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

hysterical spinal neuralgia
Simulating Pott's disease, following a trauma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterical syncope
Fainting due to, or to avoid, emotional stress. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterical torticollis
Torticollis believed to be psychosomatic in aetiology. ... See: hysteria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterical tremor
Usually a coarse, irregular tremor, limited to one limb. ... Synonym: psychogenic tremor. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterical vertigo
A sensation of dizziness, as from a whirling motion, whose aetiology is psychosomatic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hystericoneuralgic
Relating to neuralgic pains of hysterical origin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hystero-
1. The uterus. ... See: metr-, utero-. ... Origin: G. Hystera, womb (uterus) ... 2. Hysteria. ... Origin: G. Hystera, womb (uterus) ... 3. Later, following. ... Origin: G. Hysteros, later ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hystero-oophorectomy
<procedure> Surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Oon, egg, + phoros, bearing, + ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterocatalepsy
Hysteria with cataleptic manifestations. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterocele
1. An abdominal or perineal hernia containing part or all of the uterus. ... 2. Protrusion of uterine contents into a weakened, bulging area of uterine wall. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Kele, hernia ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterocleisis
Operative occlusion of the uterus. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Kleisis, closure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterocolposcope
<instrument> Instrument for inspection of the uterine cavity and vagina. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Kolpos, vagina, + skopeo, to view ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterocystopexy
Attachment of both uterus and bladder to the abdominal wall to correct prolapse. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + pexis, fixation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterodynia
Synonym: hysteralgia. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Odyne, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterogram
1. X-ray examination of the uterus, usually using a contrast medium. ... 2. A recording of the strength of uterine contractions. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterograph
Apparatus for recording the strength of uterine contractions. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterography
1. Radiographic examination of the uterine cavity filled with a contrast medium. ... 2. Graphic procedure used to record uterine contractions. ... Synonym: metrography. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Grapho, to write ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysteroid
Resembling or simulating hysteria. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Eidos, resemblance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterolith
Synonym: uterine calculus. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Lithos, stone ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterolysis
Breaking up of adhesions between the uterus and neighboring parts. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Lysis, dissolution ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterometer
A graduated sound for measuring the depth of the uterine cavity. ... Synonym: uterometer. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Metron, measure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysteromyoma
<tumour> A myoma of the uterus. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Mys, muscle, + -oma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysteromyomectomy
<procedure> Operative removal of a uterine myoma. ... Origin: hysteromyoma + G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysteromyotomy
<procedure> Incision into the muscles of the uterus. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Mys, muscle, + tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysteronarcolepsy
Narcolepsy of emotional origin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysteropathy
Any disease of the uterus. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Pathos, suffering ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysteropexy
Fixation of a misplaced or abnormally movable uterus. ... Synonym: uterofixation, uteropexy. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Pexis, fixation ... Abdominal hysteropexy, attachment of the uterus to the anterior abdominal wall. ... Synonym: laparohysteropexy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterophore
A pessary or other support for a prolapsed or displaced uterus. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Phoros, bearing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysteroplasty
Synonym for uteroplasty ... Plastic surgery of the uterus. ... Synonym: hysteroplasty, metroplasty. ... Origin: utero-+ G. Plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterorrhaphy
Sutural repair of a lacerated uterus. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Rhaphe, suture ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterorrhexis
Rupture of the uterus. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

hysterosalpingectomy
<procedure> Operation for the removal of the uterus and one or both uterine tubes. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Salpinx, a trumpet, + ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy
<procedure> Excision of the uterus, oviducts, and ovaries. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Salpinx, trumpet, + oon, egg, + phoros, bearing, + ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterosalpingogram
<investigation> An X-ray examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

hysterosalpingography
Radiography of the uterus and fallopian tubes after the injection of a contrast medium. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

hysterosalpingostomy
<procedure> Operation to restore patency of a uterine tube. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Salpinx, trumpet, + stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysteroscope
<instrument> An endoscope used in direct visual examination of the uterine cavity. ... Synonym: metroscope, uteroscope. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Skopeo, to view ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysteroscopy
<procedure> Hysteroscopy is the examination of the inner cavity of the uterus through a fibreoptic telescope inserted through the vagina and cervical canal. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

hysterospasm
Spasm of the uterus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterosystole
A delayed contraction of the heart; opposed to premature contraction or extrasystole. ... Origin: G. Hysteros, following, after, + systole, a contracting ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterothermometry
Measurement of uterine temperature. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterotonin
An obsolete term for pressor substance found in decidua and amniotic fluid of patients with toxaemia of pregnancy. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Tonos, tension ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterotrachelectomy
<procedure> Removal of the cervix uteri. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Trachelos, neck, + ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterotracheloplasty
Plastic surgery of the cervix uteri. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Trachelos, neck, + plastos, formed, shaped ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterotrachelorrhaphy
Sutural repair of a lacerated cervix uteri. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Trachelos, neck, + rhaphe, a seam ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterotrachelotomy
<procedure> Incision of the cervix uteri. ... Origin: hystero-+ G. Trachelos, neck, + tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterotrismus
Symptoms of lockjaw with a psychologic, functional basis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

hysterotubography
Synonym for hysterosalpingography ... Radiography of the uterus and fallopian tubes after the injection of a contrast medium. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Hz
<abbreviation> Hertz. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

