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


receptors, neuropeptide y
Cell surface proteins that bind neuropeptide y with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behaviour of cells. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, neurotensin
Cell surface proteins that bind neurotensin with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behaviour of cells. Neurotensin and neurotensin receptors are found in the central nervous system and in the periphery. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, neurotransmitter
Cell surface receptors that bind signalling molecules released by neurons and convert these signals into intracellular changes influencing the behaviour of cells. Neurotransmitter is used here in its most general sense, including not only messengers that act to regulate ion channels, but also those which act on second messenger systems and those wh …

receptors, nicotinic
One of the two major classes of cholinergic receptors. Nicotinic receptors were originally distinguished by their preference for nicotine over muscarine. They are generally divided into muscle-type and neuronal-type (previously ganglionic) based on pharmacology, molecular biology, and biophysical properties of the channels. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, odourant
Proteins, usually projecting from the cilia of olfactory receptor neurons, that specifically bind odourant molecules and trigger responses in the neurons. The large number of different odourant receptors appears to arise from several gene families or subfamilies rather than from DNA rearrangement. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, opioid
Cell membrane proteins that bind opioids and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behaviour of cells. The endogenous ligands for opioid receptors in mammals include three families of peptides, the enkephalins, endorphins, and dynorphins. The receptor classes include mu, delta, and kappa receptors. Sigma receptors bind several psychoact …

receptors, opioid, delta
A class of opioid receptors recognised by its pharmacological profile. Delta opioid receptors bind endorphins and enkephalins with approximately equal affinity and have less affinity for dynorphins. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, opioid, kappa
A class of opioid receptors recognised by its pharmacological profile. Kappa opioid receptors bind dynorphins with a higher affinity than endorphins which are themselves preferred to enkephalins. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, opioid, mu
A class of opioid receptors recognised by its pharmacological profile. Mu opioid receptors bind, in decreasing order of affinity, endorphins, dynorphins, met-enkephalin, and leu-enkephalin. They have also been shown to be molecular receptors for morphine. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, oxytocin
Cell surface proteins that bind oxytocin with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behaviour of cells. Oxytocin receptors in the uterus and the mammary glands mediate the hormone's stimulation of contraction and milk ejection. The presence of oxytocin and oxytocin receptors in neurons of the brain probably reflects an …

receptors, pancreatic hormone
Cell surface proteins that bind pancreatic hormones with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behaviour of cells. These include receptors for glucagon (secreted by alpha cells), insulin (secreted by beta cells), somatostatin (secreted by delta cells), and pancreatic peptide (secreted by pp cells). Some of these hormon …

receptors, parathyroid hormone
Cell surface proteins that bind parathyroid hormone with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behaviour of cells. Parathyroid hormone receptors on bone, kidney, and gastrointestinal cells mediate the hormone's role in calcium and phosphate homeostasis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, peptide
Cell surface receptors that bind peptide messengers with high affinity and regulate intracellular signals which influence the behaviour of cells. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, phencyclidine
Specific sites or molecular structures on cell membranes or in cells with which phencyclidine reacts or to which it binds to elicit the specific response of the cell to phencyclidine. Studies have demonstrated the presence of multiple receptor sites for pcp. These are the pcp/sigma site, which binds both pcp and psychotomimetic opiates but not cert …

receptors, pituitary hormone
Cell surface proteins that bind pituitary hormones with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behaviour of cells. Since many pituitary hormones are also released by neurons as neurotransmitters, these receptors are also found in the nervous system. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, polymeric immunoglobulin
Specialised fc receptors (receptors, fc) for polymeric immunoglobulins, which mediate transcytosis of polymeric IgA and IgM into external secretions. They are found on the surfaces of epithelial cells and hepatocytes. After binding to IgA, the receptor-ligand complex undergoes endocytosis, transport by vesicle, and secretion into the lumen by exocy …

receptors, presynaptic
Neurotransmitter receptors located on or near presynaptic terminals or varicosities. Presynaptic receptors which bind transmitter molecules released by the terminal itself are termed autoreceptors. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, progesterone
Specific proteins found in or on cells of progesterone target tissues that specifically combine with progesterone. The cytosol progesterone-receptor complex then associates with the nucleic acids to initiate protein synthesis. There are two kinds of progesterone receptors, a and b. Both are induced by oestrogen and have short half-lives. ... (12 Dec …

receptors, prolactin
Labile proteins on or in prolactin-sensitive cells that bind prolactin initiating the cells' physiological response to that hormone. Mammary casein synthesis is one of the responses. The receptors are also found in placenta, liver, testes, kidneys, ovaries, and other organs and bind and respond to certain other hormones and their analogs and antago …

