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

pneumovirus infections
Infections with viruses of the genus pneumovirus, family paramyxoviridae. This includes respiratory syncytial virus infections, an important cause of respiratory disease in humans. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

pneusis
Synonym: breathing. ... Origin: G. Pneo, to breathe ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

pnigophobia
<psychology> Morbid fear of choking. ... Origin: G. Pnigos, choking, + phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

PNMT
<abbreviation> Phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

PNP
<abbreviation> Psychogenic nocturnal polydipsia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

PNPB
<abbreviation> Positive-negative pressure breathing. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Po
Symbol for polonium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

pO2
Symbol for the partial pressure (tension) of oxygen. ... See: partial pressure. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

poach
To steal or pocket game, or to carry it away privately, as in a bag; to kill or destroy game contrary to law, especially by night; to hunt or fish unlawfully; as, to poach for rabbits or for salmon. ... 1. To stab; to pierce; to spear, as fish. ... 2. To force, drive, or plunge into anything. 'His horse poching one of his legs into some hollow ground …

poachard
<zoology> A common European duck (Aythya ferina); called also goldhead, poker, and fresh water, or red-headed, widgeon. ... The American redhead, which is closely allied to the European poachard. ... <zoology> Red-crested poachard, an Old World duck (Branta rufina). Scaup poachard, the scaup duck. Tufted poachard, a scaup duck (Aythya, or …

pocket
1. A bag or pouch; especially; a small bag inserted in a garment for carrying small articles, particularly money; hence, figuratively, money; wealth. ... 2. One of several bags attached to a billiard table, into which the balls are driven. ... 3. A large bag or sack used in packing various articles, as ginger, hops, cowries, etc. ... In the wool or ho …

pocketed calculus
Synonym for encysted calculus ... A urinary calculus enclosed in a sac developed from the wall of the bladder. ... Synonym: pocketed calculus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

pockmark
The small depressed scar left after the healing of the smallpox pustule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

pocosin
<botany> A bog that has formed in a shallow, undrained depression, the surrounding land being somewhat elevated, the vegetation predominantly evergreen shrubs or small trees. Pocosins vary greatly in size. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

pod
<botany> A leguminous fruit. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

pod rot
<plant biology> A fungal disease (caused by Monilia roreri) which infects cacao plants, causing lesions on the seed pods. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

podagral
Relating to or characterised by podagra. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podalic
Relating to the foot. ... Origin: G. Pous (pod-), foot ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podalic extraction
Obstetrical extraction of the baby by the feet. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podalic version
A manual procedure that results in a podalic extraction. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podarthritis
Inflammation of any of the tarsal or metatarsal joints. ... Origin: pod-+ arthritis ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podedema
Oedema of the feet and ankles. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podiatric
Relating to podiatry. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podiatric medicine
Synonym for podiatry ... <study> The medical study of the diagnosis and treatment ofdisorders of the foot. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

podiatrist
<specialist> A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of the foot. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

podiatry
<study> The medical study of the diagnosis and treatment ofdisorders of the foot. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

podismus
Synonym for podospasm ... Podospasmus ... Spasm of the foot. ... Synonym: podismus. ... Origin: podo-+ G. Spasmos, spasm ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

poditis
An inflammatory disorder of the foot. ... Origin: pod-+ G. -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podium
1. A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall. It is especially employed by archaeologists in two senses: The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheater, from the top of which the seats began. ... The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers. ... 2. <zo …

podo-
<prefix> A combining form or prefix from Gr. Poys, podos, foot; as, podocarp, podocephalous, podology. ... See: Foot. ... (29 Oct 1998) ...

podobromidrosis
Foul-smelling perspiration of the feet. ... Origin: podo-+ G. Bromos, a foul smell, + hidros, sweat ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podocalyxin
<protein> Major sialoprotein (140 kD) of renal glomerular epithelial cells (podocytes). ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

podocyte
<pathology> Cells of the visceral epithelium that closely invest the network of glomerular capillaries in the kidney. ... most of the cell body is not in contact with the basal lamina, but is separated from it by trabeculae that branch to give rise to club shaped protrusions, known as pedicels, interdigitating with similar processes on adjacen …

pododerm
The corium of the foot; that portion of the skin which lies under the hoof and secretes the horny structure. The regions of the pododerm are the periople (corium limbi), coronary band (corium coronae), wall (corium parietis), and sole (corium solae). ... Synonym: corium ungulae. ... Origin: podo-+ G. Derma, skin ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

pododermatitis
Inflammation of the pododerm. ... See: laminitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

pododynamometer
An instrument for measuring the strength of the muscles of the foot or leg. ... Origin: podo-+ G. Dynamis, force, + metron, measure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

