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mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary
Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary
Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK
Words: 116197
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papilloma virus, cottontail rabbitThe type species of papilloma virus. It is reported to occur naturally in cottontail rabbits in north america. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
papilloma virus, humanA family of over 60 viruses responsible forcausing warts. The majority of the viruses produce warts on the hands, fingers, and even the face. most of these viruses are innocuous, causing nothing more than cosmetic concerns. Several types of HPV are confined primarily to the moist skin of the genitals, producing genital warts and elevating the risk …
papilloma, intraductalA small, often impalpable benign papilloma arising in a lactiferous duct and frequently causing bleeding from the nipple. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
papilloma, invertedA mucosal tumour of the urinary bladder or nasal cavity in which proliferating epithelium is invaginated beneath the surface and is more smoothly rounded than in other papillomas. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
papillomatosisA disorder with numerous papillomas. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
papillomatosis, laryngealWarty growths on the vocal cords. most common in young children. Recurrences are, unfortunately, frequent. Remission may occur after several years. Papillomatosis of the larynx can be due to the baby contracting human papilloma virus (HPV) during birth through the vaginal canal from a mother with genital warts (which are due to HPV). Each year, abo …
Papillomavirus<virology> A genus of viruses (family Papovaviridae) containing DNA (MW 5 × 106), having virions about 55 nm in diameter, and including the papilloma and warts viruses of man and other animals, some of which are associated with inductions of carcinoma. ... Over 70 types are known to infect man and are differentiated by DNA homology. …
Papillon-Leage and Psaume syndromeSynonym for orodigitofacial dysostosis ... <syndrome> An inherited syndrome, lethal in males, with varying combinations of defects of the oral cavity, face, and hands, including lobulated or bifid tongue, cleft or pseudocleft palate, tongue tumours, missing or malpositioned teeth, hypoplastic nasal alar cartilage, depressed nasal bridge, brach …
Papillon-Leage, E<person> 20th century French dentist. ... See: Papillon-Leage and Psaume syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Papillon-Lefevre syndrome<syndrome> A rare congenital hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles (palmoplantar keratoderma), with progessive destruction of the alveolar bone of both the deciduous and permanent teeth. ... It occurs between the first and fifth years of life and has autosomal recessive inheritance. ... Inheritance: autosomal recessive. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Papillon, M<person> 20th century French dermatologist. ... See: Papillon-Lefevre syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papilloretinitisSynonym for neuroretinitis ... An inflammation affecting the optic nerve head and the posterior pole of the retina, with cells in the nearby vitreous, usually producing a macular star. ... Synonym: papilloretinitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papillotomy<procedure> An incision into the major duodenal papilla. ... Origin: papilla + G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papillulaA small papilla. ... Origin: Mod. L. Dim. Of L. Papilla ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papioA genus of the subfamily cercopithecinae, family cercopithecidae, consisting of seven named species: p. Ursinus (chacma baboon), p. Cynocephalus (yellow baboon), p. Papio (western or guinea baboon), p. Anubis (anubis or olive baboon), p. Hamadryas (hamadryas or sacred baboon), p. Sphinx (mandrill), and p. Leucophaeus (drill). Some authors have reco …
Papovaviridae<virology> Family of oncogenic DNA viruses including papilloma, polyoma and simian vacuolating virus (SV40). Nonenveloped small viruses that mainly infect mammals. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
papovaviridae infectionsVirus diseases caused by the papovaviridae. This includes both papilloma virus infections and polyomavirus infections. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
papovavirusAny virus of the family Papovaviridae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
PAPP<abbreviation> P-aminopropiophenone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
pappataci feverSynonym for phlebotomus fever ... Influenza-like febrile viral disease caused by several members of the bunyaviridae family and transmitted mostly by the bloodsucking sandfly phlebotomus papatasii. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
pappataci fever virusesSynonym for phlebotomus fever viruses ... An unclassified serologic group of arboviruses morphologically like Bunyavirus but antigenically unrelated, transmitted by Phlebotomus papatasi (sandfly) and causing phlebotomus fever; there are 20 strains, including Icoarachi and Itaporanga. ... Synonym: pappataci fever viruses, sandfly fever viruses. ... (05 …
PappenheimArtur, German physician, 1870-1916. ... See: Pappenheim's stain, Unna-Pappenheim stain. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Pappenheim's stain<technique> A method for differentiating tubercle and smegma bacilli; the preparation is stained with hot carbol-fuchsin solution, then treated with an alcoholic solution of rosolic acid and methylene blue to which glycerin is added; tubercle bacilli are stained bright red, but smegma bacilli are decolorised. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