receptors, prostaglandin
Cell surface receptors that bind prostaglandins with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behaviour of cells. Prostaglandin receptor subtypes have been tentatively named according to their relative affinities for the endogenous prostaglandins. They include those which prefer prostaglandin d2 (dp receptors), prostaglan …

receptors, prostaglandin e
Cell surface receptors which bind prostaglandins with a high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behaviour of cells. Prostaglandin e receptors prefer prostaglandin e2 to other endogenous prostaglandins. They are subdivided into ep1, ep2, and ep3 types based on their effects and their pharmacology. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, purinergic
Cell surface proteins that bind purines with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behaviour of cells. The best characterised classes of purinergic receptors in mammals are the p1 receptors, which prefer adenosine, and the p2 receptors, which prefer ATP or ADP. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, purinergic p1
A class of cell surface receptors that prefers adenosine to other endogenous purines. Purinergic p1 receptors are widespread in the body including the cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, and nervous systems. There are at least two pharmacologically distinguishable types (a1 and a2, or ri and ra). The methylxanthines, e.g., caffeine, bind to these …

receptors, purinergic p2
A class of cell surface receptors for purines that prefer ATP or ADP over adenosine. P2 purinergic receptors are widespread in the periphery and in the central and peripheral nervous system. Subtypes have been proposed, usually designated p2 x, y, z, and t. P2x receptors may mediate fast synaptic transmission by ATP. The ADP-preferring p2t receptor …

receptors, retinoic acid
Proteins in the nucleus or cytoplasm that specifically bind retinoic acid or retinol and trigger changes in the behaviour of cells. Retinoic acid receptors, like steroid receptors, are ligand-activated transcription regulators. Several types have been recognised. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, sensory
Specialised neurons or parts of neurons which transduce sensory information and relay it centrally. Included are receptors for stimuli outside the body (exteroceptors) as well as receptors for stimuli from within the body itself (interoceptors and proprioceptors). Sensory receptors may include accessory structures which condition (e.g., filter) the …

receptors, serotonin
Cell-surface proteins that bind serotonin and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behaviour of cells. Several types of serotonin receptors have been recognised which differ in their pharmacology, molecular biology, and mode of action. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, sigma
A class of cell surface receptors recognised by its pharmacological profile. Sigma receptors were originally considered to be opioid receptors because they bind certain synthetic opioids. However they also interact with a variety of other psychoactive drugs, and their endogenous ligand is not known (although they can react to certain endogenous ste …

receptors, somatomedin
Cell surface receptors that bind somatomedins and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behaviour of cells. Studies have disclosed two types of receptors for this family of peptide hormones. The type I receptor is homologous to the insulin receptor and has tyrosine kinase activity. The type II receptor is identical to the mannose-6-phos …

receptors, somatostatin
Cell surface proteins that bind somatostatin and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behaviour of cells. Somatostatin is a hypothalamic hormone, a pancreatic hormone, and a central and peripheral neurotransmitter. Activated somatostatin receptors on pituitary cells inhibit the release of growth hormone; those on endocrine and gastroin …

receptors, somatotropin
Cell surface proteins that bind somatotropin with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behaviour of cells. Activation of growth hormone receptors regulates amino acid transport through cell membranes, RNA translation to protein, DNA transcription, and protein and amino acid catabolism in many cell types. Many of these eff …

receptors, steroid
Proteins found usually in the cytoplasm or nucleus that specifically bind steroid hormones and trigger changes influencing the behaviour of cells. The steroid receptor-steroid hormone complex regulates the transcription of specific genes. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, tachykinin
Cell surface proteins that bind tachykinins with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behaviour of cells. Three classes of tachykinin receptors have been characterised, the nk-1, nk-2, and nk-3, which prefer, respectively, substance p, neurokinin a (substance k, neurokinin alpha, neuromedin l), and neurokinin b (neurokini …

receptors, thrombin
Cell surface proteins that specifically bind thrombin and trigger changes in the behaviour of blood cells. There are at least two types of thrombin receptors on platelets. The higher affinity receptors mediate the inhibition of stimulated adenylate cyclase, the secretion of acid hydrolases, and the activation of phospholipase a2. The lower affinity …

receptors, thromboxane
Cell surface proteins that bind thromboxanes with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behaviour of cells. at least a subset of thromboxane receptors act via the inositol phosphate and diacylglycerol second messenger systems. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, thyroid hormone
Proteins, usually found in the nucleus, that specifically bind thyroid hormones and regulate DNA transcription. These proteins, termed c-erba, are activated by hormones and cause differentiation of erythroid progenitor cells which irreversibly lose proliferative potential. Thus c-erba proteins act as growth suppressors. The c-erba proteins are enco …

