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

inguinocrural
Relating to the groin and the thigh. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inguinocrural hernia
Synonym for inguinofemoral hernia ... A bilocular or double hernia, both inguinal and femoral. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inguinodynia
Rarely used term for pain in the groin. ... Origin: L. Inguen (inguin-), groin, + G. Odyne, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inguinofemoral hernia
A bilocular or double hernia, both inguinal and femoral. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inguinolabial
Relating to the groin and the labium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inguinolabial hernia
An inguinal hernia descending into the labium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inguinoperitoneal
Relating to the groin and the peritoneum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inguinoscrotal
Relating to the groin and the scrotum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inguinoscrotal hernia
An inguinal hernia descending into the scrotum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inguinosuperficial hernia
An inguinal hernia that has turned cephalad away from the scrotum and lies subcutaneously on the abdominal wall. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

INH
<abbreviation> Isonicotinic acid hydrazide. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inhalant
1. That which is inhaled; a remedy given by inhalation. ... 2. A drug (or combination of drugs) with high vapor pressure, carried by an air current into the nasal passage, where it produces its effect. ... 3. Group of products consisting of finely powdered or liquid drugs that are carried to the respiratory passages by the use of special devices such …

inhalation
<physiology> The drawing of air or other substances into the lungs. ... Origin: L. Inhalatio ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

inhalation anaesthesia
General anaesthesia resulting from breathing of anaesthetic gases or vapors. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inhalation anaesthetic
A gas or a liquid with sufficient vapor pressure to produce general anaesthesia when breathed. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inhalation analgesia
Analgesia produced by inhalation of a central nervous system depressant gas (especially nitrous oxide) or vapor. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inhalation exposure
The exposure to potentially harmful chemical, physical, or biological agents by inhaling them. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

inhalation therapy
Therapeutic use of gases or aerosols by inhalation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inhalational injury
A term used to describe damage the respiratory tract and lungs secondary to the inhalation of a toxin. Some inhalation toxin may cause direct damage (irritants and chemicals) or indirectly through their systemic effects (carbon monoxide). ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

inhaler
Synonym: respirator. ... 2. An apparatus for administering pharmacologically active agents by inhalation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inherent
Implanted by nature, intrinsic, innate. ... Origin: L. Inhaerens = sticking fast ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

inherit
1. To take by descent from an ancestor; to take by inheritance; to take as heir on the death of an ancestor or other person to whose estate one succeeds; to receive as a right or title descendible by law from an ancestor at his decease; as, the heir inherits the land or real estate of his father; the eldest son of a nobleman inherits his father's t …

inheritable
1. Capable of being inherited; transmissible or descendible; as, an inheritable estate or title. ... 2. Capable of being transmitted from parent to child; as, inheritable qualities or infirmities. ... 3. [Cf. OF. Enheritable, inheritable] Capable of taking by inheritance, or of receiving by descent; capable of succeeding to, as an heir. 'By attainder …

inheritance
1. The act or state of inheriting; as, the inheritance of an estate; the inheritance of mental or physical qualities. ... 2. That which is or may be inherited; that which is derived by an heir from an ancestor or other person; a heritage; a possession which passes by descent. 'When the man dies, let the inheritance Descend unto the daughter.' (Shak) …

inherited
Derived from a preformed genetic code present in the parents. Contrast with acquired. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inherited albumin variants
Types of human serum albumin, distinguished by characteristic mobility patterns on electrophoresis; each type is due to a mutation of a gene controlling albumin synthesis; the mutant genes are codominant with the normal gene for albumin A, and the group forms a system of genetic polymorphism; types include: albumin b (slow), found occasionally in p …

inherited character
A single attribute of an animal or plant that is transmitted at one locus from generation to generation in accordance with Mendel's law. ... See: gene. ... Synonym: unit character. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inhibin
<hormone> Polypeptide hormone secreted by the hypophysis, that selectively suppresses the secretion of pituitary follicle-stimulating hormone. The molecule has two subunits (14 & 18 kD) and is a product of the gene family that includes TGF _. There are two forms, __A and __B, the _ subunit being shared with activin. ... Inhibin is now, on …

inhibit
To curb or restrain. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inhibitine
Synonym for carnosine ... <biochemistry> Dipeptide found at millimolar concentration in vertebrate muscle. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

