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


nodi lymphatici parotidei profundi
Synonym for deep parotid lymph nodes ... The group of lymph nodes associated with the parotid gland lying deep to the parotid masseteric fascia. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici parotidei profundi. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici phrenici inferiores
Synonym for inferior phrenic lymph nodes ... Small lymph nodes associated with the inferior phrenic vessels. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici phrenici inferiores. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici phrenici superiores
Synonym for superior phrenic lymph nodes ... Three groups of small nodes, anterior, middle, and posterior, on the upper surface of the diaphragm; they receive afferents from the liver, diaphragm, and intercostal spaces and send efferents to parasternal and posterior mediastinal nodes. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici phrenici superiores, diaphragmatic no …

nodi lymphatici postcavales
Synonym for right lumbar lymph nodes ... The chain of lymph nodes associated with the inferior vena cava; it is divided into three groups: nodi lymphatici cavales laterales on the right of the inferior vena cava; nodi lymphatici precavales, in front of the inferior vena cava; nodi lymphatici postcavales, under nodus lymphaticus, behind the inferior …

nodi lymphatici postvesiculares
Synonym for paravesical lymph nodes ... The lymph nodes located around the urinary bladder and, in the male, the prostate; there are three groups: prevesicular lymph nodes, in front of the bladder; lateral vesical lymph nodes, on the right and left sides; postvesicular lymph nodes behind the bladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici prelaryngeales
Synonym for prelaryngeal lymph nodes ... Lymph nodes of the anterior deep cervical group that lie in front of the larynx; they drain into the lateral deep lateral cervical nodes. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici prelaryngeales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici prepericardiales
Synonym for prepericardiac lymph nodes ... Several small lymph nodes located between the pericardium and the sternum, in the anterior mediastinum. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici prepericardiales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici pretracheales
Synonym for pretracheal lymph nodes ... Lymph nodes of the anterior deep cervical group that lie in front of the trachea; they drain into the lateral deep cervical group or into the anterior mediastinal group. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici pretracheales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici prevertebrales
Synonym for prevertebral lymph nodes ... Lymph nodes posterior to the thoracic aorta. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici prevertebrales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici prevesiculares
Synonym for paravesical lymph nodes ... The lymph nodes located around the urinary bladder and, in the male, the prostate; there are three groups: prevesicular lymph nodes, in front of the bladder; lateral vesical lymph nodes, on the right and left sides; postvesicular lymph nodes behind the bladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici promontorii
Synonym for promontory common iliac lymph nodes ... Nodes of the common iliac group located at the promontory of the sacrum. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici promontorii, nodi lymphatici iliaci communes promontorii. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici pulmonales
Synonym for pulmonary lymph nodes ... Small nodes that occur along the bronchi within the lung; they receive the drainage from localised areas of the lung and send efferents to bronchopulmonary nodes. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici pulmonales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici pylorici
Synonym for pyloric lymph nodes ... Group of nodes surrounding the pylorus, draining lymph into the right gastric or the right gastro-omental lymph nodes; it is divided into three smaller groups: suprapyloric lymph nodes, above the pylorus; subpyloric lymph nodes, below the pylorus; and retropyloric lymph nodes, behind the pylorus. ... Synonym: nodi …

