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

interocclusal record
A record of the positional relationship of the teeth or jaws to each other, recorded by placing a plastic material which hardens (such as plaster of Paris, wax, etc.) between the occlusal surfaces of the rims or teeth; the hardened material serves as the record; it may be registered in centric or eccentric positions, as ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interocclusal registration
<dentistry> A wax bite which is used to see how your teeth come together ... (08 Jan 1998) ...

interocclusal rest space
Synonym for interocclusal distance ... The vertical distance between the opposing occlusal surfaces, assuming rest relation unless otherwise designated. ... Synonym: interocclusal rest space. ... Synonym: freeway space. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interoceptive
Relating to the sensory nerve cells innervating the viscera (thoracic, abdominal and pelvic organs, and the cardiovascular system), their sensory end organs, or the information they convey to the spinal cord and the brain. ... Origin: inter-+ L. Capio, to take ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interoceptor
One of the various forms of small sensory end organs (receptors) situated within the walls of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts or in other viscera. ... Origin: inter-+ L. Capio, to take ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interofective system
Term applied by W. Cannon to the autonomic nervous system as opposed to the somatic nervous system or exterofective system. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interolivary
Between the left and right inferior olive of the medulla oblongata. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interossei
<anatomy, muscle> Palmar Division: Origin, medial side, second metacarpal and lateral side, fourth and fifth metacarpals; insertion, medial side, base first phalanx, index, ring and little fingers and tendon extensor digitorum; action, adduct the fingers, flex the first phalanx, extend second and third. ... Dorsal Division: Origin, adjacent si …

interosseous border
Edge of a bone to which a fibrous (interosseous) membrane is attached, by which the bone becomes attached to another bone. ... See: interosseous border of fibula, interosseous border of radius, interosseous border of tibia, interosseous border of ulna. ... Synonym: margo interosseus, interosseous crest, interosseous margin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous border of fibula
The ridge along the medial border of the fibula to which is attached the interosseous membrane. ... Synonym: margo interosseus fibulae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous border of radius
The ridge along the medial side of the radius to which is attached the interosseous membrane. ... Synonym: margo interosseus radii. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous border of tibia
The ridge along the lateral border of the tibia to which is attached the interosseous membrane. ... Synonym: margo interosseus tibiae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous border of ulna
The ridge along the lateral side of the body of the ulna to which is attached the interosseous membrane. ... Synonym: margo interosseus ulnae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous bursa of elbow
An inconstant bursa located between the tendon of the biceps and the ulna or the oblique cord. ... Synonym: bursa cubitalis interossea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous cartilage
Synonym for connecting cartilage ... The cartilage in a cartilaginous joint such as the symphysis pubis. ... Synonym: interosseous cartilage, uniting cartilage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous crest
Synonym for interosseous border ... Edge of a bone to which a fibrous (interosseous) membrane is attached, by which the bone becomes attached to another bone. ... See: interosseous border of fibula, interosseous border of radius, interosseous border of tibia, interosseous border of ulna. ... Synonym: margo interosseus, interosseous crest, interosseous …

interosseous cuneocuboid ligament
<anatomy> The fibrous band that unites adjacent margins of the distal end of the lateral cuneiform and cuboid bones. ... Synonym: ligamentum cuneocuboideum interosseum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous fascia
The fascia covering the interosseous muscles of the hand or foot; it consists of a dorsal layer and a palmar or plantar layer. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous groove
Synonym for interosseous groove of calcaneus ... The groove on the upper part of the calcaneus, which with a corresponding groove on the talus forms the sinus tarsi. ... Synonym: sulcus calcanei, calcaneal sulcus, interosseous groove. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous groove of calcaneus
The groove on the upper part of the calcaneus, which with a corresponding groove on the talus forms the sinus tarsi. ... Synonym: sulcus calcanei, calcaneal sulcus, interosseous groove. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous groove of talus
The groove on the inferior surface of the talus, which with a corresponding groove on the calcaneus forms the sinus tarsi. ... Synonym: sulcus tali, interosseous groove, talar sulcus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous margin
Synonym for interosseous border ... Edge of a bone to which a fibrous (interosseous) membrane is attached, by which the bone becomes attached to another bone. ... See: interosseous border of fibula, interosseous border of radius, interosseous border of tibia, interosseous border of ulna. ... Synonym: margo interosseus, interosseous crest, interosseous …

