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


intersectio tendinea
tendinous intersection ...

intersectiones
Plural of intersectio. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intersegmental
Between two segments, such as metameres or myotomes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intersegmental fasciculi
Synonym for fasciculi proprii ... Flechsig's fasciculi or ground bundles (f. Anterior proprius and fasciculus lateralis proprius or lateral ground bundle); intersegmental fasciculi; ascending and descending association fibre systems of the spinal cord which lie deep in the anterior, lateral, and posterior funiculi adjacent to the gray matter. ... Syn …

intersegmental veins
A vein receiving blood from adjacent bronchopulmonary segments; it emerges from the inferior margin of a segment to become a tributary of a branch of a pulmonary vein. ... Synonym: infrasegmental part, intersegmental part of pulmonary vein, pars infrasegmentalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interseptovalvular
Between the embryonic septum primum and septum spurium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interseptovalvular space
The interval in the developing embryonic heart between the septum primum and the left valve of the sinus venosus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interseptum
Synonym: diaphragm. ... Origin: L ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intersexual
Relating to or characterised by intersexuality. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intersexuality
The condition of having both male and female characteristics; being intermediate between the sexes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intersheath spaces of optic nerve
Synonym for intervaginal space of optic nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The spaces within the internal sheath of the optic nerve, between the arachnoidal and pial layers, filled with cerebrospinal fluid and continuous with the subarachnoid space. ... Synonym: spatia intervaginalia nervi optici, intersheath spaces of optic nerve, Schwalbe's spaces.
intersigmoid hernia
A hernia into the intersigmoid fossa on the under surface of the root of the mesosigmoid near the inner border of the psoas magnus muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intersigmoid recess
A triangular peritoneal recess behind and below the sigmoid colon created by the attachment of the sigmoid mesocolon ascending across the left psoas then turning sharply to descend into the pelvis; the left ureter (pars tecta ureterica) passes posterior to this recess. ... Synonym: recessus intersigmoideus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interspace
Any space between two similar objects, such as a costal interspace or interval between two ribs. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interspecies hydrogen transfer
<biology, ecology> The process in which organic matter is degraded anaerobically by the interaction of several groups of microorganisms in which hydrogen production and hydrogen consumption are closely coupled among species. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

interspecific competition
<ecology, zoology> Competition between different species for nutrients, space, light, etc. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

interspecific graft
Synonym for xenograft ... <surgery> A surgical graft of tissue from one species onto or into individuals of unlike species, genus or family. Also know as a heteroplastic graft. ... See: xenotransplantation. ... (11 May 1997) ...

intersperse
1. To scatter or set here and there among other things; to insert at intervals; as, to intersperse pictures in a book. 'There, interspersed in lawns and op'ning glades, Thin trees arise that shun each other's shades.' (Pope) ... 2. To diversify or adorn with things set or scattered at intervals; to place something at intervals in or among; as, to in …

interspinal
Between two spines, such as the spinous processes of the vertebrae. ... Synonym: interspinous. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interspinal line
Line passing through both anterior superior iliac spines indicating the interspinal plane. ... Synonym: linea interspinalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interspinal muscles
Synonym for interspinales muscles ... The paired muscles between spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae; subdivided into cervical, thoracic, and lumbar muscles. ... Synonym: musculi interspinales, interspinal muscles. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interspinal plane
A horizontal plane passing through the anterior superior iliac spines; it marks the boundary between the lateral and umbilical regions superiorly and the inguinal and pubic regions inferiorly. ... Synonym: planum interspinale, Lanz's line. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interspinales muscles
The paired muscles between spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae; subdivided into cervical, thoracic, and lumbar muscles. ... Synonym: musculi interspinales, interspinal muscles. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interspinalis
See: interspinales muscles. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interspinous ligament
<anatomy> Bands of fibrous tissue that connect the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. ... Synonym: ligamentum interspinale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interspongioplastic substance
An obsolete term for cytochylema. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intersternebral joints
Synonym for synchondroses intersternebrales ... Persisting cartilages uniting the bony elements of the sternum, as in some domestic animals such as the dog. ... Synonym: intersternebral joints. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstice
Origin: L. Interstitium a pause, interval; inter between + sistere to set, fr. Stare to stand: cf. F. Interstice. See Stand. ... 1. That which intervenes between one thing and another; especially, a space between things closely set, or between the parts which compose a body; a narrow chink; a crack; a crevice; a hole; an interval; as, the interstice …

