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

hypocreales
An order of ascomycetes including a number of species which are parasitic on higher plants, insects or fungi; other species are saprophytic. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

hypocrisy
The act or practice of a hypocrite; a feigning to be what one is not, or to feel what one does not feel; a dissimulation, or a concealment of one's real character, disposition, or motives; especially, the assuming of false appearance of virtue or religion; a simulation of goodness. ... 'Hypocrisy is the necessary burden of villainy.' (Rambler) ... 'H …

hypocrite
One who plays a part; especially, one who, for the purpose of winning approbation of favor, puts on a fair outside seeming; one who feigns to be other and better than he is; a false pretender to virtue or piety; one who simulates virtue or piety. 'The hypocrite's hope shall perish.' (Job viii. 13) 'I dare swear he is no hypocrite, but prays from hi …

hypocupraemia
Reduced copper content of the blood; found in Wilson's disease because ceruloplasmin is depressed, even though serum albumin-attached copper is increased. ... Origin: hypo-+ L. Cuprum, copper, + G. Haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocycloidal
A tricyclic motion used by mechanical tomography units to optimise blurring and reduce artifacts. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Kuklos, circle, + -oeides, appearance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocystotomy
Perineal cystotomy ...

hypocythemia
Hypocytosis of the circulating blood, such as that observed in aplastic anaemia. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Kytos, cell, + haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypocytosis
Varying degrees of abnormally low numbers of red and white cells and other formed elements of the blood; in some instances, the term is also used to indicate a paucity of component cells of any tissue. ... See: cytopenia, pancytopenia. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Kytos, cell, + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypodactyly
Hypodactyliahypodactylism ... Less than the full normal complement of digits. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Daktylos, finger ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoderma
1. <botany> A layer of tissue beneath the epidermis in plants, and performing the physiological function of strengthening the epidermal tissue. In phanerogamous plants it is developed as collenchyma. ... 2. <zoology> An inner cellular layer which lies beneath the chitinous cuticle of arthropods, annelids, and some other invertebrates. …

hypodermatic
Rarely used term for subcutaneous. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypodermatoclysis
Rarely used spelling of hypodermoclysis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypodermatomy
<procedure> Subcutaneous division of a structure. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Derma, skin, + tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypodermatosis
Infection of herbivores and man with larvae of flies of the genus Hypoderma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypodermic
<pharmacology> Applied or administered beneath the skin. ... Origin: Gr. Derma = skin ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

hypodermic injection
The administration of a remedy in liquid form by injection into the subcutaneous tissues. ... Synonym: hypodermic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypodermic needle
A hollow needle, similar to but smaller than an aspirating needle, attached to a syringe; used primarily for injection. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypodermic syringe
A small syringe with a barrel (which may be calibrated), perfectly matched plunger, and tip; used with a hollow needle for subcutaneous injections and for aspiration. ... Synonym: hypodermic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypodermic tablet
A compressed or molded tablet that dissolves completely in water to form an injectable solution. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypodermis
<dermatology, pathology> A layer of cells below the epidermis. ... (11 Jan 1998) ...

hypodermoclysis
Subcutaneous injection of a saline or other solution. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Derma, skin, + klysis, a washing out ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypodermolithiasis
Subcutaneous deposits of calcium. ... See: calcinosis cutis. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Derma, skin, + lithiasis ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypodermyiasis
Infestation with larvae of the genus hypoderma, the warble fly. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

hypodiploid
Having a chromosome number less than the diploid number. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypodipsia
A physiologic condition, perhaps caused by hypertonicity of body fluids, insufficient to initiate drinking but at times sufficient to sustain drinking when started; loosely, oligodipsia. ... Synonym: insensible thirst, subliminal thirst. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Dipsa, thirst ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypodontia
A condition of having fewer than the normal complement of teeth, either congenital or acquired. ... Synonym: oligodontia, partial anodontia. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Odous, tooth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypodynamia
Diminished power. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Dynamis, force ... Hypodynamia cordis, diminished force of cardiac contraction. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypodynamic
Possessing or exhibiting subnormal power or force. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoeccrisis
Reduced excretion of waste matter. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Eccrisis, separation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoeccritic
Characterised by hypoeccrisis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoechoic
A region in an ultrasound image in which the echoes are weaker or fewer than normal or in the surrounding regions. ... Origin: hypo-+ echo + -ic ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoendemic
<epidemiology> A term from the malaria literature used to mean (roughly) an area with little transmission. ... (05 Dec 1998) ...

