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

iccosome
<cell biology> Immune complex coated bodies formed when antigen is injected into an immune animal and found in follicular dendritic cells. May serve as a reservoir of antigen to maintain B-cell memory. ... Origin: Gr. Soma = body ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

ICD
<abbreviation> International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organization. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ICDA
<abbreviation> International Classification of Diseases, Adapted for Use in the United States; includes a classification of surgical operations and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ice
1. Water or other fluid frozen or reduced to the solid state by cold; frozen water. It is a white or transparent colourless substance, crystalline, brittle, and viscoidal. Its specific gravity (0.92, that of water at 4 deg C. Being 1.0) being less than that of water, ice floats. ... Water freezes at 32 deg F. Or 0 deg Cent, and ice melts at the same …

ice compress
Cold compress applied to an acute injury for the purpose of decreasing swelling and pain. Ice can be placed within a dry towel (never directly on the site) to achieve the desired effect. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

ice cream
A frozen dairy food made from cream or butterfat, milk, sugar, and flavorings. Frozen custard and french-type ice creams also contain eggs. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ice nucleation protein
<protein> Protein produced by some gram-negative bacteria that promote the nucleation of ice, apparently by aligning water molecules along repeated domains of 48 amino acids, that consist of 16 residue repeats containing the conserved octamer AGYGSTxT. Now finding commercial use in snow making at ski resorts. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

ice pack
A cold local application to limit or reduce swelling in recently traumatised tissues; usually in the form of a water-impervious container for ice. Improvised means for containing ice (plastic bags, towels, etc.) are often employed, as are chemical sacks that when struck allow the commingling of chemicals that react endothermically. ... (05 Mar 2000) …

ice plant
<botany> A plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum), sprinkled with pellucid, watery vesicles, which glisten like ice. It is native along the Mediterranean, in the Canaries, and in South Africa. Its juice is said to be demulcent and diuretic; its ashes are used in Spain in making glass. Ice skate = a shoe with a metal runner (called a blade) att …

icecream cone
<radiology> Ball of icecream head of malleus, cone body of incus ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Iceland disease
Synonym for epidemic neuromyasthenia ... An epidemic disease characterised by stiffness of the neck and back, headache, diarrhoea, fever, and localised muscular weakness; restricted almost exclusively to adults, affecting women more than men; probably viral in origin. ... Synonym: Akureyri disease, benign myalgic encephalomyelitis, epidemic myalgic e …

ICF
<abbreviation> Intracellular fluid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichneumon
1. <zoology> Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Herpestes, and family Viverridae. Numerous species are found in Asia and Africa. The Egyptian species(H. Ichneumon), which ranges to Spain and Palestine, is noted for destroying the eggs and young of the crocodile as well as various snakes and lizards, and hence was considered sacred by the anc …

ichnogram
Imprint of the soles of the feet, taken standing. ... Origin: G. Ichnos, footstep, + gramma, a drawing, fr. Grapho, to write ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichnotaxon
<zoology> A taxon based on the work of an animal, including fossilized trails, tracks and burrows, made by an animals. The 3rd edition of the Code admits such names as available. ... (09 Jan 1998) ...

ichoraemia
Synonym for ichorrhemia ... Sepsis resulting from infection accompanied by an ichorous discharge. ... Synonym: ichoraemia. ... Origin: G. Ichor, serum, + rhoia, a flow, + haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichoroid
Denoting a thin purulent discharge. ... Origin: G. Ichor, serum, + eidos, resemblance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichorous
Relating to or resembling ichor. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichorous pus
Thin pus containing shreds of sloughing tissue, and sometimes of a fetid odour. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichorrhemia
Sepsis resulting from infection accompanied by an ichorous discharge. ... Synonym: ichoraemia. ... Origin: G. Ichor, serum, + rhoia, a flow, + haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichorrhoea
A profuse ichorous discharge. ... Origin: G. Ichor, serum, + rhoia, a flow ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ICHPPC
<abbreviation> International Classification of Health Problems in Primary Care. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

