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

Gln
Symbol for glutamine or its acyl radical, glutaminyl. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

global
The complete, generalised, overall, or total aspect. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

global aphasia
In which all aspects of speech and communication are severely impaired. at best, patients can understand or speak only a few words or phrases; they cannot read or write. ... Synonym: mixed aphasia, total aphasia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

global ecology
<study> The study of the relationship of organisms to each other and to their environment on a global scale. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

global paralysis
Paralysis of both whole sides of the body; survival is usually of short duration. ... Synonym: generalised paralysis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

global stability
<ecology> The ability of an ecological unit (such as a habitat) or taxonomic unit to withstand great disturbances without being greatly affected. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

globe
1. A round or spherical body, solid or hollow; a body whose surface is in every part equidistant from the center; a ball; a sphere. ... 2. Anything which is nearly spherical or globular in shape; as, the globe of the eye; the globe of a lamp. ... 3. The earth; the terraqueous ball; usually preceded by the definite article. ... 4. A round model of the …

globe cell anaemia
Synonym for hereditary spherocytosis ... <haematology> A hereditary disorder that leads to a chronic haemolytic anaemia due to an abnormality in the red blood cell membrane. ... This disorder is caused by a defective gene. Red cells are resistant to stress and rupture easily. Infants may appear jaundiced and pale. Fatigue, weakness and shortnes …

globe of eye
Synonym for eyeball ... The eye proper without the appendages. ... Synonym: bulbus oculi, bulb of eye, globe of eye. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globi
1. Plural of globus. ... 2. Brown bodies sometimes found in the granulomatous lesions of leprosy, in addition to the macrophages that contain the acid-fast bacilli; thought to be degenerate forms of such cells, in which the organisms are no longer viable and have become granular or amorphous. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globin
<protein> The polypeptide moiety of haemoglobin. In the adult human the haemoglobin molecule has two _ (141 residues) and two _ (146 residues) globin chains. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

globin gene
<molecular biology> One of a group of genes which codes for a respiratory globin protein. These are found in many animals including humans. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

globin insulin
Synonym for regular insulin ... A rapidly acting form of insulin which is a clear solution and may be administered intravenously as well as subcutaneously; may be mixed with longer acting forms of insulin to extend the duration of effect. Onset of effect occurs in 1/2 to 1 hour, peak effects are observed in 2 to 3 hours, and the duration of effect i …

globin zinc insulin
A sterile solution of insulin modified by the addition of zinc chloride and globin; it contains 40 or 80 units per ml; duration of action is about 18 hours. ... Human insulin, a protein that has the normal structure of insulin produced by the human pancreas, prepared by recombinant DNA techniques and by semisynthetic processes. ... Immunoreactive ins …

Globocephalus
A genus of hookworm (subfamily Uncinariinae, family Ancylostomatidae) consisting of about five species, found chiefly in the small intestine of pigs. The species Globocephalus urosubalatus, of worldwide distribution, is a common hookworm of wild and domestic pigs. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globoid cell
A large cell of mesodermal origin that is found clustered in the intracranial tissues in globoid cell leukodystrophy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globoid cell leukodystrophy
<radiology> Dysmyelinating disease, autosomal recessive, usually presents by 1 yr, specific enzyme deficiency identified, rapid spontaneous nystagmus, poikilothermia ... Synonym: Krabbe leukodystrophy ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

globose
Nearly spherical. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

globoside
<biochemistry> An organic macromolecule, a type of oligomeric glycoside, containing a number of different sugar groups which is found in the red blood cells of certain mammals, including humans, pigs, and sheep. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

globoside galactosyltransferase
<enzyme> Mouse kidney microsome enzyme which participates in the formation of galactosylgloboside (stage-specific embryonic antigen-3 glycolipid) ... Registry number: EC 2.4.1.- ... Synonym: udpgalactose-globoside beta 1-3 galactosyltransferase, gb4-galactosyltransferase, gb4 synthetase, beta-1,3-galnac-tf ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

