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

macula tendinea
Synonym for macula albida ... Gray-white or white, rounded or irregularly shaped, slightly opaque patches or spots that are sometimes observed postmortem in the epicardium, especially in middle-aged or older persons; they result from fibrous thickening, and sometimes hyalinization, of the epicardium; similar lesions may also occur in the visceral la …

macula utriculi
Synonym for macula of utricle ... The neuroepithelial sensory receptor in the inferolateral wall of the utricle; hair cells of the neuroepithelium support the statoconial membrane and have terminal arborizations of vestibular nerve fibres around their bodies; sensitive to linear acceleration in the longitudinal axis of the body and to gravitational …

maculae acusticae
See: macula of saccule, macula of utricle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

macular
Maculate ... 1. Relating to or marked by macules. ... 2. Denoting the central retina, especially the macula retinae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

macular amyloidosis
A localised form of amyloidosis cutis characterised by pruritic symmetrical brown reticulated macules, especially on the upper back; microscopically, amyloid is deposited as small subepidermal globules. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

macular area
Synonym for macula retinae ... An oval area of the sensory retina, 3 by 5 mm, temporal to the optic disk corresponding to the posterior pole of the eye; at its centre is the central fovea, which contains only retinal cones. ... Synonym: area centralis, macula lutea, macular area, punctum luteum, Soemmerring's spot, yellow spot. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

macular arteries
See: inferior macular arteriole, superior macular arteriole. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

macular atrophy
Synonym for anetoderma ... Atrophoderma in which the skin becomes bag like and wrinkled. ... Synonym: atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis, atrophoderma maculatum, macular atrophy, primary idiopathic macular atrophy, primary macular atrophy of skin. ... Origin: G. Anetos, relaxed, + derma, skin ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

macular coloboma
A defect of the central retina as a result of arrested development or intrauterine retinal inflammation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

macular degeneration
<ophthalmology> Breakdown or damage to a portion of the retina known as the macula. ... Symptoms include blurring of vision (in central visual field), colours appear dim and difficulty reading or performing work up close. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

macular drusen
Synonym for drusen of the macula ... Excrescences of Bruch's membrane that produce a window in the retinal pigment epithelium and are a feature of age-related macular retinal degeneration. ... Synonym: macular drusen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

macular dystrophy
A group of disorders involving predominately the posterior portion of the ocular fundus, due to degeneration in the sensory layer of the retina, retinal pigment epithelium, Bruch's membrane, choroid, or a combination of these tissues. ... See: Stargardt's disease, Best's disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

macular erythema
Synonym for roseola ... <paediatrics> Also called baby measles. This is a nonserious but common childhood viral infection that starts with a high fever and swollen lymph glands. After 24 hours, the fever breaks and the child develops a red rash on the neck and trunk. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

macular evasion
Synonym for horror fusionis ... Simultaneous projection into consciousness of retinal images so different that fusion is impossible. ... Synonym: macular evasion. ... Origin: L., dread of intermingling ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

macular fasciculus
The collection of fibres in the optic nerve directly connected with the macula lutea. ... Synonym: fasciculus macularis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

macular leprosy
A form of tuberculoid leprosy in which the lesions are small, hairless, and dry, and are erythematous in light skin and hypopigmented or copper-coloured in dark skin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

macular oedema, cystoid
Macular degeneration characterised by oedema and cystic spaces which may lead to a macular depression or hole. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

macular retinopathy
Synonym for maculopathy ... Any pathological condition of the macula lutea. ... Synonym: macular retinopathy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

macular syphilid
Synonym for syphilitic roseola ... Usually the first eruption of syphilis, occurring 6 to 12 weeks after the initial lesion. ... Synonym: erythematous syphilid, macular syphilid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

maculation
The formation or the presence of macules. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

macule
<dermatology> A spot, only commonly met in the construct immaculate meaning unspotted. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

maculocerebral
Relating to the macula lutea and the brain; denoting a type of nervous disease marked by degenerative lesions in both the retina and the brain. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

maculoerythematous
Denoting lesions that are erythematous and macular, covering wide areas. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

maculopapular
<dermatology> Both macular and papular, as an eruption consisting of both macules and papules, sometimes erroneously used to designate a papule that is only slightly elevated. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

