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

peripheral resistance
Synonym for total peripheral resistance ... The total resistance to flow of blood in the systemic circuit; the quotient produced by dividing the mean arterial pressure by the cardiac minute-volume. ... Synonym: peripheral resistance. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peripheral scotoma
A scotoma outside of the central 30 degrees of the visual field. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peripheral seal
border seal ...

peripheral tabes
Synonym for pseudotabes ... A syndrome having the characteristics of tabetic neurosyphilis but not due to syphilis. ... Synonym: Leyden's ataxia, peripheral tabes, pseudoataxia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peripheral vascular disease
A term used to describe progressive occlusive disease of the arteries that supply the extremities. Risk factors include atherosclerosis and diabetes. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

peripheral vascular diseases
General or unspecified diseases of the blood vessels outside the heart. It is for diseases of the peripheral as opposed to the cardiac circulation. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

peripheral vision
Vision resulting from retinal stimulation beyond the macula. ... Synonym: indirect vision. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peripheralis
peripheral, peripheral ...

peripherin
1. Type III intermediate filament protein (57-58 kD) co expressed with neurofilament triplet proteins. ... 2. Photoreceptor specific glycoprotein found on the rim region of outer segment disk membranes. Thought to be essential for assembly, orientation and physical stability of outer segment disks. Predicted sequence 346 residues, highly conserved b …

peripherocentral
Relating to both the periphery and the centre of the body or any part. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

periphlebitic
Relating to periphlebitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

periphlebitis
Inflammation of the outer coat of a vein or of the tissues surrounding it. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Phleps, vein, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

periphyton
Algae and associated microorganisms growing attached to any submerged surface. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

periplan eyepiece
<microscopy> A compensating type of eyepiece made by Leitz with a doublet for the eyelens. The field is larger and flatter than the regular compensating ocular, but there is apt to be spherical aberration or distortion present near the periphery of the field. ... (05 Aug 1998) ...

periplaneta
A genus of blattidae containing several species with the most common being p. Americana, the american cockroach. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

periplasm
The space between the membrane and the cell wall of abacterium. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

periplasmic binding proteins
Transport proteins located within the periplasmic space. Some act as receptors for bacterial chemotaxis, interacting with MCPs. Their mode of action is unclear. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

periplasmic space
Structureless region between the plasma membrane and the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

periplocin
Glucoperiplocymarin;a cardiotonic glycoside obtained from the bark and stems of Periploca graeca (family Asclepiadaceae), a plant of southern Europe. ... Origin: G. Peri-ploke, a winding around, fr. Pleko, to twine, plait ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peripolar
Surrounding the pole or poles of any body, or any electric or magnetic poles. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peripolar cell
A granular cell located where the parietal and visceral capsules of the renal corpuscle meet; part of the cell faces the filtration space of Bowman. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peripolesis
Penetration of migrating cells between fixed tissue cells that are normally in close contact. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Poleomai, to wander ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

periporitis
Miliary papules and papulovesicles with staphylococcic infection; most frequently on the face and in infants. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Poros, pore, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

periportal
Surrounding the portal vein. ... Synonym: peripylic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

periportal cirrhosis
Cirrhosis of the liver with wide bands of fibrosis surrounding large segments of liver, with regenerative nodules. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

periportal space of Mall
A tissue space between the limiting lamina and the portal canal in the liver. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

periproctic
Synonym: circumanal. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Proktos, anus ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

periprostatic
Surrounding the prostate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

periprostatitis
Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the prostate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peripylephlebitis
Inflammation of the tissues around the portal vein. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Pyle, gate, + phleps, vein, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peripylic
Synonym: periportal. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Pyle, portal, gate ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peripyloric
Surrounding the pylorus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perirectal
Surrounding the rectum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perirectal abscess
An abscess in connective tissue adjacent to the rectum or anus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perirenal
Synonym: perinephric. ... Origin: peri-+ L. Ren, kidney ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perirenal fascia
Synonym for renal fascia ... The condensation of the fibroareolar tissue and fat surrounding the kidney to form a sheath for the organ. ... Synonym: fascia renalis, Gerota's capsule, Gerota's fascia, perirenal fascia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perirhinal
Around the nose or nasal cavity. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Rhis, nose ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perirhizoclasia
Inflammatory destruction of tissues immediately around the root of a tooth, i.e., pericementum, cementum, and approximating layers of alveolar bone. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Rhiza, root, + klasis, destruction ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perisalpingitis
Inflammation of the peritoneum covering the fallopian tube. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Salpinx, trumpet, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perisalpingo-ovaritis
Synonym: perioophorosalpingitis. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Salpinx, trumpet, + ovary + G. -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perisalpinx
The peritoneal covering of the uterine tube. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Salpinx (salping-), trumpet ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

