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


faradopalpation
Esthesiometry by means of a sharp-pointed electrode through which a feeble alternating current passes to an indifferent electrode. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

faradotherapy
Treatment of disease or paralysis by means of faradic (induced) electric current. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Farber, Sidney
<person> U.S. Paediatric pathologist, 1903-1973. ... See: Farber's disease, Farber's syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Farber's disease
<disease> Lipogranulomatosis caused by deficiency of ceramide degrading enzymes a storage disease. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

Farber's syndrome
disseminated lipogranulomatosis ...

farcy
<veterinary> A contagious disease of horses, associated with painful ulcerating enlargements, especially. Upon the head and limbs. It is of the same nature as glanders, and is often fatal. Called also farcin, and farcimen. ... Farcy, although more common in horses, is communicable to other animals and to human beings. Farcy bud, a hard, promin …

fardel
The total measurable penalty that is incurred as a result of the occurrence of a genetic disease in one individual; one of two major quantitative considerations in the prognostic aspects of genetic counseling, the other being risk of occurrence. The fardel roughly measures the duration and the severity of the penalty, i.e., the integral of the tota …

fare
1. A journey; a passage. 'That nought might stay his fare.' (Spenser) ... 2. The price of passage or going; the sum paid or due for conveying a person by land or water; as, the fare for crossing a river; the fare in a coach or by railway. ... 3. Ado; bustle; business. 'The warder chid and made fare.' (Chaucer) ... 4. Condition or state of things; fort …

farewell
Parting; valedictory; final; as, a farewell discourse; his farewell bow. 'Leans in his spear to take his farewell view. ... <chemical> ' (Tickell) Farewell rock, the Millstone grit; so called because no coal is found worth working below this stratum. It is used for hearths of furnaces, having power to resist intense heat. ... Source: Websters D …

farfara
The dried leaves of Tussilago farfara (family Compositae); a demulcent. ... Origin: L. Farfarus, coltsfoot ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

farina avenae
Oatmeal flour. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

farina tritici
Wheat flour. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

farinaceous
<botany> Containing starch grains, mealy, resembling flour. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

farm
1. To lease or let for an equivalent, as land for a rent; to yield the use of to proceeds. 'We are enforced to farm our royal realm.' (Shak) ... 2. To give up to another, as an estate, a business, the revenue, etc, on condition of receiving in return a percentage of what it yields; as, to farm the taxes. 'To farm their subjects and their duties towa …

farmer
One who farms; as: ... One who hires and cultivates a farm; a cultivator of leased ground; a tenant. ... One who is devoted to the tillage of the soil; one who cultivates a farm; an agriculturist; a husbandman. ... One who takes taxes, customs, excise, or other duties, to collect, either paying a fixed annuual rent for the privilege; as, a farmer of t …

Farmer's lung
<chest medicine> Type III hypersensitivity response to Micropolyspora faeni, a thermophilic bacterium found in mouldy hay. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

farmer's skin
Dry, wrinkled skin with presence of dry premalignant keratoses; observed most commonly in fair-skinned, blue-eyed persons who are exposed by occupation or sport to sunshine for prolonged periods and over many years. ... Synonym: golfer's skin, sailor's skin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

farnesal dehydrogenase
<enzyme> Requires nad+ ... Registry number: EC 1.2.1.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

farnesal hydratase
<enzyme> Converts farnesol to farnesal and 3-hydroxy-2,3-dihydrofarnesal ... Registry number: EC 4.2.1.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

farnesene alcohol
Synonym for farnesol ... <chemical> A colourless liquid extracted from oils of plants such as citronella, neroli, cyclamen, and tuberose. It is an intermediate step in the biological synthesis of cholesterol from mevalonic acid in verterbrates. It has a delicate odour and is used in perfumery. ... Chemical name: 2,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11- …

farnesol
<chemical> A colourless liquid extracted from oils of plants such as citronella, neroli, cyclamen, and tuberose. It is an intermediate step in the biological synthesis of cholesterol from mevalonic acid in verterbrates. It has a delicate odour and is used in perfumery. ... Chemical name: 2,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl- ... (12 Dec 19 …

farnesol dehydrogenase
<enzyme> Requires nad+ ... Registry number: EC 1.1.1.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