globosides
Glycosphingolipids containing n-acetylglucosamine (paragloboside) or n-acetylgalactosamine (globoside). Globoside is the p antigen on erythrocytes and paragloboside is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of erythrocyte blood group abh and p 1 glycosphingolipid antigens. The accumulation of globoside in tissue, due to a defect in hexosaminidases a a …

globosus nucleus
A group of two or three small masses of gray substance in the white central core of the cerebellum, medial to the emboliform nucleus; receives axons of Purkinje cells of the intermediate area of the cerebellar cortex; axons of these cells exit the cerebellum via the superior cerebellar peduncle. ... Synonym: nucleus globosus, spherical nucleus. ... ( …

globotriaosylceramide
<biochemistry> A type of glycolipid compound which accumulates in the blood vessel walls of people with Fabry disease as a result of a deficiency in alpha-galactosidase A, a type of galactosidase enzyme. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

globular
Globe-shaped; having the form of a ball or sphere; spherical, or nearly so; as, globular atoms. Globular chart, a chart of the earth's surface constructed on the principles of the globular projection. ... <geometry> Globular projection, a perspective projection of the surface of a hemisphere upon a plane parallel to the base of the hemisphere, …

globular actin
<protein> A short polypeptide chain of 375 amino acids which is the monomeric unit of the protein actin (one of the two proteins involved in muscle contraction). Many units of G actin join together in a polymer to make an actin filament. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

globular heart
Synonym for round heart ... Abnormally smooth arcuate contours of the heart due either to disease of the ventricles or to a false cardiac appearance produced by excessive pericardial fluid. ... Synonym: globular heart. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globular leukocyte
A type of wandering cell with a small, round nucleus found in the epithelium and lamina propria of the intestinal mucosa of many animals; its cytoplasm contains large eosinophilic globules or droplets. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globular process
An obsolete term for intermaxillary segment. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globular protein
<molecular biology> Any protein that adopts a compact morphology is termed globular. Generally applied to proteins in free solution that have a more-or-less spherical shape, but may also be used for compact folded proteins within membranes. ... (14 Oct 1997) ...

globular sputum
Synonym for nummular sputum ... A thick, coherent mass expectorated in globular shape which does not run at the bottom of the cup but forms a discoid mass resembling a coin. ... Synonym: globular sputum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globular thrombus
One of a number of thrombi of varying size, from a pea to a walnut, within the heart cavity, connected by a delicate fibrinous network. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globule
1. A little globe; a small particle of matter, of a spherical form. 'Globules of snow.' (Sir I. Newton) 'These minute globules [a mole's eyes] are sunk . . . Deeply in the skull.' (Paley) ... 2. <biology> A minute spherical or rounded structure; as blood, lymph, and pus corpuscles, minute fungi, spores, etc. ... 3. A little pill or pellet used …

globulin
<protein> A simple globular protein which cannot be dissolved in pure water but which can be dissolved if a salt is added to the water. It can also be precipitated out of solution and into a solid with a solution of ammonium sulphate at 50% saturation. ... Examples of globulin proteins are immunoglobulin and cryoglobulin. ... (14 Oct 1997) ...

globulinuria
The excretion of globulin in the urine, usually, if not always, in association with serum albumin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globulomaxillary cyst
A cyst of odontogenic origin found between the roots of the maxillary lateral incisor and canine teeth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globulus
Synonym: globule. ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globus
1. A round body; ball. ... See: globi. ... Synonym: globe. ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globus hystericus
Difficulty in swallowing; a sensation as of a ball in the throat or as if the throat were compressed; a symptom of conversion disorder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globus major
Synonym for head of epididymis ... The upper and larger extremity of the epididymis. ... Synonym: caput epididymidis, caput epididymis, globus major. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globus minor
Synonym for tail of epididymis ... The inferior part of the epididymis that leads into the ductus deferens; part of the reservoir of spermatozoa. ... Synonym: cauda epididymidis, cauda epididymis, globus minor. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

globus pallidus
The representation of the phylogenetically oldest part of the corpus striatum called the paleostriatum. It forms the smaller, more medial part of the lentiform nucleus. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

globus pallidus necrosis
<radiology> Carbon monoxide poisoning, barbiturate intoxication, cyanide poisoning, hydrogen sulfide poisoning, hypoglycaemia, hypoxia, hypotension, Leigh disease, Wilson disease CT: bilateral, symmetric low density in globus pallidus Cf: methanol intoxication leading to putamenal haemorrhagic necrosis (changes seen more laterally) ... (12 Dec …

glochid
A barbed hair or bristle. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