interstitial
<anatomy> Pertaining to or situated between parts or in the interspaces of a tissue. ... Origin: L. Interstitialis, inter = between, sistere = to set ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

interstitial absorption
The removal of water or of substances in the interstitial fluid by the lymphatics. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial cell
1. <plant biology> Cells lying between but distinct from other cells in a tissue, a good example being the interstitial cells in Hydra that serve as stem cells. ... 2. <pathology> Cells lying between the testis tubules of vertebrates and that are responsible for the secretion of testosterone. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

interstitial cell tumour of testis
Synonym for Leydig cell adenoma ... <tumour> A small benign tumours of the testis that often produce testosterone, causing endocrine symptoms. ... Synonym: interstitial cell tumour of testis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial cystitis
<pathology, urology> A chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder. The cause of interstitial cystitis is unknown, but occurs more commonly in females. ... Symptoms include difficulty urinating, pain on urination, urinary urgency and increased frequency of urination. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

interstitial deletion
Deletion that does not involve the terminal parts of a chromosome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial disease
A disease occurring chiefly in the connective-tissue framework of an organ, the parenchyma suffering secondarily. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial emphysema
Presence of air in the pulmonary tissues consequent upon rupture of the air cells, presence of air or gas in the connective tissue. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial fluid
The fluid in spaces between the tissue cells, constituting about 16% of the weight of the body; closely similar in composition to lymph. ... Synonym: tissue fluid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach involving the submucosa and muscle coats. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial giant cell pneumonia
Synonym for giant cell pneumonia ... A rare complication of measles, with the postmortem finding of multinucleated giant cells lining alveoli. ... Synonym: Hecht's pneumonia, interstitial giant cell pneumonia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial gland
See: interstitial cells. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial growth
Growth from a number of different centres within an area; in contrast with appositional growth, it can occur only when the materials involved are nonrigid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial hernia
A hernia in which the protrusion is between any two of the layers of the abdominal wall. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial implantation
Implantation in which the blastocyst lies within the substance of the endometrium, as in humans and guinea pigs. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial inflammation
Inflammation in which the inflammatory reaction occurs chiefly in the supportive fibrous connective tissue or stroma of an organ. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial keratitis
An inflammation of the corneal stroma, often with neovascularization. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

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) ...

interstitial lung disease
<chest medicine> A group of lung disorders which result in scarring and dysfunction of the alveolus (air sac) in the lung. This results in poor oxygen diffusion from the air into the bloodstream. Widespread inflammation in the lung leads to fibrosis (scarring). ... Causes include chronic exposure to organic and inorganic dusts, fumes, vapors, …

interstitial mastitis
Inflammation of the connective tissue of the mammary gland. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial myositis
Synonym for myositis fibrosa ... Induration of a muscle through an interstitial growth of fibrous tissue. ... Synonym: Froriep's induration, interstitial myositis, myofascitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial nephritis
<nephrology> A relatively uncommon condition which is characterised by inflammation of the renal tubules, glomeruli and surrounding tissue. ... Interstitial nephritis is usually be temporary and often associated with the use of a particular medication. Chronic and progressive forms do exist. ... Drugs that have been associated with interstitial …

interstitial neuritis
Inflammation of the connective tissue framework of a nerve. ... Synonym: Eichhorst's neuritis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial nucleus
A group of widely spaced, medium-sized neurons in the dorsomedial region of the upper mesencephalic tegmentum, immediately lateral to the nucleus of Darkschewitsch; together with the latter, the interstitial nucleus is closely associated with the medial longitudinal fasciculus, via which it receives fibres from the vestibular nuclei and projects cr …

interstitial nucleus of Cajal
Synonym for interstitial nucleus ... A group of widely spaced, medium-sized neurons in the dorsomedial region of the upper mesencephalic tegmentum, immediately lateral to the nucleus of Darkschewitsch; together with the latter, the interstitial nucleus is closely associated with the medial longitudinal fasciculus, via which it receives fibres from t …

