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mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary
Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary
Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK
Words: 116197
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fulminating smallpoxSynonym for haemorrhagic smallpox ... A severe and frequently fatal form of smallpox accompanied by extravasation of blood into the skin in the early stage, or into the pustules at a later stage, accompanied often by nosebleed and haemorrhage from other orifices of the body. ... Synonym: fulminating smallpox, variola haemorrhagica. ... (05 Mar 2000)
fulminuric
<chemistry> Pertaining to fulminic and cyanuric acids, and designating an acid so called. ... <chemistry> Fulminuric acid, a white, crystalline, explosive subatance, H3C3N3O3, forming well known salts, and obtained from the fulnunates. It is isomeric with cyanuric acid, and hence is also called isocyanuric acid. ... Origin: Fulminic + cya …
fumagillin
<drug> Naturally secreted antibiotic from Aspergillus fumigatus that inhibits endothelial cell proliferation and is therefore potentially antiangiogenic. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
fumarase
<enzyme> An enzyme that serves an important role in the Krebs cycle phase of sugar metabolism by catalysing the conversion of fumarate to malate. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
fumarate
<biochemistry> A dicarboxylic acid intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid cycle. Can be derived from aspartate, phenylalanine and tyrosine for input to the Krebs cycle. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
fumarate hydratase
<enzyme> An enzyme that catalyses the reversible hydration of fumaric acid to yield l-malic acid. It is one of the citric acid cycle enzymes. ... Chemical name: (S)-Malate hydro-lyase ... Registry number: EC 4.2.1.2 ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
fumarate reductase
Synonym for succinate dehydrogenase ... <enzyme> Registry number: EC 1.3.99.1 ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
fumaric
<chemistry> Pertaining to, or derived from, fumitory (Fumaria officinalis). ... <chemistry> Fumaric acid, a widely occurring organic acid, exttracted from fumitory as a white crystallline substance, C2H2(CO2H)2, and produced artificially in many ways, as by the distillation of malic acid; boletic acid. It is found also in the lichen, Ice …
fumaric acid
Trans-Butanedioic acid;an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid occurring as an intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid cycle. ... Synonym: allomaleic acid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fumaric acidemia
Elevated levels of fumarate in blood plasma; due to a decrease in activity of fumarate hydratase. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fumaric aminase
Synonym for aspartate ammonia-lyase ... <enzyme> An enzyme that catalyses the conversion of aspartic acid to ammonia and fumaric acid in plants and some microorganisms. ... Chemical name: L-Aspartate ammonia-lyase ... Registry number: EC 4.3.1.1 ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
fumaric hydrogenase
Synonym for succinate dehydrogenase ... <enzyme> Registry number: EC 1.3.99.1 ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
fumarylacetoacetate
HOOCCH=CHCOCH2COCH2COOH;an intermediate in phenylalanine and tyrosine catabolism; elevated in tyrosinaemia IA. ... Fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase, an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of fumarylacetoacetate to fumarate and acetoacetate; a deficiency indicates tyrosinaemia IA. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fumble
1. To feel or grope about; to make awkward attempts to do or find something. 'Adams now began to fumble in his pockets.' (Fielding) ... 2. To grope about in perplexity; to seek awkwardly; as, to fumble for an excuse. 'My understanding flutters and my memory fumbles.' (Chesterfield) 'Alas! how he fumbles about the domains.' (Wordsworth) ... 3. To hand …
fume
1. To expose to the action of fumes; to treat with vapors, smoke, etc.; as, to bleach straw by fuming it with sulphur; to fill with fumes, vapors, odors, etc, as a room. 'She fumed the temple with an odourous flame.' (Dryden) ... 2. To praise inordinately; to flatter. 'They demi-deify and fume him so.' (Cowper) ... 3. To throw off in vapor, or as in …
fumigant
A substance utilised in fumigation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fumigate
To expose to the action of smoke or of fumes of any kind as a means of disinfection or eradication. ... Origin: L. Fumigo pp. -atus, to fumigate, fr. Fumus, smoke, + ago, to drive ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fumigation
The application of smoke, vapor, or gas for the purpose of disinfecting or destroying pests or microorganisms. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
fuming sulfuric acid
Synonym for Nordhausen sulfuric acid ... Sulfuric acid containing sulfurous acid gas in solution. ... Synonym: fuming sulfuric acid. ... Origin: named for Nordhausen, a town in Saxony where it was first prepared ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fumitory
<botany> The common uame of several species of the genus Fumaria, annual herbs of the Old World, with finely dissected leaves and small flowers in dense racemes or spikes. F. Officinalis is a common species, and was formerly used as an antiscorbutic. ... <botany> Climbing fumitory, the Alleghany vine (Adlumia cirrhosa); a biennial climbi …
functio laesa
Loss of function; a fifth sign of inflammation added by Galen to those enunciated by Celsus (rubor, tumour, calor, and dolor). ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
function
The special, normal or proper physiologic activity of an organ or part. ... Origin: L. Functio, from fungi = to do ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
function corrector
A removable orthodontic appliance utilizing oral and facial muscle forces to move teeth and possibly change the relationship of the dental arches. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional
1. Pertaining to, or connected with, a function or duty; official. ... 2. <physiology> Pertaining to the function of an organ or part, or to the functions in general. ... <medicine> Functional disease, a disease of which the symptoms cannot be referred to any appreciable lesion or change of structure; the derangement of an organ arising f …
functional albuminuria
A collective term denoting types of benign albuminuria that are associated with physical exertion or other conditions in which there are physiologic changes such as during pregnancy or adolescence. ... Synonym: physiologic albuminuria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional anatomy
<procedure> Anatomy studied in its relation to function. ... Synonym: morphophysiology, physiological anatomy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional aphasia
Nonorganic aphasia related to conversion hysteria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional apoplexy
A condition simulating apoplexy without any cerebral lesion; a form of conversion hysteria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional blindness
Apparent loss of vision related to suggestibility. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional cardiovascular disease
A euphemism for cardiovascular symptoms deemed to be psychogenic. More generally, sometimes used for abnormal cardiac function. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional castration
Gonadal atrophy produced by prolonged treatment with sex hormones. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional chew-in record
A record of the natural chewing movements of the mandible made on an occlusion rim by teeth or scribing studs. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional congestion
Hyperaemia occurring during functional activity of an organ. ... Synonym: physiologic congestion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional contracture
Muscular shortening that ceases during sleep or general anaesthesia, caused by prolonged active muscle contraction. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional deafness
Synonym for psychogenic deafness ... Hearing loss without evidence of organic cause or malingering; often follows severe psychic shock. ... Synonym: functional deafness, hysterical deafness. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional disease
Synonym for functional disorder ... A physical disorder with no known or detectable organic basis to explain the symptoms. ... See: behaviour disorder, neurosis. ... Synonym: dynamic disease, functional disease, functional illness. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional disorder
A physical disorder with no known or detectable organic basis to explain the symptoms. ... See: behaviour disorder, neurosis. ... Synonym: dynamic disease, functional disease, functional illness. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional dysmenorrhoea
<gynaecology> Painful menses due to a functional disturbance and not due to organic factors such as growths, inflammation or anatomy. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
functional dyspepsia
Synonym for atonic dyspepsia ... Dyspepsia with impaired tone in the muscular walls of the stomach. ... Synonym: functional dyspepsia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional dyspnea
Shortness of breath without apparent underlying disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional gene test
Test for a specific protein iwhich indicates that the corresponding gene is not only present but active. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
functional group
1. <chemistry> The specific atom that give a biomolecule a specific chemical characteristic. ... 2. <ecology> This ecological term refers to groups of organisms that obtain energy in similar ways. Autotrophic plants fix energy from sunlight. Fungi and bacteria decompose organic matter. Shredders chew large particles like tree leaves. Scr …
functional hypertrophy
Synonym for physiologic hypertrophy ... Temporary increase in size of an organ or part to provide for a natural increase of function, such as the kind that occurs in the walls of the uterus and in the mammae during pregnancy. ... Synonym: functional hypertrophy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional illness
Synonym for functional disorder ... A physical disorder with no known or detectable organic basis to explain the symptoms. ... See: behaviour disorder, neurosis. ... Synonym: dynamic disease, functional disease, functional illness. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional jaw orthopedics
Utilization of muscle forces to effect changes in jaw position and tooth alignment by removable appliances. ... Synonym: functional orthodontic therapy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional mandibular movements
All natural, proper, or characteristic movement's of the mandible made during speech, mastication, yawning, swallowing, and other associated movement's. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional murmur
A cardiac murmur not associated with a significant heart lesion. ... Synonym: innocent murmur, inorganic murmur. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional neurosurgery
Destruction or chronic excitation of a part of the brain to treat disordered behaviour or function. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional occlusion
Any tooth contacts made within the functional range of the opposing teeth surfaces, occlusion which occurs during function. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional orthodontic therapy
Synonym for functional jaw orthopedics ... Utilization of muscle forces to effect changes in jaw position and tooth alignment by removable appliances. ... Synonym: functional orthodontic therapy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional pathology
Pathology pertaining to abnormalities in function of a tissue, organ, or part, with or without associated changes in structure. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional psychosis