nodi lymphatici rectales superiores
Synonym for superior rectal lymph nodes ... Nodes of the inferior mesenteric group, located along the superior rectal artery. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici rectales superiores. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici retrocaecales
Synonym for retrocaecal lymph nodes ... Nodes located behind the caecum draining lymph into the ileocolic nodes. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici retrocaecales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici retropharyngeales
Synonym for retropharyngeal lymph nodes ... The three groups of lymph nodes, one median and two lateral, located between the pharynx and the prevertebral fascia; they receive lymph from the nasopharynx, the auditory tube, and the atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial joints. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici retropharyngeales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici sacrales
Synonym for sacral lymph nodes ... Nodes in the concavity of the sacrum that drain the rectum and posterior pelvic wall. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici sacrales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici sigmoidei
Synonym for sigmoid lymph nodes ... Nodes of the inferior mesenteric group, located along the sigmoid arteries. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici sigmoidei. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici splenici
Synonym for splenic lymph nodes ... Nodes near the hilum of the spleen; they receive afferents from the spleen and stomach, and send efferents to the pancreatic-postsplenic and coeliac nodes. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici splenici, nodi lymphatici lienales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici subaortici
Synonym for subaortic lymph nodes ... Nodes of the common iliac group located at the bifurcation of the aorta. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici subaortici. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici submandibulares
Synonym for submandibular lymph nodes ... Four or five nodes that lie between the mandible and the submandibular gland; they receive vessels from the face below the eye and from the tongue and drain into the superior deep cervical nodes, particularly the jugulodigastric node. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici submandibulares. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici submentales
Synonym for submental lymph nodes ... Small nodes that lie superficial to the mylohyoid muscle; they receive afferents from the lower lip, chin, and the tip of the tongue, and send efferents to the superior deep cervical nodes. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici submentales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici supraclaviculares
Synonym for supraclavicular lymph nodes ... The portion of the inferior deep cervical group located between the inferior belly of the omohyoid muscle and the clavicle; afferent vessels come from adjacent regions including the mediastinum; efferent vessels terminate in the subclavian trunk. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici supraclaviculares. ... (05 Mar 20 …

nodi lymphatici thyroidei
Synonym for thyroid lymph nodes ... Nodes of the anterior deep cervical group located around the thyroid gland; they drain into the lateral deep cervical group. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici thyroidei. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi lymphatici vesicales laterales
See: paravesical lymph nodes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi retropylorici
Synonym for retropyloric lymph nodes ... A group of lymph nodes located behind the pylorus. ... Synonym: nodi retropylorici, retropyloric nodes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi subpylorici
Synonym for subpyloric lymph nodes ... A group of lymph nodes located below the pylorus. ... Synonym: nodi subpylorici, subpyloric node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodi viscerales
Synonym for visceral lymph nodes ... The lymph nodes draining the viscera of the abdomen or of the pelvis. ... Synonym: nodi viscerales, visceral nodes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodose
Having nodes or projections. ... Origin: L. Nodosus ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

nodose ganglion
The inferior (caudal) ganglion of the vagus (10th cranial) nerve. The unipolar nodose ganglion cells are sensory cells with central projections to the medulla and peripheral processes traveling in various branches of the vagus nerve. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

nodose rheumatism
An acute or subacute articular rheumatism, accompanied by the formation of nodules on the tendons, ligaments, and periosteum in the neighborhood of the affected joints. ... Synonym: rheumatoid arthritis ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodositas
Synonym: nodosity. ... Origin: L. Fr. Nodus, a knot ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodositas crinium
Synonym for trichorrhexis nodosa ... A congenital or acquired condition in which minute nodes are formed in the hair shafts; splitting and breaking, complete or incomplete, may occur at these points or nodes. ... Synonym: clastothrix, nodositas crinium, trichoclasia, trichoclasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodosity
1. A node; a knoblike or knotty swelling. ... 2. The condition of being nodose. ... Synonym: nodositas. ... Origin: L. Nodositas ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodous
Synonym for nodose ... Having nodes or projections. ... Origin: L. Nodosus ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

nodoventricular fibres
Synonym for Mahaim fibres ... Paraspecific fibre's originating from the A-V node, the His bundle, or the bundle branches and inserting into the ventricular myocardium; they are potential pathways for reentrant dysrhythmias. ... Synonym: nodoventricular fibres. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular
Bumpy. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

