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

processus mamillaris
Synonym for mamillary process ... A small apophysis or tubercle on the dorsal margin of the superior articular process of each of the lumbar vertebrae and usually of the twelfth thoracic vertebra. ... Synonym: processus mamillaris, mamillary tubercle, metapophysis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus mastoideus
Synonym for mastoid process ... The nipple-like projection of the petrous part of the temporal bone. ... Synonym: processus mastoideus, mastoid bone, temporal apophysis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus maxillaris
Synonym for maxillary process ... A thin plate of irregular form projecting from the middle of the upper border of the inferior concha, articulating with the maxilla bone and partly closing the orifice of the maxillary sinus. ... Synonym: processus maxillaris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus medialis tuberis calcanei
Synonym for medial process of calcaneal tuberosity ... The medial projection from the posterior part of the calcaneus. ... Synonym: processus medialis tuberis calcanei. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus orbitalis
Synonym for orbital process ... The anterior and larger of the two processes at the upper extremity of the vertical plate of the palatine bone, articulating with the maxilla, ethmoid, and sphenoid bones. ... Synonym: processus orbitalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus palatinus
Synonym for palatine process ... In the embryo, medially directed shelves from the oral surface of the maxillae; they develop into the secondary palate after midline fusion. ... Synonym: processus palatinus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus papillaris
Synonym for papillary process ... The left lower angle of the caudate lobe of the liver, opposite the caudate process. ... Synonym: processus papillaris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus paramastoideus
Synonym for 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) ...

processus posterior tali
Synonym for posterior process of talus ... A projection of the talus bearing medial and lateral tubercles; it is posterior and inferior to the trochlea. ... Synonym: processus posterior tali, Stieda's process. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus pterygoideus
Synonym for pterygoid process ... A long process extending downward from the junction of the body and great wing of the sphenoid bone on either side; it is formed of two plates (lateral and medial), united anteriorly but separated below to form the pterygoid notch; the pterygoid fossa is formed by the divergence of these two plates posteriorly. ... S …

processus pterygospinosus
Synonym for pterygospinous process ... A sharp projection from the posterior edge of the lateral pterygoid plate of the sphenoid bone. ... Synonym: processus pterygospinosus, Civinini's process. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus pyramidalis
Synonym for pyramidal process ... The portion of the palatine bone passing lateral and posterior from the angle formed by the vertical and horizontal plates. ... Synonym: processus pyramidalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus ravii
Synonym for anterior process of malleus ... A slender spur running anteriorward from the neck of the malleus toward the petrotympanic fissure. ... Synonym: processus anterior mallei, Folli's process, follian process, long process of malleus, processus gracilis, processus ravii, Rau's process, Ravius' process, slender process of malleus. ... (05 Mar 20 …

processus retromandibularis
Synonym for retromandibular process of parotid gland ... That portion of the parotid salivary gland that is located behind the mandible and occupies the space between the ramus of the mandible and the mastoid process extending as far medially as the pharyngeal wall. ... Synonym: processus retromandibularis glandulae parotidis, processus retromandibul …

processus sphenoidalis
Synonym for sphenoid process of palatine bone ... The posterior and smaller of the two processes at the extremity of the vertical plate of the palatine bone; processus sphenoidalis cartilaginis septi nasi, processus posterior cartilaginis septi nasi. ... Synonym: processus sphenoidalis, sphenoid process. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus spinosus
Synonym for sphenoidal spine ... A posterior and downward projection from the greater wing of the sphenoid bone on either side, located posterolateral to the foramen spinosum, so-named for its proximity to the sphenoidal spine; gives attachment to the sphenomandibular ligament. ... Synonym: processus spinosus, spina ossis sphenoidalis, alar spine, an …

processus styloideus radii
Synonym for styloid process of radius ... A thick, pointed, palpable projection on the lateral side of the distal extremity of the radius. ... Synonym: processus styloideus radii. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus styloideus ulnae
Synonym for styloid process of ulna ... A cylindrical, pointed palpable projection from the medial and posterior aspect of the head of the ulna, to the tip of which is attached the ulnar collateral ligament of the wrist. ... Synonym: processus styloideus ulnae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus supraepicondylaris humeri
Synonym for supracondylar process ... An occasional spine projecting from the anteromedial surface of the humerus about 5 cm above the medial epicondyle to which it is joined by a fibrous band. The supracondylar foramen thus formed transmits the brachial artery and median nerve. ... Synonym: processus supraepicondylaris humeri, supraepicondylar proce …