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 ammonia. It is used in ski …

ichthyism
Poisoning by eating stale or otherwise unfit fish. ... Synonym: ichthyismus. ... Origin: G. Ichthys, fish ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyismus
Synonym: ichthyism. ... Origin: G. Ichthys, fish ... Ichthyismus exanthematicus, toxic erythematous eruption due to ingestion of spoiled fish. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyismus hystrix
Synonym: bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyo-
Fish. ... Origin: G. Ichthys ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyoacanthotoxism
Poisoning from the stings or spines of venomous fishes. ... Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Akantha, thorn, + toxikon, poison ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyohemotoxin
The toxic substance in the blood of certain fishes. ... Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Haima, blood, + toxikon, poison ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyohemotoxism
Poisoning resulting from the ingestion of fish containing the toxic substance, ichthyohemotoxin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyoid
Fish-shaped. ... Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Eidos, resemblance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyootoxin
Toxic substance restricted to the roe of fishes. ... Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Oon, egg, + toxikon, poison ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyophobia
<psychology> Morbid fear of fish. ... Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyosarcotoxin
Toxic substance found in the flesh or organs of fishes. ... Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Sarx, flesh, + toxikon, poison ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyosarcotoxism
Poisoning caused by the toxic substance (ichthyosarcotoxin) in the flesh or organs of fish. ... Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Sarx, flesh, + toxikon, poison ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyosaurus
Origin: NL, fr. Gr. 'ichqys, -yos, a fish + say^ros a lizard. ... <paleontology> An extinct genus of marine reptiles; so named from their short, biconcave vertebrae, resembling those of fishes. Several species, varying in length from ten to thirty feet, are known from the Liassic, Oolitic, and Cretaceous formations. ... Source: Websters Diction …

ichthyosiform erythroderma
Synonym for congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma ... A genodermatosis characterised by diffuse chronic erythema and scale formation which may be separated into bullous and nonbullous forms. ... Synonym: ichthyosiform erythroderma, ichthyosis spinosa, keratoma malignum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyosis
<dermatology> A group of cutaneous disorders characterised by increased or aberrant keratinisation, resulting in noninflammatory scaling of the skin. Many different metaphors have been used to describe the appearance and texture of the skin in the various types and stages of ichthyosis, for example alligator, collodion, crocodile, fish and po …

ichthyosis congenita neonatorum
Generalised ichthyosis with parchment-like skin seen in premature babies. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyosis corneae
An ocular complication of a congenital abnormality of the skin with corneal keratinization, dryness, and scaling. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyosis foetalis
Recessive condition in Holstein and Norwegian red poll cattle resembling harlequin foetus in humans. ... See: harlequin foetus ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyosis follicularis
A form of autosomal dominant type of ichthyosis, with horny follicular plugging of the extensor surfaces of the extremities; onset in early childhood. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyosis hystrix
See: bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma ... Origin: G. Hystrix, hedgehog ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyosis intrauterina
Synonym for ichthyosis vulgaris ... most common form of ichthyosis characterised by prominent scaling especially on the exterior surfaces of the extremities. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ichthyosis linearis circumflexa
Congenital or infantile migratory polycyclic erythema and scaling that shows a peripheral double margin; persists throughout life and may be associated with trichorrhexis invaginata in Netherton's syndrome; autosomal recessive inheritance. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyosis palmaris et plantaris
Synonym for palmoplantar keratoderma ... The occurrence of symmetrical diffuse or patchy areas of hypertrophy of the horny layer of the epidermis on the palms and soles; a group of ectodermal dysplasias of considerable variety, and either autosomal dominant or recessive inheritance. ... Synonym: ichthyosis palmaris et plantaris, keratoderma palmaris …

