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

ammoniated tincture
A tincture made with ammoniated alcohol. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ammonio-
Combining form indicating an ammonium group; e.g., trimethylammonioethanol (choline). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ammonite
<paleontology> A fossil cephalopod shell related to the nautilus. There are many genera and species, and all are extinct, the typical forms having existed only in the Mesozoic age, when they were exceedingly numerous. They differ from the nautili in having the margins of the septa very much lobed or plaited, and the siphuncle dorsal. ... Origi …

ammonium benzoate
C6H5COONH4;a stimulant, diuretic, urinary antiseptic, and antirheumatic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ammonium bromide
A sedative. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ammonium carbonate
A cardiac and respiratory stimulant and carminative expectorant. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ammonium chloride
<chemical> Ammonium chloride, (nh4)cl. A systemic acidifying agent that has been used as a diuretic and an expectorant. ... Chemical name: Ammonium chloride ((NH4)Cl) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ammonium compounds
Inorganic and organic compounds that contain the hypothetical radical nh4. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ammonium ferric sulfate
Synonym for ferric ammonium sulfate ... An astringent and styptic. ... Synonym: ammonium ferric sulfate, ferric alum, iron alum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ammonium ichthosulfonate
Synonym for ichthammol ... Sulfonated bitumen; ammonium sulfoichthyolate;a viscous fluid, reddish brown to brownish black in colour, with a strong, characteristic, empyreumatic odour, soluble in water and in glycerin; obtained by the destructive distillation of certain bituminous schists, sulfonating the distillate and neutralizing the product with …

ammonium iodide
An expectorant. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ammonium mandelate
<chemical> Mandelic acid ammonium salt; a urinary antiseptic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ammonium molybdate
<chemical> Used in electron microscopy as a negative stain, and as a reagent for alkaloids and other substances. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ammonium nitrate
<chemical> Used in making nitrous oxide gas, in freezing mixtures, matches, and fertilisers; also used in veterinary medicine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ammonium sulfate
<chemical> Sulfuric acid diammonium salt. It is used in fractionation of proteins. ... Chemical name: Sulfuric acid diammonium salt ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ammonium sulphate precipitation
<technique> In this technique, ammonium sulphate is used to make proteins precipitate out of a solution, the proteins are then collected by centrifugation. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

ammoniuria
<nephrology> Excretion of urine that contains an excessive amount of ammonia. ... Synonym: ammoniacal urine. ... Origin: ammonia + G. Ouron, urine ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ammonolysis
The breaking of a chemical bond with the addition of the elements of ammonia (NH2 and H) at the point of breakage. ... Origin: ammonia + G. Lysis, dissolution ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ammonotelia
The process or type of nitrogen excretion in which ammonia and ammonium ions are the primary form by which nitrogen is excreted from an organism. ... Origin: ammonia + G. Telos, end, outcome, + -ia ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ammonotelic
Medical term meaning excreting excess nitrogen as ammonia instead of uricacid. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

ammonotelism
The excretion of ammonia and ammonium ions. ... Compare: ammonotelia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ammotherapy
Treatment by application of hot sand. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ammunition
1. Military stores, or provisions of all kinds for attack or defense. ... 2. Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc. ... 3. Any stock of missiles, literal or figurative. Ammunition bread, shoes, etc, such as are contracted for by government, and supplied to the soldi …

amnemonic agraphia
Agraphia in which letters and words can be written, but not connected sentences. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amnesia
<neurology> Lack or loss of memory, inability to remember past experiences. ... Origin: Gr. Amnesia = forgetfulness ... (05 Feb 1998) ...