processus temporalis
Synonym for temporal process ... The posterior projection of the zygomatic bone articulating with the zygomatic process of the temporal bone to form the zygomatic arch. ... Synonym: processus temporalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus transversus
Synonym for transverse process ... A bony protrusion on either side of the arch of a vertebra, from the junction of the lamina and pedicle, which functions as a lever for attached muscles. ... Synonym: processus transversus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus trochleariformis
Synonym for processus cochleariformis ... A bony angular process (the termination of the septum of the auditory tube) above the anterior end of the vestibular window, forming a pulley over which the tendon of the tensor tympani muscle plays. ... Synonym: cochleariform process, processus trochleariformis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus trochlearis
Synonym for peroneal trochlea of calcaneus ... A projection from the lateral side of the calcaneus between the tendons of the peroneus longus and brevis. ... Synonym: trochlea peronealis, trochlea fibularis calcanei, peroneal pulley, processus trochlearis, spina peronealis, trochlear process. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus uncinatus pancreatis
Synonym for uncinate process of pancreas ... A portion of the head of the pancreas that hooks around posterior to the superior mesenteric vessels, sometimes into the 'nutcracker' formed by the superior mesenteric artery and abdominal aorta. ... Synonym: processus uncinatus pancreatis, lesser pancreas, pancreas minus, small pancreas, uncinate pancreas …

processus vaginalis of peritoneum
A peritoneal diverticulum in the embryonic lower anterior abdominal wall that traverses the inguinal canal; in the male it forms the tunica vaginalis testis and normally loses its connection with the peritoneal cavity; a persistent processus vaginalis in the female is known as the canal of Nuck. ... Synonym: Nuck's diverticulum, processus vaginalis …

processus vaginalis peritonei
Synonym for processus vaginalis of peritoneum ... A peritoneal diverticulum in the embryonic lower anterior abdominal wall that traverses the inguinal canal; in the male it forms the tunica vaginalis testis and normally loses its connection with the peritoneal cavity; a persistent processus vaginalis in the female is known as the canal of Nuck. ... S …

processus vermiformis
Synonym for vermiform appendix ... A wormlike intestinal diverticulum extending from the blind end of the caecum; it varies in length and ends in a blind extremity. ... Synonym: appendix vermiformis, appendix ceci, processus vermiformis, vermiform appendage, vermiform process, vermix. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

processus xiphoideus
Synonym for xiphoid process ... <anatomy> Composed of cartilage at the inferior aspect of the sternal body. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

processus zygomaticus maxillae
Synonym for zygomatic process of maxilla ... The rough projection from the maxilla that articulates with the zygomatic bone. ... Synonym: malar process, processus zygomaticus maxillae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

procetofen
<chemical> 2-(4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy)-2-methylpropionic acid-1-methylethyl ester. An antilipaemic agent which reduces both cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. ... Synonym: lf 178; lipantyl. ... Pharmacological action: antilipaemic agents. ... Chemical name: Propanoic acid, 2-(4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy)-2-methyl-, 1-methylethyl ester …

prochilia
Protruding lips. ... Origin: pro-+ G. Cheilos, lip ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

prochilon
Synonym for labial tubercle ... The slight projection on the free edge of the centre of the upper lip at the lower extent of the philtrum. ... Synonym: tuberculum labii superioris, procheilon, prochilon, tubercle of upper lip. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

prochiral
Refers to an atom in a molecule (usually a carbon atom) that would become chiral if one of two identical substituents is replaced by a new ligand; i.e., an atom that has two enantiotopic groups linked to it. For example, carbon-1 of ethanol is a prochiral carbon. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

prochirality
The property of being prochiral. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

prochlorales
An order of gram-negative oxygenic photosynthetic bacteria containing both chlorophylls a and b, but lacking phycobilins. There are two genera: prochloron and prochlorothrix. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

prochloron
A genus of prochlorales containing unicellular, spherical bacteria without a mucilaginous sheath. They are found almost exclusively as extracellular symbionts of colonial ascidians on subtropical or tropical marine shores. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

prochlorophyte
A prokaryotic oxygenic phototroph that contains chlorophylls a and b but which lack phycobilins. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

prochlorothrix
A genus of prochlorales occurring in unbranched chains of indefinite length and containing both chlorophylls a and b. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

prochlorperazine
<chemical> A phenothiazine antipsychotic used principally in the treatment of nausea, vomiting, and vertigo. It is more likely than chlorpromazine to cause extrapyramidal disorders. ... Pharmacological action: antiemetics, antipsychotic agents, phenothiazine, dopamine antagonists. ... Chemical name: 10H-Phenothiazine, 2-chloro-10-(3-(4-methyl-1 …

