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

proctosigmoid
The area of the anal canal and sigmoid colon, usually used to describe the region visualised by sigmoidoscopy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctosigmoidectomy
<procedure> Excision of the rectum and sigmoid colon. ... Origin: procto-+ sigmoid, + G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctosigmoiditis
Inflammation of the sigmoid colon and rectum. ... Origin: procto-+ sigmoid + G. -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctosigmoidoscope
<instrument> Instrument used for examination of the sigmoid colon and rectum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctosigmoidoscopy
An examination of the rectum and the lower part of the colon using a thin, lighted instrument called a sigmoidoscope. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

proctospasm
1. Spasmodic stricture of the anus. ... 2. Spasmodic contraction of the rectum. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Spasmos, spasm ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctostasis
Constipation with stasis in the rectum. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Stasis, a standing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctostat
A tube containing radium for insertion through the anus in the treatment of rectal cancer; obsolete. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Statos, standing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctostenosis
Stricture of the rectum or anus. ... Synonym: rectostenosis. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Stenosis, a narrowing ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctostomy
<procedure> The formation of an artificial opening into the rectum. ... Synonym: rectostomy. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Stoma, mouth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctotome
An instrument for use in proctotomy. ... Synonym: rectotome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctotresia
Operation for correction of an imperforate anus. ... Origin: procto-+ G. Tresis, a boring ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proctovalvotomy
<procedure> Incision of rectal valves. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

procumbent
Trailing or spreading along the ground but not rooting at the nodes. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

procure
1. To bring into possession; to cause to accrue to, or to come into possession of; to acquire or provide for one's self or for another; to gain; to get; to obtain by any means, as by purchase or loan. 'If we procure not to ourselves more woe.' (Milton) ... 2. To contrive; to bring about; to effect; to cause. 'By all means possible they procure to ha …

procursive chorea
A form in which the patient whirls around, runs forward, or exercises a sort of rhythmic dancing movement. ... Synonym: dancing chorea. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

procursive epilepsy
A psychomotor attack initiated by whirling or running. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

procurvation
Rarely used term for a bending forward. ... Origin: L. Pro-curvo, to bend forward ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

procyclidine
<chemical> A muscarinic antagonist that crosses the blood-brain barrier and is used in the treatment of drug-induced extrapyramidal disorders and in parkinsonism. ... Pharmacological action: anti-dyskinesia agents, antiparkinson agents, muscarinic antagonists, muscle relaxants, central, parasympatholytics. ... Chemical name: 1-Pyrrolidinepropan …

procyclidine hydrochloride
1-Cyclohexyl-1-phenyl-3-pyrrolidino-1-propanol hydrochloride;an anticholinergic agent used in the treatment of paralysis agitans and drug-induced parkinsonism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

procyclidine methochloride
1-(3-cyclohexyl-3-hydroxy-3-phenylpropyl)-1-methylpyrrolidinium chloride;an anticholinergic drug used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal spasm. ... Synonym: tricyclamol chloride. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

prodigal
Given to extravagant expenditure; expending money or other things without necessity; recklessly or viciously profuse; lavish; wasteful; not frugal or economical; as, a prodigal man; the prodigal son; prodigal giving; prodigal expenses. 'In fighting fields [patriots] were prodigal of blood.' (Dryden) ... Synonym: Profuse, lavish, extravagant, squande …

prodigiosin
<protein> See Serratia marcenscens. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

prodigiozan
<chemical> A bacterial polysaccharide isolated from serratia marcescens and other bacteria. It is used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial and viral infections. ... Pharmacological action: antibiotics. ... Chemical name: Prodigiozan ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

prodromal period
The time during which a disease process has begun but is not yet clinically manifest. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

prodromal stage
Synonym for incubative stage ... incubation period ...