interstitial pattern
One of several chest radiographic patterns associated with interstitial infiltration or thickening, including honeycomb pattern, miliary pattern, reticulonodular pattern, or septal lines. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial plasma cell pneumonia
Synonym for pneumocystis carinii pneumonia ... <chest medicine> A pneumonia caused by an infection with Pneumocystis carinii. ... Pneumocystis carinii grows rapidly in the lungs of patients with immunosuppression, particularly due to AIDS and is the leading AIDS-related cause of death. Pneumocystis carinii infection sometimes may occur elsewher …

interstitial pneumonia
<chest medicine> A form of pneumonia which involves the interstitial tissues (connective tissue) of the lung. ... Causes are varied and include: infection with Pneumocystis carinii, radiation exposure, toxic inhalation, viral pneumonias and giant cell pneumonia. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

interstitial pneumonitis
<chest medicine, pathology> A form if pneumonia which involves the interstitial tissues (connective tissue) of the lung. Causes are varied and include: infection with Pneumocystis carinii, radiation exposure, toxic inhalation, viral pneumonias and giant cell pneumonia. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

interstitial pregnancy
Synonym for intramural pregnancy ... Development of the fertilised ovum in the uterine portion of the fallopian tube. ... Synonym: interstitial pregnancy, tubouterine pregnancy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial pulmonary fibrosis
<radiology> Idiopathic, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (AKA: usual interstitial pneumonitis), Hamman-Rich syndrome (rapidly progressive), drug-related, collagen-vascular disease, rheumatoid lung disease, scleroderma ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

interstitial radiation
Radiation therapy in which a radioactive material is placed directly into a tumour. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

interstitial radiation therapy
<oncology> The implantation of radioactive seeds directly into a tumour. ... (10 Jan 1998) ...

interstitial therapy
Radiation therapy by means of radioactive seeds or needles implanted directly into the tissues to be irradiated. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interstitial tissue
Synonym for connective tissue ... <pathology> Rather general term for mesodermally derived tissue that may be more or less specialised. Cartilage and bone are specialised connective tissue, as is blood, but the term is probably better reserved for the less specialised tissue that is rich in extracellular matrix (collagen, proteoglycan etc.) an …

interstitium
A small area, space, or gap in the substance of an organ or tissue. ... See: connective tissue. ... Synonym: interstice. ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intersystole
The period intervening between the systole of the atrium and that of the ventricle of the heart. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertarsal articulations
Synonym for intertarsal joints ... The synovial joints which unite the tarsal bones. ... Synonym: articulationes intertarseae, intertarsal articulations, tarsal joints. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertarsal joints
The synovial joints which unite the tarsal bones. ... Synonym: articulationes intertarseae, intertarsal articulations, tarsal joints. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertendinous connections
Fibrous bands passing obliquely between the diverging tendons of the extensor digitorum on the dorsum of the hand. ... Synonym: connexus intertendineus, conexus intertendineus, juncturae tendinum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interthalamic
Between the thalami. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interthalamic adhesion
The variable connection between the two thalamic masses across the third ventricle; absent in about 20% of human brains. ... Synonym: adhesio interthalamica, commissura cinerea, commissura grisea, intermediate mass, massa intermedia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertidal
<marine biology> Located between the elevation of the lowest yearly tide and the elevation of the highest yearly tide. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

intertragic notch
The deep notch in the lower part of the auricle between the tragus and antitragus. ... Synonym: incisura intertragica, incisura tragica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertransversalis
Intertransversarius. ... See: muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertransversarii muscles
The paired muscles between transverse processes of adjacent vertebrae; there are anterior and posterior muscles in the cervical region; lateral and medial muscles in the lumbar region; and single muscles in the thoracic region. ... Synonym: musculi intertransversarii, intertransverse muscles. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertransverse
Between the transverse processes of the vertebrae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertransverse ligament
<anatomy> One of the ligaments that connect the transverse processes of adjacent vertebrae. ... Synonym: ligamentum intertransversarium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertransverse muscles
Synonym for intertransversarii muscles ... The paired muscles between transverse processes of adjacent vertebrae; there are anterior and posterior muscles in the cervical region; lateral and medial muscles in the lumbar region; and single muscles in the thoracic region. ... Synonym: musculi intertransversarii, intertransverse muscles. ... (05 Mar 2000 …