An obsolete term once used to denote schizophrenia and other severe mental disorders before modern science discovered a biological component to some aspects of each of the disorders. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional refractory period
The minimum interval possible between successive responses to stimulation of a tissue. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional residual air
Synonym for functional residual capacity ... The volume of air remaining in the lungs at the end of a normal, quiet expiration. It is the sum of the residual volume and the expiratory reserve volume. Common abbreviation is frc. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
functional residual capacity
The volume of air remaining in the lungs at the end of a normal, quiet expiration. It is the sum of the residual volume and the expiratory reserve volume. Common abbreviation is frc. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
functional spasm
Synonym for occupational neurosis ... Professional neurosis, a disorder of a group of muscles used chiefly in one's occupation, marked by the occurrence of spasm, paresis, or incoordination on attempt to repeat the habitual movements; e.g., writer's cramp; probably a focal dystonia. ... Synonym: craft palsy, functional spasm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional sphincter
Synonym for physiological sphincter ... A section of a tubular structure that acts as if it has a band of circular muscle to constrict it, although no such specialised structure can be found on morphological examination. ... Synonym: functional sphincter, radiological sphincter. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional splint
The joining of two or more teeth into a rigid unit by means of fixed restorations that cover all or part of the abutment teeth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional stricture
Synonym for spasmodic stricture ... A stricture due to localised spasm of muscular fibres in the wall of the canal. ... Synonym: functional stricture, temporary stricture. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional visual loss
An apparent loss of visual acuity or visual field with no substantiating physical signs; often due to a natural concern about visual loss combined with suggestibility and a fear of the worst; best treated with reassurance. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functional vocal fatigue
Synonym for phonasthenia ... Difficult or abnormal voice production, the enunciation being too high, too loud, or too hard. ... Synonym: functional vocal fatigue. ... Origin: phon-+ G. Astheneia, weakness ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
functionalism
A branch of psychology concerned with the function of mental processes in man and animals, especially the role of the mind, intellect, emotions, and behaviour in an individual's adaptation to the environment. ... Compare: structuralism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fund
1. An aggregation or deposit of resources from which supplies are or may be drawn for carrying on any work, or for maintaining existence. ... 2. A stock or capital; a sum of money appropriated as the foundation of some commercial or other operation undertaken with a view to profit; that reserve by means of which expenses and credit are supported; as …
fund raising
Usually organised community efforts to raise money to promote financial programs of institutions. The funds may include individual gifts. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
fundamental
Pertaining to a base or foundation. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
fundamental frequency
The principal component of a sound wave, which has the greatest wavelength, tone produced by the vibration of the vocal folds before the air reaches any cavities. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundectomy
Synonym: fundusectomy. ... Origin: fundus + G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundic
Relating to a fundus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundiform
Looped; sling-shaped. ... Origin: L. Funda, a sling, + forma, shape ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundiform ligament of foot
Synonym for Retzius' ligament ... <anatomy> The deep attachment of the inferior extensor retinaculum in the tarsal sinus, it acts as a sling for the extensor tendons of the toes. ... Synonym: fundiform ligament of foot. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundiform ligament of penis
A band of elastic fibres of the superficial fascial layer that extends from the linea alba above the pubic symphysis splitting to surround the penis before attaching to the fascia of the penis. ... Synonym: ligamentum fundiforme penis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundoplication
Mobilization of the lower end of the oesophagus and plication of the fundus of the stomach around it (fundic wrapping) in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux that may be associated with various disorders, such as hiatal hernia. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
fundoscopy
<procedure> Observation of the optic disc, retina and blood vessels. May be examined by direct or indirect ophthalmoscopy. ... In direct ophthalmoscopy the examiner uses an ophthalmoscope the size of a flashlight to shine a beam of light into your eye. ... In indirect ophthalmoscopy a head lamp device is used and a much brighter light. Visualis …
Fundulus
A genus of marine and freshwater fish, of many species, native to the U.S.; commonly called killifish, mumichog, or mudfish. They are widely used as bait fish, experimental fish, or in mosquito-control programs. ... Origin: Mod. L. Fr. L. Fundus, bottom ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundus diabeticus
Synonym for diabetic retinopathy ... <ophthalmology, pathology> A major cause of blindness in diabetics. Retinal disease results from adverse effects on the blood vessels which supply the retina. Swollen retinal vessels which leak fluid into the retina are commonly seen on physical examination of the eyes. Poorly controlled insulin dependent d …
fundus flavimaculatus