receptors, thyrotropin
Cell surface proteins that bind thyrotropin and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behaviour of cells. These receptors are present in the nervous system and on cells in the thyroid gland. Autoantibodies to these receptors are implicated in graves', hashimoto's, and other thyroid diseases. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, transferrin
Membrane glycoproteins found in high concentrations on iron-utilizing cells. They specifically bind iron-bearing transferrin, are endocytosed with its ligand and then returned to the cell surface where transferrin without its iron is released. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, tumour necrosis factor
Cell surface receptors that bind tumour necrosis factor and trigger changes which influence the behaviour of cells. The two recognised tumour necrosis factor receptors are designated alpha and beta receptors. Both receptors bind both alpha and beta tumour necrosis factors with high affinity, and both are members of the nerve growth factor receptor …

receptors, vasopressin
Specific molecular sites or structures on or in cells that vasopressins react or to which they bind in order to modify the function of the cells. Two types of vasopressin receptor exist, the v1 receptor and the v2 receptor. The v1 receptor can be subdivided into v1a and v1b (formerly v3) receptors. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, very late antigen
Members of the integrin family appearing late after T-cell activation. They are a family of proteins initially identified at the surface of stimulated T-cells, but now identified on a variety of cell types. At least six vla antigens have been identified as heterodimeric adhesion receptors consisting of a single common beta-subunit and different alp …

receptors, virus
Specific molecular components of the cell capable of recognizing and interacting with a virus, and which, after binding it, are capable of generating some signal that initiates the chain of events leading to the biological response. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptors, vitronectin
Alpha-v beta-3 integrins that bind vitronectin with high affinity and play a role in cell migration. They also bind fibrinogen, von willebrand factor, osteopontin, and thrombospondin. The highly homologous alpha-v beta-5 integrin also binds vitronectin, but mediates simple adhesion. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

receptosomes
Vesicles that avoid lysosomes and deliver their contents to other intracellular sites. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recess
1. A withdrawing or retiring; a moving back; retreat; as, the recess of the tides. 'Every degree of ignorance being so far a recess and degradation from rationality.' (South) 'My recess hath given them confidence that I may be conquered.' (Eikon Basilike) ... 2. The state of being withdrawn; seclusion; privacy. 'In the recess of the jury they are to …

recession
A withdrawal or retreating. ... See: retraction. ... Origin: L. Recessio (see recessus) ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessitivity
The state of being recessive. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessive
<genetics> An allele or mutation that is only expressed phenotypically when it is present in the homozygous form. In the heterozygote it is obscured by dominant alleles. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

recessive character
An inherited character determined by an allele in homozygous state only. ... See: dominance of traits. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessive gene
A gene that is expressed onlywhen it is present in two copies or if theother copy is missing. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

recessive inheritance
dominance of traits ...

recessive oncogene
<molecular biology> A single copy of this gene issufficient to suppress cell proliferation, the loss of both copies of the gene contributes to cancer formation. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

recessive trait
See: dominance of traits. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessive, autosomal
A gene on a nonsex chromosome (an autosome) that expresses itself only when there is no different gene present at that locus (spot on the chromosome). For example, cystic fibrosis (cf) is an autosomal recessive disorder. A cf child has the cf gene on both chromosome 7's (and so is said to be homozygous for cf). ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

recessive, x-linked
A gene on the X chromosome that expresses itself only when there is no different gene present at that locus (spot on the chromosome). For example, duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) is an x-linked recessive disorder. A dmd boy has the dmd gene on his sole x chromosome (and so is said to be hemizgous for dmd). Although it is much rarer, a girl can ha …

recessus
Synonym: recess. ... Origin: L. A withdrawing, a receding ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus anterior
Synonym for anterior recess ... A circumscript deepening of the interpeduncular fossa in the direction of the mamillary bodies. ... Synonym: recessus anterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus cochlearis
Synonym for cochlear recess ... A small depression on the inner wall of the vestibule of the labyrinth at the portion of the pyramid of vestibule, between the two limbs into which the vestibular crest divides posteriorly; it is perforated by foramina giving passage to fibres which the cochlear branch of the vestibulocochlear nerve sends to the poste …