amnesia, retrograde
Amnesia for events that occurred before the onset of amnesia. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

amnesiac
One suffering from amnesia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amnesic aphasia
Synonym for nominal aphasia ... An aphasia in which the principal deficit is difficulty in naming persons and objects seen, heard, or felt; due to lesions in various portions of the language area. ... Synonym: amnestic aphasia, amnesic aphasia, anomia, anomic aphasia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amnestic
1. An agent causing amnesia. ... 2. A disorder in which the essential feature is an impairment of the memory function. ... Synonym: amnesic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amnestic psychosis
Synonym for Korsakoff's syndrome ... <syndrome> May occur as a sequel to chronic alcohol abuse. Features include personality changes, confabulation, psychosis, disorientation, polyneuritis, insomnia and hallucinations. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

amnestic syndrome
Synonym for Korsakoff's syndrome ... <syndrome> May occur as a sequel to chronic alcohol abuse. Features include personality changes, confabulation, psychosis, disorientation, polyneuritis, insomnia and hallucinations. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

amnio-
The amnion. ... Origin: G. Amnion ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniocardiac vesicle
The rostral portion of the most primitive intraembryonic celom. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniocentesis
<procedure, obstetrics> Sampling of the fluid in the amniotic sac. In humans this is carried out, between the 12th and 16th week of pregnancy, by inserting a needle through the abdominal wall into the uterus. ... By karyotyping the cells and determining the proteins present, it is possible to determine the sex of the foetus and whether it is s …

amniochorial
Synonym for amniochorionic ... Relating to both amnion and chorion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniochorionic
Relating to both amnion and chorion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniocyte
<pathology> A cell found floating freely in the amnion sac (a membranous sac containing the amniotic fluid) surrounding an embryo. ... (05 Feb 1998) ...

amnioembryonic junction
The line of amniotic attachment to the periphery of the embryonic disk. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniogenesis
Formation of the amnion. ... Origin: amnio-+ G. Genesis, production ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniogenic cells
Cell's from which the amnion develops. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniography
Radiography of the amniotic sac after the injection of radiopaque, water-soluble solution into the sac, which outlines the umbilical cord, the placenta, and the soft tissues of the foetal body; an obsolete technique. ... See: fetography. ... Origin: amnio-+ G. Grapho, to write ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amnioma
<tumour> Broad flat tumour of the skin resulting from antenatal adhesion of the amnion. ... Origin: amnio-+ G. -oma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amnion
<anatomy, obstetrics> A thin but tough extraembryonic membrane of reptiles, birds and mammals that lines the chorion and contains the foetus and the amniotic fluid around it, in mammals it is derived from trophoblast by folding or splitting. ... (05 Feb 1998) ...

amnion nodosum
Nodules in the amnion that consist of typical stratified squamous epithelium. ... Synonym: squamous metaplasia of amnion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amnion ring
The ring formed by the attachment of the amnion to the umbilical cord at its point of emergence from the umbilicus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amnionic
Relating to the amnion. ... Synonym: amniotic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amnionitis
Inflammation resulting from infection of the amniotic sac, which, in turn, usually results from premature rupture of the membranes (a condition often associated with neonatal infection). ... Origin: amnion + G. -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniorrhexis
Rupture of the amniotic membrane. ... Origin: amnio-+ G. Rhexis, rupture ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniorrhoea
Escape of amniotic fluid. ... Origin: amnio-+ G. Rhoia, flow ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amnioscope
<instrument> An endoscope for studying amniotic fluid through the intact amniotic sac. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amnioscopy
Direct observation of the foetus and the colour and amount of the amniotic fluid by means of a specially designed endoscope inserted through the uterine cervix. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

amniotic adhesions
Synonym for amniotic bands ... The strands of amniotic tissue adherent to the embryo or foetus; they may cause constriction of embryonic limbs. ... See: congenital amputation. ... Synonym: amniotic adhesions, annular band, constriction ring, Simonart's bands, Simonart's ligaments, Simonart's threads, Streeter's bands. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniotic band syndrome
<syndrome> A disorder present in the newborn infant in which constriction rings or bands, causing soft tissue depressions, encircle digits, extremities, or limbs and sometimes the neck, thorax, or abdomen. They may be associated with intrauterine amputations. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

