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

atactic agraphia
Synonym for absolute agraphia ... Agraphia in which not even unconnected letters can be written. ... Synonym: atactic agraphia, literal agraphia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atactilia
Loss of the sense of touch. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + L. Tactilis, relating to touch, fr. Tango, pp. Tactus, to touch ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataractic
1. Having a calming or tranquillising effect. ... 2. A tranquilliser. ... Synonym: ataraxic. ... Origin: G. Ataraktos, calm ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataraxia
Calmness and peace of mind; tranquility. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + taraktos, disturbed, + -ia ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataraxic
Synonym for ataractic ... 1. Having a calming or tranquillising effect. ... 2. A tranquilliser. ... Synonym: ataraxic. ... Origin: G. Ataraktos, calm ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atavism
The recurrence, or a tendency to a recurrence, of the original type of a species in the progeny of its varieties; resemblance to remote rather than to near ancestors; reversion to the original form. ... <biology> The recurrence of any peculiarity or disease of an ancestor in a subsequent generation, after an intermission for a generation or tw …

atavistic
Relating to atavism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataxia
<neurology> Failure of muscular coordination, irregularity of muscular action. ... Origin: Gr. Taxis = order ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

ataxia cordis
Synonym for atrial fibrillation ... <cardiology> A condition where there is disorganised electrical conduction in the atria, resulting in ineffective pumping of blood into the ventricle. ... Acronym: AF ... (02 Jan 1998) ...

ataxia of calves
A specific cerebellar ataxia in the Jersey breed, probably a recessive genetic trait. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataxia of lambs
Myelination failure seen in ewes on a copper-deficient diet. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataxia telangiectasia syndrome
ataxia telangiectasia ...

ataxia-telangiectasia
<neurology, oncology> An intriguing autosomal recessive disorder in which a single defective gene produces myriad and protean effects, presents with cerebellar ataxia, telangiectasias in the eyes and skin, immune deficiency and autoimmune phenomena, propensity for lymphoid and other malignancies, excessive sensitivity to ionising radiation, i …

ataxiadynamia
Muscular weakness combined with incoordination. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataxiagram
The recording made by an ataxiagraph. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataxiagraph
An instrument for measuring the degree and direction of the swaying of the body and head in static ataxia, with the individual's eyes closed. ... Synonym: ataxiameter. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataxiameter
Synonym for ataxiagraph ... An instrument for measuring the degree and direction of the swaying of the body and head in static ataxia, with the individual's eyes closed. ... Synonym: ataxiameter. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataxiaphasia
Inability to form connected sentences, although single words may perhaps be used intelligibly. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + taxis, order, + phasis, an affirmation, speech ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataxic abasia
Difficulty in walking due to ataxia of the legs. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataxic aphasia
Synonym for motor aphasia ... A type of aphasia in which there is a deficit in speech production or language output, often accompanied by a deficit in communicating by writing, signs, etc. The patient is aware of his impairment. ... Synonym: anterior aphasia, ataxic aphasia, Broca's aphasia, expressive aphasia, nonfluent aphasia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataxic breathing
Synonym for Biot's respiration ... Completely irregular breathing pattern, with continually variable rate and depth of breathing; results from lesions in the respiratory centres in the brainstem, extending from the dorsomedial medulla caudally to the obex. ... Synonym: ataxic breathing, Biot's breathing, respiratory ataxia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataxic dysarthria
Dysarthria caused by cerebellar lesions. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataxic gait
<neurology> Walking that is clumsy, uncoordinated. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

ataxic paramyotonia
A disorder characterised by a tonic muscular spasm on attempted movement, associated with slight paresis and ataxia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataxic paraplegia
Progressive ataxia and paresis of the leg muscles due to sclerosis of the lateral and posterior funiculi of the spinal cord. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataxic tremor
Synonym for intention tremor ... <neurology> A tremor which arises or which is intensified when a voluntary, coordinated movement is attempted. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

ataxiophemia
Incoordination of the muscles concerned in speech production. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + taxis, order, + pheme, voice, speech ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ataxiophobia
<psychology> Morbid dread of disorder or untidiness. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + taxis, order, + phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atebrine hydrochloride
Synonym for quinacrine hydrochloride ... An acridine derivative, C23H30ClN3O-2HCl-2H2O, used as an antimalarial that destroys the trophozoites of Plasmodium vivax and P. Falciparum, but does not affect the gametocytes, sporozoites, or exoerythrocytic stage of parasites; also used as an anthelmintic. As a dihydrochloride, it is used as a stain in cyt …

