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

laparohysterotomy
Synonym: abdominal hysterotomy. ... Origin: Laparo-+ G. Hystera, uterus, + tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laparomyomectomy
Synonym for abdominal myomectomy ... <procedure> Removal of a myoma of the uterus through an abdominal incision. ... Synonym: celiomyomectomy, laparomyomectomy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laparomyositis
Inflammation of the lateral abdominal muscles. ... Origin: Laparo-+ G. Mys, muscle, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laparorrhaphy
Synonym for celiorrhaphy ... Suture of a wound in the abdominal wall. ... Synonym: laparorrhaphy. ... Origin: celio-+ G. Rhaphe, seam ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laparosalpingectomy
Synonym for abdominal salpingectomy ... <procedure> Removal of one or both fallopian tubes through an abdominal incision. ... Synonym: celiosalpingectomy, laparosalpingectomy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laparosalpingo-oophorectomy
<procedure> Removal of the fallopian tube and ovary through an abdominal incision. ... Synonym: abdominal salpingo-oophorectomy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laparosalpingotomy
abdominal salpingotomy ...

laparoscope
<instrument> A fibreoptic device that consists of a flexible tube. Glass or plastic filaments allow the internal refraction of light for viewing. This device is used in laparoscopy and laparoscopic surgery. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

laparoscopic
Performed using a laparoscope, a thin fibre-optic scope introduced into a body cavity for diagnostic and surgical purposes. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

laparoscopic cannula
Hasson cannula ...

laparoscopic cholangiogram
<investigation> Laparoscopy involves the use of a fibreoptic flexible scope that is introduced into the abdominal cavity through a small (1 inch) incision. Using a special TV camera attached to the laparoscope, the physician can view the procedure on a monitor (as he works). ... Small adjacent incisions allow for the introduction of special su …

laparoscopic cholecystectomy
<procedure, surgery> Surgery to remove a diseased gallbladder through a laparoscope. A fibreoptic scope is inserted through a small incision by the navel. Instruments are inserted through two more smaller incisions. The gallbladder is localised and removed through the laparoscope. The patient is usually home within 24 hours after surgery. ... …

laparoscopic knot
A knot placed intracorporally through a laparoscopic instrument. The knot itself may be tied extracorporally and passed into the body through a cannula or the knot may be both placed and tied intracorporally. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laparoscopic surgery
Operative procedure performed using minimally invasive surgical technique for exposure that avoids traditional incision. Visualization is achieved using a fibre optic instrument, usually attached to a video camera. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laparoscopically assisted surgery
Operative procedure performed using combined laparoscopic and open techniques; most commonly applied to colon or small intestinal resections with anastomosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laparoscopy
<procedure> A surgical procedure in which a tiny scope is inserted into the abdomen through a small incision. It is used for a variety of procedures and often to diagnose disease of the fallopian tubes and pelvic cavity. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

laparotomy
<procedure, surgery> General term for abdominal surgery. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

laparotomy pad
A pad made from several layers of gauze folded into a rectangular shape; used as a sponge, for packing off the viscera in abdominal operations, and in other ways. ... Synonym: abdominal pad. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laparotrachelotomy
<procedure> A low cervical cesarean section. ... Origin: Laparo-+ G. Trachelos, neck, + tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laparouterotomy
Synonym: abdominal hysterotomy. ... Origin: Laparo-+ uterus + G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Lapicque
Louis, French physiologist, 1866-1952. ... See: Lapicque's law. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Lapicque's law
The chronaxie is inversely proportional to the diameter of an axon. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lapinised
Denoting viruses which have been adapted to develop in rabbits by serial transfers in this species. ... Origin: Fr. Lapin, rabbit ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lapinization
Serial passage of a virus or vaccine in rabbits. ... Origin: Fr. Lapin, rabbit ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Laplace, Ernest
<person> U.S. Surgeon, 1861-1924. ... See: Laplace's forceps. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Laplace, Pierre de
<person> French mathematician, 1749-1827. ... See: Laplace's law. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Laplace's forceps
A forceps for approximating intestines during surgical anastomosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Laplace's law
The equilibrium relationship between transmural pressure difference (dP), wall tension (T), and radius of curvature (R) in a concave surface; for a sphere: dP = 2T/R; for a cylinder: dP = T/R. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lappet
A small decorative fold or flap, especially, of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress. ... <zoology> Lappet moth, one of several species of bombycid moths, which have stout, hairy caterpillars, flat beneath. Two common American species (Gastropacha Americana, and Tolype velleda) feed upon the apple tree. ... Origin: Dim. Of lap a fold. ... S …

lapse
1. A gliding, slipping, or gradual falling; an unobserved or imperceptible progress or passing away,; restricted usually to immaterial things, or to figurative uses. 'The lapse to indolence is soft and imperceptible.' (Rambler) 'Bacon was content to wait the lapse of long centuries for his expected revenue of fame.' (I. Taylor) ... 2. A slip; an err …

lapsus calami
<zoology> A slip of the pen, an unintentional error, especially in spelling taxonomic names. ... (09 Jan 1998) ...

