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

anonyma
Without name; a term formerly applied to the large vessels in the thorax (now called the brachiocephalic trunk and vein) and the hip bone. ... Synonym: innominate. ... Origin: G. An-priv. + onyma, name ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anonymous reporting
In public health, anonymous reporting permits the acquisition of certain data such as the proportion of persons with a positive test or with a disease. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

anonymous testing
Testing in which no name is used there is total anonymity to identify the person tested. For example, the State of Florida requires that each county have a site for anonymous HIV testing. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

anonymous veins
An obsolete term for brachiocephalic veins. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anonyms and pseudonyms
Designations for persons whose names are not known or who wish to remain anonymous (anonyms) and for persons who wish to conceal or obscure their identity by assuming a fictitious name (pseudonyms). ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

anopheles
A genus of mosquitoes (culicidae) that are known vectors of malaria. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Anopheles albimanus
A species having white hind feet, a common carrier of the malaria parasite in the West Indies and Central America. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles albitarsus
A South American species that transmits malaria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles balabacensis
A vector species in Southeast Asia, Burma, and India. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles culicifacies
A species that is a common malaria vector in India and Sri Lanka, China, and elsewhere in the Orient. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles darlingi
A South American species, an important carrier of the malarial parasite. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles fluviatilis
A species that is an important vector in India and Pakistan. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles freeborni
A species that is a vector in the western U.S. (although endemic cases are no longer present). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles funestus
An important African species that transmits malaria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles gambiae
An African species that is a most important vector of malaria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles labranchiae
A species that is an important vector in southern Europe and the Mediterranean basin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles maculatus
A species that is a vector in Malaysia and Indonesia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles maculipennis
The type species of this genus; its wings are marked by spots formed of collections of scales; one of the most widely spread species active in the dissemination of malaria (formerly an important vector in continental Europe). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles minimus
A species that is an important vector throughout the Orient. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles pseudopunctipennis
A South American vector species. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles quadrimaculatus
A species that was formerly an important carrier of malaria in the southern United States. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles stephensi
A widespread species that is an important vector of malaria in Asia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles sundaicus
A species that is an important vector in the Orient and Southeast Asia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anopheles superpictus
A species that is an important vector in the Mediterranean region, Middle East, and southern Asia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anophelicide
An agent that destroys the Anopheles mosquito. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anophelifuge
An agent that drives away or prevents the bite of Anopheles mosquitoes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anophelinae
A subfamily of the mosquitoes (Culicidae) consisting of several genera, including Anopheles. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anopheline
Referring to the Anopheles mosquito. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anophelini
The tribe of mosquitoes (family Culicidae) that includes the genus Anopheles. ... Origin: G. Anopheles, useless, troublesome ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anophelism
The habitual presence in any region of Anopheles mosquitoes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anophthalmia
Congenital absence of all tissues of the eyes. ... Origin: G. An-priv. + ophthalmos, eye ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anophthalmos
Congenital absence of the eye or eyes. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

anoplasty
Plastic surgery of the anus. ... Origin: L. Anus + G. Plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anoplocephala
A genus of large tapeworms (family Anoplocephalidae) with strong linear segmentation, numerous scattered testes, and eggs with a pyriform apparatus; they are parasitic in herbivores, with terrestrial mites serving as intermediate hosts. ... Origin: G. Anoplos, unarmed, + kephale, head ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anoplocephala perfoliata
A cosmopolitan species of the horse, donkey, mule, and zebra; cysticercoid larvae are found in arthropods. ... Synonym: Taenia equina, Taenia quadrilobata. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anorchia
<embryology> The congenital absence of one or both testicles. Differs from cryptorchism where the testes are present, but have not descended into the scrotum. ... (13 Oct 1997) ...

