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


paragenital
Alongside the gonads. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paragenital tubules
Remnants of embryonic mesonephric tubule's, some of which form the paradidymis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parageusia
Disordered or perverted sense of taste. ... Origin: para-+ G. Geusis, taste ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parageusic
Relating to parageusia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paraglenoid groove
Synonym for preauricular groove ... A groove on the pelvic surface of the ilium just lateral to the auricular surface; it is more pronounced in the female. ... Synonym: paraglenoid groove, paraglenoid sulcus, preauricular sulcus, sulcus paraglenoidalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paraglenoid sulcus
Synonym for preauricular groove ... A groove on the pelvic surface of the ilium just lateral to the auricular surface; it is more pronounced in the female. ... Synonym: paraglenoid groove, paraglenoid sulcus, preauricular sulcus, sulcus paraglenoidalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paragnomen
An unexpected reaction. ... Origin: para-+ G. Gnomen, gnome, judgment ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paragonimiasis
Infection with trematodes of the genus paragonimus. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

paragonimus
A genus of lung flukes of the family troglotrematidae. This genus consists of several species one of which is p. Westermani, a common lung fluke in man. Members of this and other species also occur in other mammals. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Paragonimus ringeri
Synonym for Paragonimus westermani ... The bronchial or lung fluke; a species that causes paragonimiasis, found chiefly in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, the Philippines, and Thailand; eggs are coughed up in sputum or swallowed and passed in the faeces; miracidia invade Melania snails, and produce large numbers of stumpy-tailed cercariae that leave th …

Paragonimus westermani
The bronchial or lung fluke; a species that causes paragonimiasis, found chiefly in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, the Philippines, and Thailand; eggs are coughed up in sputum or swallowed and passed in the faeces; miracidia invade Melania snails, and produce large numbers of stumpy-tailed cercariae that leave the snail and crawl into muscles and vis …

paragonorrhoeal
Indirectly related to or consequent to gonorrhoea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paragrammatism
Synonym for paraphasia ... A form of aphasia in which a person has lost the ability to speak correctly, substituting one word for another, and jumbling words and sentences unintelligibly. ... Synonym: jargon, paragrammatism, paraphrasia, pseudoagrammatism. ... Origin: para-+ G. Phasis, speech ... Thematic paraphasia, incoherent speech that wanders from …

paragraph
1. Originally, a marginal mark or note, set in the margin to call attention to something in the text, e. G, a change of subject; now, the character, commonly used in the text as a reference mark to a footnote, or to indicate the place of a division into sections. ... This character is merely a modification of a capital P (the initial of the word par …

paragraphia
1. Loss of the power of writing from dictation, although the words are heard and comprehended. ... 2. Writing one word when another is intended. ... Origin: para-+ G. Grapho, to write ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parahemophilia
An obsolete term for Owren's disease ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parahepatic
Adjacent to the liver. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parahiatal hernia
A hernia through the diaphragm that occurs at a point separate from the oesophageal hiatus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parahidrosis
Synonym for paridrosis ... Any derangement of perspiration. ... Synonym: parahidrosis. ... Origin: para-+ G. Hidrosis, sweating ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parahippocampal gyrus
A long convolution on the medial surface of the temporal lobe, forming the lower part of the fornicate gyrus, extending from behind the splenium corporis callosi forward along the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus from which it is demarcated by the hippocampal fissure. The anterior extreme of the gyrus curves back upon itself, forming the uncus, the …

parahormone
A substance, product of ordinary metabolism, not produced for a specific purpose, that acts like a hormone in modifying the activity of some distant organ; e.g., the action of carbon dioxide on the control of breathing. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parahypnosis
Disordered sleep, such as caused by nightmare or somnambulism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parahypophysis
A small mass of pituitary tissue, or tissue resembling in structure the anterior lobe of the hypophysis, occasionally found in the dura mater lining of the sella turcica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parainfluenza virus
<virology> Species of the Paramyxoviridae, there are four types. ... Type 1 is also called Sendai virus or Haemagglutinating virus of Japan (HVJ) and the inactivated form is used to bring about cell fusion. Types 2-4 cause mild respiratory infections in humans. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

parainfluenza virus 1, human
The type species of paramyxovirus also called haemadsorption virus 2 (ha2), which causes laryngotracheitis in humans, especially children. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