I antigens
Synonym for I blood-group system ... A blood group related both to the abo and p systems that includes several different antigens found in most people on erythrocytes, in milk, and in saliva. The antibodies react only at low temperatures. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

I band
<cell biology> The isotropic band of the sarcomere of striated muscle, where only thin filaments are found. Unlike the A band, the I band can vary in width depending upon the state of contraction of the muscle when fixed. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

I blood-group system
A blood group related both to the abo and p systems that includes several different antigens found in most people on erythrocytes, in milk, and in saliva. The antibodies react only at low temperatures. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

I disk
Synonym for I band ... <cell biology> The isotropic band of the sarcomere of striated muscle, where only thin filaments are found. Unlike the A band, the I band can vary in width depending upon the state of contraction of the muscle when fixed. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

I kappa B kinase
<enzyme> Cytokine-responsive kinase that activates transcription factor nf-kappa b at serine 32 and 36; genbank af009225 ... Registry number: EC 2.7.10.- ... Synonym: ikappab kinase, ikk alpha, ikk beta, ikk 1 kinase, ikk 2 kinase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

I pili
See: pilus. ... Pili multigemini, the presence of several hairs in a single follicle. ... R pili, specialised pili found on bacterial cells, similar to F pili and associated with R plasmids. ... Pili torti, a condition in which many hair shafts are twisted on the long axis, congenital or acquired as a result of distortion of the follicles from a scarr …

I region
1. The inducible gene region of the genome of E. Coli involved in the lactose operon. ... 2. Region of the murine genome coding for products involved in many aspects of the immune response (from Immune Region). most of the products are Class II histocompatibility antigens. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

I region associated antigens
Class II major histocompatibility (MHC) antigens. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

I-cell
A cultured skin fibroblast containing membrane-bound inclusions; characteristic of mucolipidosis II. ... See: immunocyte. ... Synonym: inclusion cell. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

I-cell disease
Synonym for mucolipidosis II ... <biochemistry> Mucolipidosis of early onset and with severe symptoms like those in Hurler's syndrome but with normal urinary mucopolysaccharides, vacuolated lymphocytes, and inclusion bodies in cultured fibroblasts (I-cells). ... The lysosomes lack hydrolases but high concentrations of lysosomal enzymes are foun …

i-cholesterol isomerase
<enzyme> 7-hydroxy group is isomerised to position 3 on ring a to form cholesterol ... Registry number: EC 5.4.99.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

I-TEVI endonuclease
<enzyme> From phage t4; belongs to distinctive class of endonucleases and is independent of DNA sequences encoding the intron core ... Registry number: EC 3.1.- ... Synonym: i-tevi intron endonuclease ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

I-TEVII endonuclease
<enzyme> From phage t4; belongs to distinctive class of endonucleases and is independent of DNA sequences encoding the intron core ... Registry number: EC 3.1.- ... Synonym: i-tevii intron endonuclease ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

Ia antigen
Antigens coded for by the I region of the MHC complex. The majority, if not all, such antigens are Class II molecules composed of _ and _ polypeptide chains. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

IABP
Synonym for intra-aortic balloon pump ... <cardiology, equipment> A device which is threaded into the aorta that augments the strength of the hearts contraction. ... The counter pulsation, produced by the inflation of a balloon within the aorta, provides an rhythmic increase in aortic pressures. The net effect is an increase in coronary artery …

IANC
<abbreviation> International Anatomical Nomenclature Committee. ... See: Nomina Anatomica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ianthina
<marine biology> Any gastropod of the genus Ianthina, of which various species are found living in mid ocean; called also purple shell, and violet snail. ... It floats at the surface by means of a raft, which it constructs by forming and uniting together air bubbles of hardened mucus. The Tyrian purple of the ancients was obtained in part from …