lapwing
<zoology> A small European bird of the Plover family (Vanellus cristatus, or V. Vanellus). It has long and broad wings, and is noted for its rapid, irregular fight, upwards, downwards, and in circles. Its back is coppery or greenish bronze. Its eggs are the 'plover's eggs' of the London market, esteemed a delicacy. It is called also peewit, d …

Laquer, Ernst
<person> German physiologist, *1910. ... See: Laquer's stain for alcoholic hyalin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Laquer's stain
<technique> For alcoholic hyalin, a combination of Altmann's aniline-acid fuchsin stain with a Masson trichrome stain which, on a gray-brown background, stains alcoholic hyalin red, collagen green, and nuclei brown. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

lar
A tutelary deity; a deceased ancestor regarded as a protector of the family. The domestic Lares were the tutelar deities of a house; household gods. Hence, Eng., Hearth or dwelling house. 'Nor will she her dear Lar forget, Victorious by his benefit.' (Lovelace) 'The Lars and Lemures moan with midnight plaint.' (Milton) 'Looking backward in vain tow …

laramie group
<geology> An extensive series of strata, principally developed in the Rocky Mountain region, as in the Laramie Mountains, and formerly supposed to be of the Tertiary age, but now generally regarded as Cretaceous, or of intermediate and transitional character. It contains beds of lignite, often valuable for coal, and is hence also called the l …

larbish
A form of creeping eruption observed in Senegal. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

larboard
The left-hand side of a ship to one on board facing toward the bow; port; opposed to starboard. ... Larboard is a nearly obsolete term, having been superseded by port to avoid liability of confusion with starboard, owing to similarity of sound. ... Origin: Lar- is of uncertain origin, possibly the same as lower, i. E, humbler in rank, because the sta …

larch
<botany> A genus of coniferous trees, having deciduous leaves, in fascicles. ... The European larch is Larix Europaea. The American or black larch is L. Americana, the hackmatack or tamarack. The trees are generally of a drooping, graceful appearance. ... Origin: Cf. OE. Larege (Cotgrave), It.larice, Sp. Larice, alerce, G. Larche; all fr. L. La …

lard
1. Bacon; the flesh of swine. ... 2. The fat of swine, especially. The internal fat of the abdomen; also, this fat melted and strained. Lard oil, an illuminating and lubricating oil expressed from lard. Leaf lard, the internal fat of the hog, separated in leaves or masses from the kidneys, etc.; also, the same melted. ... Origin: F, bacon, pig's fat, …

lardaceous liver
Synonym for waxy liver ... Amyloid degeneration of the liver. ... Synonym: lardaceous liver. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

large
1. Exceeding most other things of like in bulk, capacity, quantity, superficial dimensions, or number of constituent units; big; great; capacious; extensive; opposed to small; as, a nlarge horse; a large house or room; a large lake or pool; a large jug or spoon; a large vineyard; a large army; a large city. ... For linear dimensions, and mere extent …

large breast lesions
<radiology> Breast masses greater than 5 cm, lucent: lipoma, mixed lucent/opaque: fibro-adeno-lipoma, low-density opaque: giant fibroadenoma, cyst, cystosarcoma phylloides, mucinous carcinoma, high-density opaque (large and dense) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

large calorie
The quantity of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water 1°C, more precisely from 14.5° to 15.5°C; it is 1000 times the value of the small calorie; used in measurements of the heat production of chemical reactions, including those involved in biology. ... Synonym: kilocalorie, kilogram calorie. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

large cell carcinoma
A group of lung cancers in which the cells are large and look abnormal. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

large cell lymphoma
<oncology, tumour> Highly malignant group of tumours arising from transformed lymphocytes or myeloid precursors. Cell of origin often obscure. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

