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

anemotrophy
Lack of substances essential to the formation of blood, thereby resulting in hypoplastic anaemia. ... Origin: G. An-priv. + haima, blood, + trophe, nourishment ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anencephalia
Synonym for anencephaly ... A congenital absence of the brain and cranial vault, with the cerebral hemispheres completely missing or greatly reduced in size. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

anencephaly
A congenital absence of the brain and cranial vault, with the cerebral hemispheres completely missing or greatly reduced in size. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

anenzymia
Congenital absence of an enzyme. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anephric
Lacking kidneys. ... Origin: a-priv. + G. Nephros, kidney ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anepia
Synonym: aphasia. ... Origin: G. An-priv. + epos, word ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anepiploic
Lacking an omentum (epiploon). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anergasia
Absence of psychic activity as the result of organic brain disease. ... Origin: G. An-priv. + ergasia, work ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anergastic
Pertaining to or characterised by anergasia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anergia
Synonym for anergy ... A depression or lack of normal immunological function either generalised or antigen specific. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

anergic
1. <physiology> Characterised by abnormal inactivity, inactive. ... 2. Marked by asthenia or lack of energy. ... 3. Pertaining to anergy. ... Origin: Gr. Ergon = work ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

anergic leishmaniasis
Synonym for diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis ... Leishmaniasis caused by several New and Old World species and strains of Leishmania (L. Mexicana amazonensis, L. M. Pifanoi, possibly L. M. Garnhami and L. M. Venezuelensis; in Ethiopia, L. Aethiopica, and unidentified leishmanial agents in Namibia and Tanzania). The condition is associated with a supp …

anergize
To cause an organism to become unable to respond to an antigen (such as invading foreign particles) or to an antibody. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

anergy
A depression or lack of normal immunological function either generalised or antigen specific. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

aneroid
Containing no liquid; said of kind of barometer. Aneroid barometer, a barometer the action of which depends on the varying pressure of the atmosphere upon the elastic top of a metallic box (shaped like a watch) from which the air has been exhausted. An index shows the variation of pressure. ... Origin: Gr. Priv. + wet, moist: cf. F. Aneroide. ... Sou …

anerythroplasia
A condition in which there is no formation of red blood cells. ... Origin: G. An-priv. + erythro(cyte) + G. Plasis, a molding ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anerythroplastic
Pertaining to or characterised by anerythroplasia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anerythroregenerative
Pertaining to or characterised by lack of regeneration of red blood cells. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anesthesia
Loss of normal sensation or feeling. ... A drug used to produce anesthesia. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

anesthesiology
<study> The medical study of how to eliminate pain and sensationin people undergoing surgery and other medical procedures. Ananesthesiologist is a doctor administers anaesthesia during surgery. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

anesthetic
A drug that causes unconsciousness or a loss of general sensation. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

anestrous
Relating to the anestrus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anestrum
The period between two estrus cycles ... Origin: G. An-priv. + oistros, estrus ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anestrus
Period of sexual inactivity between estrus periods in animals. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

anethole trithione
<chemical> 5-(p-methoxyphenyl)-3h-1,2-dithiole-3-thione. Choleretic used to allay dry mouth and constipation due to tranquillisers. ... Pharmacological action: cholagogues and choleretics. ... Chemical name: 3H-1,2-Dithiole-3-thione, 5-(4-methoxyphenyl)- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

anethopath
A morally uninhibited person. ... Origin: G. An-priv. + ethos, custom, + pathos, suffering ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anetoderma
Atrophoderma in which the skin becomes bag like and wrinkled. ... Synonym: atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis, atrophoderma maculatum, macular atrophy, primary idiopathic macular atrophy, primary macular atrophy of skin. ... Origin: G. Anetos, relaxed, + derma, skin ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneuploid
<biology> The characteristic of having a chromosome complement that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number, with either fewer or more than the normal number of chromosomes in the cell. Chromosomes may be present in multiple copies (e.g. Trisomy) or one of a homologous pair may be missing in a diploid cell. This is an abnormal cell. …