Gloger's rule
The rule or observation that the skin of a warm-blooded animal species tends to become darker in colour towards warmer climates at lower altitudes or lower latitudes, and to become lighter in colour towards colder climates at higher altitudes or higher latitudes. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

glomal
Relating to or involving a glomus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomangioma
<tumour> A variant of glomus tumour, characterised by multiple tumours resembling cavernous haemangioma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomangiosis
The occurrence of multiple complexes of small vascular channels, each resembling a glomus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomectomy
<procedure> Excision of a glomus tumour. ... Origin: L. Glomus + G. Ektome, cutting out ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomera
Plural of glomus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomera aortica
Synonym for para-aortic bodies ... Small masses of chromaffin cells found near the sympathetic ganglia along the abdominal aorta. They serve as chemoreceptors responsive to oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen ion concentration, and help to control respiration. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

glomerate
To gather or wind into a ball, growing, collected or arranged in a rounded mass, as glands, flowers, etc., clustered. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

glomerulal
Having to do with a glomerulus or glomeruli such as those found in the kidneys. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

glomerular
<nephrology> Pertaining to or of the nature of a glomerulus, especially a renal glomerulus. ... (14 Oct 1997) ...

glomerular capsule
The expanded beginning of a nephron composed of an inner and outer layer: the visceral layer consists of podocytes which surround a tuft of capillaries (glomerulus); the parietal layer is simple squamous epithelium which becomes cuboidal at the tubular pole. ... Synonym: capsula glomeruli, Bowman's capsule, malpighian capsule, Muller's capsule. ... ( …

glomerular crescent
Proliferated epithelial cells partly encircling a renal glomerulus; it occurs in glomerulonephritis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomerular cysts
Cyst's formed by dilatation of Bowman's capsules, found in rare cases of congenital polycystic kidneys. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomerular filtration rate
<nephrology> Measure of the kidneys' ability to filter and remove waste products. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

glomerular layer of olfactory bulb
A layer composed of spherical bodies, called glomeruli, formed by the synapses of mitral cells with the olfactory nerve fibres derived from the cells of the olfactory epithelium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomerular mesangium
The thin membrane which helps to support the capillary loops in a renal glomerulus. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

glomerular nephritis
Synonym for glomerulonephritis ... <nephrology> A variety of nephritis characterised by inflammation of the capillary loops in the glomeruli of the kidney. It occurs in acute, subacute and chronic forms and may be secondary to haemolytic streptococcal infection. Evidence also supports possible immune or autoimmune mechanisms. ... (18 Nov 1997)< …

glomerular sclerosis
Synonym for glomerulosclerosis ... Hyaline deposits or scarring within the renal glomeruli, a degenerative process occurring in association with renal arteriosclerosis or diabetes. ... Synonym: glomerular sclerosis. ... Origin: Glomerulus + G. Sklerosis, hardness ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomerule
A small compact cluster. Adj. Glomerulate. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

glomeruli
<nephrology> Network of tiny blood vessels in the kidneys where the blood is filtered and waste products are removed. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

glomerulitis
Inflammation of a glomerulus, specifically of the renal glomeruli, as in glomerulonephritis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomerulonephritis
<nephrology> A variety of nephritis characterised by inflammation of the capillary loops in the glomeruli of the kidney. It occurs in acute, subacute and chronic forms and may be secondary to haemolytic streptococcal infection. Evidence also supports possible immune or autoimmune mechanisms. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

glomerulonephritis, IgA
Chronic form of glomerulonephritis characterised by recurring haematuria with only slight proteinuria and by deposits of IgA immunoglobulin in the mesangial areas of the renal glomeruli. It usually occurs in young males. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