hypoeosinophilia
Synonym for eosinopenia ... The presence of eosinophils in an abnormally small number in the peripheral bloodstream. ... Synonym: hypoeosinophilia. ... Origin: eosino(phil) + G. Penia, poverty ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoesophoria
A tendency of the visual axis of one eye to deviate downward and inward, prevented by binocular vision. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Eso, within, + phoros, bearing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoesthesia
Synonym for hypoaesthesia ... <neurology, physiology> A condition where the body is much less sensitive than normal to stimulation from such things as light, touch, or pain. ... Compare: hyperaesthesia. ... Origin: Gr. Aisthesis = sensation ... (11 Jan 1998) ...

hypoexophoria
A tendency of the visual axis of one eye to deviate downward and outward, prevented by binocular vision. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Exo, without, + phoros, bearing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoferraemia
A deficiency of iron in the circulating blood. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoferric anaemia
Synonym for iron deficiency anaemia ... Hypochromic microcytic anaemia characterised by low serum iron, increased serum iron-binding capacity, decreased serum ferritin, and decreased marrow iron stores. ... Synonym: hypoferric anaemia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypofibrinogenaemia
<biochemistry> A below normal level of fibrinogen in the plasma. ... Fibrinogen (factor II) is one of the proteins involved in the formation of a blood clot. This condition may be congenital or acquired (for example disseminated intravascular coagulation, multiple blood transfusions). ... Origin: Gr. Haima = blood ... (11 Jan 1998) ...

hypofunction
Reduced, low, or inadequate function. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogalactia
Less than normal milk secretion. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Gala, milk ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogalactous
Producing or secreting a less than normal amount of milk. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogammaglobinaemia
Synonym for hypogammaglobulinaemia ... <biochemistry> Syndromes in humans and other vertebrates in which the immunoglobulin level is depressed below the normal range. Congenital, chronic and transient types are known. ... Origin: Gr. Haima = blood ... (11 Jan 1998) ...

hypogammaglobulinaemia
<biochemistry> Syndromes in humans and other vertebrates in which the immunoglobulin level is depressed below the normal range. Congenital, chronic and transient types are known. ... Origin: Gr. Haima = blood ... (11 Jan 1998) ...

hypoganglionosis
A reduction in the number of ganglionic nerve cells. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogastric artery
Synonym for internal iliac artery ... <anatomy, artery> Origin, common iliac; branches, iliolumbar, lateral sacral, obturator, superior gluteal, inferior gluteal, umbilical, superior vesical, inferior vesical, middle rectal, and internal pudendal. ... Synonym: arteria iliaca interna, arteria hypogastrica, hypogastric artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) …

hypogastric ganglia
Synonym for pelvic ganglia ... The parasympathetic ganglia scattered through the pelvic plexus on either side. ... Synonym: ganglia pelvina, hypogastric ganglia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogastric nerve
<anatomy, nerve> One of the two nerve trunks (right and left) which lead from the superior hypogastric plexus into the pelvis to join the inferior hypogastric plexuses. ... Synonym: nervus hypogastricus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogastric plexus
A complex network of nerve fibres in the pelvic region. The hypogastric plexus distributes sympathetic fibres from the lumbar paravertebral ganglia and the aortic plexus, parasympathetic fibres from the pelvic nerve, and visceral afferents. The bilateral pelvic plexus is in its lateral extent. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

hypogastric reflex
Synonym for femoroabdominal reflex ... Contraction of the abdominal muscles upon stroking the inner aspect of the thigh; in association with the cremasteric reflex. ... Synonym: hypogastric reflex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogastric vein
<anatomy, vein> An obsolete term for internal iliac vein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogastrocele
Hernia of the lower part of the abdomen. ... Origin: hypogastrium + G. Kele, hernia ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogastropagus
Twins joined at the hypogastrium. ... See: conjoined twins. ... Origin: hypogastrium + G. Pagos, fr. Pegnynai, to fasten ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogastroschisis
Congenital fissure of the abdominal wall in the hypogastric region. ... Origin: hypogastrium + G. Schisis, cleaving ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogeal
<plant biology> Of germination, having the cotyledon remaining within the seed coat. ... Compare: epigeal. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