atelectasis
<chest medicine, radiology> A term used to describe partial or complete collapse of the lung, usually due to an obstruction of a bronchus (with mucus plug, infection or cancer). ... Atelectasis is commonly seen immediately in the post-operative period in those who have undergone general anaesthesia. ... Symptoms of atelectasis include low-grade …

atelectatic
Relating to atelectasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atelectatic rale
Transitory light crackling sound that disappears after deep breathing or coughing. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atelia
Synonym for ateliosis ... Incomplete development of the body or any of its parts, as in infantilism and dwarfism. ... Synonym: atelia. ... Origin: G. Ateles, incomplete, + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ateliosis
Incomplete development of the body or any of its parts, as in infantilism and dwarfism. ... Synonym: atelia. ... Origin: G. Ateles, incomplete, + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ateliotic
Marked by ateliosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ateliotic dwarfism
Synonym for panhypopituitarism ... A state in which the secretion of all anterior pituitary hormones is inadequate or absent; caused by a variety of disorders that result in destruction or loss of function of all or most of the anterior pituitary gland. Rare forms of PHP are inherited as autosomal recessive or as an X-linked recessive. ... Synonym: a …

atelopidtoxin
A potent poison from the skin of the golden arrow frog (Atelopus zeteki) of Central and South America. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atenolol
<chemical> 4-(2-hydroxy-3-((1-methylethyl)amino)propoxy)benzeneacetamide. A cardioselective beta-adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to propranolol, but without a negative inotropic effect. ... Pharmacological action: adrenergic beta-antagonists, anti-arrhythmia agents, antihypertensive agents, sympatholytics. ... Chemi …

athelia
Congenital absence of the nipples. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + thele, nipple ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athenaeum
Origin: L. Athenaemum, Gr. A temple of Minerva at Athens, fr, contr. Fr, in Homer, Athene (called Minerva by the Romans), the tutelary goddess of Athens. ... 1 A temple of Athene, at Athens, in which scholars and poets were accustomed to read their works and instruct students. ... 2. A school founded at Rome by Hadrian. ... 3. A literary or scientific …

atheology
<study> Antagonism to theology. ... Origin: Pref. A- not + theology. ... (04 Mar 1998) ...

atherectomy
<procedure, surgery> The surgical removal of arteriosclerotic plaque (an atheroma) from the inner surface of an blood vessel. ... This procedure is employed most commonly in major arterial vessels (for example coronary arteries, carotid arteries, arteries in the limbs) that have suffered from the progressive occlusive effects of atherosclerosi …

atherectomy, coronary
Percutaneous transluminal procedure for removing atheromatous plaque from the coronary arteries. Both directional (for removing focal atheromas) and rotational (for removing concentric atheromatous plaque) atherectomy devices have been used. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

athermancy
Impermeability to heat. ... Origin: G. Athermantos, not heated, fr. A-priv. + thermaino, to heat, fr. Therme, heat ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athermosystaltic
Not contracted or constricted by ordinary variations of temperature; said of certain tissues. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + thermos, hot, + systaltikos, constringent ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athero-
Gruel-like, soft, pasty materials; atheroma, atheromatous. ... Origin: G. Athere, gruel, porridge ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atheroembolism
Cholesterol embolism, with or without calcific matter, originating from an atheroma of the aorta or other diseased artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atherogenesis
Formation of atheroma, important in the pathogenesis of arteriosclerosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atherogenic
<pathology> Having the capacity to start or accelerate the process of atherogenesis (the formation of lipid deposits in the arteries). ... Origin: Gr. Gennan = to produce ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

atheroma embolism
Synonym for cholesterol embolism ... Embolism of lipid debris from an ulcerated atheromatous deposit, generally from a large artery to small arterial branches; it is usually small and rarely causes infarction. ... Synonym: atheroma embolism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atheromatosis
<pathology> A diffuse atheromatous disease of the arteries. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...