large gallbladder
<radiology> Courvoisier phenomenon, neoplasm of pancreatic head, distal common bile duct, papilla, hydrops, empyema, vagotomy, diabetes (20% of DM patients) Cf: small gall bladder ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

large interarch distance
A large distance between the maxillary and mandibular arches; may also imply an excessive vertical dimension. ... Synonym: open bite. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

large intestine
<anatomy> Also called the colon, this structure has 6 major divisions: caecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon and rectum. ... The total length is approximately 5 feet in the adult and it is responsible for forming, storing and expelling waste matter. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

large muscle of helix
Synonym for helicis major muscle ... <anatomy> A narrow band of muscular fibres on the anterior border of the helix of the auricle arising from the spine and inserted at the point where the helix becomes transverse. ... Synonym: musculus helicis major, large muscle of helix. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

large pelvis
Synonym for greater pelvis ... The expanded portion of the pelvis above the brim. ... Synonym: pelvis major, false pelvis, large pelvis, pelvis spuria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

large pleural effusion
<radiology> 3 T's, tumour, TB, trauma ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

large pudendal lip
Synonym for labium majus ... One of two rounded folds of integument forming the lateral boundaries of the pudendal cleft. The labia majora are the female homolog of the scrotum. ... Synonym: labium majus pudendi, large pudendal lip. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

large saphenous vein
Synonym for great saphenous vein ... <anatomy, vein> Formed by the union of the dorsal vein of the great toe and the dorsal venous arch of the foot, ascends in front of the medial malleolus, behind the medial condyle of the femur, and traverses the saphenois hiatus in the fascia lata to empty into the femoral vein in the upper part of the femo …

large uterus
<radiology> Multiparity, pregnancy, molar pregnancy, neoplasm ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

large vein
<anatomy, vein> A vein, such as the inferior vena cava, characterised by having a reduced or absent tunica media and an adventitia with large bundles of longitudinally disposed smooth muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

large woody debris
Dead woody material greater than 20' in diameter on the ground or in a stream or river. It may consist of logs, trees, or parts of trees. Large woody debris contributes to long-term site productivity and health in several ways. It supplies nutrients to the soil, supports symbiotic fungi that are beneficial to conifers, and provides habitat for bene …

large, dense breast lesions
<radiology> Carcinoma, sarcoma, cystosarcoma phylloides, cyst, abscess, lymph nodes (lymphoma, leukaemia, metastasis) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

lariciresinol reductase
<enzyme> Catalyses the conversion of lariciresinol to secoisolariciresinol; isolated from forsythia intermedia ... Registry number: EC 1.1.1.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

lark
<ornithology> Any one numerous species of singing birds of the genus Alauda and allied genera (family Alaudidae). They mostly belong to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. In America they are represented by the shore larks, or horned by the shore larks, or horned larks, of the genus Otocoris. The true larks have holaspidean tarsi, very long hi …

Larmor frequency
In magnetic resonance, the precessional frequency, n0, of magnetic nuclei in a plane perpendicular to the direction of the external magnetic field; v0 = gB0/2&pi;, where B0 is the magnetic field strength and g is the magnetogyric ratio. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

larmor radius
<radiobiology> The radius of the path of a charged particle moving in a magnetic field (and transverse to the field lines). ... Synonym: gyroradius, cyclotron radius. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

Laron type dwarfism
Dwarfism associated with an absent or very low levels of somatomedin C (insulin-like growth factor I) or abnormalities in receptor activity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Laron, Zvi
<person> Israeli paediatric endocrinologist, *1927. ... See: Laron type dwarfism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Laroyenne, Lucien
<person> French surgeon, 1831-1902. ... See: Laroyenne's operation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Laroyenne's operation
Puncture of Douglas pouch to evacuate the pus and to secure drainage in cases of pelvic suppuration. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Larrey-Weil disease
Synonym for weil's disease ... A severe form of leptospirosis caused by leptospira interrogans serogroup icterohaemorrhagica and transmitted to man by the rat. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Larrey, Baron Dominique Jean de
<person> French surgeon, 1766-1842. ... See: Larrey's amputation, Larrey's cleft, Larrey-Weil disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Larrey's amputation
Amputation at the shoulder joint. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Larrey's cleft
Synonym for trigonum sternocostale ... A muscular defect in the diaphragm between the costal and the sternal portions. ... Synonym: Larrey's cleft, sternocostal triangle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Larsen, Loren
<person> U.S. Orthopedic surgeon, *1914. ... See: Larsen's syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Larsen's syndrome
<syndrome> A syndrome characterised by multiple congenital dislocations with osseous anomalies, including characteristic flattened facies and cleft soft palate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Larsson, Tage Konrad Leopold
<person> Swedish scientist, *1905. ... See: Sjogren-Larsson syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