prodrome
An early or premonitory symptom of a disease. ... Synonym: prodromus. ... Origin: G. Prodromos, a running before, fr. Pro-+ dromos, a running, a course ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

prodromic sign
<clinical sign> A sign that appears during the prodrome of a disease. ... Synonym: antecedent sign. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

prodromus
Synonym for prodrome ... An early or premonitory symptom of a disease. ... Synonym: prodromus. ... Origin: G. Prodromos, a running before, fr. Pro-+ dromos, a running, a course ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

prodrug
A compound that is converted within the body into its active form that has medical effects. Prodrugs useful when the active drug may be too toxic to administer ter systemically, the active drug is absorbed poorly by the digestive tract, or the body breaks down the active drug before it reaches its target. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

prodrugs
A compound that, on administration, must undergo chemical conversion by metabolic processes before becoming the pharmacologically active drug for which it is a prodrug. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

produce
1. To bring forward; to lead forth; to offer to view or notice; to exhibit; to show; as, to produce a witness or evidence in court. 'Produce your cause, saith the Lord.' (Isa. Xli. 21) 'Your parents did not produce you much into the world.' (Swift) ... 2. To bring forth, as young, or as a natural product or growth; to give birth to; to bear; to gene …

producer gas
Fuel gas high in carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H2), produced by burning a solid fuel with insufficient air or by passing a mixture of air and steam through a burning bed of solid fuel. ... (05 Dec 1998) ...

product
1. Anything that is produced, whether as the result of generation, growth, labour, or thought, or by the operation of involuntary causes; as, the products of the season, or of the farm; the products of manufactures; the products of the brain. 'There are the product Of those ill-mated marriages.' (Milton) 'These institutions are the products of enth …

product inhibition
Inhibition of an enzyme activity by a product of the reaction catalyzed by that enzyme. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

product labeling
Use of written, printed, or graphic materials upon or accompanying a product or its container or wrapper. It includes purpose, effect, description, directions, hazards, warnings, and other relevant information. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

product line management
Management control systems for structuring health care delivery strategies around case types, as in drgs, or specific clinical services. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

product packaging
Form in which product is processed or wrapped and labelled. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

product recovery
The process of separating a desired recombinant protein from the growth medium and the other elements in the host cells in which it was grown. ... (14 Nov 1997) ...

product surveillance, postmarketing
Surveillance of drugs, devices, appliances, etc., for efficacy or adverse effects, after they have been released for general sale. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

product-moment correlation
A statistical procedure which yields the correlation coefficient referred to as r (-1.00 to +1.00) and involves the actual values, rather than the ranks (rank order) of the measurements. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

product, gene
The RNA or protein that results from the expression of a gene. The amount of gene product is a measure of the degree of gene activity. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

production
The act or process of producing, bringing forth or making. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

productive
Producing or forming, said especially of an inflammation that produces new tissue or of a cough that brings forth sputum or mucus. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

productive inflammation
A vague term ordinarily used with reference to proliferative inflammation, with or without an exudate; also sometimes used to indicate any inflammation in which grossly visible exudate is formed. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

productive machine hours
That portion of scheduled operating hours during which a machine performs its designated functions, excluding time to transport the machine and operational or mechanical delays. ... (05 Dec 1998) ...

productive peritonitis
Synonym for pachyperitonitis ... Inflammation of the peritoneum with thickening of the membrane. ... Synonym: productive peritonitis. ... Origin: pachy-+ peritonitis ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

productive pleurisy
Synonym for pachypleuritis ... Inflammation of the pleura with thickening of the membrane. ... Synonym: productive pleurisy. ... Origin: pachy-+ pleura + G. -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

productivity
Amount of production over a given period of time. Expressed as a rate such as g/m2 per day, kg/ha per year, etc. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

proelastase
<enzyme> Precursor of EC 3.4.21.11,pancreatopeptidase ... Registry number: EC 3.4.21.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

proenkephalin
A precursor protein that contains several enkephalin sequences. ... Compare: propiocortin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proenzyme
<biochemistry> A precursor of an enzyme that does not have full (or any) function until an inhibitory sequence has been removed. ... This usually requires hydrolysis or limited {proteolysis of an inhibiting fragment that masks an active grouping) to render it active. ... Examples include pepsinogen, trypsinogen, profibrolysin. ... Synonym: zymog …