IAP
<abbreviation> Intermittent acute porphyria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iatraliptics
Method of treatment by inunction. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iatrapistic
A lack of faith in doctors. Entirely from the Greek: iatr- indicating a relationship to a physician or medicine + a meaning lack + pisteuo meaning i trust in. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

iatric
Pertaining to medicine or to a physician or healer. ... Origin: G. Iatros, physician ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iatro-
<prefix> Prefix relating to a physician or medicine. From the greek word iatros meaning physician (healer). ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

iatrochemistry
Chemistry applied to, or used in, medicine; used especially with reference to the doctrines in the school of physicians in Flanders, in the 17th century, who held that health depends upon the proper chemical relations of the fluids of the body, and who endeavored to explain the conditions of health or disease by chemical principles. ... Source: Webs …

iatrogenic
Induced inadvertently by the medical treatment or procedures or actvity of a physician. Originally applied to disorders induced in the patient by autosuggestion based on the physician's examination, manner or discussion, the term is now applied to any adverse condition in a patient occurring as the result of treatment by a physician or surgeon, esp …

iatrogenic disease
<disease> A disease produced as a consequence of medical or surgical treatment. ... (13 Nov 1997) ...

iatrogenic transmission
Transmission of infectious agents due to medical interference (e.g., transmission by contaminated needles). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iatrology
Rarely used term for medical science. ... Origin: iatro-+ G. Logos, study ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iatromathematical school
A group of academicians, of whom Descartes was one of the foremost proponents, who maintained that all physiologic processes were the result of physical laws. ... Synonym: mechanistic school. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iatromechanical
Synonym for iatrophysical ... Denoting a school of medical thought in the 17th century which explained all physiologic and pathologic phenomena by the laws of physics. ... Synonym: iatromathematical, iatromechanical. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iatromelia
Ineffective or negligent medical treatment. From iatro- meaning a relationship to a physician or medicine + the greek meleos meaning fruitless or vain. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

iatromisia
An intense dislike of doctors. From iatro- indicating a relationship to a physician or medicine + the greek miseo meaning i hate. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

iatrophysical
Denoting a school of medical thought in the 17th century which explained all physiologic and pathologic phenomena by the laws of physics. ... Synonym: iatromathematical, iatromechanical. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iatrophysicist
A member of the iatrophysical school. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iatrophysics
Physics as applied to medicine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iatrotechnique
Rarely used term for the art of medicine and surgery; the technique or mode of application of medical science. ... Origin: iatro-+ G. Techne, art ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Ibaraki virus
A virus of cattle in Japan, closely related to the bluetongue virus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

IBC
<abbreviation> Iron-binding capacity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

IBHP
Synonym for integrated biological hazard potential ... <radiobiology> Total biological hazard potential of a collection of radioactive materials summed over their decay lifetimes. One measure of the integrated biological hazard potential is the amount of water one would need to use to dilute the materials to the point where the water would be …

ibidem
The same, in the same place. ... (09 Jan 1998) ...

ibis
<ornithology> Any bird of the genus Ibis and several allied genera, of the family Ibidae, inhabiting both the Old World and the new. Numerous species are known. They are large, wading birds, having a long, curved beak, and feed largely on reptiles. ... The sacred ibis of the ancient Egyptians (Ibis aethiopica) has the head and neck black, with …

ibogaine
<chemical> One of several indole alkaloids extracted from tabernanthe iboga, baill. It is a hallucinogen and is being investigated for treatment of drug addiction, especially cocaine addiction. The mechanisms of action are not clear, but ibogaine probably interacts with opioid receptors and may be a neurotoxin. ... Pharmacological action: hall …

ibotenate
An excitotoxin from Amanita sp., that acts on the NMDA receptor. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

ibotenic acid
<chemical> Alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-isoxazoleacetic acid. Neurotoxic isoxazole substance found in amanita muscaria and a. Pantherina. It causes motor depression, ataxia, and changes in mood, perceptions and feelings, and is a potent excitatory amino acid agonist. ... Pharmacological action: excitatory amino acid agonists. ... Chemical name: 5-Is …

IBR
<abbreviation> Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

IBR virus
Synonym for infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus ... A herpesvirus causing infectious bovine rhinotracheitis. ... Synonym: IBR virus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ibuprofen
<chemical> A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic properties used in the therapy of rheumatism and arthritis. ... Pharmacological action: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, cyclooxygenase inhibitors. ... Chemical name: Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-methyl-4-(2-methylpropyl)- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

IBV
<abbreviation> Infectious bronchitis virus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iC3b
Inactivated C3b (C3bi). ... See: complement. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

ICAM
Glycoproteins that are present on a wide range of human cells, essential to the mechanism by which cells recognise each other, and thus important in inflammatory responses. ... (14 Nov 1997) ...

ICAM-1
<abbreviation> Intercellular adhesion molecule-1. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ICAO standard atmosphere
The standard atmosphere adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization, used for calibrating altimeters and for expressing hypobaric chamber pressures in terms of equivalent altitude; it ignores many deviations found in nature. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...