A genetic disorder of the pigment epithelium of the retina manifested by yellowish white flecks; some loss of central vision is involved; probably autosomal recesssive. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundus gastricus
Synonym for fundus of stomach ... The portion of the stomach that lies above the cardiac notch. ... Synonym: fundus gastricus, fundus ventriculi, greater cul-de-sac. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundus glands
Synonym for gastric glands ... Branched tubular glands lying in the mucosa of the fundus and body of the stomach; such glands contain parietal cells that secrete hydrochloric acid, zymogen cells that produce pepsin, and mucous cells. ... Synonym: glandulae gastricae, glandulae propriae, fundus glands, gastric follicles, Wasmann's glands. ... (05 Mar 2 …
fundus meatus acustici interni
Synonym for fundus of internal acoustic meatus ... The thin cribriform plate of bone separating the cochlea and vestibule from the internal acoustic meatus; a transverse crest divides it into two regions; in the superior region are located the area nervi facialis and the area vestibularis superior; in the inferior region are located the area cochlea …
fundus oculi
The concave interior of the eye, consisting of the retina, the choroid, the sclera, the optic disk, and blood vessels, seen by means of the ophthalmoscope. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
fundus of gallbladder
The wide closed end of the gallbladder situated at the inferior border of the liver. ... Synonym: fundus vesicae biliaris (felleae). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundus of internal acoustic meatus
The thin cribriform plate of bone separating the cochlea and vestibule from the internal acoustic meatus; a transverse crest divides it into two regions; in the superior region are located the area nervi facialis and the area vestibularis superior; in the inferior region are located the area cochleae, area vestibularis inferior, and foramen singula …
fundus of internal auditory meatus
Synonym for fundus of internal acoustic meatus ... The thin cribriform plate of bone separating the cochlea and vestibule from the internal acoustic meatus; a transverse crest divides it into two regions; in the superior region are located the area nervi facialis and the area vestibularis superior; in the inferior region are located the area cochlea …
fundus of stomach
The portion of the stomach that lies above the cardiac notch. ... Synonym: fundus gastricus, fundus ventriculi, greater cul-de-sac. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundus of urinary bladder
The fundus is formed by the posterior wall which is somewhat convex. ... Synonym: fundus vesicae urinariae, bas-fond, base of bladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundus of uterus
The upper rounded extremity of the uterus above the openings of the uterine (fallopian) tubes. ... Synonym: fundus uteri. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundus polycythemicus
The engorged, dilated veins, with cyanotic retina, occurring in erythraemia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundus reflex
Synonym for light reflex ... A red glow reflected from the fundus of the eye when a light is cast upon the retina, as in retinoscopy. ... Synonym: eye reflex, fundus reflex, pupillary reflex. ... Synonym: pyramid of light. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundus tigre
Synonym for tessellated fundus ... A normal fundus to which a deeply pigmented choroid gives the appearance of dark polygonal areas between the choroidal vessels, especially in the periphery. ... Synonym: fundus tigre, leopard fundus, leopard retina, mosaic fundus, tigroid fundus, tigroid retina. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundus tympani
Synonym for floor of tympanic cavity ... The floor of the tympanic cavity; a thin plate of bone separating the tympanic cavity from the jugular fossa. ... Synonym: paries jugularis cavi tympani, fundus tympani, inferior wall of tympanic cavity, jugular wall of middle ear. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundus uteri
Synonym for fundus of uterus ... The upper rounded extremity of the uterus above the openings of the uterine (fallopian) tubes. ... Synonym: fundus uteri. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundus ventriculi
An alternate term for fundus of stomach. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundus vesicae biliaris
Synonym for fundus of gallbladder ... The wide closed end of the gallbladder situated at the inferior border of the liver. ... Synonym: fundus vesicae biliaris (felleae). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
fundus vesicae urinariae
Synonym for fundus of urinary bladder ... The fundus is formed by the posterior wall which is somewhat convex. ... Synonym: fundus vesicae urinariae, bas-fond, base of bladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
funduscope
Synonym: ophthalmoscope. ... Origin: L. Fundus, bottom, + G. Skopeo, to view ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
funduscopy
Synonym for ophthalmoscopy ... <procedure> Observation of the optic disc, retina and blood vessels. May be examined by direct or indirect ophthalmoscopy. In direct ophthalmoscopy the examiner uses an ophthalmoscope the size of a flashlight to shine a beam of light into your eye. In indirect ophthalmoscopy a head lamp device is used and a much …
fundusectomy
<procedure> Excision of the fundus of an organ. ... Synonym: fundectomy. ... Origin: L. Fundus, + G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
funeral rites
Those customs and ceremonies pertaining to the dead. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
funeral sermons
Sermons delivered at ceremonies for a dead person prior to burial or cremation. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
fungaemia
The presence of fungi circulating in the blood. Opportunistic fungal sepsis is seen most often in immunosuppressed patients with severe neutropenia or in postoperative patients with intravenous catheters and usually follows prolonged antibiotic therapy. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