maculopapule
A lesion with a flat base surrounding a papule in the centre. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

maculopathy
Any pathological condition of the macula lutea. ... Synonym: macular retinopathy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

mad
1. A slattern. ... 2. The name of a female fairy, especially. The queen of the fairies; and hence, sometimes, any fairy. ... Origin: Cf. W. Mad a male child, a boy. ... 1. Disordered in intellect; crazy; insane. 'I have heard my grandsire say full oft, Extremity of griefs would make men mad.' (Shak) ... 2. Excited beyond self-control or the restraint o …

mad cow disease
Synonym for bovine spongiform encephalopathy ... A new disease of cattle, first reported in 1986 in Great Britain, characterised clinically by apprehensive behaviour, hyperesthesia, and ataxia and histopathologically by spongiform changes in the gray-matter neuropil of the brain stem; it is thought to be caused by an agent, possibly a prion, similar …

Mad Hatter syndrome
<syndrome> Gastrointestinal and central nervous system manifestations of chronic mercury poisoning, including stomatitis, diarrhoea, ataxia, tremor, hyperreflexia, sensorineural impairment, and emotional instability; previously seen in workers in lead manufacturing who put mercury-containing materials in their mouths to make them more pliable …

mad itch
Synonym for pseudorabies ... A highly contagious herpes virus infection affecting the central nervous system of swine, cattle, dogs, cats, rats, and other animals. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

madagascar
One of the indian ocean islands off the southeast coast of africa. Its capital is antananarivo. It was formerly called the malagasy republic. Discovered by the portuguese in 1500, its history has been tied predominantly to the french, becoming a french protectorate in 1882, a french colony in 1896, and a territory within the french union in 1946. T …

madarosis
Synonym: milphosis, alopecia adnata. ... Origin: G. A falling off of the eyelashes, fr. Madao, to fall off (of hair) ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

madder
<botany> A plant of the Rubia (R. Tinctorum). The root is much used in dyeing red, and formerly was used in medicine. It is cultivated in France and Holland. See Rubiaceous. ... Madder is sometimes used in forming pigments, as lakes, etc, which receive their names from their colours; as. Madder yellow. Field madder, an annual European weed (Sh …

Maddox, Ernest
<person> English ophthalmologist, 1860-1933. ... See: Maddox's rod. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Maddox's rod
A glass rod, or a series of parallel glass rod's, that converts the image of a light source into a streak of light perpendicular to the axis of the rod. The position of this streak in relation to the image of the light source seen by the fellow eye indicates the presence and amount of heterophoria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

madelung deformity
<radiology> Chondrodysplasia of distal radial epiphysis, part of dyschondrosteosis (skeletal dysplasia), usually bilateral, first apparent in early adolescence, bayonet-shaped appearance of hand and wrist resembles anterior dislocation ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Madelung, Otto
<person> German surgeon, 1846-1926. ... See: Madelung's deformity, Madelung's disease, Madelung's neck. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Madelung's deformity
<orthopaedics> A distal radioulnar subluxation due to a relative deficiency of axial growth of the medial side of the distal radius, which, as a consequence, is abnormally inclined proximally and ulnarwards. ... Synonym: carpus curvus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Madelung's disease
Synonym for multiple symmetric lipomatosis ... Accumulation and progressive enlargement of collections of adipose tissue in the subcutaneous tissue of the head, neck, upper trunk, and upper portions of the upper extremities; seen primarily in adult males and of unknown cause. ... Synonym: Launois-Bensaude syndrome, Madelung's disease, symmetric adeno …