proerythroblast
Synonym for pronormoblast ... The earliest of four stages in development of the normoblast. ... See: erythroblast. ... Synonym: lymphoid haemoblast of Pappenheim, proerythroblast, rubriblast. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proerythrocyte
The precursor of an erythrocyte; an immature red blood cell with a nucleus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proestrogen
A substance that acts as an oestrogen only after it has been metabolised in the body to an active compound. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proestrum
Synonym for proestrus ... Phase of the estrous cycle preceding estrus during which the graafian follicle undergoes maturation. Applies to animals. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

proestrus
Phase of the estrous cycle preceding estrus during which the graafian follicle undergoes maturation. Applies to animals. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

profenamine hydrochloride
Synonym for ethopropazine hydrochloride ... 10-(2-diethylaminopropyl)-phenothiazine hydrochloride;an anticholinergic agent with some antihistaminic and ganglionic blocking activity. ... Synonym: profenamine hydrochloride. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

profess
1. To make open declaration of, as of one's knowledge, belief, action, etc.; to avow or acknowledge; to confess publicly; to own or admit freely. 'Hear me profess sincerely.' 'The best and wisest of them all professed To know this only, that he nothing knew.' (Milton) ... 2. To set up a claim to; to make presence to; hence, to put on or present an a …

profession
1. The act of professing or claiming; open declaration; public avowal or acknowledgment; as, professions of friendship; a profession of faith. 'A solemn vow, promise, and profession.' (Bk. Of Com. Prayer) ... 2. That which one professed; a declaration; an avowal; a claim; as, his professions are insincere. 'The Indians quickly perceive the coinciden …

professional autonomy
The quality or state of being independent and self-directing, especially in making decisions, enabling professionals to exercise judgment as they see fit during the performance of their jobs. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

professional competence
The capability to perform the duties of one's profession generally, or to perform a particular professional task, with skill of an acceptable quality. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

professional corporations
Legally authorised corporations owned and managed by one or more professionals (medical, dental, legal) in which the income is ascribed primarily to the professional activities of the owners or stockholders. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

professional impairment
The inability of a health professional to provide proper professional care of patients due to his or her physical and/or mental disability. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

professional practice
The use of one's knowledge in a particular profession. It includes, in the case of the field of biomedicine, professional activities related to health care and the actual performance of the duties related to the provision of health care. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

professional practice location
Geographic area in which a professional person practices; includes primarily physicians and dentists. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

professional review organizations
Organizations representing designated geographic areas which have contracts under the pro program to review the medical necessity, appropriateness, quality, and cost-effectiveness of care received by medicare beneficiaries. Peer review improvement act, pl 97-248, 1982. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

professional staff committees
Committees of professional personnel who have responsibility for determining policies, procedures, and controls related to professional matters in health facilities. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

professional-family relations
The interactions between the professional person and the family. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

professional-patient relations
Interactions between health personnel and patients. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

professor
1. One who professed, or makes open declaration of, his sentiments or opinions; especially, one who makes a public avowal of his belief in the Scriptures and his faith in Christ, and thus unites himself to the visible church. 'Professors of religion.' ... 2. One who professed, or publicly teaches, any science or branch of learning; especially, an of …

Profeta, Giuseppe
<person> Italian dermatologist, 1840-1910. ... See: Profeta's law. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Profeta's law
The subject of congenital syphilis is immune against the acquired disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

profibrinolysin
See: plasmin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proficient
One who has made considerable advances in any business, art, science, or branch of learning; an expert; an adept; as, proficient in a trade; a proficient in mathematics, music, etc. ... Origin: L. Proficiens, -entis, p. Pr. Of proficere to go forward, make progress; pro forward + facere = to make. See Fact, and cf. Profit, . ... Source: Websters Dict …

profilactin
A complex of actin and profilin. ... Compare: profilin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

profile
Vertical section of the soil through all its horizons and extending into the parent material. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

profile record
A registration or record of the profile of a patient. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