aneuploidy
One or a few chromosomes above or below the normal chromosome number. For example, three number 21 chromosomes or trisomy 21 (characteristic of Down syndrome) is a form of aneuploidy. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

aneurine
Synonym for thiamin ... A member of the water-soluble B vitamin group, necessary for energy production and carbohydrate metabolism. Deficiency is known as beriberi. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

aneurine hydrochloride
Synonym for thiamin hydrochloride ... A coenzyme used in the prevention of beriberi and other conditions associated with a deficiency of thiamin in the diet. ... Synonym: aneurine hydrochloride. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurine pyrophosphate
Synonym for thiamin pyrophosphate ... The diphosphoric ester of thiamin, a coenzyme of several (de)carboxylases, transketolases, and alpha-oxoacid dehydrogenases. ... Synonym: aneurine pyrophosphate, cocarboxylase, diphosphothiamin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurolemmic
Without a neurolemma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurysm
<anatomy, surgery> A sac formed by the dilatation of the wall of an artery, a vein or the heart. ... The physical signs of arterial aneurysm are the formation of a pulsating tumour and often a bruit (aneurysmal bruit) heard over the swelling. Sometimes there are symptoms from pressure on contiguous parts. ... Origin: Gr. Aneurysma = a widening< …

aneurysm by anastomosis
A mass of dilated anastomosing vessels that produce a pulsating tumour usually in a superficial position. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurysm of sinus of Valsalva
A congenital thin-walled tubular out pouching usually in the right or non-coronary sinus with an entirely intracardiac course that may rupture into the right or rarely the left heart chambers to form an aortocardiac fistula. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurysm, dissecting
Splitting or dissection of an arterial wall by blood entering through an intimal tear or by interstitial haemorrhage. It is most common in the aorta. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

aneurysm, false
An aneurysm in which the entire wall is injured and the blood is contained by the surrounding tissues, with eventual formation of a sac communicating with the artery or heart. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

aneurysm, infected
Aneurysm due to growth of microorganisms in the arterial wall, or infection arising within preexisting arteriosclerotic aneurysms. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

aneurysm, ruptured
The tearing or herniation of the weakened wall of the aneurysmal sac. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

aneurysmal
Relating to an aneurysm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurysmal bone cyst
<radiology> ABC, 10 - 30 yrs, 75% before skeletal maturity, sites: long bones; also, flat bones Findings: metaphyseal if unfused, metaepiphyseal after fusion, lytic, expansile, thin, continuous rim, thin internal bony strands ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

aneurysmal bruit
A blowing murmur heard over an aneurysm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurysmal cough
Cough due to impingement of an aortic aneurysm on the recurrent laryngeal nerve or other nearby structures. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurysmal murmur
A systolic or systolic-diastolic murmur heard over some cardiac aneurysms. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurysmal phthisis
The clinical picture of chest pain, cough with or without sputum, and haemoptysis sometimes produced by aortic aneurysm; reminiscent of an advanced tuberculous syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurysmal sac
The dilated wall of an artery in a saccular aneurysm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurysmal varix
Dilation and tortuosity of a vein resulting from an acquired communication with an adjacent artery. ... Synonym: Pott's aneurysm, varix anastomoticus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurysmectomy
<procedure> Excision of an aneurysm. ... Origin: aneurysm + G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurysmogram
Synonym for aneurysmograph ... Demonstration of an aneurysm, usually by means of X-rays and a contrast medium. ... Synonym: aneurysmogram. ... Origin: aneurysm + G. Grapho, to write ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurysmograph
Demonstration of an aneurysm, usually by means of X-rays and a contrast medium. ... Synonym: aneurysmogram. ... Origin: aneurysm + G. Grapho, to write ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurysmoplasty
Repair of an aneurysm by opening the sac and suturing its walls to restore the normal dimension to the lumen of the artery. ... See: aneurysmorrhaphy. ... Synonym: endoaneurysmoplasty, endoaneurysmorrhaphy. ... Origin: aneurysm + G. Plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurysmorrhaphy
Closure by suture of the sac of an aneurysm to restore the normal lumen dimensions. ... Origin: aneurysm + G. Rhaphe, suture ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneurysmotomy
<procedure> Incision into the sac of an aneurysm. ... Origin: aneurysm + G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

aneutronic fuels
<physics> Advanced fusion fuels which would not produce fusion neutrons. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