amniotic bands
The strands of amniotic tissue adherent to the embryo or foetus; they may cause constriction of embryonic limbs. ... See: congenital amputation. ... Synonym: amniotic adhesions, annular band, constriction ring, Simonart's bands, Simonart's ligaments, Simonart's threads, Streeter's bands. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniotic cavity
The fluid-filled cavity inside the amnion which contains the developing embryo. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniotic corpuscle
Synonym for corpus amylaceum ... One of a number of small ovoid or rounded, sometimes laminated, bodies resembling a grain of starch and found in nervous tissue, in the prostate, and in pulmonary alveoli; of little pathological significance, and apparently derived from degenerated cells or proteinaceous secretions. ... Synonym: amniotic corpuscle, am …

amniotic duct
The transitory opening between the seroamniotic folds in birds just before they fuse to form the seroamniotic raphe. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniotic ectoderm
Inner layer of the amnion continuous with body ectoderm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniotic fluid
<anatomy, obstetrics> The fluid that surrounds the developing foetus within the amniotic sac. This environment cushions the baby from injury and plays an important role in foetal development. ... (05 Feb 1998) ...

amniotic fluid embolism
Obstruction and constriction of pulmonary blood vessels by amniotic fluid entering the maternal circulation, causing obstetric shock. ... See: amniotic fluid syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniotic fluid syndrome
<syndrome> Pulmonary embolic phenomena thought to be due to infusion of amniotic fluid containing epithelial squames into maternal blood vessels; shock ensues and sudden death may occur. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniotic fold
A fold of amniotic membrane enclosing the yolk stalk and extending from the point of insertion of the umbilical cord to the yolk sac; in reptiles and birds it is the reflected edge of the amnion where it folds over to cover the embryo during early development. ... Synonym: Schultze's fold. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniotic raphe
The line of fusion of the amniotic folds over the embryo in reptiles, birds, and certain mammals. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniotic sac
<anatomy, obstetrics> Sac, enclosing the embryo of amniote vertebrates, that provides a fluid environment to prevent dehydration during development of land based animals. ... See: amnion. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

amniotome
An instrument for puncturing the foetal membranes. ... Origin: amnio-+ G. Tome, cutting ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amniotomy
<procedure> Artificial rupture of the foetal membranes as a means of inducing or expediting labour. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amobarbital
<chemical> A barbiturate with hypnotic and sedative properties (but not antianxiety). Adverse effects are mainly a consequence of dose-related CNS depression and the risk of dependence with continued use is high. ... Pharmacological action: gaba modulators, sedatives, barbiturate. ... Chemical name: 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione, 5-ethyl-5-( …

amodiaquine
<chemical> A 4-aminoquinoquinoline compound with anti-inflammatory properties, used for the suppressiom and treatment of malaria, for the treatment of giardiasis and extraintestinal amebiasis, for the suppression of lupus erythematosus, and as an anti-inflammatory in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It is administered orally. ... Pharmac …

amodiaquine hydrochloride
4-(7-Chloro-4-quinolylamino)-alpha-diethylamino-o-cresol dihydrochloride dihydrate;an antimalarial drug, also used in the treatment of amoebic hepatitis; large doses may result in sialorrhoea, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, insomnia, palpitations, spasticity, and possibly convulsions. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amoeba
<protozoa> Genus of protozoa, but also an imprecise name given to several types of free living unicellular phagocytic organism. ... Giant forms (e.g. Amoeba proteus) may be up to 2mm long and crawl over surfaces by protruding pseudopods (amoeboid movement). Amoebae exhibit great plasticity of form and conspicuous cytoplasmic streaming. ... (18 …

Amoeba buccalis
The former name for Entamoeba gingivalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Amoeba coli
The old, incorrect name Entamoeba coli. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Amoeba dentalis
The former name for Entamoeba gingivalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Amoeba dysenteriae
The old, incorrect name for Entamoeba histolytica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Amoeba histolytica
The old, incorrect name for Entamoeba histolytica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Amoeba meleagridis
Synonym for Histomonas meleagridis ... A protozoan flagellate (order Trichomonadida) parasitizing the intestine and liver of turkeys, chickens, and many other domestic and wild gallinaceous birds; it is nearly ubiquitous but rarely pathogenic in chickens; in the turkey, it causes histomoniasis. It is now considered to be in a family (Monocercomonadi …