PappenheimerA.M., U.S. Pathologist, 1878-1955. His work in experimental pathology was extensive and included studies of the thymus, identification of the role of lice transmission in trench fever, development of an experimental model for rickets, and evaluation of viral infections in animals. ... See: Pappenheimer bodies. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Pappenheimer bodiesPhagosomes, containing ferruginous granules, found in red blood cells in diseases such as sideroblastic anaemia, haemolytic anaemia, and sickle cell disease; may contribute to spurious platelet counts by electro-optical counters. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
pappusA tuft (or ring) of hairs or scales borne above the ovary and outside the corolla (possibly representing the calyx), a tuft of hairs on a fruit. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
PAPS<abbreviation> Adenosine 3'-phosphate 5'-phosphosulfate; 3'-phosphoadenosine 5'-phosphosulfate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
PAPS sulfotransferase<enzyme> Sulfo group of paps transferred to a carrier; thioredoxin or glutaredoxin can act as cofactor ... Registry number: EC 2.8.2.- ... Synonym: 3'-phosphoadenosine 5'-phosphosulfate sulfotransferase, adenosine 3'-phosphate 5'-phosphosulfate reductase, adenosine-3'-phosphate 5'-phosphosulfate sulfotransferase, cysh protein, cysh gene product …
PAPS synthetase<chemical> Consists of ATP sulfurylase (EC 2.7.7.4) and adenylylsulfate kinase (EC 2.7.1.25) ... Synonym: phosphoadenosine phosphosulfate synthetase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...
PAPS translocase<chemical> A specific transporter of 3'-phosphoadenosine 5'-phosphosulfate (paps); mw about 230 kD; member of a large class of golgi membrane nucleotide-metabolite transporters ... Synonym: paps translocase protein, 230 kD golgi membrane protein ... (26 Jun 1999) ...
papua new guineaA country consisting of the eastern half of the island of new guinea and adjacent islands, including new britain, new ireland, the admiralty islands, and new hanover in the bismarck archipelago; bougainville and buka in the northern solomon islands; the d'entrecasteaux and trobriand islands; woodlark (murua) island; and the louisiade archipelago. I …
papular acrodermatitis of childhoodSynonym for Gianotti-Crosti syndrome ... <syndrome> A cutaneous manifestation of hepatitis B infection occurring in young children; an exanthem comprised of dusky papules on the legs, buttocks, and extensors of the arms; it lasts 2 to 8 weeks and is associated with adenopathy and malaise. ... Synonym: papular acrodermatitis of childhood. ... (05 …
papular dermatitis of pregnancyIntensely pruritic papular eruption of torso and extremities occurring throughout pregnancy, with no systemic toxicity; may be similar to pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papular feverAn affection characterised by mild fever, rheumatoid pains, and a maculopapular eruption. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papular mucinosisSynonym for lichen myxoedematosus ... A lichenoid eruption of papules or plaques of mucinous oedema due to deposit of glycosaminoglycans in the skin and fibroblast proliferation, in the absence of endocrine disease. ... See: scleromyxoedema. ... Synonym: papular mucinosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papular scrofulodermaSynonym for lichen scrofulosorum ... Small asymptomatic lichen papules on the trunk of children with tuberculosis; acid-fast bacilli are not seen in the dermal granulomas. ... Synonym: acne scrofulosorum, papular scrofuloderma, papular tuberculid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papular stomatitis virus of cattleSynonym for bovine papular stomatitis virus ... A poxvirus of the genus Parapoxvirus, reported from North America, Africa and Europe, causing bovine papular stomatitis. ... Synonym: papular stomatitis virus of cattle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papular syphilidSee: follicular syphilid, lenticular syphilid. ... Papulosquamous syphilid, scaling papules of secondary syphilis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papular tuberculidSynonym for lichen scrofulosorum ... Small asymptomatic lichen papules on the trunk of children with tuberculosis; acid-fast bacilli are not seen in the dermal granulomas. ... Synonym: acne scrofulosorum, papular scrofuloderma, papular tuberculid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papular urticariaA sensitivity reaction to insect bites, especially human and pet fleas, seen mostly in young children as wheals followed by papules on exposed areas. ... Synonym: lichen urticatus, prurigo infantilis, urticaria papulosa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papulationThe formation of papules. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papule<dermatology> A small circumscribed, superficial, solid elevation of the skin. ... Origin: L. Papula ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
papuliferousHaving papules. ... Origin: papule + L. Fero, to bear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papulo-Papule. ... Origin: L. Papula, papule ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papuloerythematousDenoting an eruption of papules on an erythematous surface. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papulonecrotic tuberculidDusky-red papules followed by crusting and ulceration primarily on the extremities and predominantly in young adults with a deep focus of tuberculosis or with a history of preceding infection. ... Synonym: tuberculosis cutis follicularis disseminata, tuberculosis papulonecrotica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papulopustularDenoting an eruption composed of papules and pustules. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papulopustuleA small semisolid skin elevation which rapidly evolves into a pustule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papulosisThe occurrence of numerous widespread papules. ... Bowenoid papulosis, a clinically benign form of intraepithelial neoplasia that microscopically resembles Bowen's disease or carcinoma in situ, occurring in young individuals of both sexes on the genital or perianal skin usually as multiple well-demarcated pigmented warty papules. ... Lymphomatoid pap …