periscopic lens
A lens with 1.25 D base curve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

periscopic meniscus
Synonym for aplanatic lens ... A lens designed to correct spherical aberration and coma (q.v.). ... Synonym: periscopic meniscus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

periseptal annulus
Organelle associated with cell division in gram-negative bacteria. There are two circumferential zones of cell envelope in which membranous elements of the envelope are closely associated with murein. The annuli appear early in division and in the region between them, the periseptal compartment, the division septum is formed. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

perisigmoiditis
Inflammation of the connective tissues surrounding the sigmoid flexure, giving rise to symptoms, referable to the left iliac fossa, similar to those of perityphlitis in the right iliac fossa. ... Synonym: pericolitis sinistra. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perisinuous
Surrounding a sinus, especially a sinus of the dura mater. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perisinusoidal space
The potential extravascular space between the liver sinusoids and liver parenchymal cells. ... Synonym: Disse's space. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perisperm
Nutritive tissue in an angiospermous seed, formed from the nucellus. ... Compare: endosperm. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

perispermatitis
Inflammation of the tissues around the spermatic cord. ... Perispermatitis serosa, hydrocele of the spermatic cord. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perisplanchnic
Surrounding any viscus or viscera. ... Synonym: perivisceral. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Splanchna, viscera ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perisplanchnitis
Inflammation surrounding any viscus or viscera. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Splanchna, viscera, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perisplenic
Around the spleen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perisplenitis
Inflammation of the peritoneum covering the spleen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perispondylic
Synonym: perivertebral. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Spondylos, vertebra ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perispondylitis
Inflammation of the tissues about a vertebra. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Spondylos, vertebra, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peristalsis
<gastroenterology, physiology> The wormlike movement by which the alimentary canal or other tubular organs provided with both longitudinal and circular muscle fibres propel their contents. It consists of a wave of contraction passing along the tube for variable distances. ... Origin: Gr. Stalsis = contraction ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

peristaltic
<physiology> Applied to the peculiar wormlike wave motion of the intestines and other similar structures, produced by the successive contraction of the muscular fibres of their walls, forcing their contents onwards; as, peristaltic movement. Peristal'tically. ... Origin: Gr. Clasping and compressing, fr. To surround, wrap up; round + to place, …

peristasis
Phases of inactivity of vasoconstriction in inflammation. ... Synonym: peristatic hyperaemia. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Stasis, a standing still ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peristatic hyperaemia
Synonym for peristasis ... Phases of inactivity of vasoconstriction in inflammation. ... Synonym: peristatic hyperaemia. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Stasis, a standing still ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peristernal perichondritis
Synonym for tietze's syndrome ... <syndrome> Idiopathic painful nonsuppurative swellings of one or more costal cartilages, especially of the second rib. The anterior chest pain may mimic that of coronary artery disease. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

peristolic
Relating to peristole. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peristomatous
Synonym for perioral ... <anatomy> Situated or occurring around the mouth. ... Origin: L. Os = mouth ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

peristome
1. <botany> The fringe of teeth around the orifice of the capsule of mosses. It consists of 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64 teeth, and may be either single or double. ... 2. <zoology> The lip, or edge of the aperture, of a spiral shell. The membrane surrounding the mouth of an invertebrate animal. ... Origin: Pref. Peri- + Gr, mouth. ... Source: Webst …

peristriate area
Synonym for visual cortex ... Area of the occipital lobe concerned with vision. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

peristriate cortex
See: visual cortex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peristrumous
Situated about or near a goiter. ... Origin: peri-+ L. Struma, goiter ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peristyle
A range of columns with their entablature, etc.; specifically, a complete system of columns, whether on all sides of a court, or surrounding a building, such as the cella of a temple. Used in the former sense, it gives name to the larger and inner court of a Roman dwelling, the peristyle. See Colonnade. ... Origin: L. Peristylum, Gr,; about + a colu …

perisynovial
Around a synovial membrane. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perisystolic
Descriptive of events occurring before and after ventricular systole. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritarsal network
The lymphatic vessels along the margin of the eyelid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritectomy
<procedure> The removal of a paracorneal strip of the conjunctiva for the relief of corneal disease. ... Synonym: circumcision. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritendineum
<anatomy> One of the fibrous sheaths surrounding the primary bundles of fibres in a tendon. ... Origin: L. Fr. Peri-+ G. Tenon, tendon ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritendinitis
<orthopaedics> Inflammation of the sheath of a tendon. ... Synonym: peritenontitis. ... (08 Aug 2003) ...

