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

autistic
Pertaining to or characterised by autism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autistic disorder
autism, infantile autism ...

autistic parasite
A parasite descended from the tissues of the host. ... Synonym: autochthonous parasite. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

auto-
Aut- ... <prefix> Prefixes meaning self, same. ... Origin: G. Autos, self ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

auto-oxidation
The direct combination of a substance with molecular oxygen at ordinary temperatures. ... Synonym: autoxidation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

auto-oxidizable
Denoting substances that react directly with oxygen (e.g., b haemochromogen in cytochrome) and do not require the action of dehydrogenases. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoactivation
Synonym for autocatalysis ... A reaction in which one or more of the products formed acts to catalyze the reaction; beginning slowly, the rate of such a reaction rapidly increases. ... Compare: chain reaction. ... Synonym: autoactivation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoagglutination
1. Non-specific agglutination or clumping together of cells (e.g., bacteria, erythrocytes) due to physical-chemical factors. ... 2. The agglutination of an individual's red blood cells in his own serum, as a consequence of specific autoantibody. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoagglutinin
An agglutinating autoantibody. ... Anti-Pr cold autoagglutinin, a cold autoagglutinin specific for the Pr (protease-sensitive) antigen of erythrocytes. ... Cold autoagglutinin, a heterogeneous group of autoantibodies that react at temperatures below 37°C, often most actively at 4°C; most are the IgM class of immunoglobulins with affinity for the Ii s …

autoallergic
Pertaining to autoallergy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoallergization
Induction of autoallergy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoallergy
An altered reactivity in which antibodies (autoantibodies) are produced against an individual's own tissues, causing a destructive rather than a protective effect. ... Synonym: autoimmunity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoanalysis
Attempted analysis, or psychoanalysis, of one's self. ... Synonym: self-analysis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoanalyzer
An instrument capable of conducting analyses automatically; commonly used in chemical analyses. ... Sequential multichannel autoanalyzer (SMA), an automated instrument capable of performing multiple (usually chemical) analyses simultaneously by propelling samples and reagents in continuous flow fashion along tubes to the detector mechanisms. ... (05 …

autoanaphylaxis
Old term for certain kinds of autoimmunity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoantibodies
Antibodies directed against self antigens, i.e., against a normal tissue constituent. An antibody (immunoglobulin) formed in response to, and reacting against, one of the individual's own normal antigenic endogenous body constituents. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

autoantibody
Antibody that reacts with an antigen that is a normal component of the body. Obviously this can lead to some problems and autoimmunity has been proposed as a causative factor in a number of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. ... See: systemic lupus erythematosus, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, myasthenia gravis. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

autoanticomplement
An anticomplement that is formed in the body of an animal and inhibits or destroys the complement of the same animal. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoantigen
A 'self' antigen; any tissue constituent that evokes an immune response to the host's tissues. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoantigens
Antigens that, despite being normal tissue constituents, are the target of a humoral or cell-mediated immune response, as in autoimmune diseases. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

autoaugmentation
Augmentation of the bladder by incision and excision of detrusor muscle leaving only bladder epithelium. ... Synonym: autocystoplasty, Snow procedure. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoblast
1. An independent cell. ... 2. A single, independent microbe, protozoon, or single-celled (acellular) organism. ... Origin: auto-+ G. Blastos, germ ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autocatalysis
A reaction in which one or more of the products formed acts to catalyze the reaction; beginning slowly, the rate of such a reaction rapidly increases. ... Compare: chain reaction. ... Synonym: autoactivation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autocatalytic
A compound that catalyses its own chemical transformation. More commonly a reaction that is catalysed by one of its products or an enzyme catalysed reaction in which one of the products functions as an enzyme activator. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

autocatheterization
Passage of a catheter by the patient. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autochthonous
Derived from within a system, such as organic matter in a stream resulting from photosynthesis by aquatic plants. ... Compare: allochthonous. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

autochthonous ideas
Thoughts that suddenly burst into awareness as if they are vitally important, often as if they have come from an outside source. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autochthonous malaria
Disease acquired by mosquito transmission in an area where malaria regularly occurs. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autochthonous parasite
Synonym for autistic parasite ... A parasite descended from the tissues of the host. ... Synonym: autochthonous parasite. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autocide
<pharmacology> A chemical produced by a bacteria which is toxic to other bacteria within the same species, but does not affect other bacteria. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

autoclasia
1. A breaking up or rupturing from intrinsic or internal causes. ... 2. Progressive immunologically induced tissue destruction. ... Origin: auto-+ G. Klasis, breaking ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoclave
<equipment> A machine that sterilises instruments or materials with high pressure and heat or pressurised steam. ... (02 Jan 1998) ...

autocoid
A chemical substance produced by one type of cell that affects the function of different types of cells in the same region, thus functioning as a local hormone or messenger. ... Origin: G. Autos, self, + eidos, form ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autocracy
Origin: Gr., cf. F. Autocratie. See Autocrat. ... 1. Independent or self-derived power; absolute or controlling authority; supremacy. 'The divine will moves, not by the external impulse or inclination of objects, but determines itself by an absolute autocracy.' (South) ... 2. Supreme, uncontrolled, unlimited authority, or right of governing in a sing …

autocrine
<endocrinology> Secretion of a substance, such as a growth factor, that stimulates the secretory cell itself. One route to independence of growth control is by autocrine growth factor production. ... (02 Jan 1998) ...