profilin
<cell biology> Actin binding protein (15 kD) that forms a complex with G actin rendering it incompetent to nucleate F actin formation. The profilin actin complex seems to interact with inositol phospholipids that may regulate the availability of nucleation competent G actin. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

profilometer
An instrument for measuring the roughness of a surface, e.g., of teeth. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proflavine
<chemical> 3,6-diaminoacridine. Topical antiseptic used mainly in wound dressings. ... Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local. ... Chemical name: 3,6-Acridinediamine ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

proflavine (hemi)sulfate
The neutral sulfate of 3,6-diaminoacridine; a compound closely allied to acriflavine, having similar antiseptic properties. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

proformiphen
Synonym for phenprobamate ... 3-phenylpropyl carbamate;a skeletal muscle relaxant with antianxiety action. ... Synonym: proformiphen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

profound hypothermia
A body temperature of 12-20°C. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

profunda
The deep one; a term applied to structures (muscles, nerves, veins, and arteries, etc.) which lie deep in the tissues, especially when contrasted with a similar, more superficial (sublimis) structure. ... Origin: L. Fem. Of profundus, deep ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

profunda brachii artery
<anatomy, artery> Origin, brachial; distribution, humerus and muscles and integument of arm; anastomoses, posterior circumflex humeral, radial recurrent, recurrent interosseous, ulnar collateral, i.e., articular vascular network of elbow. ... Synonym: arteria profunda brachii, deep brachial artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

profunda femoris artery
<anatomy, artery> Origin, femoral; branches, lateral circumflex femoral, medial circumflex femoral, terminating in three or four perforating arteries. ... Synonym: arteria profunda femoris, deep artery of thigh. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

profundus
Situated at a deeper level in relation to a specific reference point. ... Compare: superficialis. ... Synonym: deep. ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

profuse
1. Pouring forth with fullness or exuberance; bountiful; exceedingly liberal; giving without stint; as, a profuse government; profuse hospitality. 'A green, shady bank, profuse of flowers.' (Milton) ... 2. Superabundant; excessive; prodigal; lavish; as, profuse expenditure. 'Profuse ornament.' ... Synonym: Lavish, exuberant, bountiful, prodigal, extr …

profusion
A score reflecting the number of visible lesions in a region on chest radiographs of individuals with pneumoconiosis. ... See: International Labour Organization Classification. ... Origin: L. Profusio, a pouring forth, fr. Profundo, to pour forth ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

progabide
(4-[(4-chlorophenyl, 5-fluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl) methylene]amino-butabeamide;an anticonvulsant which is a lipid-soluble derivative of the amidated form of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABAmide) that, unlike gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) itself, is able to cross the blood-brain barrier. Once inside the brain the drug is converted to several metabolites, …

progastrin
Precursor of gastric secretion in the mucous membrane of the stomach. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

progelatinase
<enzyme> Mw 72 kD; tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 binds to stabilization site, thereby preventing autocatalytic activation and degradation but not gelatinolysis by the enzyme-inhibitor complex ... Registry number: EC 3.4.24.- ... Synonym: gelatinase precursor, progelatinase a, progelatinase b, prommp-2 ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

progenia
Synonym: prognathism. ... Origin: pro-+ L. Gena, cheek ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

progenitalis
<virology> A group of acute infections causes by herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2, characterised by the development of one or more small fluid filled vesicles with a raised erythematous base on the skin or mucous membrane and occurring as a primary infection or recurring because of reactivation of a latent infection. Type 1 infections us …

progenitor
A precursor, ancestor; one who begets. ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

progenitor cell
<cell biology> In development a parent cell that gives rise to a distinct cell lineage by a series of cell divisions. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

progenitor cell transplant
(stem cell transplant, blood cell transplant):

progeny
Offspring; descendants. ... Origin: L. Progenies, fr. Progigno, to beget ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

progeria
<syndrome> Accelerated aging syndrome in which most of the characteristic stages of human senescence are compressed into less than a decade. Defect probably in DNA repair. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...