hypogenesis
Congenital defect of growth with underdevelopment of parts or organs of the body. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Genesis, origin ... Polar hypogenesis, a less than normal degree of development at the cephalic or caudal extremity of the embryo. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogenetic
Relating to hypogenesis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogenitalism
Partial or complete failure of maturation of the genitalia; commonly, a consequence of hypogonadism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogeusia
Blunting of the sense of taste. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Geusis, taste ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoglobulia
Old term for abnormally low numbers of red blood cells in the circulating blood; also used infrequently with reference to abnormally decreased proportions of erythroid elements in the bone marrow. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Globulus, globule ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoglossal canal
The canal through which the hypoglossal nerve emerges from the skull. ... Synonym: canalis hypoglossalis, anterior condyloid canal of occipital bone, anterior condyloid foramen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoglossal eminence
Synonym for hypoglossal trigone ... A slight elevation in the floor of the inferior recess of the fourth ventricle, beneath which is the nucleus of origin of the twelfth cranial nerve. ... Synonym: trigonum nervi hypoglossi, eminentia hypoglossi, hypoglossal eminence, trigone of hypoglossal nerve, trigonum hypoglossi, tuberculum hypoglossi. ... (05 Ma …

hypoglossal nerve
<anatomy, nerve> The hypoglossal nerve enervates the muscles of the tongue. ... Lesions of the twelfth cranial nerve result in deviation of the tongue toward the paralysed side and thick speech. ... Synonym: cranial nerve XII. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

hypoglossal trigone
A slight elevation in the floor of the inferior recess of the fourth ventricle, beneath which is the nucleus of origin of the twelfth cranial nerve. ... Synonym: trigonum nervi hypoglossi, eminentia hypoglossi, hypoglossal eminence, trigone of hypoglossal nerve, trigonum hypoglossi, tuberculum hypoglossi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoglossis
Synonym for hypoglottis ... The undersurface of the tongue. ... Synonym: hypoglossis. ... Origin: G. Hypoglossis, or -glottis, undersurface of tongue, fr. Hypo, under, + glossa, tongue ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoglossus
Synonym: hypoglossal, hypoglossal. ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoglottis
The undersurface of the tongue. ... Synonym: hypoglossis. ... Origin: G. Hypoglossis, or -glottis, undersurface of tongue, fr. Hypo, under, + glossa, tongue ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoglycaemia
<biochemistry> An abnormally diminished concentration of glucose in the blood. ... This occurs when a person with diabetes has injected too much insulin, eaten too little food, or has exercised without extra food. Taking small amounts of sugar, sweet juice, or food with sugar will usually help the person feel better within 10-15 minutes. ... Sy …

hypoglycaemic
<pharmacology> Oral medications used to treat type II diabetes (adult onset diabetes). These medications lower blood sugar by increasing the production of insulin in the pancreas. ... Examples include: glyburide, glipizide, acetohexamide, glucamide, Diabinese, Diabeta, Micronase, metformin hydrochloride and Glucotrol. ... Origin: Gr. Glykys = s …

hypoglycaemic agents
Agents which lower the blood glucose level. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

hypoglycaemic coma
A metabolic encephalopathy caused by hypoglycaemia; usually seen in diabetics, and due to exogenous insulin excess. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoglycins
Methylene cyclopropyl alanine and congeners isolated from the unripe edible fruit of the akee plant (blighia sapida); hypoglycin b is the gamma-glutamyl congener of hypoglycin a; they are very toxic and teratogenic, causing a fall in blood glucose due to the interference of fatty acid and leucine metabolism which leads to vomiting, liver damage, co …

hypoglycogenolysis
Deficient glycogenolysis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoglycorrhachia
Depressed concentration of glucose in the cerebrospinal fluid; a characteristic of bacterial, fungal, and tuberculous meningitis. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Glykys, sweet, + rhachis, spine ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypognathous
Having a congenitally defectively developed lower jaw. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Gnathos, jaw ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypognathus
Unequal conjoined twins in which the rudimentary parasite is attached to the mandible of the autosite. ... See: conjoined twins. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Gnathos, jaw ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogonadism
<endocrinology> A condition resulting from or characterised by abnormally decreased functional activity of the gonads, with retardation of growth and sexual development. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