ichthyosis scutulata
Ichthyosis marked by diamond-shaped or shield-shaped lesions. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyosis sebacea
The presence of an unusual amount of vernix caseosa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyosis sebacea cornea
A type of ichthyosis with vernix caseosa as seen in the newborn. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyosis simplex
Synonym for ichthyosis vulgaris ... most common form of ichthyosis characterised by prominent scaling especially on the exterior surfaces of the extremities. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ichthyosis spinosa
Synonym for congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma ... A genodermatosis characterised by diffuse chronic erythema and scale formation which may be separated into bullous and nonbullous forms. ... Synonym: ichthyosiform erythroderma, ichthyosis spinosa, keratoma malignum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyosis uteri
Transformation of the columnar epithelium of the endometrium into stratified squamous epithelium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyosis vulgaris
most common form of ichthyosis characterised by prominent scaling especially on the exterior surfaces of the extremities. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ichthyosis, lamellar
A chronic, congenital ichthyosis inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. Infants are usually born encased in a collodion membrane which sheds within a few weeks. Scaling is generalised and marked with grayish-brown quadrilateral scales, adherent at their centres and free at the edges. In some cases, scales are so thick that they resemble armored …

ichthyosis, x-linked
Chronic form of ichthyosis that is inherited as a sex-linked recessive trait carried on the x-chromosome and transmitted to the male offspring. It is characterised by severe scaling, especially on the extremities, and is associated with steroid sulfatase deficiency. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ichthyotic
Relating to ichthyosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyotoxicology
The study of the poisons produced by fishes, and their recognition, effects, and antidotes. ... Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Toxikon, poison, + logos, study ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyotoxicon
A toxic principle in certain fishes. ... Synonym: fish poison. ... Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Toxikon, poison ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyotoxin
The haemolytic active principle of eel serum. ... Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Toxicon, poison ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ichthyotoxism
Poisoning by fish. ... Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Toxikon, poison ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ICIDH
<abbreviation> International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities and Handicaps. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

icing heart
Synonym for frosted heart ... Hyaloserositis involving the pericardium. ... Synonym: icing heart. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

icing liver
Synonym for frosted liver ... Hyaloserositis of the liver. ... Synonym: Curschmann's disease, icing liver, sugar-icing liver, zuckergussleber. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iconic signs
Sign's that acquire their function through similarity to what they signify; e.g., a photograph as a sign of the person in the picture. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iconography
1. The art or representation by pictures or images; the description or study of portraiture or representation, as of persons; as, the iconography of the ancients. ... 2. The study of representative art in general. Christian iconography, the study of the representations in art of the Deity, the persons of the Trinity, angels, saints, virtues, vices, …

iconomania
<psychiatry> Rarely used term for a morbid impulse to worship images. ... Origin: G. Eikon, image, + mania, insanity ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iconotype
<zoology> A drawing or photograph of a type specimen. ... (09 Jan 1998) ...

icosahedron
A geometrical shape occurring in many virus particles, with 20 triangular faces and 12 corners. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

ICP
Intra cranial pressure, harmful when increased. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

ICRP
<abbreviation> International Commission on Radiological Protection. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ictal
Relating to or caused by a stroke or seizure. ... Origin: L. Ictus, a stroke ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ictaluridae
A family of north american freshwater catfishes. It consists of five genera with several species two of which are eyeless. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

icteric
Relating to or marked by jaundice. ... Origin: G. Ikterikos, jaundiced ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ictero-
Icterus. ... Origin: G. Ikteros, jaundice ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

icteroanaemia
Synonym for acquired haemolytic icterus ... Icterus and anaemia occuring in association with a moderate degree of splenomegaly, increased fragility of red blood cells, and increased amounts of urobilin in the urine. ... Synonym: icteroanaemia. ... Origin: G. Ikteros ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

icterogenic
Causing jaundice. ... Origin: ictero-+ G. -gen, producing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

icterohematuric
Denoting jaundice with the passage of blood in the urine. ... Origin: ictero-+ G. Haima, blood, + ouron, urine ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

icterohemoglobinuria
Jaundice with haemoglobin in the urine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