inhibiting antibody
Synonym for univalent antibody ... An 'incomplete' form of antibody that may coat antigen, but which according to the 'lattice theory' does not have a second receptor for attachment to another molecule of antigen; in the case of Rh+ erythrocytes, such an anti-Rh antibody may coat the cells but not cause them to agglutinate in saline; however, agglut …

inhibition
1. Arrest or restraint of a process. ... 2. <psychology> The interference with or prevention of a behavioural or verbal response even though the stimulus for that response is present; in psychoanalysis the unconscious restraining of an instinctual process. ... Origin: L. Inhibere = to restrain, habere = to hold ... (04 Jul 1999) ...

inhibition factor
Synonym for migration-inhibitory factor ... <growth factor> A soluble, nondialysable factor that is produced by sensitised lymphocytes following exposure to a specific antigen. It inhibits macrophage migration and causes adherence. ... It was originally defined on the basis of inhibition of emigration of mononuclear cells from capillary (haemat …

inhibitor
<chemistry, pharmacology> A molecule which represses or prevents another molecule from engaging in a reaction. ... See: inhibition. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

inhibitory
Of or pertaining to, or producing, inhibition; consisting in inhibition; tending or serving to inhibit; as, the inhibitory action of the pneumogastric on the respiratory center. 'I would not have you consider these criticisms as inhibitory. ... <physiology> ' (Lamb) Inhibitory nerves, those nerves which modify, inhibit, or suppress a motor or …

inhibitory fibres
Nerve fibre's that inhibit the activity of the nerve cells with which they have synaptic connections, or of the effector tissue (smooth muscle, heart muscle, glands) in which they terminate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inhibitory junction potential
Hyperpolarization of smooth muscle produced by stimulation of inhibitory nerves. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inhibitory nerve
<anatomy, nerve> A nerve conveying impulses that diminish functional activity in a part. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inhibitory synapse
A synapse in which an action potential in the presynaptic cell reduces the probability of an action potential occurring in the postsynaptic cell. The most common inhibitory neurotransmitter is GABA, this opens channels in the postsynaptic cell which tend to stabilise its resting potential, thus rendering it less likely to fire. ... See: excitatory s …

iniac
Relating to the inion. ... Synonym: inial. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iniad
In a direction toward the inion. ... Origin: L. Ad, to ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iniencephaly
Malformation consisting of a cranial defect at the occiput, with the brain exposed; often in combination with a cervical rachischisis and retroflexion. ... Origin: G. Inion, back of the head, + enkephalos, brain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iniopagus
Synonym: craniopagus occipitalis. ... Origin: inion + G. Pagos, fixed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

iniops
Synonym: janiceps asymmetrus. ... Origin: inion + G. Ops, eye, face ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

initial
Pertaining to the very first stage of any process. ... Origin: L. Initialis, from initium = beginning ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

initial cell
Actively dividing plant cell in a meristem. at each division one daughter cell remains in the meristem as a new initial cell and the other is added to the growing plant body. Animal equivalent is a stem cell (potentially confusing terminology in plants). ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

initial contact
The first meeting of opposing teeth upon elevation of the mandible toward the maxillae, the initial occlusal contact of opposing teeth when the jaw is closed. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

initial dose
A comparatively large dose given at the beginning of treatment to get the patient under the influence of the drug. ... Synonym: loading dose. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

initial haematuria
The presence of blood only in the first fraction of voided urine, usually indicating a urethral or prostatic source of bleeding. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

initial heat
The first burst of heat produced after the beginning of a muscle twitch, described by A. V. Hill. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

initial rate
Synonym for initial velocity ... The rate of a reaction, e.g., an enzyme-catalyzed reaction, at the early stages of the reaction such that the product(s) concentrations have not risen to a level to significantly affect the observable rate; typically, initial velocities are observed when less than 10% of the reaction's approach toward equilibrium has …

initial velocity
The rate of a reaction, e.g., an enzyme-catalyzed reaction, at the early stages of the reaction such that the product(s) concentrations have not risen to a level to significantly affect the observable rate; typically, initial velocities are observed when less than 10% of the reaction's approach toward equilibrium has occurred. ... Synonym: initial r …