nodular amyloidosis
A localised form of amyloidosis in which amyloid occurs as masses or nodules beneath the skin or mucous membranes, e.g., in the larynx. ... Synonym: amyloid tumour, focal amyloidosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular arteriosclerosis
Atheromas occurring in the arterial intima as discrete tumours. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular body
In fungi, a compact, roughly spherical or squarish structure formed by coiling and twisting of the end of a hypha; considered to be abortive growths toward sexual reproduction. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular disease
Oesophagostomiasis in herbivores and primates, characterised by nodules in the wall of the large intestine, caecum, and occasionally, the ileum; the nodules are filled with caseous material and result from host response to encystment of the larvae of Oesophagostomum species. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular episcleritis
Episcleritis with localised inflammation foci in episcleral tissues. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular fasciitis
A rapidly-growing tumour-like proliferation of fibroblasts, not thought to be neoplastic, with mild inflammatory exudation occurring in fascia; the fibrosis may infiltrate surrounding tissue but does not progress indefinitely or metastasize. ... Synonym: pseudosarcomatous fasciitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular headache
Radiating pain in the head accompanied by nodular swellings in the splenius, frontalis, trapezius, and other muscles. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular hidradenoma
Synonym for clear cell hidradenoma ... <tumour> A tumour derived from eccrine sweat glands, composed of glycogen-rich clear cells. ... Synonym: eccrine acrospiroma, nodular hidradenoma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular histiocytic lymphoma
Synonym for poorly differentiated lymphocytic lymphoma ... <tumour> A B-cell lymphoma with nodular or diffuse lymph node or bone marrow involvement by large lymphoid cells. ... Synonym: follicular predominantly small cleaved cell lymphoma, nodular histiocytic lymphoma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular hyperplasia of prostate
Glandular and stromal hyperplasia occurring very commonly in the middle and lateral lobes of older men, forming nodules that may increasingly obstruct the urethra. ... Synonym: benign prostatic hypertrophy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular iritis
Iritis with aggregations of round cells in the iris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular leprosy
Synonym for tuberculoid leprosy ... A benign, stable, and resistant form of the disease in which the lepromin reaction is strongly positive and in which the lesions are erythematous, insensitive, infiltrated plaques with clear-cut edges. ... Synonym: nodular leprosy, smooth leprosy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular lymphoma
<tumour> A malignant lymphoma arising from lymphoid follicular B-cells which may be small or large, growing in a nodular pattern. ... Synonym: follicular lymphoma, giant follicular lymphoblastoma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular melanoma
<tumour> Primary cutaneous melanoma characterised by dermal invasion extending to the lateral margins of epidermal involvement or ulceration. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular non-X histiocytosis
Synonym for generalised eruptive histiocytoma ... A rare recurring generalised eruption in adults of flesh coloured or erythematous papules remaining localised to the skin and consisting of dermal nodules of mononuclear histiocytes that do not stain for lipid. ... Synonym: nodular non-X histiocytosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular nonsuppurative panniculitis
relapsing febrile nodular nonsuppurative panniculitis ...

nodular opacity
A solitary, round, circumscribed shadow found in the lung on chest radiograph; causes include granuloma, primary or metastatic carcinoma, benign tumour, vascular malformation. ... Synonym: coin lesion of lungs. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular regenerative hyperplasia
Synonym for nodular transformation of the liver ... A rare condition in which nodules of hyperplastic hepatocytes develop without fibrosis or general loss of lobular architecture. ... Synonym: nodular regenerative hyperplasia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular scleritis
Firm, immobile, single or multiple areas of localised scleritis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular sclerosis
Synonym for atherosclerosis ... <cardiology, pathology> The progressive narrowing and hardening of the arteries over time. ... This is known to occur to some degree with aging, but other risk factors that accelerate this process have been identified. ... These factors include: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and family h …

nodular subepidermal fibrosis
Synonym for dermatofibroma ... A slowly growing benign skin nodule consisting of poorly demarcated cellular fibrous tissue enclosing collapsed capillaries with scattered haemosiderin-pigmented and lipid macrophages. They are common, usually about 1 cm in diameter and occur in the dermis. Simple excision is always curative. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

nodular transformation of the liver
A rare condition in which nodules of hyperplastic hepatocytes develop without fibrosis or general loss of lobular architecture. ... Synonym: nodular regenerative hyperplasia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodular tuberculid
Synonym for erythema induratum ... A type of panniculitis characterised histologically by the presence of granulomas, vasculitis, and necrosis. It is traditionally considered to be the tuberculous counterpart of nodular vasculitis, but is now known to occur without tuberculous precedent. It is seen most commonly in adolescent and menopausal women, i …