pododynia
Synonym: podalgia. ... Origin: podo-+ G. Odyne, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podogram
An imprint of the sole of the foot, showing the contour and the condition of the arch, or an outline tracing. ... Origin: podo-+ G. Gramma, written ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podograph
A device for taking an outline at the foot and an imprint of the sole. ... Origin: podo-+ G. Grapho, to write ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podolite
Synonym for dahllite ... CaCO3-2Ca3(PO4)2;a naturally occurring calcium phosphate, similar in structure to the mineral portions of bones and teeth. ... Synonym: podolite. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podologist
Synonym for podiatrist ... <specialist> A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of the foot. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

podology
Synonym: podiatry. ... Origin: podo-+ G. Logos, study ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podomechanotherapy
Treatment of foot conditions with mechanical devices; e.g., arch supports, orthoses. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podometer
Synonym: pedometer. ... Origin: podo-+ G. Metron, measure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podophyllin
<drug> An extract of podophyllum resin which isused to treat genital warts. ... See: podophyllotoxin. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

podophyllotoxin
<drug> Toxin (414D) that binds to tubulin and prevents microtubule assembly. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

podophyllum
<botany> The dried seeds and root of the mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) from which several medicinally-useful compounds can be extracted. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

podophyllum resin
<botany> A powdered mixture of resins taken from dried seeds and root of the mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum), it is typically used as a topical caustic agent. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

podospasm
Podospasmus ... Spasm of the foot. ... Synonym: podismus. ... Origin: podo-+ G. Spasmos, spasm ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

podoviridae
<virology> A family of bacteriophage viruses (including the T7 phage group) which arecharacterised by isometric or elongate heads, linear double-stranded DNA genomes, and short, non-contracting tails. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

podzolisation
<biochemistry> The process by which sesquioxides (aluminum and iron) are leached from the A-horizon and precipitated in the B-horizon, often resulting in a leached layer, the E-horizon (see horizon. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

poecilia
A genus of livebearing cyprinodont fish comprising the guppy and molly. Some species are virtually all female and depend on sperm from other species to stimulate egg development. Poecilia is used in carcinogenicity studies as well as neurologic and physiologic research. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

POEMS
Acronym for polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes. ... See: POEMS syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

poems syndrome
<syndrome> A chronic, progressive multisystem disorder of obscure aetiology characterised by polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy and skin changes. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

pogoniasis
A rarely used term for the growth of a beard on a woman, or excessive hairiness of the face in men. ... See: hirsutism. ... Origin: G. Pogon, beard, + -iasis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

pogonion
In craniometry, the most anterior point on the mandible in the midline; the most anterior, prominent point on the chin. ... Synonym: mental point. ... Origin: G. Dim. Of pogon, beard ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Pogonomyrmex
A genus of ants that attack humans and small animals. ... Synonym: harvester ant. ... Origin: G. Pogon, beard, + myrmex, ant ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

pOH
The negative logarithm of the OH- concentration (in moles per liter). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

poietin
<suffix> Suffix used with words to indicate a stimulatory effect on growth or multiplication of cells, such as erythropoietin, etc. ... Origin: G. Poietes, maker, + -in ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

poikilo-
Irregular, varied. ... Origin: G. Poikilos, many coloured, varied ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

poikiloblast
A nucleated red blood cell of irregular shape. ... Origin: poikilo-+ G. Blastos, germ ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

poikilocythemia
Synonym: poikilocytosis. ... Origin: poikilocyte + G. Haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

poikilocytosis
<haematology> Irregularity of red cell shape. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

poikilodentosis
Hypoplastic defects or mottling of enamel due to excessive fluoride in the water supply. ... Origin: poikilo-+ L. Dens, tooth, + G. -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

poikiloderma
A variegated hyperpigmentation and telangiectasia of the skin, followed by atrophy. ... Origin: poikilo-+ G. Derma, skin ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

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-aged women. ... Synonym: Civatte's disease. ... (05 Mar …

poikiloderma congenitale
An autosomal recessive syndrome occurring principally in females, characterised by the presence of reticulated, atrophic, hyperpigmented, telangiectatic cutaneous plaques, often accompanied by juvenile cataracts, saddle nose, congenital bone defects, disturbances in the growth of hair, nails, and teeth, and hypogonadism. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

poikilotherm
<biology, zoology> An organism, such as a fish or reptile, that is cold-blooded, i.e., one whose internal body temperature varies with that of the environment. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

poikilothermy
<biology, zoology> A condition in which an organisms body temperature relies on and varies with the temperature of the environment. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

poikilothrombocyte
A blood platelet of abnormal shape. ... Origin: poikilo-+ G. Thrombos, clot, + kytos, cell ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

poikilothymia
A mental state marked by abnormal variations in mood. ... Origin: poikilo-+ G. Thymos, mind ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