anorchism
Absence of the testes; may be congenital or acquired. ... Synonym: anorchia. ... Origin: G. An-priv. + orchis, testis ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anorectal
<anatomy> Pertaining to the anus and rectum or to the junction region between the two. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

anorectal abscess
<surgery> An abscess that forms adjacent to the anal opening. ... Symptoms include a tender swelling adjacent to the anus and pain on defecation. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

anorectal angle
The angle formed by the junction of the rectum with the anus; may be important in maintenance of continence. ... Synonym: perineal flexure of rectum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anorectal fistula
<surgery> An abnormal tube-like passage connecting the anal canal and the rectum. May result from injuries, abscesses or inflammatory processes (for example cancer, Crohn's disease). ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

anorectal flexure
Synonym for perineal flexure of rectum ... The anteroposterior curve with convexity anteriorward of the last portion of the rectum. ... Synonym: flexura perinealis recti, anorectal angle, anorectal flexure. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anorectal junction
Transition from rectum to anal canal; corresponds to the perineal flexure, or the level at which the gut perforates the pelvic diaphragm; here the rectal ampulla narrows abruptly into a narrow slip. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anorectal lymph nodes
Synonym for pararectal lymph nodes ... Nodes located on either side of the rectum; they send efferents to the middle rectal and superior rectal nodes. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici pararectales, nodi lymphatici anorectales, anorectal lymph nodes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anorectal spasm
Synonym for proctalgia fugax ... Painful spasm of the muscle about the anus without known cause; probably a neurosis. ... Synonym: anorectal spasm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anorectal syndrome
<syndrome> Soreness, burning, itching, or other irritation of the rectum together with redness about the anus, and sometimes accompanied by diarrhoea, occurring as a toxic effect of the oral administration of certain broad spectrum antibiotics. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anorectic
1. Relating to, characteristic of, or suffering from anorexia, especially anorexia nervosa. ... 2. An agent that causes anorexia. ... Synonym: anorexic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anorexia
<symptom> The uncontrolled lack or loss of the appetite for food. ... (14 May 1997) ...

anorexia nervosa
An eating disorder characterised a misperception of body image. Individuals with anorexia nervosa often believe they are overweight even when they are grossly underweight. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

anorexiant
A drug or substance that leads to anorexia or diminished appetite, appetite suppressant. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

anorexic
Lacking normal appetite. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

anorexigenic
Promoting or causing anorexia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anorgasmia
Failure to experience an orgasm; may be biogenic (secondary to a physical disorder or medication), psychogenic (secondary to psychological or situational factors), or a combination of the two. ... Origin: G. An-priv. + orgasm + -ia ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anorthography
Synonym: agraphia. ... Origin: G. An-priv. + orthos, straight, + grapho, to write ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anoscope
<instrument> A small viewing scope that is inserted into the anus for the purpose of viewing the anal mucosa. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

anoscopy
<procedure> A diagnostic procedure where the anal mucosa and lower rectum can be directly visualised using an anoscope. Anoscopy is used to detect haemorrhoids, polyps, anal fissures and in the evaluation of anal bleeding of uncertain aetiology. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

anosigmoidoscopy
Endoscopy of the anus, rectum and sigmoid colon. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anosmia
<symptom> The absence of the sense of smell, also called anosphrasia and olfactory anaesthesia. A symptom common to tumours of the frontal lobe of the cerebral hemispheres. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

anosmic
Relating to anosmia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anosodiaphoria
Indifference, real or assumed, regarding the presence of disease, specifically of paralysis. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + nosos, disease, + diaphora, difference ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anosognosia
Ignorance of the presence of disease, specifically of paralysis. Most often seen in patients with non-dominant parietal lobe lesions, who deny their hemiparesis. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + nosos, disease, + gnosis, knowledge ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anosognosic
Relating to anosognosia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anosognosic epilepsy
Epilepsy characterised by attacks of which the person is unaware. ... Synonym: anosognosic seizures. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anosognosic seizures
Synonym for anosognosic epilepsy ... Epilepsy characterised by attacks of which the person is unaware. ... Synonym: anosognosic seizures. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anospinal
Relating to the anus and the spinal cord. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anospinal centre
The centre in the spinal cord that controls the contraction of the anal sphincter. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anosteoplasia
Failure of bone formation. ... Origin: G. An-priv. + osteon, bone, + plasso, to form ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anostosis
Failure of ossification. ... Origin: G. An-priv. + osteon, bone ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anotia
Congenital absence of one or both auricles of the ears. ... Origin: G. An-priv. + ous, ear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ANOVA
Acronym for analysis of variance. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anovesical
Relating in any way to both anus and urinary bladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anovular
Not accompanied with the discharge of an ovum. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

anovular ovarian follicle
A follicle that does not contain an ovum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anovulation
The absence of ovulation. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

anovulational menstruation
anovular menstruation ...