farnesyl pyrophosphatase
<enzyme> Catalyses conversion of farnesyl pyrophosphate to pyrophosphate and farnesol ... Registry number: EC 3.6.1.- ... Synonym: fppase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

farnesyl pyrophosphate
The pyrophosphoryl derivative of farnesol; a key intermediate in the synthesis of steroids, dolichol, ubiquinone, prenylated proteins, and haem a. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

farnesylation
<biochemistry> The farnesyl group is the linear grouping of three isoprene units. ... It is specifically attached to proteins that contain the C terminal motif CAAX by cleavage and addition to the SH group of C, the free carboxylate group is also methylated. Believed to act as a membrane attachment device. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

farnesylpyrophosphate cyclase
<enzyme> Converts farnesylpyrophosphate to pentalenene; consider also trichodiene synthetase ... Registry number: EC 5.5.- ... Synonym: fpp cyclase, pentalenene synthase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

farnesyltranstransferase
<enzyme> Condenses farnesyl diphosphate with isopentenyl diphosphate to form geranylgeranyl diphosphate; in archaebacteria is a bifunctional enzyme synthesizing both farnesyl diphosphate and geranylgeranyl diphosphate ... Registry number: EC 2.5.1.29 ... Synonym: ggdp synthase, geranylgeranyl-diphosphate synthase, ggpp synthase, geranylgeranyl …

farnoquinone
Synonym for menaquinone-6 ... Hexaprenylmenaquinone; prenylmenaquinone-6; 2-methyl-3-hexaprenyl-1,4-naphthoquinone;isolated from putrified fish meal; potency is about 60% of that of phylloquinone (vitamin K1). ... Synonym: farnoquinone, vitamin K2, vitamin K2(30). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Farnsworth-Munsell colour test
A test for colour perception; the task is to arrange 84 colour disks (in four separate racks of 20-22 disks) in a sequence with minimal separation of hue between adjacent disks. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Farnsworth, Dean
<person> U.S. Naval officer, 1902-1959. ... See: Farnsworth-Munsell colour test. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Farr type assay
<investigation> Method of radioimmunoassay in which free antigen remains soluble and antibody antigen complexes are precipitated. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

Farr, William
<person> English medical statistician, 1807-1883. ... See: Farr's law. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Farr's law
The curve of cases of an epidemic rises rapidly at first, then climbs slowly to a peak from which the fall is steeper than the previous rise. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Farrant's mounting fluid
An aqueous solution containing gum arabic, arsenic trioxide, glycerol, and water, used in mounting histologic sections directly from water; some modifications involve addition of potassium acetate to bring the pH up to neutrality and substitution of other preservatives like cresol or thymol for arsenic trioxide. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Farre, Arthur
<person> English obstetrician and gynecologist, 1811-1887. ... See: Farre's line. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Farre's line
A whitish line marking the insertion of the mesovarium at the hilum of the ovary. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

farsightedness
<ophthalmology> Farsightedness or hyperopia occurs when a refractive error in which light rays entering the eye are focused behind the retina. ... This condition is easily corrected with corrective lenses or contact lenses. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

farthing
1. The fourth of a penny; a small copper coin of Great Britain, being a cent in United States currency. ... 2. A very small quantity or value. 'In her cup was no farthing seen of grease.' (Chaucer) ... 3. A division of hand. 'Thirty acres make a farthing land; nine farthings a Cornish acre; and four Cornish acres a knight's fee.' (R. Carew) ... Origin …

farthingale
A hoop skirt or hoop petticoat, or other light, elastic material, used to extend the petticoat. 'We'll revel it as bravely as the best, . . . With ruffs and cuffs, and farthingales and things.' (Shak) ... Origin: OE. Vardingale, fardingale, fr. OF. Vertugale, verdugade, F. Vertugade, vertugadin, from Sp. Verdugado, being named from its hoops, fr. Ve …