glomerulonephritis, membranous
A disease of the glomerulus manifested clinically by proteinuria, and sometimes by other features of the nephrotic syndrome. It is histologically characterised by deposits in the glomerular capillary wall between the epithelial cell and the basement membrane and a thickening of the membrane. Also characteristic are outward projections of the membra …

glomerulopathy
Glomerular disease of any type. ... Origin: Glomerulus + G. Pathos, suffering ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomerulosa cell
A cell of the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex that is the source of aldosterone; the cell's are arranged in spherical or oval groups. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomerulosclerosis
Hyaline deposits or scarring within the renal glomeruli, a degenerative process occurring in association with renal arteriosclerosis or diabetes. ... Synonym: glomerular sclerosis. ... Origin: Glomerulus + G. Sklerosis, hardness ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomerulosclerosis, focal
Glomerular disease characterised by focal and segmental areas of glomerular sclerosis, usually commencing in the juxtamedullary glomeruli and gradually spreading to involve other parts of the kidney, with eventual kidney failure. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

glomerulose
Synonym for glomerular ... <nephrology> Pertaining to or of the nature of a glomerulus, especially a renal glomerulus. ... (14 Oct 1997) ...

glomerulus
<anatomy, nephrology> One of the structures which comprise the nephron (functional unit) in the kidney. The glomerulus is composed of capillary blood vessels which are actively involved in the filtration of the blood. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

glomerulus of mesonephros
One of the tufts of capillary vessels within the mesonephros derived from a lateral branch of the primary aorta; each glomerulus is connected to a tubule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomerulus of pronephros
One of the tufts of capillary vessels in the pronephros derived from a lateral branch of the aorta. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomiform glands
Synonym for glomus ... 1. A small globular body. ... 2. A highly organised arteriolovenular anastomosis forming a tiny nodular focus in the nailbed, pads of the fingers and toes, ears, hands, and feet and many other organs of the body. The afferent arteriole enters the connective tissue capsule of the glomus, becomes devoid of an internal elastic mem …

glomus
1. A small globular body. ... 2. A highly organised arteriolovenular anastomosis forming a tiny nodular focus in the nailbed, pads of the fingers and toes, ears, hands, and feet and many other organs of the body. The afferent arteriole enters the connective tissue capsule of the glomus, becomes devoid of an internal elastic membrane, and develops a …

glomus body
Synonym for glomus ... 1. A small globular body. ... 2. A highly organised arteriolovenular anastomosis forming a tiny nodular focus in the nailbed, pads of the fingers and toes, ears, hands, and feet and many other organs of the body. The afferent arteriole enters the connective tissue capsule of the glomus, becomes devoid of an internal elastic mem …

glomus caroticum
Synonym for carotid body ... A small cluster of chemoreceptive and supporting cells located near the bifurcation of the internal carotid artery. The carotid body, which is richly supplied with fenestrated capillaries, senses the pH, carbon dioxide, and oxygen concentrations in the blood and plays a crucial role in their homeostatic control. ... (12 D …

glomus choroideum
Synonym for choroid glomus ... A marked enlargement of the choroid plexus of the lateral ventricle at the junction of the central part with the inferior horn. ... Synonym: glomus choroideum, choroid skein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomus coccygeum
Synonym for coccygeal body ... An arteriovenous (arteriolovenular) anastomosis supplied by the middle sacral artery and located on the pelvic surface of the coccyx. It was formerly called a gland (of Luschka) or a glomus and included with the paraganglia. ... Synonym: corpus coccygeum, arteriococcygeal gland, coccygeal gland, glomus coccygeum. ... (05 …

glomus intravagale
Synonym for intravagal glomus ... A minute collection of chemoreceptor cells on the auricular branch of the vagus nerve. A tumour of this glomus may cause deafness and tinnitus. ... Synonym: glomus intravagale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomus jugulare
<radiology> Most common tumour in jugular fossa with intracranial extension, origin: adventitia of jugular bulb, location: dome of jugular bulb, symptoms: tinnitus, hearing loss, findings: destruction of posterioinferior petrous pyramid and corticojugular spine, soft tissue mass in jugular bulb region, hypotympanicum, middle ear, destruction …