parainfluenza virus 2, human
A species of rubulavirus associated particularly with acute laryngotracheitis (croup) in children aged 6 months to 3 years. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

parainfluenza virus 3, human
A species of paramyxovirus frequently isolated from small children with pharyngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

parainfluenza viruses
Virus's of the genus Paramyxovirus, of four types: type 1 (haemadsorption virus type 2), which includes sendai virus, causes acute laryngotracheitis in children and occasionally adults; type 2 (croup-associated virus) is associated especially with acute laryngotracheitis or croup in young children and minor upper respiratory infections in adults; t …

parajejunal fossa
A peritoneal fossa that has been seen in a few cases in which the jejunum has no mesentery but is attached to the posterior parietal peritoneum; the fossa begins at the point where the mesentery ends, and is seen on raising up the knuckle of free intestine. ... Synonym: Broesike's fossa, fossa parajejunalis, mesentericoparietal fossa, mesentericopar …

parakappacism
Substitution of another letter sound for that of k. ... See: kappacism. ... Origin: para-+ G. Kappa, the letter k ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parakeet
<zoology> Same as Parrakeet. ... <zoology> Any one of numerous species of small parrots having a graduated tail, which is frequently very long; called also paroquet and paraquet. ... Many of the Asiatic and Australian species belong to the genus Paleornis; others belong to Polytelis, Platycercus, Psephotus, Euphema, and allied genera. The …

parakeratosis
<pathology> Persistence of the nuclei in the cells of the stratum corneum of the epidermis, as seen, for example: in psoriasis. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

parakeratosis ostracea
parakeratosis scutularis ...

parakeratosis variegata
Synonym for poikiloderma atrophicans vasculare ... A rare condition that simulates chronic radiodermatitis in appearance; may eventuate as mycosis fungoides. ... Synonym: parakeratosis variegata, parapsoriasis lichenoides. ... Poikiloderma of Civatte, reticulated pigmentation and telangiectasia of the sides of the cheeks and neck; common in middle-age …

parakinesia
Parakinesis ... Any motor abnormality. ... Synonym: paracinesia, paracinesis. ... Origin: para-+ G. Kinesis, movement ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralalia
Any speech defect; especially one in which one letter is habitually substituted for another. ... Origin: para-+ G. Lalia, talking ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralambdacism
Mispronunciation of the letter l, or the substitution of some other letter for it. ... See: lambdacism. ... Origin: para-+ G. Lambda, letter l ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralectotype
<zoology> Any one of the original syntypes remaining after the selection of a lectotype. ... (09 Jan 1998) ...

paraleprosis
Presence of certain trophic or nerve changes suggesting an attenuated form of leprosy in regions where the disease has long prevailed. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralepsy
1. A temporary attack of mental inertia and hopelessness. ... 2. A sudden alteration in mood or emotional tension. ... Origin: G. Para-+ lepsis, seizure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralexia
Misapprehension of written or printed words, other meaningless words being substituted for them in reading. ... Origin: para-+ G. Lexis, speech ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralgesia
Painful paresthesia; any disorder or abnormality of the sense of pain. ... Origin: para-+ G. Algesis, the sense of pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralgia
Abnormal or unusual pain. ... Origin: para-+ G. Algos, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralipophobia
<psychology> Morbid fear of neglect or omission of some duty. ... Origin: G. Paraleipo, to omit, pass over, + phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parallactic
Relating to a parallax. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parallax
1. The apparent displacement, or difference of position, of an object, as seen from two different stations, or points of view. ... 2. <astronomy> The apparent difference in position of a body (as the sun, or a star) as seen from some point on the earth's surface, and as seen from some other conventional point, as the earth's center or the sun. …

parallax method
Localization of a foreign body by observing the direction of its motion on a fluoroscopic screen while moving the X-ray tube or the screen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parallax test
Measurement of the deviation in strabismus by the alternate cover test combined with neutralization of the deviation using prisms. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parallel
1. Pertaining to straight lines or planes that do not intersect. ... 2. <physics> Pertaining to electric circuit components connected in parallel so that the current flow divides, each branch passing through one component and rejoins, applied by extension to any similar parallel circuit, for example the systemic circulation to the various orga …

parallel attachment
Synonym for precision attachment ... A frictional or mechanically retained unit used in fixed or removable prosthodontics, consisting of closely fitting male and female parts, an attachment that may be rigid in function or may incorporate a movable stress control unit to reduce the torque on the abutment. ... Synonym: frictional attachment, internal …