Amoeba proteus
An abundant, nonparasitic species, remarkable for the number and varied shapes of its pseudopodia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amoebacide
Synonym for amoebicide ... Any agent that causes the destruction of amoebas. ... Synonym: amoebacide. ... Origin: amoeba + L. Caedo, to kill ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amoebaism
Synonym: ameboidism. ... Synonym: ameboididity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amoebiasis
<microbiology> An infection with the protozoan, Entamoeba histolytica occurs worldwide in areas of poor sanitation. ... Amoebae inhabit the large intestine, where they cause ulcers and inflammation which can mimic ulcerative colitis. Amoebae can rarely develop in the liver and present as a liver abscess. ... Symptoms include anorexia, nausea, v …

amoebiasis cutis
Cutaneous amoebiasis, appearing usually as an extension of underlying infection (e.g., anus or colostomy site or over a liver abscess). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amoebic
Relating to, resembling, or caused by amoebas. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amoebic abscess
<gastroenterology> An area of abscess formation (liquefaction necrosis) in the liver due to infection of the organ with amoebae. ... See: amoebiasis. ... (05 Feb 1998) ...

amoebic colitis
Inflammation of the colon in amoebiasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amoebic dysentery
<gastroenterology> Diarrhoea which results for ulcerative inflammation of the colon. This condition is caused by infection with Entamoeba histolytica, a similar appearance grossly to that of ulcerative colitis. ... See: amoebiasis. ... (05 Feb 1998) ...

amoebic granuloma
Synonym for ameboma ... A nodular, tumour-like focus of proliferative inflammation sometimes developing in chronic amoebiasis, especially in the wall of the colon. ... Synonym: amoebic granuloma. ... Origin: amoeba + G. -oma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amoebic vaginitis
Vaginitis caused by Entamoeba histolytica. ... Atrophic vaginitis, thinning and atrophy of the vaginal epithelium usually resulting from diminished oestrogen stimulation; a common occurrence in postmenopausal women. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amoebicidal
Destructive to amoebas. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amoebicide
Any agent that causes the destruction of amoebas. ... Synonym: amoebacide. ... Origin: amoeba + L. Caedo, to kill ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amoebida
An order of ameboid protozoa that is commonly uninucleate and possess mitochondria. most organisms are nonpathogenic. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

amoebiform
Of the shape or appearance of an amoeba. ... Origin: amoeba + L. Forma, shape ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amoebiosis
An obsolete term for amoebiasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amoebism
An obsolete term for amoebiasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amoebocyte
<organism> Phagocytic cell found circulating in the body cavity of coelomates (particularly annelids and molluscs) or crawling through the interstitial tissues of sponges. A fairly noncommittal classification. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

amoeboid
Amoeba-like. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

amoeboid movement
<cell biology> Crawling movement of a cell brought about by the protrusion of pseudopods at the front of the cell (one or more may be seen in monopodial or polypodial amoebae, respectively). The pseudopods form distal anchorages with the surface. ... (05 Feb 1998) ...

Amoebotaenia
A genus of small intestinal tapeworms of birds, seldom possessing more than 30 segments. Amoebotaenia cuneata (Amoebotaenia sphenoides) is a species common in domestic fowl; its cysticercoid is developed in earthworms. ... Origin: amoeb-+ L. Fr. G. Tainia, band, tape, a tapeworm ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amok
1. A culture-bound mental disorder originally observed in Malaya in which the subject becomes dangerously maniacal ('running amok'). ... 2. Colloquialism denoting maniacal, wild, or uncontrolled behaviour threatening injury to others. ... Synonym: amuck. ... Origin: native word ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

amongst
1. Mixed or mingled; surrounded by. 'They heard, And from his presence hid themselves among The thickest trees.' (Milton) ... 2. Conjoined, or associated with, or making part of the number of; in the number or class of. 'Blessed art thou among women.' (Luke i. 28) ... 3. Expressing a relation of dispersion, distribution, etc.; also, a relation of rec …

amorph
1. <genetics> A gene which is inactive. Thus, an amorphic gene. ... 2. <cell biology> Something that lacks a discernible shape and thus can be describes as amorphous. ... (05 Feb 1998) ...