intertriginous
<anatomy> An area where opposing skin surfaces touch and may rub, such as skin folds of the groin, axilla and breasts. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

intertrigo
<dermatology> A superficial dermatitis occurring on apposed skin surfaces, such as the axillae, creases of the neck, intergluteal fold, groin, between the toes and beneath pendulous breasts, with obesity being a predisposing factor, caused by moisture, friction, warmth and sweat retention and characterised by erythema, maceration, burning, it …

intertrochanteric crest
The rounded ridge that connects the greater and lesser trochanters of the femur posteriorly and marks the junction of the neck and shaft of the bone. ... Synonym: crista intertrochanterica, trochanteric crest. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertrochanteric line
A rough line that separates the neck and shaft of the femur anteriorly; it passes downward and medially from the greater trochanter to the lesser trochanter and continues into the medial lip of the linea aspera. ... Synonym: linea intertrochanterica, linea spiralis, spiral line. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertropical anaemia
An obsolete term for anaemia occurring in hookworm disease, chiefly necatoriasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertropical hyphemia
Synonym for ancylostomiasis ... Infection of humans or animals with hookworms of the genus ancylostoma. Characteristics include anaemia, dyspepsia, eosinophilia, and abdominal swelling. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

intertubercular bursitis
Inflammation of the intertubercular bursa of the biceps brachii muscle of the shoulder of the horse, usually the result of trauma. ... Synonym: bicipital bursitis, shoulder bursitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertubercular groove
A furrow running down the shaft of the humerus between the two tubercles, lodging the tendon of the long head of the biceps, and giving attachment in its floor to the latissimus dorsi muscle. ... Synonym: sulcus intertubercularis, bicipital groove, intertubercular sulcus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertubercular line
Line passing through tubercles of both iliac crests, indicating the intertubercular plane. ... Synonym: linea intertubercularis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertubercular plane
A horizontal plane passing through the iliac tubercles. ... Synonym: planum intertuberculare. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertubercular sheath
The extension of the synovial membrane of the shoulder joint downward in the intertubercular groove to surround the tendon of the long head of the biceps. ... Synonym: vagina intertubercularis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertubercular sulcus
Synonym for intertubercular groove ... A furrow running down the shaft of the humerus between the two tubercles, lodging the tendon of the long head of the biceps, and giving attachment in its floor to the latissimus dorsi muscle. ... Synonym: sulcus intertubercularis, bicipital groove, intertubercular sulcus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertubular
Between or among tubules. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intertubular zone
The dentinal matrix which lies between zone's of peritubular dentin; it is less calcified and contains larger collagen fibres than does peritubular dentin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interureteral
Between the two ureters. ... Synonym: interureteric. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interureteric
Synonym for interureteral ... Between the two ureters. ... Synonym: interureteric. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interureteric fold
A fold of mucous membrane extending from the orifice of the ureter of one side to that of the other side. ... Synonym: plica interureterica, bar of bladder, Mercier's bar, plica ureterica, torus uretericus, ureteric fold. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intervaginal space of optic nerve
<anatomy, nerve> The spaces within the internal sheath of the optic nerve, between the arachnoidal and pial layers, filled with cerebrospinal fluid and continuous with the subarachnoid space. ... Synonym: spatia intervaginalia nervi optici, intersheath spaces of optic nerve, Schwalbe's spaces. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interval
The space between two objects or parts, the lapse of time between two recurrences or paroxysms. ... Origin: L. Vallum = rampart ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

interval operation
An operation performed during a period of quiescence or of intermission in the condition necessitating surgery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

interval scale
Like a temperature scale in centigrade or Fahrenheit units, a scale on which the intervals are equal but which has an arbitrary zero point; e.g., intelligence quotient values are values along an interval scale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intervascular
Between blood or lymph vessels. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

intervening sequence
<molecular biology> Alternative but uncommon name for an intron. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...