloped sexual organs in which testicular hormones are not produced. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

eunuchoid
Resembling, or having the general characteristics of, a eunuch; usually indicating the physical habitus of a male in whom hypogonadism occurred before puberty. ... Origin: G. Eunouchos, eunuch, + eidos, resembling ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eunuchoid gigantism
Gigantism with deficient development of sexual organs; may be of pituitary or gonadal origin; gigantism accompanied by body proportions typical of hypogonadism during adolescence. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eunuchoid state
An imprecisely delineated condition of a male manifesting signs of inadequate androgen secretion during adolescent growth, regardless of the cause; usually referring to long legs, short trunk, and boyish beardless faces. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eunuchoid voice
High pitched voice in the adult male resembling the voice of an immature boy; usually functional in origin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eunuchoidism
A state in which testes are present but fail to function normally; may be of gonadal or pituitary origin. ... Synonym: eunuchism, male hypogonadism. ... Hypergonadotropic eunuchoidism, eunuchoidism of gonadal origin, commonly accompanied by enhanced levels of pituitary gonadotropins in the blood and urine, as in Klinefelter's syndrome. ... (05 Mar 200 …

euosmia
1. A pleasant odour. ... 2. Normal olfaction. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Osme, smell ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eupancreatism
The state of normal pancreatic digestive function. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

euparal
A medium for mounting histologic specimens, composed of sandarac, eucalyptol, paraldehyde, camphor, and phenyl salicylate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Euparyphium
A genus of nonpathogenic flukes (family Echinostomatidae), several species of which have been reported from the intestines of humans. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Paryphe, a border ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eupaverin
1-Benzyl-3-ethyl-6,7-dimethoxyisoquinoline;a smooth muscle relaxant. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eupepsia
Good digestion. ... Origin: G., fr. Eu, well, + pepsis, digestion ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eupeptic
Digesting well; having a good digestion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eupeptide
A peptide containing normal peptide bonds (between alpha-carboxyl groups and alpha-amino groups). ... Compare: isopeptide, peptide. ... Origin: G. Eu-, normal, usual + peptide ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eupeptide bond
A peptide bond between the alpha-carboxyl group of one amino acid and the alpha-amino group of another amino acid. ... Compare: peptide bond, isopeptide bond. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

euphenics
Literally meaning normal appearing, euphenics aims to improve the outcome of a genetic disease by altering the environment. An illustration: people with PKU (phenylketonuria) can avoid the expression of their disease by staying on a low-phenylalanine diet (and avoiding major souces of phenylalanine such as diet soft drinks sweetened with aspartame …

Euphorbia pilulifera
A species of plant (family Euphorbiaceae); the dried herb used in asthma, coryza and other respiratory affections, in angina pectoris, and as an antispasmodic. ... Synonym: asthma-weed. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

euphorbiaceae
The spurge family of flowering plants, in the order euphorbiales, contains some 7,500 species in 275 genera. The family consists of annual and perennial herbs and woody shrubs or trees. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

euphorbium
<medicine> An inodourous exudation, usually in the form of yellow tears, produced chiefly by the African Euphorbia resinifrea. It was formerly employed medicinally, but was found so violent in its effects that its use is nearly abandoned. ... Origin: NL, fr. L. Euphorbeum, from Gr.; so called after Euphorbus, a Greek physician. ... Source: Webs …

euphoretic
Synonym for euphoriant ... 1. Having the capability to produce a sense of well-being. ... 2. An agent with such a capability. ... Synonym: euphoretic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

euphoria
<symptom> An exaggerated feeling of physical and mental well being, especially when not justified by external reality. Euphoria may be induced by drugs such as opioids, amphetamines and alcohol and is also a feature of mania. ... (11 Nov 1997) ...

euphoriant
1. Having the capability to produce a sense of well-being. ... 2. An agent with such a capability. ... Synonym: euphoretic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

euplasia
The state of cells or tissue that is normal or typical for that particular type. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Plasso, form ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

euplastic lymph
Lymph that contains relatively few leukocytes, but a comparatively high concentration of fibrinogen; such lymph clots fairly well and tends to become organised with fibrous tissue. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

euploid
<genetics> Describes a cell or individual which has the normal total number of chromosomes. Humans normally have 46 chromosomes per cell. ... Compare: aneuploidy. ... (11 Jan 1998) ...

euploidy
<genetics> Polyploidy in which the chromosome number is an integer multiple of the starting number. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

euplotes
A genus of ciliate protozoa having a dorsoventrally flattened body with widely spaced rows of short bristle-like cilia on the dorsal surface. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

eupnea
Easy, free respiration; the type observed in a normal individual under resting conditions. ... Origin: G. Eupnoia, fr. Eu, well, + pnoia, breath ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eupraxia
Normal ability to perform coordinated movements. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Praxis, a doing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

euprocin hydrochloride
Hydrocupreine isopentyl ether;a derivative of quinine. ... Synonym: eucupine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Euproctis
A genus of moths. The hairs of the cocoon and caterpillar of the species Euproctis chrysorrhoea, the brown-tail moth, cause caterpillar dermatitis. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Proktos, rump ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eurhythmia
Harmonious body relationships of the separate organs. ... Origin: eu-+ G. Rhythmos, rhythm ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eurkaryote
Higher organisms, whose cells contain a true nucleus, with a well-defined membrane surrounding the nucleus. Plants and animals are eukaryotes (as opposed to prokaryotes, which are cells that lack a membrane-bound nucleus, i.e., bacteria). ... (14 Nov 1997) ...

European snakeroot
Synonym for Asarum europaeum ... An emetic and cathartic. ... Synonym: European snakeroot, hazelwort. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

European tarantula
Lycosa tarentula, the large European wolf spider or true tarantula Its bite was once believed to cause madness, which inspired frenzied contortions and dancing to rid the body of the venom, though the bite is, in fact, harmless, as is that of most of the large, hairy 'tarantula spiders' of the tropics. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

european typhus
See Epidemic typhus. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

european union
The collective designation of three organizations with common membership: the european economic community (common market), the european coal and steel community, and the european atomic energy community (euratom). It was known as the european community until 1994. It is primarily an economic union with the principal objectives of free movement of g …

europium
<chemical> Europium. An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol eu, atomic number 63, and atomic weight 152. Europium is used in the form of its salts as coatings for cathode ray tubes and in the form of its organic derivatives as shift reagents in nmr spectroscopy. ... Chemical name: Europium ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

euroxenous parasite
A parasite with a broad or non-specific host range. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

eury-
Broad, wide; opposite of steno-. ... Origin: G. Eurys, wide ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

euryarchaeota
A kingdom of archaea comprising the methanogens, extreme halophiles (halobacteriales), sulfate-reducing species (archaeoglobales), and the thermophiles thermococcales and thermoplasmales. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

eurycephalic
Eurycephalous ... Having an abnormally broad head; sometimes used in reference to a brachycephalic head. ... Origin: eury-+ G. Kephale, head ... (05 Mar 2000) ...