initiating codon
The trinucleotide AUG (or sometimes GUG) that codes for the first amino acid in protein sequences, formylmethionine; the latter is often removed post-transcriptionally. ... Synonym: start codon. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

initiation
1. The first stage of tumour induction by a carcinogen; subtle alteration of cells by exposure to a carcinogenic agent so that they are likely to form a tumour upon subsequent exposure to a promoting agent (promotion). ... 2. Starting point of replication or translation in macromolecule biosynthesis. ... 3. Start of chemical or enzymatic reaction. …

initiation codon
The codon 5' AUG in mRNA, at which polypeptide synthesis is started. It is recognised by formylmethionyl tRNA in bacteria and by methionyl tRNA in eukaryotes. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

initiation complex
Complex between mRNA, 30S ribosomal subunit and formyl methionyl tRNA that requires GTP and initiation factors to function. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

initiation factor
One of several soluble proteins involved in the initiation of protein or RNA synthesis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

initiation factors
The set of catalytic proteins required, in addition to mRNA and ribosomes, for protein synthesis to begin. In bacteria three distinct proteins have been identified: if 1 (8 kD), IF 2 (75 kD) and IF 3 (30 kD). at least 6-8 proteins have been identified in eukaryotes. IFs 1 and 2 enhance the binding of initiator tRNA to the initiation complex. ... (18 …

initiation tRNA
TRNA in prokaryotes containing a formyl-methionyl residue that initiates translation. ... Synonym: formyl-methionyl-tRNA, starter tRNA. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

initis
1. Inflammation of fibrous tissue. ... Synonym: myositis. ... Origin: G. Is (in-), fibre, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inject
1. To throw in; to dart in; to force in; as, to inject cold water into a condenser; to inject a medicinal liquid into a cavity of the body; to inject morphine with a hypodermic syringe. ... 2. To throw; to offer; to propose; to instill. 'Caesar also, then hatching tyranny, injected the same scrupulous demurs.' (Milton) ... 3. To cast or throw; with o …

injectable
1. Capable of being injected into anything. ... 2. Capable of receiving an injection. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

injected
1. Denoting a fluid introduced into the body. ... 2. Denoting blood vessels visibly distended with blood. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

injection
<procedure> The act of forcing a liquid into a part, as into the subcutaneous tissues, the vascular tree or an organ. ... Compare: infusion. ... Origin: L. Injectio, from inicere = to throw into ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

injection flask
A denture flask designed so as to permit the forced flow of denture base material from a reservoir into the mold after the flask is closed and during curing. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

injection mass
Coloured solutions or suspensions injected into the vascular system to render vessels and their walls prominent; useful for gross preparations and for study under low magnification after clearing; most fluids contain warm gelatin and the colouring materials are carmine, Berlin blue, or carbon. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

injection molding
The adaptation of a plastic material to the negative form of a closed mold by forcing the material into the mold through appropriate gateways. ... See: compression molding. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

injections, epidural
The injection of drugs, most often analgesics, into the spinal canal without puncturing the dura mater. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

injections, intradermal
The forcing into the skin of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle, piercing the top skin layer. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

injections, intralesional
Injections introduced directly into localised lesions. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

injections, intralymphatic
Injections into the lymph nodes or the lymphatic system. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

injections, intramuscular
Forceful administration into a muscle of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle piercing the muscle and any tissue covering it. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

injections, intraperitoneal
Forceful administration into the peritoneal cavity of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle piercing the abdominal wall. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

injections, intravenous
Injections made into a vein for therapeutic or experimental purposes. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

injections, intraventricular
Injections into the cerebral ventricles. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

injections, jet
The injection of solutions into the skin by compressed air devices so that only the solution pierces the skin. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

injections, subcutaneous
Forceful administration under the skin of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle piercing the skin. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

injector
A device for making injections. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

injudicious
1. Not judicious; wanting in sound judgment; undiscerning; indiscreet; unwise; as, an injudicious adviser. 'An injudicious biographer who undertook to be his editor and the protector of his memory.' (A. Murphy) ... 2. Not according to sound judgment or discretion; unwise; as, an injudicious measure. ... Synonym: Indiscreet, inconsiderate, undiscernin …