Madelung's neck
Multiple symmetric lipomatosis (Madelung's disease) confined to the neck. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

madescent
Becoming moist; slightly moist. ... Origin: L. Madesco, to become moist ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

madidans
Moist; denoting certain skin lesions. ... Origin: L. Madido, pres. P. -ans, to moisten ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Madlener operation
Tubal sterilization by clamp and tie. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Madlener, Max
<person> German surgeon, 1868-1951. ... See: Madlener operation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

madonna
1. My lady; a term of address in Italian formerly used as the equivalent of Madame, but for which Signora is now substituted. Sometimes introduced into English. ... 2. A picture of the Virgin Mary (usually with the babe). 'The Italian painters are noted for drawing the Madonnas by their own wives or mistresses.' (Rymer) ... Origin: It. Madonna my lad …

madrepore
<zoology> Any coral of the genus Madrepora; formerly, often applied to any stony coral. ... Origin: F. Madrepore, perh. Fr. Madre spotted, fr. OF. Madre, mazre, a kind of knotty wood with brown spots, fr. OHG. Masar a knot, grain, or vein in wood, a speck, G. Maser + pore (see Pore); or perh. F. Madrepore is rather from It. Madrepora, and this …

madrier
A thick plank, used for several mechanical purposes; especially: ... A plank to receive the mouth of a petard, with which it is applied to anything intended to be broken down. ... A plank or beam used for supporting the earth in mines or fortifications. ... Origin: F, from Sp. Madero, or Pg. Madeiro, fr. Sp. Madera wood for building, timber, Pg. Madei …

madrigal
1. A little amorous poem, sometimes called a pastoral poem, containing some tender and delicate, though simple, thought. 'Whose artful strains have oft delayed The huddling brook to hear his madrigal.' (Milton) ... 2. An unaccompanied polyphonic song, in four, five, or more parts, set to secular words, but full of counterpoint and imitation, and adh …

Madsen, Thorvald
<person> *1870. ... See: Arrhenius-Madsen theory. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Madura boil
Synonym for mycetoma ... 1. A chronic infection involving the feet and characterised by the formation of localised lesions with tumefactions and multiple draining sinuses. The exudate contains granules that may be yellow, white, red, brown, or black, depending upon the causative agent. Mycetoma is caused by two principal groups of microorganisms: …

Madura foot
Synonym for mycetoma ... 1. A chronic infection involving the feet and characterised by the formation of localised lesions with tumefactions and multiple draining sinuses. The exudate contains granules that may be yellow, white, red, brown, or black, depending upon the causative agent. Mycetoma is caused by two principal groups of microorganisms: …

Madurella
A genus of fungi including a number of species, such as Madurella grisea and Madurella mycetomi, that cause mycetoma. ... Origin: Madura, India ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

maduromycosis
A disease caused by various fungi (madurella mycetomi) or actinomycetes (nocardia brasiliensis). It usually affects the foot, hand, and legs with tissues becoming necrosed and swollen after infection. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

maedi
A chronic, progressive, contagious interstitial pneumonitis of sheep in Europe and the U.S. Caused by a 'slow virus' (family Lentiviridae); it is now believed that maedi and visna are two histopathological and clinical manifestations of the same viral infection. ... Synonym: ovine progressive pneumonia. ... Origin: Icelandic, dyspnea ... (05 Mar 2000) …

maedi virus
A retrovirus (subfamily Lentivirinae) that is the cause of maedi; it is very similar to the visna virus ... Synonym: medi virus, progressive pneumonia virus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

MAF
<abbreviation> Macrophage-activating factor. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

mafenide
<chemical> 4-(aminomethyl)benzenesulfonamide. A sulfonamide that inhibits the enzyme carbonic anhydrase and is used as topical anti-infective, especially in burn therapy. ... Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. ... Chemical name: Benzenesulfonamide, 4-(aminomethyl)- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Maffucci
Angelo, Italian physician, 1847-1903. ... See: Maffucci's syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Maffucci's syndrome
<syndrome> Enchondromatosis with multiple cavernous haemangiomas. ... Synonym: dyschondroplasia with haemangiomas. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Mafucci syndrome
<syndrome> Rare, multiple enchondromata, 40 - 45% malignant transformation leading to chondrosarcoma, multiple cavernous haemangiomata, may degenerate leading to angiosarcoma Cf: Ollier disease ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

MAG protein
<protein> Myelin associated glycoprotein, one of the immunoglobulin superfamily. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

magainin
<protein> Peptides of about 20 amino acid residues with antimicrobial activity, found in amphibian skin. Probably have membrane insertion and lytic properties. Sequence related to melittin. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

magaldrate
A chemical combination of aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, used as an antacid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

magazine
1. A receptacle in which anything is stored, especially military stores, as ammunition, arms, provisions, etc. 'Armories and magazines.' ... 2. The building or room in which the supply of powder is kept in a fortification or a ship. ... 3. A chamber in a gun for holding a number of cartridges to be fed automatically to the piece. ... 4. A pamphlet pub …