ANF
<abbreviation> Antinuclear factor; atrial natriuretic factor. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angeiology
Synonym for angeiotomy ... angiotomy ...

angel
1. A messenger. 'The dear good angel of the Spring, The nightingale.' (B. Jonson) ... 2. A spiritual, celestial being, superior to man in power and intelligence. In the Scriptures the angels appear as God's messengers. 'O, welcome, pure-eyed Faith, white-handed Hope, Thou hovering angel, girt with golden wings.' (Milton) ... 3. One of a class of 'fal …

angel's wing
A deformity in which both scapulae project conspicuously. ... See: winged scapula. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angelica
<botany> ... 1. An aromatic umbelliferous plant (Archangelica officinalis or Angelica archangelica) the leaf stalks of which are sometimes candied and used in confectionery, and the roots and seeds as an aromatic tonic. ... 2. The candied leaf stalks of angelica. Angelica tree, a thorny North American shrub (Aralia spinosa), ... Synonym: Hercule …

angelica root
The root of Angelica archangelica (family Umbelliferae); a tonic and stimulant that may cause nausea; used as a carminative, diuretic, and externally as a counterirritant. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angelical
Belonging to, or proceeding from, angels; resembling, characteristic of, or partaking of the nature of, an angel; heavenly; divine. 'Angelic harps.' .'Angelical actions.' . 'The union of womanly tenderness and angelic patience.' (Macaulay) Angelic Hymn, a very ancient hymn of the Christian Church; so called from its beginning with the song of the h …

angelman syndrome
<syndrome> A dysmorphic mental retardation syndrome, that has generated considerable interest in human genetics as a prototypic example of genomic imprinting in man. ... Usually a sporadic disorder, it is characterised by profound intellectual deficiency, a striking puppet-like ataxic gait and facial features, paroxysmal laughter and seizures. …

angelology
<study> A discourse on angels, or a body of doctrines in regard to angels. ... 'The same mythology commanded the general consent; the same angelology, demonology.' (Milman) ... Origin: L. Angelus, Gr. ... (04 Mar 1998) ...

Angelucci, Arnaldo
<person> Italian ophthalmologist, 1854-1934. ... See: Angelucci's syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Angelucci's syndrome
<syndrome> Extreme excitability, vasomotor disturbances, and palpitation associated with vernal conjunctivitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anger
1. Trouble; vexation; also, physical pain or smart of a sore, etc. 'I made the experiment, setting the moxa where . . . The greatest anger and soreness still continued.' (Temple) ... 2. A strong passion or emotion of displeasure or antagonism, excited by a real or supposed injury or insult to one's self or others, or by the intent to do such injury. …

Anger camera
A scintigraphic imaging system or type of gamma camera; employing a single thin crystal and multiple photodetecting circuits, that views the entire field at once and is most effective in the 100-to 511-keV energy range. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anger, Hal
<person> U.S. Electrical engineer, *1920. ... See: Anger camera. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anghelescu, Constantin
<person> Roumanian surgeon, 1869-1948. ... See: Anghelescu's sign. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anghelescu's sign
<clinical sign> In vertebral tuberculosis, painful or impossible flexion of the spine when the patient attempts to rest weight on the heels and occiput. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angiectasia
Dilation of a lymphatic or blood vessel. ... Origin: angio-+ G. Ektasis, a stretching ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angiectatic
Marked by the presence of dilated blood vessels. ... Origin: angio-+ G. Ektatos, capable of extension ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angiectopia
Abnormal location of a blood vessel. ... Synonym: angioplany. ... Origin: angio-+ G. Ektopos, out of place ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angiitis
<cardiology> Inflammation of a vessel, chiefly of a blood or a lymph vessel. ... Synonym: vasculitis. ... (04 May 1997) ...