anovulatory
Synonym for anovular ... Not accompanied with the discharge of an ovum. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

anovulatory cycle
A sexual cycle in which no ovum is discharged. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anoxaemia
<biochemistry> A condition in which the blood does not carry enough oxygen to keep an organism alive. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

anoxaemia test
A test for coronary insufficiency; the patient breathes a mixture of 10% oxygen and 90% nitrogen; if anginal pain or electrocardiographic abnormalities are induced, the test is positive. ... Synonym: hypoxaemia test. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anoxia
<physiology> A total lack of oxygen, often used interchangeably with hypoxia to mean a reduced supply of oxygen to the tissues. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

anoxia neonatorum
Any anoxia observed in newborn infants. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anoxic
Lack of oxygen. An adjective usually used to desribe a microbial habitat. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

anoxic anoxia
A term formerly considered synonymous with hypoxic hypoxia, but now reserved for extremely severe cases in which oxygen is almost completely lacking. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

anoxic culture
A culture of anaerobicmicrobes which use inorganic substances other thanoxygen as their terminal electron acceptors. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

anoxic reactor
A bioreactor which is used to treat wastewater that utterly lacksdissolved oxygen, in it, faculatively anaerobic microbes are able tooxidize the sewage because they use nitrate ions as their oxygen source. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

anoxybiosis
The condition of an organism living in an environment with little or nooxygen. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

anoxygenic photosynthesis
A type of photosynthesis in green and purple bacteria in which oxygen is not produced. Use of light energy to synthesise ATP by cyclic photophosphorylation without oxygen production in green and purple bacteria. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

ANP
<abbreviation> Atrial natriuretic peptide. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ANP clearance receptors
Cell surface proteins that bind atrial natriuretic peptide and ANP fragments without initiating biological action. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ANP receptor
<molecular biology> Family of 3 receptors for atrial natriuretic peptide. ANP A and ANP B have intracellular guanylate cyclase and protein kinase like domains. ANP C, shares the extracellular ligand binding and transmembrane domains, but lacks the functional intracellular domains and is not thought to be involved in signal transduction. ... (1 …

ANP receptors
Cell surface receptors for atrial natriuretic peptide that have a single transmembrane spanning element; these have integral kinase and guanylate cyclase domains. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ANP1 kinase
<enzyme> Related to mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinases; isolated from arabidopsis; genbank ab000796 (anp1l) and ab000797 (anp1s); do not confuse with anp1 protein which is involved in the organization of the secretory pathway in saccharomyces cerevisiae ... Registry number: EC 2.7.1.- ... Synonym: anp1l kinase, anp1s kinase ... (26 …

Anrep
G.V., 20th century Lebanese physiologist in Britain. ... See: Anrep phenomenon. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anrep effect
A small transient positive inotropic effect of abrupt increases of systolic aortic and left ventricular pressures related to recovery from transient subendocardial ischemia (e.g., cold pressor test). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Anrep phenomenon
Homeometric autoregulation of the heart whereby cardiac performance improves as the afterload (aortic pressure) is increased. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ANS
Symbol for anterior nasal spine. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ansa cervicalis
A loop in the cervical plexus consisting of fibres from the first three cervical nerves. Fibres from a loop between the C-1 and C-2 spinal nerves accompany the hypoglossal nerve for a short distance, leaving it as the superior root of the ansa cervicalis. Fibres from a loop between the C-2 and C-3 spinal nerves form the inferior root of the ansa ce …

ansa hypoglossi
Former name for ansa cervicalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ansa lenticularis
Synonym for lenticular loop ... The pallidal efferent fibres curving around the medial border of the internal capsule. ... Synonym: ansa lenticularis, lenticular ansa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ansa peduncularis
A complex fibre bundle curving around the medial edge of the internal capsule and connecting the anterior part of the temporal lobe (temporal cortex), amygdala, and olfactory cortex with the mediodorsal nucleus of the thalamus; it enters the thalamus as a component of the inferior thalamic peduncle which also contains a major part of the fibres con …