parallel rays
Ray's parallel to the axis of an optical system. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parallel track
<pharmacology> A system for distributing certain experimental drugs to people who are unable to participate in ongoing clinical trials. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

parallelism
1. The state of being structurally parallel. ... 2. In psychology, the mind-body doctrine that for every conscious process there is a corresponding or parallel organic process, without asserting a causal interrelation between the two. ... Origin: para-+ G. Allelon, of one another, fr. Allos, other ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parallelogram
<geometry> A right-lined quadrilateral figure, whose opposite sides are parallel, and consequently equal; sometimes restricted in popular usage to a rectangle, or quadrilateral figure which is longer than it is broad, and with right angles. Parallelogram of velocities, forces, accelerations, momenta, etc. ... <mechanics> A parallelogram …

parallelometer
An apparatus used for paralleling the attachments and abutments for fixed or removable partial dentures. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parallelopiped
<geometry> A solid, the faces of which are six parallelograms, the opposite pairs being parallel, and equal to each other; a prism whose base is a parallelogram. ... Origin: Gr. A body with parallel surfaces; parallel + a plane surface, on the ground, or level with it, level, flat; on + the ground: cf. F. Parallelopipede. ... Source: Websters D …

parallergic
Denoting an allergic state in which the body becomes predisposed to non-specific stimuli following original sensitization with a specific allergen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralogia
False reasoning, involving self-deception. ... Origin: G. Paralogia, a fallacy, fr. Para, beside, + logos, reason ... Thematic paralogia, false reasoning in relation chiefly to one theme or subject, upon which the mind dwells insistently. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paraluteal cell
Synonym for theca lutein cell ... A steroid secretory cell of the corpus luteum that comes from the theca interna of the ovarian follicle at the time of ovulation. ... Synonym: paraluteal cell, paralutein cell. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralutein cell
Synonym for theca lutein cell ... A steroid secretory cell of the corpus luteum that comes from the theca interna of the ovarian follicle at the time of ovulation. ... Synonym: paraluteal cell, paralutein cell. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralysis
<neurology> Loss or impairment of motor function in a part due to lesion of the neural or muscular mechanism, also by analogy, impairment of sensory function (sensory paralysis). ... In addition to the types named below, paralysis is further distinguished as traumatic, syphilitic, toxic, etc., according to its cause or as obturator, ulnar, etc …

paralysis agitans
An obsolete term for parkinsonism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralysis, bulbar
A paralysis resulting from changes in the motor centres of the medulla oblongata. It is chronic, usually fatal, and most commonly occurring in persons over 50 years old. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

paralysis, familial periodic
An autosomal dominant trait marked by recurring attacks of rapidly progressive flaccid paralysis. There are three types: I, associated with a fall in serum potassium levels (hypokalaemic periodic paralysis); II, associated with a rise therein (hyperkalaemic periodic paralysis, called also adynamia episodica hereditaria); and III, with normal levels …

paralysis, obstetric
Paralysis of an infant resulting from injury received at birth. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

paralyssa
A paralytic form of rabies caused by the bite of the vampire bat (Desmodus). ... Origin: paralysis + G. Lyssa, madness (rabies) ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralytic
A person affected with paralysis. ... 1. Of or pertaining to paralysis; resembling paralysis. ... 2. Affected with paralysis, or palsy. 'The cold, shaking, paralytic hand.' (Prior) ... 3. Inclined or tending to paralysis. ... <physiology> Paralytic secretion, the fluid, generally thin and watery, secreted from a gland after section or paralysis o …

paralytic dementia
Dementia and paralysis resulting from a chronic syphilitic meningoencephalitis. ... Synonym: dementia paralytica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralytic ectropion
Synonym for atonic ectropion ... Ectropion of the lower eyelid following paralysis of the orbicularis oculi muscle. ... Synonym: flaccid ectropion, paralytic ectropion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralytic ileus
<gastroenterology, surgery> Paralysis or inactivity of the intestine that prohibits the passage of material within the intestine. ... May be the result of anticholinergic drugs, injury or illness. Paralytic ileus is a typical occurrence post surgically. Patients may complain of constipation and bloating. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

paralytic mydriasis
Pupillary dilation due to paralysis of the sphincter muscle of the pupil induced by anticholinergic drugs given topically or systemically, or resulting from lesions of the oculomotor nucleus or nerve, contusion of the eyeball, or glaucoma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralytic myoglobinuria
azoturia of horses ...