papulosquamousDenoting an eruption composed of both papules and scales. ... Origin: papulo-+ L. Squamosus, scaly (squamous) ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papulovesicleA small semisolid skin elevation which evolves into a blister. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papulovesicularDenoting an eruption composed of papules and vesicles. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papyraceousLike parchment or paper. ... Origin: L. Papyraceus, made of papyrus ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papyraceous scarsSynonym for cigarette-paper scars ... Atrophic scar's in the skin at sites of minor lacerations over the knees, shins, and elbows of persons with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. ... Synonym: papyraceous scars. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
papyrusOrigin: L, fr. Gr. See Paper. ... 1. <botany> A tall rushlike plant (Cyperus Papyrus) of the Sedge family, formerly growing in Egypt, and now found in Abyssinia, Syria, Sicily, etc. The stem is triangular and about an inch thick. ... 2. The material upon which the ancient Egyptians wrote. It was formed by cutting the stem of the plant into thin …
para1. <obstetrics> A woman who has given birth to one or more infants. Para followed by a roman numeral or preceded by a Latin prefix (primi-, secundi-, terti-, quadri-, etc.) designates the number of times a pregnancy has culminated in a single or multiple birth; e.g. Para I, primipara; a woman who has given birth for the first time, para II, s …
para-actinomycosisChronic infection, usually pulmonary, resembling actinomycosis; ordinarily caused by nocardiosis. ... Synonym: pseudoactinomycosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
para-aortic bodiesSmall masses of chromaffin cells found near the sympathetic ganglia along the abdominal aorta. They serve as chemoreceptors responsive to oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen ion concentration, and help to control respiration. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
para-appendicitisSynonym for periappendicitis ... Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the vermiform appendix. ... Synonym: para-appendicitis. ... Periappendicitis decidualis, the presence of decidual cells in the peritoneum of the vermiform appendix in cases of right tubal pregnancy with adhesions between the fallopian tube and the appendix. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
para-sellar mass<radiology> Mnemonic: SATCHMO, S sphenoid sinus tumour, A aneurysm / adenoma of pituitary, T teratoid lesion, C craniopharyngioma, H hypothalamic glioma / histiocytoma, M meningioma / metastasis, O optic glioma less common lesions: germinoma, epidermoid, hamartoma, chordoma, arachnoid cyst ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
paraaminobenzoic acidSynonym for p-aminobenzoic acid ... A factor in the vitamin B complex, a part of all folic acids and required for its formation; neutralises the bacteriostatic effects of the sulfonamides since it furnishes an essential growth factor for bacteria, the utilization with which the sulfonamides interfere; used as an ultraviolet screen in lotions and cre …
paraballismSevere jerking movements of both legs. ... Origin: para-+ G. Ballismos, jumping about ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
parabanic acidSynonym for oxalylurea ... The cyclic (end-to-end) amide anhydride of oxaluric acid; an oxidation product of uric acid. ... Synonym: oxalourea, parabanic acid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
parabasal bodyA term formerly equivalent to the DNA kinetoplast, part of the giant mitochondrion of certain parasitic flagellates. The parabasal body plus the basal body were previously thought to comprise a kinetoplast, or locomotory apparatus, but kinetoplast is now restricted to part of the DNA giant mitochondrion and parabasal body is a distinct structure ne …
parabasal filamentTerm formerly used for rhizoplast. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
parabens<chemical> Proprietary name for the methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. They have been approved by the FDA as antimicrobial agents for foods and pharmaceuticals. ... Pharmacological action: food preservatives, preservatives, pharmaceutical. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
parabiosis<surgery> Surgical linkage of two organisms so that their circulatory systems interconnect. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
parabioticRelating to, or characterised by, parabiosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
parabiotic flapA skin flap bridging from one animal to another. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
parabolaOrigin: NL, fr. Gr.; so called because its axis is parallel to the side of the cone. See Parable, and cf. Parabole. ... <geometry> A kind of curve; one of the conic sections formed by the intersection of the surface of a cone with a plane parallel to one of its sides. It is a curve, any point of which is equally distant from a fixed point, cal …
parabolical1. Of the nature of a parable; expressed by a parable or figure; allegorical; as, parabolical instruction. ... 2. [From Parabola. ... <geometry> Having the form or nature of a parabola; pertaining to, or resembling, a parabola; as, a parabolic curve. Generated by the revolution of a parabola, or by a line that moves on a parabola as a directing …
paraboloid condenserA type of dark-field condenser. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paraboloid dark field condenser<microscopy> A lens of parabolic shape. The vertex end is ground back so that its focus can be brought into coincidence with the specimen on the slide. A central stop is provided to block the central rays. It is used chiefly for medium- power work. ... (05 Aug 1998) ...