icterohemolytic 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 …

icterohemorrhagic fever
Infection with the variety of Leptospira interrogans serotype known as icterohemorrhagiae, characterised by fever, jaundice, haemorrhagic lesions, azotemia, and central nervous system manifestations. ... Synonym: leptospirosis icterohemorrhagica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

icterohepatitis
Inflammation of the liver with jaundice as a prominent symptom. ... Origin: ictero-+ G. Hepar, liver, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

icteroid
Yellow-hued, or seemingly jaundiced. ... Origin: ictero-+ G. Eidos, resemblance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

icterus
<clinical sign> The presence of jaundice seen in the sclera of the eye. ... (29 Sep 1997) ...

icterus gravis
Jaundice associated with high fever and delirium; seen in severe hepatitis and other diseases of the liver with severe functional failure. ... Synonym: malignant jaundice. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

icterus index
The value that indicates the relative level of bilirubin in serum or plasma; calculated by comparing (in a colourimeter) the intensity of the colour of the specimen with that of a standard solution (potassium dichromate, 0.05 g, in 500 ml of water, plus 0.2 ml of sulfuric acid); the normal range is 3 to 5, and values greater than 15 are usually ass …

icterus melas
A form in which the skin assumes a dirty dark brown colour. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

icterus neonatorum
Icterus which can be accentuated by many factors including excessive haemolysis, sepsis, neonatal hepatitis or congenital atresia of the biliary system. ... Synonym: physiologic icterus, jaundice of the newborn, neonatal jaundice, physiologic jaundice. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

icterus praecox
A relatively innocent but rapidly developing type of jaundice with mild anaemia in the newborn, most frequently caused by ABO incompatibility between mother and foetus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ictometer
An apparatus for determining the force of the apex beat of the heart. ... Origin: L. Ictus, stroke, + G. Metron, measure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ictus cordis
Synonym for heart beat ... A complete cardiac cycle, including spread of the electrical impulse and the consequent mechanical contraction. ... Synonym: ictus cordis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ictus epilepticus
An epileptic convulsion. ... Ictus paralyticus, a paralytic stroke. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ICU
Intensive Care Unit. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ICU psychosis
Psychotic episode(s), classically occurring in coronary care patients, occurring within 24 hours after entering the ICU in individuals with no previous history of psychosis; related to sleep deprivation, overstimulation in the ICU, and time spent on life support systems, and should be distinguished from exacerbation of a pre-existing psychosis or a …

id reaction
An allergic manifestation of candidiasis, the dermatophytoses, and other mycoses characterised by itching, vesicular lesions that appear in response to circulating antigens at sites that are often far distant from the primary fungal lesion itself. ... See: dermatophytid, -id. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

IDA
<abbreviation> Iminodiacetate, whose derivatives are used in radiopharmaceuticals with a 99mTc label. ... See: HIDA. ... See: DISIDA. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

idarubicin
<chemical> 3-acetyl-1,2,3,4,6,11-hexahydro-3,5,12-trihydroxy- 6,11-dioxo-1-naphthacenyl-3-amino-2,3,6-trideoxy- alpha-l-lyxo-hexapyranoside. An orally administered anthracycline antibiotic. The compound has shown activity against breast cancer, lymphomas and leukaemias, together with potential for reduced cardiac toxicity. ... Pharmacological …

idazoxan
<chemical> An alpha(2)-adrenoceptor antagonist. It has been used experimentally to test the binding activity of other chemicals. ... Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-antagonists. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

IDDM
Synonym for insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ... A chronic condition in which the pancreas makes little or no insulin because the beta cells have been destroyed. The body is then not able to use the glucose (blood sugar) for energy. IDDM usually comes on abruptly, although the damage to the beta cells may begin much earlier. The signs of IDDM are …

idea
Any mental image or concept. ... Origin: G. Semblance ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

idea of reference
The misinterpretation that other people's statements or acts or neutral objects in the environment are directed toward one's self when, in fact, they are not. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...