poinciana
<botany> A prickly tropical shrub (Caesalpinia, formerly Poinciana, pulcherrima), with bipinnate leaves, and racemes of showy orange-red flowers with long crimson filaments. ... The genus Poinciana is kept up for three trees of Eastern Africa, the Mascarene Islands, and India. ... Origin: NL. Named after M. De Poinci, a governor of the French W …

point
1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, especially. The sharp end of a piercing instrument, as a needle or a pin. ... 2. An instrument which pricks or pierces, as a sort of needle used by engravers, etchers, lace workers, and others; also, a pointed cutting tool, as a stone cutter's point; called also pointer. ... 3. Anything whic …

point A
Synonym for subspinale ... In cephalometrics, the most posterior midline point on the premaxilla between the anterior nasal spine and the prosthion. ... Synonym: point A. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

point angle
The junction of three surfaces of the crown of a tooth, or of the walls of a cavity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

point B
Synonym for supramentale ... In cephalometrics, the most posterior midline point, above the chin, on the mandibula between the infradentate and the pogonion. ... Synonym: point B. ... Origin: supra-+ L. Mentum, chin ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

point deletion
Deletion involving a submicroscopic loss of genetic material too small to be resolved by linkage analysis. ... Synonym: nucleotide deletion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

point epidemic
An epidemic where a pronounced clustering of cases of disease occurs within a very short period of time (within a few days or even hours) due to exposure of persons or animals to a common source of infection such as food or water. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

point mutation
<molecular biology> Mutation that causes the replacement of a single base pair with another pair. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

point of fixation
The point on the retina at which the rays coming from an object regarded directly are focused. ... Synonym: point of regard. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

point of maximal impulse
The point on the chest wall at which the maximal cardiac impulse is seen and/or felt. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

point of ossification
Synonym for centre of ossification ... <orthopaedics, physiology> The site of earliest bone formation via accumulation of osteoblasts within connective tissue (membranous ossification) or of earliest destruction of cartilage prior to onset of ossification (endochondral ossification). ... Synonym: punctum ossificationis, ossific centre, point of …

point of proximal contact
Synonym for contact area ... That part of the proximal surface of a tooth which touches the adjacent tooth mesially or distally. ... Synonym: contact point, point of proximal contact. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

point of regard
Synonym for point of fixation ... The point on the retina at which the rays coming from an object regarded directly are focused. ... Synonym: point of regard. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

point projection
<microscopy> A method of producing enlarged images by means of X rays. The specimen is placed close to a point source of X rays and the magnification achieved is the ratio of source-image to source-object distance. Resolution depends primarily on the diameter of the source. ... (05 Aug 1998) ...

point source
In photometry, a very small source of light which is regarded as a geometrical point from which light emanates in straight lines in all directions. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

point system test types
A near-vision test chart in which the various test types are multiples of a point (1/72 inch), lower-case letters being one-half the designated point size; reading 4-point at 16 inches is normal, and is designated N-4. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

point tenderness
<clinical sign> A finding on physical examination that can indicate a localised inflammatory process due to injury or disease. Point tenderness will be discovered over fracture sites (in bone injury). ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

point-of-care systems
Laboratory and other services provided to patients at the bedside. These include diagnostic and laboratory testing using automated information entry systems. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

point-spread function
<microscopy> The mathematical representation of the image of a point source. For a diffraction-limited optical system operating in the absence of aberrations, the point-spread function is the Airy disk. ... See: three-dimensional diffraction pattern. ... (05 Aug 1998) ...

pointed
1. Sharp; having a sharp point; as, a pointed rock. ... 2. Characterised by sharpness, directness, or pithiness of expression; terse; epigrammatic; especially, directed to a particular person or thing. 'His moral pleases, not his pointed wit.' (Pope) Pointed arch, a name given to that style of architecture in which the pointed arch is the predominan …

pointed condyloma
An obsolete term for condyloma acuminatum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

pointillage
A massage manipulation with the tips of the fingers. ... Origin: Fr. Dotting, stippling ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

pointing
Preparing to open spontaneously, said of an abscess or a boil. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

points of convergence
Synonym for convergence ... <microscopy> In colour video cameras and monitors, the precise alignment of the images or pictures in the three primary colours (red, green and blue). A lack of convergence gives rise to asymmetrically coloured fringes. ... (05 Aug 1998) ...

points, conjugate
<microscopy> The pair of points on the principal axis of a mirror or lens so located that light emitted from either point will be focused at the other. Related points in the object and image are located optically so that one is the image of the other. ... See: polarizing element ... (05 Aug 1998) ...

Poirier, Paul
<person> French surgeon, 1853-1907. ... See: Poirier's gland, Poirier's line. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Poirier's gland
A lymph node on the uterine artery where it crosses the ureter. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Poirier's line
A line extending from the nasion to the lambda. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

poise
In the CGS system, the unit of viscosity equal to 1 dyne-second per square centimeter and to 0.1 pascal-second. ... Origin: J. Poiseuille ... (05 Mar 2000) ...