atheromatous degeneration
Focal accumulation of lipid material (atheroma) in the intima and subintimal portion of arteries, eventually resulting in fibrous thickening or calcification. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atheromatous plaque
A well-demarcated yellow area or swelling on the intimal surface of an artery; produced by intimal lipid deposit. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atherosclerosis
<cardiology, pathology> The progressive narrowing and hardening of the arteries over time. ... This is known to occur to some degree with aging, but other risk factors that accelerate this process have been identified. ... These factors include: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and family history for atherosclerotic dise …

atherosclerotic
Relating to or characterised by atherosclerosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atherosclerotic aneurysm
Synonym for arteriosclerotic aneurysm ... The most common type of aneurysm, occurring in the abdominal aorta and other large arteries, primarily in the elderly. ... Synonym: atherosclerotic aneurysm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atherosclerotic plaque
<cardiology, pathology> A buildup of cholesterol and fatty material within a blood vessel due to the effects of atherosclerosis. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

atherosclerotic vascular disease
<cardiology> The progressive narrowing and hardening of the arteries over time. This is known to occur to some degree with aging, but other risk factors that accelerate this process have been identified. ... These factors include: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and family history for atherosclerotic disease. ... (27 Se …

atherothrombosis
Thrombus formation in an atheromatous vessel. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atherothrombotic
Denoting, characteristic of, or caused by atherothrombosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athetoid
Resembling athetosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athetosic
Athetotic ... Pertaining to, or marked by, athetosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athetosis
<neurology> A derangement marked by ceaseless occurrence of slow, sinuous, writhing movements, especially severe in the hands and performed involuntarily, it may occur after hemiplegia and is then known as posthemiplegic chorea. ... Synonym: mobile spasm. ... Origin: Gr. Athetos = not fixed ... (13 Nov 1997) ...

athlete
1. One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient Greece or Rome. ... 2. Any one trained to contend in exercises requiring great physical agility and strength; one who has great activity and strength; a champion. ... 3. One fitted for, or skilled in, intellectual contests; as, athletes of debate. ... Origin: L. Athleta, Gr. Prizefighter, …

athlete's foot
<dermatology> A fungal infection of the feet treatable with nonprescription medications. ... Symptoms include: a red itchy rash with flaking or peeling. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

athlete's heart
A more or less loose designation for cardiac findings in healthy athletes that would be or could be abnormal in patients with disease, including atrioventricular blocks, left ventricular hypertrophy and, sometimes, benign arrhythmias and atrioventricular blocks. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athletic heart
Hypertrophy of the heart supposedly due to systematic athletic conditioning. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athletic injuries
Injuries incurred during participation in competitive or non-competitive sports. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

aThr
<abbreviation> Allothreonine. ... See: allothreonines. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athrepsia
1. Obsolete term for marasmus. ... 2. As used by Ehrlich, immunity to transplanted neoplastic cells due to a lack of nourishment in the sense of a deficiency of supposed substances required for the development of such cells. ... Synonym: atrepsy. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + threpsis, nourishment ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athrocytosis
The capacity of cells to absorb and retain electronegative colloids, as shown by macrophages and at the apical surface of proximal convoluted tubule cells of the kidney. ... Origin: G. Athro, gathered together, + kytos, cell, + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athrombia
A defect of blood clotting characterised by deficiency in formation of thrombin; autosomal recessive inheritance. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + thrombin ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athymia
1. Absence of affect or emotivity; morbid impassivity. ... 2. Congenital absence of the thymus gland, often with associated immunodeficiency. ... Synonym: athymism. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + thymos, mind, also thymus ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athymism
Synonym for athymia ... 1. Absence of affect or emotivity; morbid impassivity. ... 2. Congenital absence of the thymus gland, often with associated immunodeficiency. ... Synonym: athymism. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + thymos, mind, also thymus ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athyrea
Synonym: hypothyroidism, athyroidism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athyroidism
Congenital absence of the thyroid gland or suppression or absence of its hormonal secretion. ... See: hypothyroidism. ... Synonym: athyrea, athyrosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athyrosis
Synonym for athyroidism ... Congenital absence of the thyroid gland or suppression or absence of its hormonal secretion. ... See: hypothyroidism. ... Synonym: athyrea, athyrosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

athyrotic
Relating to athyroidism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ATL
<abbreviation> Adult T-cell leukaemia or adult T-cell lymphoma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atlanta
<marine biology> A genus of small glassy heteropod mollusks found swimming at the surface in mid ocean. ... See: heteropod. ... Origin: NL, fr. Gr. ... (19 Mar 1998) ...