prochondral
Denoting a developmental stage prior to the formation of cartilage. ... Origin: pro-+ G. Chondros, cartilage ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

prochordal plate
A small area immediately rostral to the cephalic tip of the notochord where ectoderm and endoderm are in contact; when turned under the growing head, it forms the pharyngeal membrane. ... See: oral plate. ... Synonym: prechordal plate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

prochymosin
The precursor of chymosin. ... Synonym: chymosinogen, pexinogen, prorennin, renninogen, rennogen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

procidentia uteri
See: prolapse of the uterus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proclavaminate amidino hydrolase
<enzyme> Hydrolyzes guanidinoproclavaminate to proclavaminate; amino acid sequence given in first source ... Registry number: EC 3.5.3.- ... Synonym: pah protein, pah gene product, proclvaminic acid amidino hydrolase ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

procolipase
<chemical> Found in porcine pancreas ... Chemical name: lipase cofactor, pro- ... Synonym: procolipase a, procolipase b, pancreatic pro-colipase, enterostatin ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

procollagen
<cell biology> Triple helical trimer of collagen molecules in which the terminal extension peptides are linked by disulphide bridges, the terminal peptides are later removed by specific proteases to produce a tropocollagen molecule. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

procollagen aminoproteinase
An extracellular enzyme that participates in the processing of collagen, removing the extension peptide at the amino-terminal end of procollagen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

procollagen C-endopeptidase
<enzyme> Cleaves the carboxyl-terminal propeptides from type I pr; in 1996 determined to be identical to bone morphogenetic protein 1 ... Registry number: EC 3.4.24.19 ... Synonym: procollagen c-protease, type I procollagen carboxyl-terminal proteinase, c-proteinase, procollagen, procollagen endopeptidase (carboxy terminal splitting), procollag …

procollagen carboxyproteinase
An extracellular enzyme that participates in the processing of collagen, removing the extension peptide at the carboxy-terminal end of procollagen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

procollagen n-endopeptidase
<enzyme> An extracellular endopeptidase which excises a block of peptides at the amino terminal, nonhelical region of the procollagen molecule with the formation of collagen. Absence or deficiency of the enzyme causes accumulation of procollagen which results in the inherited connective tissue disorder--dermatosparaxis. ... Registry number: EC …

procollagen peptidase
<enzyme> The proteases that remove the terminal extension peptides of procollagen, deficiency of these enzymes leads to dermatosparaxis or Ehlers Danlos syndrome. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

procollagen-proline dioxygenase
<enzyme> A mixed-function oxygenase that catalyses the hydroxylation of a prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, to a hydroxyprolylglycyl-containing-peptide. The enzyme utilises molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. ... Chemical name: Procollagen-L-proline,2-oxoglutar …

procollagenase
<enzyme> Precursor of EC 3.4.24.3, clostridiopeptidase a ... Registry number: EC 3.4.24.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

proconvertin
Synonym for factor vii ... <chemical> Heat- and storage-stable plasma protein that is activated by tissue thromboplastin to form factor viia in the extrinsic pathway of blood coagulation. The activated form then catalyses the activation of factor x to factor xa. ... Chemical name: Blood-coagulation factor VII ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

procreate
To beget; to produce by the sexual act; said usually of the male parent. ... Origin: L. Pro-creo, pp. -creatus, to beget ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

procreation
<embryology> The entire process of bringing a new individual into the world. ... Origin: L. Procreatio ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

procreative
Having the power to beget or procreate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

procrit
Synonym for epogen ... A recombinant version of erythropoeitin, a natural glycoprotein that stimulates red blood cell production. Epogen is used as a treatment for drug-related anaemia, including that caused by AZT. Epogen is made by Amgen. An identical product, known as Procrit, is made by Ortho Biotech. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

proct-
See: procto-. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctagra
An obsolete term for proctalgia. ... Origin: proct-+ G. Agra, a seizure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctalgia
Pain at the anus, or in the rectum. ... Synonym: proctodynia, rectalgia. ... Origin: proct-+ G. Algos, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctalgia fugax
Painful spasm of the muscle about the anus without known cause; probably a neurosis. ... Synonym: anorectal spasm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctatresia
Synonym: anal atresia. ... Origin: proct-+ G. A-priv. + tresis, a boring ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctectasia
Rarely used term for dilation of the anus or rectum. ... Origin: proct-+ G. Ektasis, extension ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctectomy
<procedure> Surgical resection of the rectum. ... Synonym: rectectomy. ... Origin: proct-+ G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctencleisis
Proctenclisis ... An obsolete term for proctostenosis. ... Origin: proct-+ G. Enkleisis, enclosure ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