Magendie-Hertwig sign
<clinical sign> Skew deviation of the eyes in acute cerebellar lesions. ... Synonym: Magendie-Hertwig syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Magendie-Hertwig syndrome
Synonym for Magendie-Hertwig sign ... <clinical sign> Skew deviation of the eyes in acute cerebellar lesions. ... Synonym: Magendie-Hertwig syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Magendie, Francois
<person> French physiologist, 1783-1855. ... See: Magendie's foramen, Bell-Magendie law, Magendie's law, Magendie's spaces, Magendie-Hertwig sign, Magendie-Hertwig syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Magendie's foramen
Synonym for medial aperture of the fourth ventricle ... The large midline opening in the posterior inferior part of the roof of the fourth ventricle, connecting the ventricle with the cerebellomedullary cistern. ... Synonym: apertura mediana ventriculi quarti, arachnoid foramen, Magendie's foramen, median aperture of the fourth ventricle. ... (05 Mar …

Magendie's law
Synonym for Bell's law ... The ventral spinal roots are motor, the dorsal are sensory. ... Synonym: Bell-Magendie law, Magendie's law. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Magendie's spaces
Space's between the pia and arachnoid at the level of the fissures of the brain. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

magenstrasse
Synonym: gastric canal. ... Origin: Ger. Magen, stomach, + Strasse, road ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

magenta tongue
Purplish red colouration of the tongue, with oedema and flattening of the filiform papillae, occurring in riboflavin deficiency. ... Compare: cyanosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

magic
A comprehensive name for all of the pretended arts which claim to produce effects by the assistance of supernatural beings, or departed spirits, or by a mastery of secret forces in nature attained by a study of occult science, including enchantment, conjuration, witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, incantation, etc. 'An appearance made by some magic.' …

magical
1. Pertaining to the hidden wisdom supposed to be possessed by the Magi; relating to the occult powers of nature, and the producing of effects by their agency. ... 2. Performed by, or proceeding from, occult and superhuman agencies; done by, or seemingly done by, enchantment or sorcery. Hence: Seemingly requiring more than human power; imposing or s …

magisterial
1. Of or pertaining to a master or magistrate, or one in authority; having the manner of a magister; official; commanding; authoritative. Hence: Overbearing; dictatorial; dogmatic. 'When magisterial duties from his home Her father called.' (Glover) 'We are not magisterial in opinions, nor, dictator-like, obtrude our notions on any man.' (Sir T. Bro …

magistery
1. Mastery; powerful medical influence; renowned efficacy; a sovereign remedy. ... 2. A magisterial injunction. ... 3. <chemistry> A precipitate; a fine substance deposited by precipitation; applied in old chemistry to certain white precipitates from metallic solutions; as, magistery of bismuth. ... Origin: L. Magisterium the office of a chief, …

magistral
1. Pertaining to a master; magisterial; authoritative; dogmatic. ... 2. Commanded or prescribed by a magister, especially. By a doctor; hence, effectual; sovereign; as, a magistral sirup. 'Some magistral opiate.' ... 3. <pharmacology> Formulated extemporaneously, or for a special case; opposed to officinal, and said of prescriptions and medicin …

magma
1. Any crude mixture of mineral or organic matters in the state of a thin paste. ... 2. <medicine> A thick residuum obtained from certain substances after the fluid parts are expressed from them; the grounds which remain after treating a substance with any menstruum, as water or alcohol. A salve or confection of thick consistency. ... 3. <ge …