recessus costodiaphragmaticus
Synonym for costodiaphragmatic recess ... The cleftlike extension of the pleural cavity between the diaphragm and the rib cage; pleural effusions collect here when in the upright position, and since the lung only partially enters, this is the site of thoracocentesis. ... Synonym: recessus costodiaphragmaticus, phrenicocostal sinus. ... (05 Mar 2000)
recessus costomediastinalis
Synonym for costomediastinal recess ... The recess of the pleural cavity between the costal cartilages and the mediastinum. ... Synonym: recessus costomediastinalis, costomediastinal sinus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus duodenalis inferior
Synonym for inferior duodenal recess ... The variable peritoneal recess which lies behind the inferior duodenal fold and along the ascending part of the duodenum. ... Synonym: recessus duodenalis inferior, Gruber-Landzert fossa, inferior duodenal fossa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus duodenalis superior
Synonym for superior duodenal recess ... A peritoneal recess extending upward behind the superior duodenal fold. ... Synonym: recessus duodenalis superior, duodenojejunal fossa, duodenojejunal recess, Jonnesco's fossa, superior duodenal fossa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus ellipticus
Synonym for elliptical recess ... An oval depression in the roof and inner wall of the vestibule of the labyrinth, lodging the utriculus. ... Synonym: recessus ellipticus, fovea elliptica, fovea hemielliptica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus epitympanicus
Synonym for epitympanic recess ... The upper portion of the tympanic cavity above the tympanic membrane; it contains the head of the malleus and the body of the incus. ... Synonym: recessus epitympanicus, attic, epitympanic space, epitympanum, Hyrtl's epitympanic recess, tympanic attic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus hepatorenalis
Synonym for hepatorenal recess ... The deep recess of the peritoneal cavity on the right side extending upward between the liver in front and the kidney and suprarenal behind; this is a gravity-dependent portion of the peritoneal cavity when in the supine position; fluids draining from the omental bursa drain here. ... Synonym: recessus hepatorenalis …

recessus ileocaecalis inferior
Synonym for inferior ileocaecal recess ... A deep fossa sometimes found between the ileocaecal fold, the mesoappendix, and the caecum. ... Synonym: recessus ileocaecalis inferior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus ileocaecalis superior
Synonym for superior ileocaecal recess ... A shallow pouch occasionally existing between the terminal ileum, the caecum, and the ileocolic artery when the latter is present. ... Synonym: recessus ileocaecalis superior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus inferior omentalis
Synonym for inferior omental recess ... A recess of the omental bursa extending between anterior and posterior layers of the great omentum. ... Synonym: recessus inferior omentalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus infundibuli
Synonym for infundibular recess ... A funnel-shaped diverticulum leading from the anterior portion of the third ventricle down into the infundibulum of the hypophysis. ... Synonym: recessus infundibuli, aditus ad infundibulum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus infundibuliformis
Synonym for pharyngeal recess ... A slitlike depression in the membranous (non-muscular) pharyngeal wall extending posterior to the opening of the auditory (eustachian) tube. ... Synonym: recessus pharyngeus, recessus infundibuliformis, Rosenmuller's fossa, Rosenmuller's recess. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus intersigmoideus
Synonym for intersigmoid recess ... A triangular peritoneal recess behind and below the sigmoid colon created by the attachment of the sigmoid mesocolon ascending across the left psoas then turning sharply to descend into the pelvis; the left ureter (pars tecta ureterica) passes posterior to this recess. ... Synonym: recessus intersigmoideus. ... (05 …

recessus lienalis
Synonym for splenic recess ... The extension of the omental bursa toward the hilum of the spleen. ... Synonym: recessus splenicus, recessus lienalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus membranae tympani anterior
Synonym for anterior recess of tympanic membrane ... A slitlike space on the tympanic wall between the anterior malleolar fold and the tympanic membrane. ... Synonym: recessus membranae tympani anterior, Troltsch's pockets, Troltsch's recesses. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus membranae tympani superior
Synonym for superior recess of tympanic membrane ... A space in the mucous membrane on the inner surface of the tympanic membrane between the flaccid part of the membrane and the neck of the malleus. ... Synonym: recessus membranae tympani superior, Prussak's pouch, Prussak's space. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus opticus
Synonym for optic recess ... A diverticulum extending forward from the anterior part of the third ventricle above the optic chiasm. ... Synonym: recessus opticus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus paraduodenalis
Synonym for paraduodenal recess ... An occasional recess in the peritoneum to the left of the terminal portion of the duodenum located behind a fold containing the inferior mesenteric vein. ... Synonym: recessus paraduodenalis, fossa venosa, paraduodenal fossa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus parotideus
Synonym for parotid space ... A deep hollow on the side at the sides of the face flanking the posterior aspect of the ramus of the mandible with its attached muscles which is occupied by the parotid gland; it is lined with fascial laminae (the parotid sheath) derived from the investing layer of deep cervical fascia; the structures bounding the space …