nodular vasculitis
Chronic or recurrent nodular lesions of subcutaneous tissue, especially of the legs of older women, with lobular panniculitis, granulomatous inflammation with multinucleated giant cells, focal necrosis, and obliterative inflammation of the small blood vessels, resembling erythema induratum but without evidence of associated tuberculosis. ... (05 Mar …

nodularity
Increased density of breast tissue, most often due to hormonal changes, which cause the breast to feel lumpy in texture. This finding is called normal nodularity, and it usually occurs in both breasts. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

nodulation
The formation or the presence of nodules. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodule
A small lump, swelling or collection of tissue. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

nodule of semilunar valve
A nodule at the centre of the free border of each semilunar valve at the beginning of the pulmonary artery and aorta. ... Synonym: nodulus valvulae semilunaris, Arantius' nodule, Bianchi's nodule, corpus arantii, Morgagni's nodule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodulin
<plant biology> Plant protein. Soybean nodulin 24 is closely related to major intrinsic protein. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

nodulus
Synonym: nodule. ... 2. The posterior extremity of the inferior vermis of the cerebellum, forming with the posterior medullary velum the central portion of the flocculonodular lobe. ... Origin: L. Dim. Of nodus ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodulus caroticus
Synonym for carotid body ... A small cluster of chemoreceptive and supporting cells located near the bifurcation of the internal carotid artery. The carotid body, which is richly supplied with fenestrated capillaries, senses the pH, carbon dioxide, and oxygen concentrations in the blood and plays a crucial role in their homeostatic control. ... (12 D …

nodulus lymphaticus
Synonym for lymph follicle ... Lymphatic follicle, one of the spherical masses of lymphoid cells, frequently having a more lightly staining centre. ... See: solitary lymphatic follicles, Peyer's patches. ... Synonym: folliculus lymphaticus, lymph nodule, nodulus lymphaticus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodulus valvulae semilunaris
Synonym for nodule of semilunar valve ... A nodule at the centre of the free border of each semilunar valve at the beginning of the pulmonary artery and aorta. ... Synonym: nodulus valvulae semilunaris, Arantius' nodule, Bianchi's nodule, corpus arantii, Morgagni's nodule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus
Synonym: node. ... Origin: L. A knot ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus atrioventricularis
Synonym for atrioventricular node ... <cardiology> The location in the heart's conduction system, between the atria and the ventricles, which conducts the normal electrical impulse from the atria to the ventricles. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

nodus buccinatorius
Synonym for buccal lymph node ... One of the chain of facial lymph nodes located superficial to the buccinator muscle. ... Synonym: nodus buccinatorius, buccinator node, buccal node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus cysticus
Synonym for cystic lymph node ... A lymph node at the neck of the gallbladder draining lymph into the hepatic nodes. ... Synonym: nodus cysticus, cystic node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus fibularis
Synonym for fibular lymph node ... A small inconstant lymph node located along the course of the peroneal vein. ... Synonym: nodus fibularis, fibular node, peroneal node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus foraminalis
Synonym for foraminal lymph node ... <anatomy> One of the hepatic nodes located adjacent to the epiploic foramen. ... Synonym: nodus foraminalis, foraminal node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus jugulo-omohyoideus
Synonym for jugulo-omohyoid lymph node ... A lymph node of the lateral deep cervical group that lies above the intermediate tendon of the omohyoid muscle and anterior to the internal jugular vein; it receives lymphatic drainage from the submental, submandibular, and deep anterior cervical nodes; its efferent vessels go to other deep lateral cervical …