glomus jugulare tumour
A paraganglioma involving the glomus jugulare, a microscopic collection of chemoreceptor tissue in the adventitia of the bulb of the jugular vein. It may cause paralysis of the vocal cords, attacks of dizziness, blackouts, and nystagmus. It is not resectable but radiation therapy is effective. It regresses slowly, but permanent control is regularly …

glomus pulmonale
Synonym for pulmonary glomus ... A structure similar to the carotid body, found in relation to the pulmonary artery. ... Synonym: glomus pulmonale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glomus tumour
A blue-red, extremely painful paraganglioma involving a glomeriform arteriovenous anastomosis (glomus body), which may be found anywhere in the skin, most often in the distal portion of the fingers and toes, especially beneath the nail. They may also occur in the stomach and nasal cavity. It is composed of specialised pericytes (sometimes termed gl …

glomus tympanicum
<radiology> Paraganglioma of middle ear, most common neoplasm of middle ear, arises from tympanic branch of glossopharyngeal nerve, arterial supply: ascending pharyngeal artery, (arises at bifurcation: do CCA injection), glomus JUGULARE is most common tumour of temporal bone ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

glonoin
Synonym for nitroglycerin ... <chemistry> A liquid appearing like a heavy oil, colourless or yellowish, and consisting of a mixture of several glycerin salts of nitric acid, and hence more properly called glycerin nitrate. ... It is made by the action of nitric acid on glycerin in the presence of sulphuric acid. It is extremely unstable and ter …

gloomy
1. Imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded; as, the cavern was gloomy. 'Though hid in gloomiest shade.' ... 2. Affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy; dejected; as, a gloomy temper or countenance. ... Synonym: Dark, dim, dusky, dismal, cloudy, moody, sullen, morose, melancholy, sad, downcast, depres …

gloria
A doxology (beginning Gloria Patri, Glory be to the Father), sung or said at the end of the Psalms in the service of the Roman Catholic and other churches. ... A portion of the Mass (Gloria in Excelsis Deo, Glory be to God on high), and also of the communion service in some churches. In the Episcopal Church the version in English is used. ... The mus …

glorify
1. To make glorious by bestowing glory upon; to confer honor and distinction upon; to elevate to power or happiness, or to celestial glory. 'Jesus was not yet glorified.' (John vii. 39) ... 2. To make glorious in thought or with the heart, by ascribing glory to; to asknowledge the excellence of; to render homage to; to magnify in worship; to adore. …

glorious
1. Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds. 'These are thy glorious works, Parent of good !' (Milton) ... 2. Eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious. 'Most miserable Is the desir …

glory
1. Praise, honor, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; honorable fame; renown. 'Glory to God in the highest.' (Luke II. 14) 'Spread his glory through all countries wide.' (Spenser) ... 2. That quality in a person or thing which secures general praise or honor; that which brings or gives renown …

gloss
1. Bbrightness or luster of a body proceeding from a smooth surface; polish; as, the gloss of silk; cloth is calendered to give it a gloss. 'It is no part . . . To set on the face of this cause any fairer gloss than the naked truth doth afford.' (Hooker) ... 2. A specious appearance; superficial quality or show. 'To me more dear, congenial to my hea …

glossagra
Glossalgia of gouty origin. ... Origin: Gloss-+ G. Agra, a seizure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

glossal
Synonym for lingual ... <dentistry> The tooth surface next to your tongue or things mounted on the tooth surfaces next to your tongue. ... (08 Jan 1998) ...

glossalgia
Painful sensations in the tongue, including a sensation of burning. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

glossectomy
<procedure> Partial or total surgical excision of the tongue. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Glossina
A genus of bloodsucking Diptera (tsetse flies) confined to Africa; they serve as vectors of the pathogenic trypanosomes that cause various forms of African sleeping sickness in humans and in domestic and wild animals. ... Origin: G. Glossa, tongue ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Glossina morsitans
A species originally thought to be the sole transmitter of Trypanosoma brucei brucei, the cause of nagana in central Africa; this species transmits this disease in some regions, but it is not the sole or even always the principal transmitting agent; it is the vector of T. Brucei rhodesiense, one of the pathogenic agents of East African, Rhodesian, …