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mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary
Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary
Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK
Words: 116197
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interferon-beta<cytokine> One of the type I interferons produced by fibroblasts in response to stimulation by live or inactivated virus or by double-stranded RNA. It is a cytokine with antiviral, antiproliferative, and immunomodulating activity. ... Synonym: fibroblast interferon. ... Pharmacological action: adjuvants, immunologic, antineoplastic agent, antiv …
interferon-gamma<cytokine> Interferon elaborated by T lymphocytes in response to either specific antigen or mitogenic stimulation. ... This type II interferon can be produced by recombinant DNA technology and is similar to the interferon secreted by lymphocytes and has antiviral and antineoplastic activity. ... Synonym: antigen interferon, immune interferon.
interfibrillary
Between fibrils. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interfibrous
Between fibres. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interfilamentous
Between filaments. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interfoveolar ligament
<anatomy> Fibrous or muscular strands that lie medial to the deep inguinal ring, extending from the lower border of the transversus muscle to the lacunar ligament and pectineal fascia. ... Synonym: ligamentum interfoveolare, Hesselbach's ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interfrontal
Between the unfused halves of the frontal bone; denoting a persistent suture there present. (anomalous) ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interfuse
1. To pour or spread between or among; to diffuse; to scatter. 'The ambient air, wide interfused, Embracing round this florid earth.' (Milton) ... 2. To spread through; to permeate; to pervade. 'Keats, in whom the moral seems to have so perfectly interfused the physical man, that you might almost say he could feel sorrow with his hands.' (Lowell) …
interganglionic rami
The ganglionic branches, the nerve strands interconnecting the ganglia of the sympathetic trunk; they consist of pre-or postganglionic fibres passing to higher or lower levels of the trunk. ... Synonym: rami interganglionares. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intergemmal
Between any two or more budlike or bulblike bodies such as the taste buds; denoting especially a nerve termination between two end bulbs. ... Origin: inter-+ L. Gemma, bud ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intergenal
Between different genes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intergenerational relations
The interactions between individuals of different generations. These interactions include communication, caring, accountability, loyalty, and even conflict between related or non-related individuals. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
intergenic complementation
Complementation between pieces of genetic material that regulate the same function, such as a multienzyme pathway, but have defects in regions of separate genetic function; such complementation permits synthesis of a normal end-product. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intergenic region
<molecular biology> DNA sequences located between genes that comprise a large percentage of the human genome with no known function. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
intergenic suppression
The situation where a primary gene and the gene that suppresses it do not lie in the same chromosomal locus. ... Compare: intragenic suppression. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
interglobular dentin
Imperfectly calcified matrix of dentin situated between the calcified globules near the dentinal periphery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interglobular space
One of a number of irregularly branched spaces near the periphery of the dentin of the crown of a tooth, through which pass the ramifications of the tubules; they are caused by failure of calcification of the dentin. ... Synonym: spatium interglobulare, interglobular space of Owen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interglobular space of Owen
Synonym for interglobular space ... One of a number of irregularly branched spaces near the periphery of the dentin of the crown of a tooth, through which pass the ramifications of the tubules; they are caused by failure of calcification of the dentin. ... Synonym: spatium interglobulare, interglobular space of Owen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intergluteal
Between the buttocks. ... Origin: inter-+ G. Gloutos, buttock ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intergonial
Between the two gonia. ... See: gonion. ... Origin: inter-+ G. Gonia, angle ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intergyral
Between the gyri or convolutions of the brain. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interhemicerebral
Between the cerebral hemispheres. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interictal
The period between convulsions. ... Origin: inter-+ L. Ictus, stroke ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interiliac lymph nodes
Several lymph nodes located between the external and internal iliac arteries and the obturator artery; these nodes are considered by some to be part of the medial external iliac nodes. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici interiliaci. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interilioabdominal amputation
Synonym for hemipelvectomy ... <procedure> Amputation of a lower limb through the sacroiliac joint. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
interim analysis
An intermediary analysis of clinical trial data, performed at a point at which enough data have been gathered to derive preliminary, but not necessarily complete conclusions. Interim analyses are performed to see whether continuation of a clinical trial is warranted. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
interim denture