Magnan
Valentin J.J., Paris psychiatrist, 1835-1916. ... See: Magnan's trombone movement, Magnan's sign. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Magnan's sign
<clinical sign> Paresthesia in the psychosis of cocaine addicts, who imagine they have a foreign body, in the shape of a powder or fine sand, under the skin, and that it is constantly changing its position. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Magnan's trombone movement
An involuntary forward and back movement of the tongue when it is drawn out of the mouth; may be seen in several basal ganglia disorders. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

magnanimous
1. Great of mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; raised above what is low, mean, or ungenerous; of lofty and courageous spirit; as, a magnanimous character; a magnanimous conqueror. 'Be magnanimous in the enterprise.' (Shak) 'To give a kingdom hath been thought Greater and nobler done, and to law down Far more magnanimousan to assume.' (Milton)< …

magnesia
<chemistry> A light earthy white substance, consisting of magnesium oxide, and obtained by heating magnesium hydrate or carbonate, or by burning magnesium. It has a slightly alkaline reaction, and is used in medicine as a mild antacid laxative. See Magnesium. Magnesia alba [L. ... <medicine> A bulky white amorphous substance, consisting …

magnesia magma
Synonym for milk of magnesia ... Mixture of magnesium hydroxide; an aqueous solution of magnesium hydroxide, used as an antacid and laxative. ... Synonym: magnesia magma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

magnesium
<chemical, element> An essential divalent cation. The major role is as the chelated ion in ATP and presumably other triphosphonucleotides. ... The magnesium ATP complex is the sole biologically active form of ATP. The other essential role of magnesium is as the central ion of chlorophyll. Cellular concentration is less than 5mM. Serum concentr …

magnesium aluminum silicate
An antacid. ... Synonym: aluminum magnesium silicate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

magnesium bacteriopheophytinate
Synonym for bacteriochlorophyll ... <microbiology, plant biology> Varieties of chlorophyll (bacteriochlorophylls a, b, c, d, e and g) found in photosynthetic bacteria and differing from plant chlorophyll in the substituents around the tetrapyrrole nucleus of the molecule and in the absorption spectra. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

magnesium benzoate
Has been used in gout and rheumatoid arthritis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

magnesium carbonate
Used in gastric and intestinal acidity and as a laxative. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

magnesium chelatase
<enzyme> Catalyses the first committed step in chlorophyll biosynthesis by adding magnesium to protoporphyrin ix ... Registry number: EC 4.99.1- ... Synonym: mg-chelatase, magnesium-protoporphyrin chelatase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

magnesium chloride
<chemical> Magnesium chloride. An inorganic compound consisting of one magnesium and two chloride ions. The compound is used in medicine as a source of magnesium ions, which are essential for many cellular activities. It has also been used as a cathartic and in alloys. ... Chemical name: Magnesium chloride (MgCl2) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

magnesium citrate
Mg3(C6H5O7)2-14H 2O;a laxative; usually administered as an effervescent flavored beverage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

magnesium compounds
Inorganic compounds that contain magnesium as an integral part of the molecule. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

magnesium deficiency
Can occur due to inadequate intake or impaired intestinal absorption of magnesium. Low magnesium (hypomagnesaemia) is often associated with low calcium (hypocalcaemia) and low potassium (hypokalaemia). Deficiency of magnesium causes increased irritability of the nervous system with tetany (spasms of the hands and feet, muscular twitching and cramps …

magnesium excess
Persons with impaired kidney function should be especially careful about their magnesium intake because they can accumulate magnesium, a dangerous situation. According to the national academy of sciences, the recommended dietary allowances of magnesium are 420 milligrams per day for men and 320 milligrams per day for women. The upper limit of magne …

magnesium hydroxide
<chemical> Magnesium hydroxide (mg(oh)2). An inorganic compound that occurs in nature as the mineral brucite. It acts as an antacid with cathartic effects. ... Pharmacological action: antacids, cathartic. ... Chemical name: Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

magnesium lactate
A laxative. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

magnesium oxide
<chemical> Magnesium oxide (mgo). An inorganic compound that occurs in nature as the mineral periclase. In aqueous media combines quickly with water to form magnesium hydroxide. It is used as an antacid and mild laxative and has many nonmedicinal uses. ... Pharmacological action: antacids, cathartic. ... Chemical name: Magnesium oxide (MgO) ... …

magnesium peroxide
Decomposes in water to hydrogen peroxide; used as an ingredient in dentifrices and in antiseptic dusting powder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

magnesium phytinates
Chlorophyll a and b. See entries under chlorophyll. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...