injunction
1. The act of enjoining; the act of directing, commanding, or prohibiting. ... 2. That which is enjoined; an order; a mandate; a decree; a command; a precept; a direction. 'For still they knew,and ought to have still remembered, The high injunction,not to taste that fruit.' (Milton) 'Necessary as the injunctions of lawful authority.' (South) ... 3. A …

injure
To wound, hurt, or harm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

injurious
1. Not just; wrongful; iniquitous; culpable. 'Till the injurious Roman did extort This tribute from us, we were free.' (Shak) ... 2. Causing injury or harm; hurtful; harmful; detrimental; mischievous; as, acts injurious to health, credit, reputation, property, etc. 'Without being injurious to the memory of our English Pindar.' (Dryden) ... Synonym: H …

injury
The damage or wound of trauma. ... Origin: L. Injuria, fr. In-neg. + jus (jur-), right ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

injury of intervertebral disk
traumatic cervical discopathy ...

injury potential
Synonym for demarcation potential ... The difference in potential recorded when one electrode is placed on intact nerve fibres or muscle fibres and the other electrode is placed on the injured ends of the same fibres; the intact portion is positive with reference to the injured portion. ... Synonym: injury potential. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

injury severity score
An anatomic severity scale based on the abbreviated injury scale (ais) and developed specifically to score multiple traumatic injuries. It has been used as a predictor of mortality. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ink
1. A fluid, or a viscous material or preparation of various kinds (commonly black or coloured), used in writing or printing. 'Make there a prick with ink.' (Chaucer) 'Deformed monsters, foul and black as ink.' (Spenser) ... 2. A pigment. See India ink, under India. ... Ordinarily, black ink is made from nutgalls and a solution of some salt of iron, a …

ink blot tests
Projective tests utilizing ink blots to which a subject responds. They are used in personality diagnosis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

inkblot test
Synonym for rorschach test ... A projective test used to evaluate a broad range of personality variables including pathology of thought and perception. The subject's responses to inkblot prints are scored along with subjective interpretation by the test administrator. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

inlay
To lay within; hence, to insert, as pieces of pearl, iviry, choice woods, or the like, in a groundwork of some other material; to form an ornamental surface; to diversify or adorn with insertions. 'Look,how the floor of heaven Is thick inlaid with patines of bright gold.' (Shak) 'But these things are . . . Borrowed by the monks to inlay their story …

inlay casting wax
<chemical> A mixture of several dental waxes, usually containing paraffin wax, ceresin, beeswax, resins, and other natural and synthetic waxes. It is used for making patterns to determine the shape of the metallic framework and other parts of removable partial dentures. ... Chemical name: Inlay casting wax ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

inlay graft
A skin graft wrapped (raw side out) around a bolus of dental compound and inserted into a prepared surgical pocket. ... Synonym: epithelial inlay, Esser graft. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inlay wax
Synonym for casting wax ... Any soft solid wax used in dentistry for patterns of all types and for many other purposes; most are basically paraffin but are modified by addition of gum dammar, carnauba wax, or other ingredients, to meet various requirements. ... Synonym: inlay wax. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inlays
Restorations of metal, porcelain, or plastic made to fit a cavity preparation, then cemented into the tooth. Onlays are restorations which fit into cavity preparations and overlay the occlusal surface of a tooth or teeth. Onlays are retained by frictional or mechanical factors. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

inlet
A passage leading into a cavity. ... Synonym: aditus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

inlet of larynx
The aperture between the pharynx and larynx, bounded by the superior edges of the epiglottis (anteriorly), the aryepiglottic folds (laterally), and the mucosa between the arytenoids (posteriorly). ... Synonym: aditus laryngis, laryngeal aperture. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

innate
1. Inborn; native; natural; as, innate vigor; innate eloquence. ... 2. <psychology> Originating in, or derived from, the constitution of the intellect, as opposed to acquired from experience; as, innate ideas. See A priori, Intuitive. 'There is an innate light in every man, discovering to him the first lines of duty in the common notions of go …

innate heat
In ancient Greek medicine, the heat of the heart sustained by the pneuma and distributed by the arteries throughout the body. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

innate immunity
This includes local barriers to infection such as skin, stomach acid, mucous, the cough reflex, enzymes in tears and saliva and skin oils. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

innate reflex
An unlearned or instinctive reflex such as sucking, which is present at birth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...