angiitis livedo reticularis
Synonym for livedo reticularis ... <dermatology> A persistent purplish network-patterned discoloration of the skin caused by dilation of capillaries and venules due to stasis or changes in underlying blood vessels including hyalinisation; rarely appears as a developmental defect. ... Synonym: angiitis livedo reticularis, dermatopathia pigmentos …

angina
Chest pain that occurs secondary to the inadequate delivery of oxygen to the heart muscle. Often described as a heavy or squeesing pain in the midsternal area of the chest. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

angina cruris
Intermittent claudication of the leg. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angina decubitus
Angina pectoris related to horizontal, usually supine, body position. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angina diphtheritica
An obsolete term for diphtheria involving the pharynx or larynx. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angina inversa
Synonym for Prinzmetal's angina ... A form of angina pectoris, characterised by pain that is not precipitated by cardiac work, is of longer duration, is usually more severe, and is associated with unusual electrocardiographic manifestations including elevated ST segments in leads that are ordinarily depressed in typical angina, and usually without r …

angina lymphomatosa
Synonym for agranulocytosis ... <haematology> A symptom complex characterised by marked decrease in the number of granulocytes and by lesions of the throat and other mucous membranes, of the gastrointestinal tract and of the skin, also called granulocytopenia and Schultz's disease. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

angina notha
An obsolete term for angina pectoris vasomotoria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angina of effort
Angina pectoris precipitated by physical exertion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angina pectoris
A paroxysmal thoracic pain, with a failing of suffocation and impending death, due, most often, to anoxia of the myocardium and precipitated by effort or excitement. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

angina pectoris decubitus
Anginal pain developing while the subject is recumbent. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angina pectoris sine dolore
Synonym for Gairdner's disease ... <disease> Attacks of cardiac distress accompanied by apprehension. ... Synonym: angina pectoris sine dolore, angor pectoris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angina pectoris vasomotoria
Angina pectoris in which the breast pain is comparatively slight, but pallor followed by cyanosis, and coldness and numbness of the extremities, are marked. ... Synonym: angina spuria, angina vasomotoria, pseudangina, pseudoangina, reflex angina, vasomotor angina. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angina pectoris, variant
A clinical syndrome characterised by development of chest pain at rest with concomitant transient st segment elevation in the electrocardiogram, but exercise capacity is well preserved. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

angina scarlatinosa
An obsolete term for sore throat of scarlet fever. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angina sine dolore
Symptoms of coronary insufficiency occurring without pain. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angina spuria
Synonym for angina pectoris vasomotoria ... Angina pectoris in which the breast pain is comparatively slight, but pallor followed by cyanosis, and coldness and numbness of the extremities, are marked. ... Synonym: angina spuria, angina vasomotoria, pseudangina, pseudoangina, reflex angina, vasomotor angina. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angina trachealis
This has nothing whatsoever to do with the ordinary adult angina (angina pectoris) with chest pain of cardiac origin. Angina trachealis is more commonly known as croup, an infection of the larynx, trachea, and the bronchial tubes, largely in children. Caused usually by viruses, less often by bacteria. Symptoms include a cough that sounds like a bar …

angina vasomotoria
Synonym for angina pectoris vasomotoria ... Angina pectoris in which the breast pain is comparatively slight, but pallor followed by cyanosis, and coldness and numbness of the extremities, are marked. ... Synonym: angina spuria, angina vasomotoria, pseudangina, pseudoangina, reflex angina, vasomotor angina. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

angina, unstable
Precordial pain at rest, which may precede a myocardial infarction. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

anginal
<cardiology> Pertaining to or characteristic of angina. ... (04 May 1997) ...

anginiform
Resembling angina. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anginoid
Rarely used term for resembling an angina, especially angina pectoris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anginophobia
<psychology> Extreme fear of an attack of angina pectoris. ... Origin: angina + G. Phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anginose scarlatina
Scarlatina anginosa, a form of scarlatina in which the throat affection is unusually severe. ... Synonym: Fothergill's disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...