procteurynter
An obsolete term for an inflatable bag for dilating the rectum. ... Origin: proct-+ G. Euryno, to dilate, fr. Eurys, wide ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctitis
<pathology> Inflammation of the rectum. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

procto-
Proct- ... Anus; (more frequently) rectum; Cf.: recto-. ... Origin: G. Proktos ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctoclysis
Slow continuous administration of saline solution by instillation into the rectum and sigmoid colon. ... Synonym: Murphy drip, rectoclysis. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Klysis, a washing out ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctococcypexy
Suture of a prolapsing rectum to the tissues anterior to the coccyx. ... Synonym: rectococcypexy. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Kokkyx, coccyx, + pexis, fixation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctocolectomy
<procedure> Surgical removal of the rectum together with part or all of the colon. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Kolon, colon, + ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctocolectomy, restorative
A surgical procedure involving the excision of the colon and rectum and the formation of an ileoanal reservoir (pouch). In patients with intestinal diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, this procedure avoids the need for an ostomy by allowing for transanal defecation. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

proctocolitis
Inflammation of the rectum and colon. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

proctocolonoscopy
Inspection of interior of rectum and colon. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Kolon, colon, + skopeo, to view ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctocolpoplasty
Surgical closure of a rectovaginal fistula. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Kolpos, bosom (vagina), + plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctocystocele
Herniation of the bladder into the rectum. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + kele, hernia ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctocystoplasty
Surgical closure of a rectovesical fistula. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctocystotomy
<procedure> Incision into the bladder from the rectum. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctodeal
Relating to the proctodeum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctodeum
1. An ectodermally lined depression under the root of the tail, adjacent to the terminal part of the embryonic hindgut; at its bottom, proctodeal ectoderm and cloacal endoderm form the cloacal plate. When this epithelial plate ruptures, the anal and urogenital external orifices are established. ... Synonym: anal pit. ... 2. Terminal portion of the in …

proctodynia
Synonym: proctalgia. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Odyne, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctoelytroplasty
An obsolete term for proctocolpoplasty. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Elytron, sheath (vagina), + plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctologic
Relating to proctology. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctologist
A specialist in proctology. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctology
From the Greek proktos meaning the anus or hindparts, proctology deals with anorectal disorders. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

proctoparalysis
Paralysis of the anus, leading to incontinence of faeces. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctoperineoplasty
Plastic surgery of the anus and perineum. ... Synonym: proctoperineorrhaphy, rectoperineorrhaphy. ... Origin: procto-+ perineum, + G. Plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctoperineorrhaphy
Synonym: proctoperineoplasty. ... Origin: procto-+ perineum, + G. Rhaphe, suture ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctopexy
Surgical fixation of a prolapsing rectum. ... Synonym: rectopexy. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Pexis, fixation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctophobia
<psychology> A morbid fear of rectal disease. ... Synonym: rectophobia. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctoplasty
Plastic surgery of the anus or rectum. ... Synonym: rectoplasty. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctoplegia
Paralysis of the anus and rectum occurring with paraplegia. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Plege, stroke ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctopolypus
Polypus of the rectum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctoptosia
Proctoptosis ... Prolapse of the rectum and anus. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Ptosis, a falling ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctorrhagia
State characterised by having a bloody discharge from the anus. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Rhegnymi, to burst forth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctorrhaphy
Repair by suture of a lacerated rectum or anus. ... Synonym: rectorrhaphy. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Rhaphe, suture ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctorrhoea
A mucoserous discharge from the rectum. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Rhoia, a flow ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctoscope
<instrument> A rectal speculum. ... Synonym: rectoscope. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Skopeo, to view ... Tuttle's proctoscope, a tubular rectal speculum illuminated at its distal extremity; after introduction, the obturator is withdrawn and a glass window is inserted in the proximal end; then, by means of a rubber bulb and tube connected with the pr …

proctoscopy
Endoscopic examination of the rectum. It is used to localise, identify, and photograph pathologic alterations, to obtain biopsy material and perform other surgical interventions, and for delivery of medication. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...