paralytic rabies
A form or stage of rabies marked by paralytic symptoms. ... Synonym: dumb rabies. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralytic scoliosis
Lateral curvature of the spine due to paralysis of spinal muscles. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralytic strabismus
Strabismus due to weakness of an ocular muscle or muscles. ... Synonym: incomitant strabismus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralyzant
1. Causing paralysis. ... 2. Any agent, such as curare, that causes paralysis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paralyzing vertigo
Synonym for vestibular neuronitis ... A paroxysmal attack of severe vertigo, not accompanied by deafness or tinnitus, which affects young to middle-aged adults, often following a non-specific upper respiratory infection; due to unilateral vestibular dysfunction. ... Synonym: endemic paralytic vertigo, epidemic vertigo, Gerlier's disease, kubisagari, …

paramammary lymph nodes
Several lymph nodes on the lateral side of the mammary gland that receive afferents from the mammary gland and send efferents to the axillary pectoral group of lymph nodes. The paramammary lymph nodes are commonly considered as part of the pectoral group of axillary nodes. ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici paramammarii. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paramastigote
A mastigote having two flagella, one long and one short. ... Synonym: paraflagellate. ... Origin: para-+ G. Mastix, whip ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paramastoid process
An occasional process of bone extending downward from the jugular process of the occipital bone in humans. ... Synonym: processus paramastoideus, paroccipital process. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Paramecium
<protozoa> Genus of ciliate protozoans. The slipper animalcule is cigar shaped, covered in rows of cilia and about 250 um long. ... Free swimming, common in freshwater ponds, feeds on bacteria and other particles. Reproduces asexually by binary fission and sexually by conjugation involving the exchange of micronuclei. ... See: kappa particle.
paramecium tetraurelia
A species of ciliate protozoa. It is used in biomedical research. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

paramedian
Near the middle line. ... Synonym: paramesial. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paramedian incision
An incision lateral to the midline. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paramedic
A person trained and certified to provide emergency medical care. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paramedical
1. Related to the medical profession in an adjunctive capacity, e.g., denoting allied health fields such as physical therapy, speech pathology, etc. ... 2. Relating to a paramedic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paramenia
Any disorder or irregularity of menstruation. ... Origin: para-+ G. Men, month ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paramesial
Synonym for paramedian ... Near the middle line. ... Synonym: paramesial. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paramesonephric
Close to or alongside the embryonic mesonephros. ... See: paramesonephric duct. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paramesonephric duct
Either of the two paired embryonic tubes extending along the mesonephros roughly parallel to the mesonephric duct and emptying into the cloaca; in the female, the upper parts of the ducts form the uterine tubes, while the lower fuse to form the uterus and part of the vagina; in the male, vestiges of the ducts form the vagina masculina and the appen …

parameter
A variable whose measure is indicative of a quantity or function that cannot itself be precisely determined by direct methods, for example, blood pressure and pulse rate are parameters of cardiovascular function and the level of glucose in blood and urine is a parameter of carbohydrate metabolism. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

paramethadione
3,5-Dimethyl-5-ethyloxazolidine-2,4-dione;an anticonvulsant used in petit mal epilepsy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

paramethasone
<chemical> A glucocorticoid with the general properties of corticosteroids. It has been used by mouth in the treatment of all conditions in which corticosteroid therapy is indicated except adrenal-deficiency states for which its lack of sodium-retaining properties makes it less suitable than hydrocortisone with supplementary fludrocortisone.< …

parametrial
Pertaining to the parametrium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parametric
Relating to the parametrium, or structures immediately adjacent to the uterus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parametric abscess
An abscess in the connective tissue of the broad ligament of the uterus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parametric instability
<physics> Instability which occurs in a system whose equilibrium is weakly modulated in time or space. The modulation produces a coupling of the linear eigenmodes of the system and can lead to destabilisation. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

parametric test
A statistical test that depends on an assumption about the distribution of the data, e.g., that the data are normally distributed. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parametrismus
Painful spasm of the muscular fibres in the broad ligaments. ... Origin: parametrium + G. Trismos, a creaking ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

parametritic
Relating to parametritis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...