Fas antigen
<protein> Cell surface transmembrane protein (35 kD) that mediates apoptosis. ... Has structural homology with TNF receptor and NGF receptor. May play a part in negative selection of autoreactive T-cells in the thymus. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

fascia
<anatomy> The flat layers of fibrous tissue that separate differnet layers of tissue. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

fascia adherens
A broad intercellular junction in the intercalated disk of cardiac muscle that anchors actin filaments. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia antebrachii
Synonym for antebrachial fascia ... It is continuous with the brachial fascia; in the region of the wrist it forms two thickened bands, the extensor and flexor retinacula. ... Synonym: fascia antebrachii, deep fascia of forearm, fascia of forearm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia axillaris
Synonym for axillary fascia ... The fascia that forms the floor of the axilla. It is continuous with the pectoral and clavipectoral fascia anteriorly, with the brachial fascia laterally, and with the fascia of the latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior muscles posteriorly and medially. ... Synonym: fascia axillaris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia brachii
Synonym for brachial fascia ... The deep fascia of the arm; it is continuous proximally with the pectoral fascia and the fascia covering the deltoid; distally it is continuous with the antebrachial fascia. ... Synonym: fascia brachii, deep fascia of arm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia buccopharyngea
Synonym for buccopharyngeal fascia ... The fascia that covers the muscular layer of the pharynx and is continued forward onto the buccinator muscle. ... Synonym: fascia buccopharyngea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia bulbi
Synonym for fascial sheath of eyeball ... A condensation of connective tissue on the outer aspect of the sclera from which it is separated by a narrow cleftlike episcleral space; the sheath is attached to the sclera near the sclerocorneal junction and blends with the fascia of the extraocular muscles. ... Synonym: vagina bulbi, capsula bulbi, eye cap …

fascia cervicalis
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 …

fascia cervicalis profunda
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 …

fascia cinerea
Synonym for fasciolar gyrus ... A small paired band that passes around the splenium of the corpus callosum from the lateral longitudinal stria to the dentate gyrus. ... Synonym: gyrus fasciolaris, fascia cinerea, fasciola cinerea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia clavipectoralis
Synonym for clavipectoral fascia ... A fascia that extends between the coracoid process, the clavicle, and the thoracic wall. It includes the muscular fascia which envelops the subclavius and pectoralis minor muscles and the strong membrane (costocoracoid membrane) formed in the interval between them, and the suspensory ligament of the axilla. The c …

fascia clitoridis
Synonym for fascia of clitoris ... Fibrous tissue comparable to the fascia of the penis. ... Synonym: fascia clitoridis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia cremasterica
Synonym for cremasteric fascia ... H;one of the coverings of the spermatic cord, formed of delicate connective tissue and of muscular fibres derived from the internal oblique muscle (cremaster muscle). ... See: aponeurosis of internal abdominal oblique muscle. ... Synonym: fascia cremasterica, Cooper's fascia, Scarpa's sheath. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia cribrosa
Synonym for cribriform fascia ... The part of the superficial fascia of the thigh that covers the saphenous opening. ... Synonym: fascia cribrosa, Hesselbach's fascia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia cruris
Synonym 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.
fascia dentata hippocampi
Synonym for dentate gyrus ... Serrated strip of gray matter under the medial border of the hippocampus and in its depths. It is an archicortex which develops along the edge of the hippocampal fissure and which consists of molecular, granular, and polymorphic layers. The molecular layer is continuous with that of the hippocampus in the depths of the …

fascia dorsalis manus
Synonym for dorsal fascia of hand ... The deep fascia of the back of the hand continuous proximally with the extensor retinaculum. ... Synonym: fascia dorsalis manus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia dorsalis pedis
Synonym for dorsal fascia of foot ... The fascia that encloses the extensor tendons of the toes and blends with the inferior extensor retinaculum. ... Synonym: fascia dorsalis pedis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia endothoracica
Synonym for endothoracic fascia ... The extrapleural fascia that lines the wall of the thorax; it extends over the cupula of the pleura as the suprapleural membrane and also forms a thin layer between the diaphragm and pleura (phrenicopleura f.) ... Synonym: fascia endothoracica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia graft
A graft of fibrous tissue, usually the fascia lata. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia iliaca
Synonym for iliac fascia ... The fascia covering the iliacus and psoas muscles, continuous with transversalis fascia anterolaterally and with femoral sheath inferiorly. ... Synonym: fascia iliaca. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia lata
Synonym for 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) ...