interosseous membrane of forearm
The dense membrane that connects the interosseous margins of the radius and ulna, forming the radioulnar syndesmosis, and with the bones separating the flexor and extensor compartments of the forearm. ... Synonym: membrana interossea antebrachii. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous membrane of leg
The dense fibrous layer that connects the interosseous margins of the tibia and fibula, forming the upper portion of the tibiofibular syndesmosis and, with the bones and intermuscular septa, creating anterior and posterior comparments of the leg. ... Synonym: membrana interossea cruris, ligamentum tibiofibulare medium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous metacarpal ligaments
Fibrous bands connecting the bases of metacarpals two to five; they extend between the dorsal and palmar metacarpal ligaments. ... Synonym: ligamenta metacarpalia interossea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous metacarpal spaces
The spaces between the metacarpal bones in the hand. ... Synonym: spatia interossea metacarpi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous metatarsal ligaments
Fibrous bands that connect the bases of the metatarsals; they extend between the dorsal and plantar metatarsal ligaments. ... Synonym: ligamenta metatarsalia interossea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous metatarsal spaces
The spaces between the metatarsal bones in the foot. ... Synonym: spatia interossea metatarsi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous muscles
Muscles which arise from and run between the long (metacarpal and metatarsal) bones of the hand and foot, extending to and producing movement of the digits. ... See: dorsal interosseous muscles of foot, dorsal interosseous muscles of hand, palmar interosseous muscle, plantar interosseous muscle. ... Synonym: musculi interossei. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous nerve of leg
Synonym for crural interosseous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A nerve given off from one of the muscular branches of the tibial nerve which passes down over the posterior surface of the interosseous membrane supplying it and the two bones of the leg. ... Synonym: nervus interosseus cruris, interosseous nerve of leg. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous sacroiliac ligaments
Short obliquely directed fibrous bands that pass between the sacrum and ilium in the narrow cleft behind the auricular surfaces of these bones. ... Synonym: ligamenta sacroiliaca interossea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous talocalcaneal ligament
<anatomy> A strong fibrous band occupying the tarsal sinus. ... Synonym: ligamentum talocalcaneare interosseum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseous tibiofibular ligament
Synonym for transverse tibiofibular ligament ... <anatomy> The distal continuation of the interosseous membrane forming a strong ligament that unites the distal end of the tibia and fibula; it lies deep to the posterior tibiofibular ligament. ... Synonym: interosseous tibiofibular ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interosseus
See: muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpalpebral
Between the eyelids. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpalpebral zone
The exposed area of the cornea and sclera between the lids of the open eye. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpapillary ridges
Synonym for rete ridges ... <dermatology, physiology> Downward thickening of the epidermis between the dermal papillae; peg is a misnomer because the dermal papillae are cylindrical but the epidermal thickening between papillae is not. ... Synonym: interpapillary ridges, rete pegs. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interparietal bone
Synonym for os interparietale ... The upper part of the squama of the occipital bone, developed in membrane instead of in cartilage as is the rest of the occipital, and occasionally (especially in ancient Peruvian skulls) existing as a separate bone, separated from the remainder of the occipital by the sutura mendosa. ... Synonym: incarial bone, inte …

interparietal sulcus
Synonym for intraparietal sulcus ... A horizontal sulcus extending back from the postcentral sulcus over some distance, then dividing perpendicularly into two branches so as to form, with the postcentral sulcus, a figure H. It divides the parietal lobe into superior and inferior parietal lobules. ... Synonym: sulcus intraparietalis, interparietal sul …

interparietal suture
Synonym for sagittal suture ... Line of union between the two parietal bones. ... Synonym: sutura sagittalis, interparietal suture, sutura interparietalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interparoxysmal
Occurring between successive paroxysms of a disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpectoral lymph nodes
Small lymph nodes located between the pectoralis major and minor muscles; they receive lymph from the muscles and the mammary gland, and deliver lymph to the axillary lymphatic plexus. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici interpectorales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpediculate
Between vertebral pedicles. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpeduncular
Between any two peduncles. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpeduncular cistern
A dilation of the subarachnoid space in front of the pons, where the arachnoid membrane stretches across between the two temporal lobes over the base of the diencephalon. ... See: interpeduncular fossa. ... Synonym: cisterna interpeduncularis, basal cistern, cisterna basalis, cisterna cruralis, Tarin's space. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpeduncular fossa
Deep depression on the inferior surface of the mesencephalon, between the crura cerebri, the floor of which is formed by the posterior perforated substance. ... See: interpeduncular cistern. ... Synonym: fossa interpeduncularis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpeduncular ganglion
Synonym for interpeduncular nucleus ... A median, unpaired, ovoid cell group at the base of the midbrain tegmentum between the cerebral peduncles; it receives the retroflex fasciculus from the habenula, and projects to the raphe region (raphe nuclei) and periaqueductal gray substance of the midbrain. ... Synonym: nucleus interpeduncularis, ganglion i …