A dental prosthesis to be used for a short interval of time for reasons of esthetics, mastication, occlusal support, or convenience, or to condition the patient to accept an artificial substitute for missing natural teeth until more definite prosthetic dental treatment can be provided. ... Synonym: provisional denture, temporary denture. ... (05 Mar …
interindividual
Occurring between two or more individuals. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
interinstitutional relations
The interactions between representatives of institutions, agencies, or organizations. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
interior
1. Being within any limits, inclosure, or substance; inside; internal; inner; opposed to exterior, or superficial; as, the interior apartments of a house; the interior surface of a hollow ball. ... 2. Remote from the limits, frontier, or shore; inland; as, the interior parts of a region or country. ... <medicine> Interior angle, those planets w …
interior design and furnishings
The planning of the furnishings and decorations of an architectural interior. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
interischiadic
Between the two ischia; especially, between the two tuberosities of the ischia. ... Synonym: intersciatic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interjudge reliability
In psychology, the consistency of measurement obtained when different judges or examiners independently administer the same test to the same individual. ... Synonym: interrater reliability. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interkinesis
Period between the first and second divisions of meiosis; comparable to interphase of mitosis. ... Origin: inter-+ G. Kinesis, movement ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlamellar
Between lamellae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlaminar jelly
Term introduced by B.M. Patten for the gelatinous material between ectoderm and endoderm that serves as the substrate on which mesenchymal cells migrate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interleukin
<cytokine, protein> A variety of naturally occuring polypeptides that are members of the family of cytokines which affect functions of specific cell types and are found in small quantities. They are secreted regulatory proteins produced by lymphocytes, monocytes and various other cell types and are released by cells in response to antigenic a …
interleukin-1
<cytokine> A soluble protein (17 kD: 152 amino acids) secreted by monocytes, macrophages or accessory cells involved in the activation of both T-lymphocytes and B lymphocytes and potentiates their response to antigens or mitogens. ... Its biological effects include the ability to replace macrophage requirements for T-cell activation, as well a …
interleukin-1 converting enzyme
<biochemistry> Cytoplasmic cysteine protease that is uniquely responsible for cleaving proIL-1_ (31 or 33 kD) into mature IL-1_ (17.5 kD), the active cytokine is then released by a nonstandard mechanism (there is no signal sequence and it does not pass through the Golgi). ... The enzyme seems to be composed of two nonidentical subunits derived …
interleukin-10
<cytokine> A factor produced by Th2 helper T-cells, some B-cells and LPS activated monocytes. ... It is a coregulator of mast cell growth. It is produced by T-cells and B-cells and shows extensive homology with the Epstein-Barr virus bcrfi gene. ... Chemical name: Cytokine formation-inhibiting factor (mouse clone F115 protein moiety reduced) …
interleukin-11
<cytokine> Pleiotropic cytokine originally isolated from primate bone marrow stromal cell line that has the ability to modulate antigen-specific antibody responses, potentiate megakaryocytes, and regulate bone marrow adipogenesis. ... Stimulates T-cell dependent B-cell maturation, megakaryopoiesis, various stages of myeloid differentiation. Re …
interleukin-12
<cytokine> A 75 kD heterodimeric cytokine composed of disulfide-bonded 40 kD and 35 kD subunits that was originally identified by its ability to induce cytotoxic effector cells in synergy with less than optimal concentrations of interleukin-2. ... It is released by macrophages in response to infection and promotes the activation of cell-mediat …
interleukin-13
<cytokine> A T-lymphocyte-derived cytokine that produces proliferation, immunoglobulin isotype switching, and immunoglobulin production by immature B-lymphocytes. ... It appears to play a role in regulating inflammatory and immune responses and has anti-inflammatory activity. ... Produced by activated T-cells, inhibits IL-6 production by monocy …
interleukin-14
Cytokine that induces B-cell proliferation, inhibits immunoglobulin secretion, and selectively expands certain B-cell subpopulations. ... Acronym: IL-14 ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
interleukin-15
Cytokine that stimulates the proliferation of T-lymphocytes and shares biological activities with il-2. Il-15 also can induce b-lymphocyte proliferation and differentiation. ... Acronym: IL-15 ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
interleukin-16
Cytokine produced by activated T-lymphocytes that stimulates the migration of CD4-positive lymphocytes and monocytes. It has been reported to suppress HIV replication. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
interleukin-2
<cytokine> A hormone-like substance released by stimulated T lymphocytes, causes activation and differentiation of other T lymphocytes independently of antigen. ... A type of interleukin, a chemical messenger, a substance that can improve the body's response to disease. It stimulates the growth of certain disease-fighting blood cells in the im …
interleukin-3
<cytokine> Product of mitogen activated T-cells: colony-stimulating factor for bone marrow stem cells and mast cells. ... A multilineage cell growth factor secreted by lymphocytes, epithelial cells, and astrocytes which stimulates clonal proliferation and differentiation of various types of blood and tissue cells. It is considered one of the h …
interleukin-4