fascia masseterica
Synonym for masseteric fascia ... The fascia that covers the lateral surface of the masseter muscle. ... Synonym: fascia masseterica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia muscularis musculorum bulbi
Synonym for fascial sheaths of extraocular muscles ... Muscular fascia; the part of the orbital fascia that envelops the extraocular muscles; it is thin posteriorly but becomes thicker where it is continuous with the bulbar sheath; the fascial sheaths of the four rectus muscles are connected by an intermuscular membrane. ... Synonym: fascia musculari …

fascia nuchae
Synonym for nuchal fascia ... <anatomy> The fascia that encloses the posterior muscles of the neck. ... Synonym: fascia nuchae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia obturatoria
Synonym for obturator fascia ... The portion of the pelvic fascia that covers the obturator internus muscle. ... Synonym: fascia obturatoria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia of clitoris
Fibrous tissue comparable to the fascia of the penis. ... Synonym: fascia clitoridis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia of extraocular muscles
Synonym for fascial sheaths of extraocular muscles ... Muscular fascia; the part of the orbital fascia that envelops the extraocular muscles; it is thin posteriorly but becomes thicker where it is continuous with the bulbar sheath; the fascial sheaths of the four rectus muscles are connected by an intermuscular membrane. ... Synonym: fascia musculari …

fascia of forearm
Synonym for antebrachial fascia ... It is continuous with the brachial fascia; in the region of the wrist it forms two thickened bands, the extensor and flexor retinacula. ... Synonym: fascia antebrachii, deep fascia of forearm, fascia of forearm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia of leg
Synonym 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.
fascia of penis
It is divided into two layers: deep fascia of penis and of fascia superficial penis. ... Synonym: fascia penis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia of prostate
The condensation of pelvic visceral fascia that encloses the prostate gland. ... Synonym: fascia prostatae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia parotidea
Synonym for parotid fascia ... The part of the investing cervical fascia that ensheaths the parotid gland and is fixed above to the zygomatic arch. ... Synonym: fascia parotidea, fibrous capsule of parotid gland, parotid sheath. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia parotideomasseterica
Synonym for parotideomasseteric fascia ... A dense membrane covering both the lateral and medial surfaces of the parotid gland, continuous anteriorly with the fascia covering the masseter muscle. ... See: parotid fascia, masseteric fascia. ... Synonym: fascia parotideomasseterica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia pectoralis
Synonym for pectoral fascia ... The fascia that covers the pectoralis major muscle; it is attached to the sternum and to the clavicle; laterally and below it is continuous with the fascia of the shoulder, axilla, and thorax. ... Synonym: fascia pectoralis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia pelvis
Synonym for pelvic fascia ... It includes parietal and visceral components: fascia pelvis parietalis and fascia pelvis visceralis. ... Synonym: fascia pelvis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia pelvis parietalis
Synonym for parietal pelvic fascia ... Including the obturator fascia, covers the muscles that pass from the interior of the pelvis to the thigh. ... Synonym: fascia pelvis parietalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia pelvis visceralis
Synonym for visceral pelvic fascia ... Covers the pelvic organs and surrounds vessels and nerves in the subperitoneal space. ... Synonym: endopelvic fascia, fascia pelvis visceralis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia penis
Synonym for fascia of penis ... It is divided into two layers: deep fascia of penis and of fascia superficial penis. ... Synonym: fascia penis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia penis profunda
Synonym for 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) ...

fascia penis superficialis
Synonym for superficial fascia of penis ... A superficial layer continuous with fascia perinei superficialis. ... Synonym: fascia penis superficialis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia perinei superficialis
Synonym for superficial fascia of perineum ... The membranous layer of the subcutaneous tissue in the urogenital region attaching posteriorly to the border of the urogenital diaphragm, at the sides to the ischiopubic rami, and continuing anteriorly onto the abdominal wall. ... Synonym: fascia perinei superficialis, Colles' fascia, Cruveilhier's fasci …

fascia pharyngobasilaris
Synonym for pharyngobasilar fascia ... The fibrous coat of the pharyngeal wall situated between the mucous and muscular coats; it is attached above to the basilar part of the occipital bone, and the petrous part of the temporal bone. This layer and the mucosa which lines it forms the wall of the non-muscular pharynx (pharyngeal vault) above the supe …