nodus jugulodigastricus
Synonym for jugulodigastric lymph node ... A prominent lymph node in the deep lateral cervical group lying below the digastric muscle and anterior to the internal jugular vein; it receives lymphatic drainage from the pharynx, palatine tonsil, and tongue. ... Synonym: nodus jugulodigastricus, jugulodigastric node, subdigastric node. ... (05 Mar 2000)
nodus lacunaris intermedius
Synonym for intermediate lacunar lymph node ... A lymph node of the external iliac group located between the external iliac artery and vein at the vascular lacuna. ... Synonym: nodus lacunaris intermedius, intermediate lacunar node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus lacunaris lateralis
Synonym for lateral lacunar lymph node ... A lymph node of the external iliac group located lateral to the external iliac artery at the vascular lacuna. ... Synonym: nodus lacunaris lateralis, lateral lacunar node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus lacunaris medialis
Synonym for medial lacunar lymph node ... A lymph node of the external iliac group located medial to the external iliac vein at the vascular lacuna. ... Synonym: nodus lacunaris medialis, medial lacunar node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus ligamenti arteriosi
Synonym for node of ligamentum arteriosum ... A lymph node of the anterior mediastinal group located adjacent to the ligamentum arteriosum. ... Synonym: nodus ligamenti arteriosi, lymph node of ligamentum arteriosum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus lymphaticus
Synonym: lymph node. ... Origin: Lympho-+ L. Nodus, node ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus malaris
Synonym for malar lymph node ... One of the facial lymph nodes located near the zygomatic minor muscle. ... Synonym: nodus malaris, malar node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus mandibularis
Synonym for mandibular lymph node ... One of the facial lymph nodes located by the facial artery near the point it crosses the mandible. ... Synonym: nodus mandibularis, mandibular nodes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus nasolabialis
Synonym for nasolabial lymph node ... One of the facial lymph nodes located near the junction of the superior labial and facial arteries. ... Synonym: nodus nasolabialis, nasolabial node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus rectalis medius
Synonym for middle rectal lymph node ... A lymph node along the middle rectal artery that receives afferents from the pararectal nodes and sends efferents to the internal iliac nodes. ... Synonym: middle rectal node, nodus rectalis medius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus sinuatrialis
Synonym for sinuatrial node ... sinoatrial node ...

nodus sinuatrialis echo
A postectopic sinus beat occurring earlier than would be expected from the preceding sinus node discharge interval; i.e., the interval following a premature beat of supraventricular origin is less than the ordinary cycle length between sinus beats, whereas ordinarily the interval would be expected to exceed cycle length. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus suprapyloricus
Synonym for suprapyloric lymph node ... A lymph node located above the pylorus. ... Synonym: nodus suprapyloricus, suprapyloric node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus tibialis anterior
Synonym for anterior tibial lymph node ... A small inconstant lymph node in front of the interosseous membrane along the upper part of the anterior tibial vessels. ... Synonym: nodus tibialis anterior, anterior tibial node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nodus tibialis posterior
Synonym for posterior tibial lymph node ... A small inconstant lymph node located along the course of the posterior tibial artery. ... Synonym: nodus tibialis posterior, posterior tibial node. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

NOE
<abbreviation> Nuclear Overhauser effect. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

noematic
Rarely used term relating to the mental processes. ... Synonym: noetic. ... Origin: G. Noema, perception, a thought ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

noesis
Cognition, especially through direct and self-evident knowledge. ... Origin: G. Noesis, thought, intelligence ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

noetic
Synonym for noematic ... Rarely used term relating to the mental processes. ... Synonym: noetic. ... Origin: G. Noema, perception, a thought ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

noetic anxiety
In existential psychotherapy, anxiety caused by confusion or loss of meaning in life. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

noeud vital
A circumscript region in the lower part of the medulla oblongata, near the apex of the calamus scriptorius, interpreted by M. Flourens (1858) as a nerve centre controlling respiration. ... Synonym: vital knot, vital node. ... Origin: Fr. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

nog
1. A wooden block, of the size of a brick, built into a wall, as a hold for the nails of woodwork. ... 2. One of the square logs of wood used in a pile to support the roof of a mine. ... 3. A treenail to fasten the shores. ... Origin: Etymol. Uncertain. ... 1. To fill in, as between scantling, with brickwork. ... 2. To fasten, as shores, with treenails. …

nogalamycin
<chemical> An antineoplastic agent from a streptomyces nogalater variant. It is a cytolytic antibiotic that inhibits DNA-dependent RNA synthesis by binding to DNA and has some antibacterial action. ... Pharmacological action: antibiotics, anthracycline, intercalating agents, nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors. ... Chemical name: 2,6-Epoxy-2H-nap …