interpeduncular nucleus
A median, unpaired, ovoid cell group at the base of the midbrain tegmentum between the cerebral peduncles; it receives the retroflex fasciculus from the habenula, and projects to the raphe region (raphe nuclei) and periaqueductal gray substance of the midbrain. ... Synonym: nucleus interpeduncularis, ganglion isthmi, Gudden's ganglion, intercrural g …

interpelviabdominal amputation
Synonym for hemipelvectomy ... <procedure> Amputation of a lower limb through the sacroiliac joint. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

interpersonal
Pertaining to relations and social exchanges between persons. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpersonal conflict
Relating to a conflict in the relations and social exchanges between persons. ... Compare: intrapersonal conflict. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpersonal relations
The reciprocal interaction of two or more persons. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

interpetiolar
<plant biology> Of stipules, between the petioles of two opposite leaves. ... Compare: intrapetiolar. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

interphalangeal articulations
Synonym for interphalangeal joints of hand ... The hinge synovial joints between the phalanges of the fingers. ... Synonym: articulationes interphalangeae manus, digital joints, interphalangeal articulations, phalangeal joints. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interphalangeal joints of foot
The hinge synovial joints between the phalanges of the toes. ... Synonym: articulationes interphalangeae pedis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interphalangeal joints of hand
The hinge synovial joints between the phalanges of the fingers. ... Synonym: articulationes interphalangeae manus, digital joints, interphalangeal articulations, phalangeal joints. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interphase
<cell biology> The stage of the cell or nucleus when it is not in mitosis, hence comprising most of the cell cycle. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

interphyletic
Denoting the transitional forms between two kinds of cells during the course of metaplasia. ... Origin: inter-+ G. Phyle, tribe ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interplant
The material transferred from donor to host in interplanting. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interplanting
In experimental embryology, the transferring of a primordial cell mass from one embryo to an indifferent environment in another embryo, as in chorioallantoic grafts or intraocular transplants. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpleural space
Synonym for mediastinum ... <anatomy> The space in the thoracic cavity behind the sternum and in between the two pleural sacs (containing the lungs). ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

interpolate
1. To renew; to carry on with intermission. 'Motion . . . Partly continued and unintermitted, . . . Partly interpolated and interrupted.' (Sir M. Hale) ... 2. To alter or corrupt by the insertion of new or foreign matter; especially, to change, as a book or text, by the insertion of matter that is new, or foreign to the purpose of the author. 'How s …

interpolated extrasystole
A ventricular extrasystole which, instead of being followed by a compensatory pause, is sandwiched between two consecutive sinus cycles. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpolated flap
A flap that is rotated into an adjoining area. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpolation
1. The act of introducing or inserting anything, especially that which is spurious or foreign. ... 2. That which is introduced or inserted, especially something foreign or spurious. 'Bentley wrote a letter . . . . Upon the scriptural glosses in our present copies of Hesychius, which he considered interpolations from a later hand.' (De Quincey) ... 3. …

interpose
1. To be or come between. 'Long hid by interposing hill or wood.' (Cowper) ... 2. To step in between parties at variance; to mediate; as, the prince interposed and made peace. ... 3. To utter a sentiment by way of interruption. ... Synonym: To intervene, intercede, mediate, interfere, intermeddle. ... To Interpose, Intermeddle, Interfere. A man may oft …

interposition arthroplasty
Surgical correction of ankylosis by separation of the immobile part of a joint from the mobilised part and interposition of a substance (e.g., fascia, cartilage, metal, or plastic) between them. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpositus nucleus
Collective term denoting the combined globosus nuclei and emboliform nuclei of the cerebellum; more correctly used as interposed nuclei as it identifies two cell groups. ... Synonym: nucleus interpositus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpretation
<psychology> The therapists explanation of the latent or hidden meanings of what the patient says, does or experiences, in terms which are understandable to him. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

interprofessional relations
The reciprocal interaction of two or more professional individuals. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

interproximal
<dentistry> The space between adjacent teeth ... (08 Jan 1998) ...

interproximal papilla
interdental papilla ...