atlantad
In a direction toward the atlas. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atlantic
1. Of or pertaining to Mt. Atlas in Libya, and hence applied to the ocean which lies between Europe and Africa on the east and America on the west; as, the Atlantic Ocean (called also the Atlantic); the Atlantic basin; the Atlantic telegraph. ... 2. Of or pertaining to the isle of Atlantis. ... 3. Descended from Atlas. 'The seven Atlantic sisters.' ( …

atlantic islands
Widely scattered islands in the atlantic ocean as far north as the azores and as far south as the south sandwich islands, with the greatest concentration found in the caribbean region. They include annobon island, ascension, canary islands, falkland islands, fernando po (also called isla de bioko and bioko), gough island, madeira, sao tome and prin …

atlantic part of vertebral artery
<anatomy, artery> Suboccipital part of vertebral artery. ... See: vertebral artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atlanto-
<anatomy> The atlas (the bone that supports the head), as Atlas supported the sky. ... Origin: G. Atlas, Atlantos, Atlas, the mythical Titan who supported the dome of the sky on his shoulders ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atlanto-occipital
<anatomy> Relating to the atlas and the occipital bone. ... Synonym: atlo-occipital. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atlanto-occipital articulation
Synonym for atlanto-occipital joint ... <anatomy> A condylar synovial joint between the superior articular facets of the atlas and the condyles of the occipital bone. ... Synonym: articulatio atlanto-occipitalis, atlanto-occipital articulation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atlanto-occipital joint
<anatomy> A condylar synovial joint between the superior articular facets of the atlas and the condyles of the occipital bone. ... Synonym: articulatio atlanto-occipitalis, atlanto-occipital articulation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atlanto-occipital membrane
<anatomy> More specifically see: anterior atlanto-occipital membrane, posterior atlanto-occipital membrane. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atlanto-odontoid
<anatomy> Relating to the atlas and the dens of the axis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atlantoaxial
<anatomy> Pertaining to the atlas and the axis; denoting the joint between the first two cervical vertebrae. ... Synonym: atlantoepistrophic, atloaxoid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atlantoaxial joint
<anatomy> Compound joint between first and second cervical vertebrae, the atlas and axis bones. ... (20 Jun 2000) ...

atlantoaxial subluxation
<radiology> Arthritic, rheumatoid arthritis, JRA, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (late feature in 2%), lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus), congenital, Down syndrome (in 20%), Morquio disease, atlanto-occipital fusion, congenital absence/hypoplasia of dens (2/3 have history of trauma), infectious, retropharyngeal abscess, trauma …

atlantodidymus
<embryology, obstetrics> Conjoined twins with two heads on one neck and a single body. ... Synonym: atlodidymus. ... Origin: atlanto-+ G. Didymos, twin ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atlantoepistrophic
Synonym for atlantoaxial ... <anatomy> Pertaining to the atlas and the axis; denoting the joint between the first two cervical vertebrae. ... Synonym: atlantoepistrophic, atloaxoid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atlas
1. One who sustains a great burden. ... 2. <anatomy> The first vertebra of the neck, articulating immediately with the skull, thus sustaining the globe of the head, whence the name. ... 3. A collection of maps in a volume. Supposed to be so called from a picture of Atlas supporting the world, prefixed to some collections. This name is said to h …

atlas fracture
<radiology> Incidence: 4% of cervical spine injuries, site: posterior arch, anterior arch, massa lateralis, Jefferson fracture associated with: fractures of C7 (25%), fractures of C2 pedicle (15%), extraspinal fractures (58%) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

atlo-occipital
Synonym for atlanto-occipital ... <anatomy> Relating to the atlas and the occipital bone. ... Synonym: atlo-occipital. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atloaxoid
Synonym for atlantoaxial ... <anatomy> Pertaining to the atlas and the axis; denoting the joint between the first two cervical vertebrae. ... Synonym: atlantoepistrophic, atloaxoid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

atlodidymus
Synonym for atlantodidymus ... <embryology, obstetrics> Conjoined twins with two heads on one neck and a single body. ... Synonym: atlodidymus. ... Origin: atlanto-+ G. Didymos, twin ... (05 Mar 2000) ...