parabrachial nucleiThe cell groups flanking the brachium conjunctivum at levels immediately caudal to the inferior colliculus; they serve as way-stations in the pathways ascending from the nucleus of solitary tract to the thalamus and hypothalamus, and receive afferent fibres from the hypothalamus and amygdaloid body. ... Synonym: nuclei parabrachiales. ... (05 Mar 200 …
parabuliaPerversion of volition or will in which one impulse is checked and replaced by another. ... Origin: para-+ G. Boule, will ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracanthoma<tumour> A neoplasm arising from abnormal hyperplasia of the prickle cell layer of the skin. ... Origin: para-+ G. Akantha, a thorn, + -oma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracanthosis1. The development of paracanthomas. ... 2. A division of tumours that includes the cutaneous epitheliomas. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracarcinomatous myelopathySynonym for carcinomatous myelopathy ... Degeneration or necrosis of the spinal cord associated with a carcinoma. ... Synonym: paracarcinomatous myelopathy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracarmineSee: paracarmine stain. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracarmine stain<technique> A staining fluid consisting of a solution of calcium chloride and carminic acid in 75% alcohol. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracaseinThe compound produced by the action of rennin upon kappa-casein (which liberates a glycoprotein), and that precipitates with calcium ion as the insoluble curd. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracellular transportSolvent movement across an epithelial cell layer through the tight junctions between cells. ... Compare: transcellular transport. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracelsian methodThe use of chemical agents only in the treatment of disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
ParacelsusAureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, Swiss physician, 1493-1541. ... See: paracelsian method. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracenesthesiaDeterioration in one's sense of bodily well-being, i.e., of the normal functioning of one's organs. ... Origin: para-+ G. Koinos, common, + aisthesis, feeling ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracentesis<procedure> Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity for the aspiration of peritoneal fluid. ... Origin: Gr. Kentesis = puncture ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
paracenteticRelating to paracentesis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracentralClose to or alongside the centre or some structure designated 'central.' ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracentral artery<anatomy, artery> The third branch of the pericallosal artery supplying the cerebral cortex of the paracentral lobule and both sides of the medial part of the central sulcus. ... Synonym: arteria paracentralis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracentral fissureA curved fissure (sulcus) on the medial surface of the cerebral hemisphere, bounding the paracentral gyrus and separating it from the precuneus and the cingulate gyrus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracentral lobuleA division of the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex, lying above the singulate sulcus and bounded by the precentral sulcus in front and the marginal part of the cingulate sulcus behind. ... Synonym: lobulus paracentralis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracentral nucleus of thalamusOne of the intralaminar nuclei of the thalamus, medial to the central lateral nucleus. ... Synonym: nucleus paracentralis thalami. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracentral scotomaA scotoma adjacent to the fixation point. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracentric inversionA basic type of chromosome rearrangement. A segment that does not include the centromere (and so is paracentric) has been snipped out of a chromosome, turned through 180 degrees (inverted), and inserted right back into its original location in chromosome. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
paracentricalDeviating from circularity; changing the distance from a center. ... <mathematics> Paracentric curve, a curve having the property that, when its plane is placed vertically, a body descending along it, by the force of gravity, will approach to, or recede from, a fixed point or center, by equal distances in equal times; called also a paracentric …
paracervicalConnective tissue adjacent to the uterine cervix. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracervical block anaesthesiaRegional anaesthesia of the cervix uteri by injection of local anaesthetic solution into tissues adjacent to the cervix. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracervixThe connective tissue of the pelvic floor extending from the fibrous subserous coat of the cervix of the uterus laterally between the layers of the broad ligament. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
paracetamolSynonym for acetaminophen ... <drug> The generic name for a common nonprescription medication useful in the treatment of mild pain or fever. This is called paracetamol in the UK. ... [American term] ... Synonym: paracetamol. ... (25 Jun 1999) ...
parachlorophenolA disinfectant effective against most Gram-negative organisms; also available as camphorated parachlorophenol. ... Synonym: p-chlorophenol. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