interproximal space
The space between adjacent teeth in a dental arch; it is divided into the embrasure occlusal to the contact area, and the septal space gingival to the contact area. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interproximal stripper
<dentistry, equipment> A device used to remove some of the enamel from the spaces between your teeth. The stripper is used to create extra space for crowded teeth. ... (08 Jan 1998) ...

interproximal stripping
<dentistry, procedure> Reduction of the enamel of the teeth on both sides of the tooth. This procedure is preformed to create space for crowded teeth. ... (08 Jan 1998) ...

interpubic disc
The disk of fibrocartilage that unites the pubic bones at the pubic symphysis. ... Synonym: discus interpubicus, interpubic disk, lamina fibrocartilaginea interpubica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpubic disk
Synonym for interpubic disc ... The disk of fibrocartilage that unites the pubic bones at the pubic symphysis. ... Synonym: discus interpubicus, interpubic disk, lamina fibrocartilaginea interpubica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpulmonary septum
Synonym for mediastinum ... <anatomy> The space in the thoracic cavity behind the sternum and in between the two pleural sacs (containing the lungs). ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

interpupillary
Between the pupils. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interpupillary distance
<microscopy, ophthalmology> The distance between the centres of the pupils of the eye. The binocular microscope tube must be adjustable for this distance. ... (05 Aug 1998) ...

interradicular alveoloplasty
Intraseptal alveoloplasty, removal of the interradicular bone and collapsing of the cortical plates to a more desirable alveolar contour. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interradicular septa
The bony partitions that project into the alveoli between the roots of the molar teeth. ... Synonym: septa interradicularia, intra-alveolar septa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interradicular space
The space between the roots of multirooted teeth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interrater reliability
Synonym for 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) ...

interrenal bodies
Distinct paired or unpaired structures in all fishes, which lie in close proximity to the kidney, homologous to the cortical tissue of the mammalian adrenal gland. ... Synonym: interrenal glands. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interrenal gland
Structures in fishes homologous to the cortical tissue of the mammalian adrenal gland; they are in close proximity to or imbedded in the kidney. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

interrenal glands
Synonym for interrenal bodies ... Distinct paired or unpaired structures in all fishes, which lie in close proximity to the kidney, homologous to the cortical tissue of the mammalian adrenal gland. ... Synonym: interrenal glands. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interridge distance
Synonym for interarch distance ... The vertical distance between the maxillary and mandibular arches under conditions of vertical dimensions which must be specified, the vertical distance between maxillary and mandibular ridges. ... Synonym: interalveolar space, interridge distance. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interrupted
<plant biology> Of an inflorescence, having the flowers unevenly distributed along the main stem, with conspicuous gaps. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

interrupted respiration
Synonym for cogwheel respiration ... The inspiratory sound being broken into two or three by silent intervals. ... Synonym: interrupted respiration, jerky respiration. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interrupted suture
A single stitch fixed by tying ends together. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interruptible load
Loads that can be curtailed at the supplier's discretion or in accordance with a contractual agreement. ... (05 Dec 1998) ...

interscalene triangle
Synonym for scalene hiatus ... Triangular gap bounded by the scalenus anterior and scalenus medius muscles and the first rib to which the muscles attach; the hiatus provides passage for the subclavian artery and the roots of the brachial plexus. Compression of the structures passing through the hiatus by any means is manifest as 'thoracic outlet syn …

interscapular gland
Synonym for brown fat ... A thermogenic type of adipose tissue containing a dark pigment, and arising during embryonic life in certain specific areas in many mammals, including man. It is prominent in the newborn of all species in which it occurs and remains a distinct and conspicuous tissue in the adults of certain species, especially those that hi …

interscapular hibernoma
Synonym for brown fat ... A thermogenic type of adipose tissue containing a dark pigment, and arising during embryonic life in certain specific areas in many mammals, including man. It is prominent in the newborn of all species in which it occurs and remains a distinct and conspicuous tissue in the adults of certain species, especially those that hi …

interscapular reflex
Synonym for scapular reflex ... Contraction of the upper muscles of the back by stimulation between the scapulae. ... Synonym: interscapular reflex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interscapulothoracic amputation
Synonym for forequarter amputation ... Amputation of the arm with removal of the scapula and a portion of the clavicle. ... Synonym: interscapulothoracic amputation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interscapulum
The part of the back between the shoulders, or that between the scapulae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intersciatic
Synonym for interischiadic ... Between the two ischia; especially, between the two tuberosities of the ischia. ... Synonym: intersciatic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intersectio
Synonym: intersection. ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...