recessus pharyngeus
Synonym for pharyngeal recess ... A slitlike depression in the membranous (non-muscular) pharyngeal wall extending posterior to the opening of the auditory (eustachian) tube. ... Synonym: recessus pharyngeus, recessus infundibuliformis, Rosenmuller's fossa, Rosenmuller's recess. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus phrenicomediastinalis
Synonym for phrenicomediastinal recess ... The recess of the pleural cavity between the diaphragm and the mediastinum. ... Synonym: recessus phrenicomediastinalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus pinealis
Synonym for pineal recess ... A diverticulum from the posterior part of the third ventricle extending back between the posterior commissure and the habenular commissure. ... Synonym: recessus pinealis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus piriformis
Synonym for piriform fossa ... A recess in the anterolateral wall of the nasopharynx on each side of the vestible of the larynx separated from it by the aryepiglottic folds. ... Synonym: recessus piriformis, piriform recess, piriform sinus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus pleurales
Synonym for pleural recesses ... Three recesses of the pleural cavity, one behind the sternum and costal cartilages (costomediastinal recess), one between the diaphragm and chest wall (costodiaphragmatic recess), and one between the diaphragm and mediastinum (phrenicomediastinal recess). ... Synonym: recessus pleurales, pleural sinuses. ... (05 Mar 20 …

recessus posterior
Synonym for posterior recess ... A deepening of the interpeduncular fossa toward the pons. ... Synonym: recessus posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus retrocaecalis
Synonym for retrocaecal recess ... One of several small pockets sometimes found extending alongside the right margin of the ascending colon near the caecum. ... Synonym: recessus retrocaecalis, caecal recess. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus retroduodenalis
Synonym for retroduodenal recess ... A peritoneal recess occasionally found behind the third part of the duodenum, between it and the aorta. ... Synonym: recessus retroduodenalis, infraduodenal fossa, retroduodenal fossa. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus sacciformis
Synonym for sacciform recess ... An extension of the cavity of the distal radioulnar articulation proximad between the two bones, an extension of the capsule of the elbow joint at the neck of the radius. ... Synonym: recessus sacciformis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus sphenoethmoidalis
Synonym for sphenoethmoidal recess ... A small cleftlike pocket of the nasal cavity above the superior concha into which the sphenoid sinuses drain. ... Synonym: recessus sphenoethmoidalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus sphericus
Synonym for spherical recess ... A rounded depression on the inner wall of the vestibule of the labyrinth, lodging the sacculus. ... Synonym: recessus sphericus, fovea hemispherica, fovea spherica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus splenicus
Synonym for splenic recess ... The extension of the omental bursa toward the hilum of the spleen. ... Synonym: recessus splenicus, recessus lienalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus subhepaticus
Synonym for subhepatic recess ... The part of the peritoneal cavity between the visceral surface of the liver and the transverse colon. ... Synonym: recessus subhepaticus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus subphrenici
Synonym for subphrenic recesses ... The recesses in the peritoneal cavity between the anterior part of the liver and the diaphragm, separated into right and left by the falciform ligament. ... Synonym: recessus subphrenici, suprahepatic spaces. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus subpopliteus
Synonym for subpopliteal recess ... The extension of the cavity of the knee joint between the tendon of the popliteus and lateral condyle of the femur. ... Synonym: recessus subpopliteus, bursa of popliteus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus superior omentalis
Synonym for superior omental recess ... A portion of the vestibule of the bursa omentalis that extends upward between the inferior vena cava and the oesophagus. ... Synonym: recessus superior omentalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus suprapinealis
Synonym for suprapineal recess ... A variable diverticulum from the posterior portion of the third ventricle of the brain, running backward some distance above and beyond the pineal recess. ... Synonym: recessus suprapinealis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recessus triangularis
Synonym for triangular recess ... An occasional evagination of the anterior wall of the third ventricle of the brain between the anterior commissure and the diverging pillars of the fornix. ... Synonym: recessus triangularis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recidivation
Relapse of a disease, a symptom, or a behavioural pattern such as an illegal activity for which one was previously imprisoned. ... Origin: L. Recidivus, falling back, recurring, fr. Re-cido, to fall back ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recidivism
The tendency of an individual toward recidivation. ... Origin: L. Recidivus, recurring ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recidivist
A person who tends toward recidivation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

recipient
One who receives, as blood in transfusion or a tissue or organ graft. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

recipiomotor
Relating to the reception of motor stimuli. ... Origin: L. Recipio, to receive, + motor, mover ... (05 Mar 2000) ...