peritendinitis calcarea
<orthopaedics> A calcium (chalky) deposit around a tendon. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritendinitis serosa
Synonym for ganglion ... 1. A knot or knotlike mass. ... 2. <anatomy> A general term for a group of nerve cell bodies located outside the central nervous system, occasionally applied to certain nuclear groups within the brain or spinal cord, for example basal ganglia. ... 3. <oncology, tumour> A benign cystic tumour occurring on a aponeuro …

peritenon
Synonym: tendon sheath of extensor carpi ulnaris muscle}. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Tenon, tendon ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritenontitis
Synonym for peritendinitis ... <orthopaedics> Inflammation of the sheath of a tendon. ... Synonym: peritenontitis. ... (08 Aug 2003) ...

perithelial cell
Synonym for pericyte ... <pathology> Cell associated with the walls of small blood vessels: not a smooth muscle cell, nor an endothelial cell. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

perithelioma
<tumour> Obsolete term for haemangiopericytoma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perithelium
The connective tissue that surrounds smaller vessels and capillaries. ... Eberth's perithelium, an incomplete layer of connective tissue cells encasing the blood capillaries. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Thele, nipple ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perithoracic
Surrounding or encircling the thorax. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

perithyroiditis
<pathology> Inflammation of the capsule or tissues surrounding the thyroid gland. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritomist
<specialist> One who performs circumcision. ... (08 Aug 2003) ...

peritomy
<procedure> A circum-corneal incision through the conjunctiva. ... Synonym: circumcision. ... Origin: G. Peritome, fr. Peri, around, + tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritoneal button
A device used to drain ascitic fluid to subcutaneous space. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritoneal cavity
The space enclosed by the peritoneum. It is divided into two portions, the greater sac and the lesser sac or omental bursa, which lies behind the stomach. The two sacs are connected by the foramen of winslow, or epiploic foramen. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

peritoneal dialysis
<nephrology, procedure> In this type of dialysis, a special solution is run through a tube into the peritoneum, a thin tissue that lines the cavity of the abdomen. The bodys waste products are removed through the tube. There are three types of peritoneal dialysis. Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), the most common type, needs n …

peritoneal diseases
Conditions or disorders affecting the peritoneum. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

peritoneal exudate
A term most commonly used to describe the fluid drained from the peritoneal cavity some time after the injection of an irritant solution. For example: a standard method for obtaining neutrophil leucocytes is to inject intraperitoneally saline with glycogen (to activate complement) and drain off the leucocyte rich peritoneal exudate some hours later …

peritoneal fossae
Depressions or pouches formed between various peritoneal folds; they may be the sites of internal hernias. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritoneal lavage
Washing out of the peritoneal cavity. The procedure is a diagnostic as well as a therapeutic technique following abdominal trauma or inflammation. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

peritoneal transfusion
The injection of saline solution or other fluid into the peritoneal cavity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritoneal villi
Villi on the surface of the peritoneum. ... Synonym: villi peritoneales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritonealgia
A rarely used term for pain in the peritoneum. ... Origin: peritoneum + G. Algos, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritoneo-
The peritoneum. ... Origin: L. Peritoneum ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritoneocentesis
Paracentesis of the abdomen. ... Origin: peritoneum + G. Kentesis, puncture ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritoneoclysis
Irrigation of the abdominal cavity. ... Origin: peritoneum, + G. Klysis, a washing out ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritoneopathy
A rarely used term for inflammation or other disease of the peritoneum. ... Origin: peritoneum, + pathos, suffering ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritoneopericardial
Relating to the peritoneum and the pericardium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

peritoneopexy
A suspension or fixation of the peritoneum. ... Origin: peritoneum + G. Pexis, fixation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...