larva
Origin: L. Larva ghost, specter, mask. ... 1. <zoology> Any young insect from the time that it hatches from the egg until it becomes a pupa, or chrysalis. During this time it usually molts several times, and may change its form or colour each time. The larvae of many insects are much like the adults in form and habits, but have no trace of win …

larva currens
Cutaneous larva migrans caused by rapidly moving larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis (up to 10 cm/hr), typically extending from the anal area down the upper thighs and observed as a rapidly progressing linear urticarial trail; may also be caused by zoonotic species of Strongyloides. ... Origin: L. Larva, mask + currens, racing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

larva migrans
Infections caused by nematode larvae which never develop into the adult stage and migrate through various body tissues. They commonly infect the skin, eyes, and viscera in man. Ancylostoma brasiliensis causes cutaneous larva migrans. Toxocara causes visceral larva migrans. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

larvaceous
Synonym for larvate ... Masked or concealed; applied to a disease with undeveloped, absent, or atypical symptoms. ... Synonym: larvaceous, larval. ... Origin: L. Larva, mask ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

larvae
The pleural of lava. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

larval conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis due to imbedding of larvae in the eye. ... See: ophthalmomyiasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

larval plague
ambulant plague ...

larvate
Masked or concealed; applied to a disease with undeveloped, absent, or atypical symptoms. ... Synonym: larvaceous, larval. ... Origin: L. Larva, mask ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

larvicidal
Destructive to larvae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

larvicide
An agent that kills larvae. ... Origin: Larva + L. Caedo, to kill ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

larviphagic
Consuming larvae; certain larviphagic fish are used in mosquito control. ... Origin: Larva + G. Phago, to eat ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laryngeal
Having to do with the larynx. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

laryngeal aperture
Synonym for 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) ...

laryngeal atresia
Congenital failure of the laryngeal opening to develop, resulting in partial or total obstruction at or just above or below the glottis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laryngeal bursa
Synonym for subcutaneous bursa of the laryngeal prominence ... The bursa located between the junction of the laminae of the thyroid cartilage and the skin. ... Synonym: bursa subcutanea prominentiae laryngeae, laryngeal bursa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laryngeal cancer
A malignant (cancerous) tumour of the larynx. Presentation includes a progressively hoarse voice, difficulty swallowing and weight loss. Risk factors include smoking and heavy alcohol consumption. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

laryngeal cartilages
The nine cartilages of the larynx, including the cricoid, thyroid and epiglottic, and two each of arytenoid, corniculate and cuneiform. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

laryngeal chorea
A spasmodic tic involving the muscles, resulting in an explosive manner of talking as in spasmotic dysphonia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laryngeal crisis
An attack of paralysis of the abductor, or spasm of the adductor, muscles of the larynx with dyspnea and noisy respiration, occurring in tabetic neurosyphilis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laryngeal diphtheria
Diphtheria affecting the larynx, usually with asphyxiation due to obstruction of the airway by the membrane that forms, with fatal outcome. ... Synonym: laryngotracheal diphtheria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laryngeal diseases
Disorders of the larynx, general or unspecified. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

laryngeal epilepsy
A form of reflex epilepsy precipitated by coughing. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laryngeal glands
Synonym for arytenoid glands ... A large number of mixed glands in the mucous membrane of the larynx; they are called, according to their situation, anterior, middle, and posterior. ... Synonym: glandulae laryngeae, laryngeal glands. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laryngeal granuloma
A polypoid granulomatous projection of granulomatous tissue into the lumen of the larynx, commonly following a traumatic tracheal intubation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laryngeal lymphatic follicles
Small follicles located on the posterior aspect of the epiglottis and in the ventricle of the larynx. ... Synonym: folliculi lymphatici laryngei. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laryngeal mask
A tubular oropharyngeal airway with an inflatable rim at the distal end that when inflated creates an airtight seal immediately above the larynx. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

laryngeal masks
A type of oropharyngeal airway that provides an alternative to endotracheal intubation and standard mask anaesthesia in certain patients. It is introduced into the hypopharynx to form a seal around the larynx thus permitting spontaneous or positive pressure ventilation without penetration of the larynx or oesophagus. It is used in place of a facema …