hypogonadism with anosmia
Failure of sexual development secondary to inadequate secretion of pituitary gonadotropins, associated with anosmia due to agenesis of the olfactory lobes of the brain; probably X-linked inheritance. ... Synonym: Kallmann's syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogonadotropic
Indicating inadequate secretion of gonadotropins and its consequences. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogonadotropic eunuchoidism
Synonym for hypogonadotropic hypogonadism ... Defective gonadal development or function, or both, resulting from inadequate secretion of pituitary gonadotropins. ... Synonym: hypogonadotropic eunuchoidism, secondary hypogonadism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
Defective gonadal development or function, or both, resulting from inadequate secretion of pituitary gonadotropins. ... Synonym: hypogonadotropic eunuchoidism, secondary hypogonadism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypogranulocytosis
Synonym for granulocytopenia ... <haematology> A reduced number of white blood cells in the circulation. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

hypogravity
Condition wherein the force of gravity is less than or is decreased below that on the surface of the earth. This is expressed as being between 0 and 1 g. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

hypogynous
<plant biology> Arising below the level of insertion of the ovary (often applied, loosely, to a flower in which the sepals, petals and stamens are inserted below the ovary). ... Compare: perigynous, epigynous. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

hypohepatia
Rarely used term for underfunctioning of the liver. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Hepar, liver ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypohidrosis
Abnormally diminished or absent perspiration. Both generalised and segmented (reduced or absent sweating in circumscribed locations) forms of the disease are usually associated with other underlying conditions. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

hypohidrotic
Characterised by diminished sweating. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
Synonym for anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia ... A hereditary condition (most often x linked) that is characterised by the abnormal development of skin, absence of sweat glands, dry eyes and abnormal development of teeth. ... Symptoms include absent teeth, peg teeth, inability to sweat, thin skin and heat intolerance. Mucous membrane involvement may r …

hypohydraemia
Any deficiency in the amount of fluid in the blood. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Hydor, water, + haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypohydrochloria
Synonym for hypochlorhydria ... <physiology> Presence of an abnormally small amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. ... Synonym: hypohydrochloria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypohyloma
<tumour> A neoplasm resulting from abnormal proliferation of tissue derived from the embryonic pulp of hypoblastic origin. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Hyle, substance, + -oma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypohypnotic
Denoting incomplete or light slumber. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Hypnos, sleep ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypoisotonic
Synonym for hypotonic ... 1. Having a lesser degree of tension. ... 2. Having a lesser osmotic pressure than a reference solution, which is ordinarily assumed to be blood plasma or interstitial fluid; more specifically, refers to a fluid in which cells would swell. ... Synonym: hypoisotonic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypokalaemia
<biochemistry> Abnormally low potassium concentration in the blood, it may result from potassium loss by renal secretion due to renal disease or drug actions or by gastrointestinal loss due to vomiting or diarrhoea. ... It may be manifested clinically by neuromuscular disorders ranging from weakness to paralysis, by electrocardiographic abnorm …

hypokalaemic nephropathy
Vacuolation of the epithelial cytoplasm of renal convoluted tubules in patients seriously depleted of potassium; vacuoles do not contain fat or glycogen, concentrating ability is impaired, polyuria and polydipsia are common, and pyelonephritis may develop. ... Synonym: vacuolar nephrosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypokalaemic periodic paralysis
<biochemistry> A rare inherited disorder, affecting men more often than women, characterised by intermittent episodes of muscle weakness or paralysis. ... One form, known as hypokalaemic periodic paralysis, is an autosomal recessive disorder that is characterised by bouts of muscle weakness (or paralysis) accompanied by low serum potassium lev …

hypokinaemia
Reduced circulation rate; reduced volume flow through the circulation; subnormal cardiac output. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Kineo, to move, + haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypokinesia
<neurology, physiology> Decreased muscular activity. ... (11 Jan 1998) ...

hypokinesis
Hypokinesia ... Diminished or slow movement. ... Synonym: hypocinesis, hypocinesia, hypomotility. ... Origin: hypo-+ G. Kinesis, movement ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hypokinetic
Relating to or characterised by hypokinesis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...