<cytokine> A soluble cytokine factor produced by activated T-lymphocytes that promotes antibody production by causing proliferation and differentiation of B-cells. ... Interleukin-4 induces the expression of class II major histocompatibility complex and fc receptors on B-cells. It also acts on T-lymphocytes, mast cell lines, and several other …
interleukin-5
<cytokine> A factor promoting eosinophil differentiation and activation in haematopoiesis. It also triggers activated B-cells for a terminal differentiation into Ig-secreting cells. ... Acronym: IL-5 ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
interleukin-6
<cytokine> A cytokine that stimulates the growth and differentiation of human B-cells and is also a growth factor for hybridomas and plasmacytomas. ... It is produced by many different cells including T-cells, monocytes, and fibroblasts. A single chain 25 kD cytokine originally described as a pre B-cell growth factor, now known to have effects …
interleukin-7
<cytokine> A haematopoietic growth factor that promotes growth of B-cell precursors and is also co-mitogenic with interleukin-2 for mature T-cell activation. It is produced by bone marrow stromal cells. ... Acronym: IL-7 ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
interleukin-8
<cytokine> A cytokine that activates neutrophils and attracts neutrophils and T-lymphocytes. ... It is released by several cell types including monocytes, macrophages, T-lymphocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and keratinocytes by an inflammatory stimulus. Il-8 is a member of the beta-thromboglobulin superfamily and structurally related t …
interleukin-9
<cytokine> Cytokine produced by T-cells, particularly when mitogen stimulated, that stimulates the proliferation of erythroid precursor cells (BFU E). ... It is thought to be a regulator of haematopoiesis and may act synergistically with erythropoietin. Receptor belongs to haemopoietic receptor super family. It has been shown to enhance the gr …
interlobar arteries of kidney
The branches of the segmental arteries of the kidney; they run between the renal lobes and give rise to the arcuate arteries. ... Synonym: arteriae interlobares renis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlobar artery
<anatomy, artery> The descending right pulmonary artery, which is contiguous with the right middle and lower lobes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlobar duct
A duct draining the secretion of the lobe of a gland and formed by the junction of a number of interlobular duct's. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlobar surfaces of lung
The pulmonary surfaces in the interlobar fissures of the lung. ... Synonym: facies interlobares pulmonis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlobar veins of kidney
The veins in the kidney that parallel the interlobar arteries, receiving blood from arcuate veins, and terminate in the renal vein. ... Synonym: venae interlobares renis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlobitis
Inflammation of the pleura separating two pulmonary lobes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlobular arteries
Arteries that pass between lobules of an organ. ... See: interlobular arteries of liver, interlobular arteries of kidney. ... Synonym: arteriae interlobulares. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlobular arteries of kidney
The branches of the interlobar arteries of the kidney passing outward through the cortex and supplying the glomeruli. ... Synonym: arteria interlobulares (renis). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlobular arteries of liver
The many terminal branches of the hepatic artery passing between hepatic lobules. ... Synonym: arteria interlobulares (hepatis). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlobular duct
Any duct leading from a lobule of a gland and formed by the junction of the fine duct's draining the acini. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlobular ductules
Bile ductules occupying portal canals between hepatic lobules that open into the ductuli biliferi. ... Synonym: ductuli interlobulares. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlobular emphysema
Interstitial emphysema in the connective tissue septa between the pulmonary lobules. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlobular pleurisy
Inflammation limited to the pleura in the sulci between the pulmonary lobes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlobular septum
The connective tissue between pulmonary lobules, usually containing a vein and lymphatics; seen radiographically when thickened as a Kerley B line. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlobular veins of kidney
They parallel the interlobular arteries and drain the peritubular capillary plexus, emptying into the arcuate veins. ... Synonym: venae interlobulares renis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlobular veins of liver
The terminal branches of the portal vein that course in the portal canals between the conceptual liver lobules and empty into the liver sinusoids. ... Synonym: venae interlobulares hepatis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlocal additivity
The relationship among quantitative effects of different genetic loci such that their joint effect is equal to the sum of their individual effects; an absence of epistasis or interaction. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlocking gyri
Several small gyri in the walls of the central sulcus of the hemisphere; the opposed gyri interlock with one another. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
interlude
1. A short entertainment exhibited on the stage between the acts of a play, or between the play and the afterpiece, to relieve the tedium of waiting. 'Dreams are but interludes, which fancy makes When monarch reason sleeps.' (Dryden) ... 2. A form of English drama or play, usually short, merry, and farcical, which succeeded the Moralities or Moral P …
intermalleolar
Between the malleoli. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermammary
Between the breasts. ... Origin: inter-+ L. Mamma, breast ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermammillary
Between the breasts; between the nipples; denoting a line drawn between the two nipples. ... Origin: inter-+ L. Mammilla, breast, nipple ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermarriage
1. Marriage of relatives. ... 2. Marriage of persons of different races or cultures. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermaxillary anchorage
Anchorage in which the units in one jaw are used to effect tooth movement in the other jaw. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermaxillary bone
Synonym for os incisivum ... The anterior and inner portion of the maxilla, which in the foetus and sometimes in the adult is a separate bone; the incisive suture runs from the incisive canal between the lateral incisor and the canine tooth; according to K. Albrecht, the os incisivum is further divided by a suture between the two incisor teeth on ea …
intermaxillary elastic
Material used to provide elastic traction between the upper and lower teeth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermaxillary fixation
Fixation of fractures of the mandible or maxilla by applying elastic bands or stainless steel wire between the maxillary and mandibular arch bars or other types of splint. ... Synonym: mandibulomaxillary fixation, maxillomandibular fixation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermaxillary relation
Synonym for maxillomandibular relation ... Any one of the many relation's of the mandible to the maxillae, e.g., centric jaw relation, eccentric relation. ... Synonym: intermaxillary relation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermaxillary segment
The primordial mass of tissue formed by the merging of the medial nasal prominences of the embryo; it contributes to the intermaxillary portion of the upper jaw, the prolabial portion of the upper lip, and the primary palate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermaxillary suture
The line of union of the two maxillae. ... Synonym: sutura intermaxillaris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermaxillary traction
Synonym for maxillomandibular traction ... <dentistry> A pulling force developed by using elastic or wire ligatures and interdental wiring or splints, or both. ... Synonym: intermaxillary traction. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermediary
1. Performed or occurring in a median stage, neither early nor late, intermediate. ... 2. An intermediate stage. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
intermediary metabolism
Enzyme-catalysed processeswithin cells that extract energy from nutrientmolecules and use that energy to construct cellular components. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
intermediary movements
In dentistry, all movement's between the extremes of mandibular excursions. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermediary plane
<microscopy> When in an optical system several successive real image planes of an object are formed, reticles or diaphragms can be inserted at an intermediate plane for superposition on the final image. ... (05 Aug 1998) ...
intermediary system
Synonym for interstitial lamella ... One of the lamellae of partially resorbed osteons occurring between newer, complete osteons. ... Synonym: ground lamella, intermediary system, intermediate lamella. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermediate
Lying or being in the middle place or degree, or between two extremes; coming or done between; intervening; interposed; interjacent; as, an intermediate space or time; intermediate colours. Intermediate state, the state or condition of the soul between the death and the resurrection of the body. ... <mathematics> Intermediate terms Same as Int …
intermediate abutment
A natural tooth, or an implanted tooth substitute, without other natural teeth in proximal contact, used along with the mesial and distal abutment's to support a prosthesis; often called a 'pier.' ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermediate amputation
An amputation formerly performed during the period between trauma or incipient gangrene and suppuration. ... Synonym: intrapyretic amputation, primary amputation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermediate antebrachial vein
Synonym for median antebrachial vein ... It begins at the base of the dorsum of the thumb, curves around the radial side, ascends the middle of the forearm, and just below the bend of the elbow divides into the intermediate basilic and intermediate cephalic veins; sometimes it divides lower down, one branch going to the basilic vein, the other to th …
intermediate basilic vein
<anatomy, vein> The medial branch of the median antebrachial vein which joins the basilic vein. ... Synonym: vena intermedia basilica, median basilic vein, vena mediana basilica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermediate body of Flemming
Synonym for midbody ... <cell biology> Dense structure formed during cytokinesis at the cleavage furrow. It consists of remnants of spindle fibres and other amorphous material and disappears before cell division is completed. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
intermediate bronchus
The portion of the right main bronchus between the upper lobe bronchus and the origin of the middle and inferior lobe bronchi. ... Synonym: bronchus intermedius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermediate carcinoma
<tumour> Obsolete term for basosquamous carcinoma ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
intermediate care facilities
Institutions which provide health-related care and services to individuals who do not require the degree of care which hospitals or skilled nursing facilities provide, but because of their physical or mental condition require care and services above the level of room and board. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
intermediate cephalic vein
<anatomy, vein> The lateral branch of the median antebrachial vein that joins the cephalic vein near the elbow. ... Synonym: vena intermedia cephalica, median cephalic vein, vena mediana cephalica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