fascia phrenicopleuralis
Synonym for phrenicopleural fascia ... The thin layer of endothoracic fascia intervening between the diaphragmatic pleura and the diaphragm. ... Synonym: fascia phrenicopleuralis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia profunda
Synonym for deep fascia ... A thin fibrous membrane, devoid of fat, that invests the muscles, separating the several groups and the individual muscles, forms sheaths for the nerves and vessels, becomes specialised around the joints to form or strengthen ligaments, envelops various organs and glands, and binds all the structures together into a firm …

fascia prostatae
Synonym for fascia of prostate ... The condensation of pelvic visceral fascia that encloses the prostate gland. ... Synonym: fascia prostatae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia renalis
Synonym for renal fascia ... The condensation of the fibroareolar tissue and fat surrounding the kidney to form a sheath for the organ. ... Synonym: fascia renalis, Gerota's capsule, Gerota's fascia, perirenal fascia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia spermatica externa
Synonym for external spermatic fascia ... The outer fascial covering of the spermatic cord; it is continuous at the superficial inguinal ring with the fascia covering the external oblique muscle. ... See: aponeurosis of external abdominal oblique muscle. ... Synonym: fascia spermatica externa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia spermatica interna
Synonym for internal spermatic fascia ... The inner covering of the spermatic cord, continuous above the deep inguinal ring with fascia transversalis. ... Synonym: fascia spermatica interna, infundibuliform fascia, tunica vaginalis communis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia subperitonealis
Synonym for extraperitoneal fascia ... The thin layer of fascia and adipose tissue between the peritoneum and fascia transversalis. ... Synonym: fascia subperitonealis, subperitoneal fascia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia superficialis
Synonym for superficial fascia ... A loose fibrous envelope beneath the skin, containing fat in its meshes (panniculus adiposus) or fasciculi of muscular tissue (panniculus carnosus); it contains the cutaneous vessels and nerves and is in relation by its undersurface with the deep fascia. ... Synonym: fascia superficialis, tela subcutanea, hypoderm, …

fascia temporalis
Synonym for temporal fascia ... The fascia covering the temporal muscle; it is composed of two layers, lamina superficialis and lamina profunda; both attach above to the superior temporal line but diverge inferiorly to attach to the lateral and medial surfaces of the zygomatic arch. ... Synonym: fascia temporalis, temporal aponeurosis. ... (05 Mar 200 …

fascia thoracolumbalis
Synonym for thoracolumbar fascia ... The fascia which covers the deep muscles of the back; it is attached to the angles of the ribs and to the spines of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral vertebrae, to the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae, to the lower border of the twelth rib and to the iliac crest, as well as to the lumbocostal, iliolumb …

fascia transversalis
Synonym for transversalis fascia ... The lining fascia of the abdominal cavity, between the inner surface of the abdominal musculature and the peritoneum. ... Synonym: fascia transversalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascia triangularis abdominis
Synonym for reflected inguinal ligament ... <anatomy> A triangular fibrous band extending from the aponeurosis of the external oblique to the pubic tubercle of the opposite side. ... See: aponeurosis of external abdominal oblique muscle. ... Synonym: ligamentum reflexum, Colles' ligament, fascia triangularis abdominis, reflex ligament, triangula …

fasciae orbitales
Synonym for orbital fasciae ... The fascial layers in the orbit consisting of periorbita, septum orbitale, fascia muscularis musculorum bulbi, and vagina bulbi. ... Synonym: fasciae orbitales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascial hernia
A bulging of muscle through a defect in its fascia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascial sheath of eyeball
A condensation of connective tissue on the outer aspect of the sclera from which it is separated by a narrow cleftlike episcleral space; the sheath is attached to the sclera near the sclerocorneal junction and blends with the fascia of the extraocular muscles. ... Synonym: vagina bulbi, capsula bulbi, eye capsule, fascia bulbi, sheath of eyeball, Te …

fascias
See: fascia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

fascicle
<anatomy> Literally, a bundle. In particular, this is used to describe the tendency of neurites to grow together (fasciculate). ... (18 Nov 1997) ...