autocrine communication
Denoting a type of cellular communication in which a hormone binds to receptors on and affects the function of the cell type that produced it. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

autocrine hypothesis
That tumour cells containing viral oncogenes may have encoded a growth factor, normally produced by other cell types, and thereby produce the factor autonomously, leading to uncontrolled proliferation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autocrine motility factor
A member of the class of cytokines secreted by tumour cells. It elicits increases in cell motility and phosphoinositide metabolism in the secreting or producing cell via a pertussis toxin-sensitive g-protein signal transduction pathway. The factor has also been used as a marker for bladder cancer. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

autocystoplasty
Synonym: autoaugmentation. ... Origin: auto-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autocytolysin
Synonym for autolysin ... <enzyme> An enzyme which causes the cell that made it to self-destruct. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

autocytolysis
Synonym for autolysis ... <cell biology> Spontaneous lysis (rupture) of cells or organelles produced by the release of internal hydrolyic enzymes. Normally associated with the release of lysosomal enzymes. ... (02 Jan 1998) ...

autocytotoxin
A cytotoxic autoantibody. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autodermic
Relating to one's own skin; denoting especially an autodermic graft or dermatoautoplasty. ... Origin: auto-+ G. Derma, skin ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autodermic graft
A skin autograft. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autodigestion
Synonym for autolysis ... <cell biology> Spontaneous lysis (rupture) of cells or organelles produced by the release of internal hydrolyic enzymes. Normally associated with the release of lysosomal enzymes. ... (02 Jan 1998) ...

autodiploid
See: autoploid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autodrainage
Drainage into contiguous tissues. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoecholalia
A morbid repetition of another person's or one's own words. ... Origin: auto-+ echolalia ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoecious
<microbiology> Term used to describe a parasite that uses only one host for its lifecycle. ... Compare: heteroecious. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

autoerotic
Pertaining to autoerotism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoeroticism
Synonym for autoerotism ... 1. Sexual arousal or gratification using one's own body, as in masturbation. ... 2. Sexual self-love. ... See: narcissism. ... Compare: alloerotism. ... Synonym: autoeroticism, autosexualism. ... Origin: auto-+ G. Erotikos, relating to love ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoerotism
1. Sexual arousal or gratification using one's own body, as in masturbation. ... 2. Sexual self-love. ... See: narcissism. ... Compare: alloerotism. ... Synonym: autoeroticism, autosexualism. ... Origin: auto-+ G. Erotikos, relating to love ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoerythrocyte sensitization
See: autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autofluoroscope
<instrument> A type of scintillation camera consisting of a matrix of individual sodium iodide crystals, each with its separate light pipe and photomultiplier tube; used for radioisotope imaging procedures. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autogamous
<biology> Relating to or reproducing by autogamy. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

autogamy
<biology> Self fertilization, common in plants and also in some ciliate protozoa where gametic nuclei from a single micronucleus subsequently fuse to form the zygote nucleus. ... (02 Jan 1998) ...

autogeneic graft
Synonym for autograft ... <procedure> Graft taken from one part of the body and placed in another site on the same individual. ... (02 Jan 1998) ...

autogenic training
Technique based on muscle relaxation during self-hypnotic exercises. It is used in conjunction with psychotherapy. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

autogenous control
<molecular biology> Regulation of how much a gene gets transcribed by the gene's own products. ... (02 Jan 1998) ...

autogenous keratoplasty
Corneal transplant with donor material from the same individual. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autogenous vaccine
A vaccine made from a culture of the patient's own bacteria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autognosis
Recognition of one's own character, tendencies, and peculiarities. ... Synonym: self-knowledge. ... Origin: auto-+ G. Gnosis, knowledge ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autograft
<procedure> Graft taken from one part of the body and placed in another site on the same individual. ... (02 Jan 1998) ...

autografting
Synonym for autotransplantation ... The performance of an autograft. ... Synonym: autografting. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autogram
A wheal-like lesion on the skin following pressure by a blunt instrument or by stroking. ... Origin: auto-+ G. Gramma, something written ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autographal
Synonym for autographic ... autographical ...

autographism
Synonym for dermatographism ... A form of urticaria in which whealing occurs in the site and in the configuration of application of stroking (pressure, friction) of the skin. ... Synonym: autographism, dermagraphy, dermatography, dermographia, dermographism, dermography, factitious urticaria, skin writing, urticaria factitia. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. …

autohemagglutination
Autoagglutin ation of erythrocytes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autohemolysin
An autoantibody that in the presence of complement causes lysis of erythrocytes in the same individual in whose body the lysin is formed. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autohemolysis
Haemolysis occurring in certain diseases as a result of an autohemolysin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autohemolysis test
When sterile defibrinated blood is incubated at 37°C, normal red blood cells haemolyze slowly; cells with membrane or metabolic defects do so to a greater extent. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autohemotransfusion
Synonym for autotransfusion ... Withdrawal and reinjection/transfusion of the patient's own blood. ... Compare: autoinfusion. ... Synonym: autohemotransfusion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autohexaploid
See: autoploid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autohypnosis
Self-induced hypnosis, accomplished by concentrating on self-absorbing thought or on the idea of being hypnotised. ... Synonym: autohypnotism, idiohypnotism, statuvolence. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autohypnotic
Relating to autohypnosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autohypnotism
Synonym for autohypnosis ... Self-induced hypnosis, accomplished by concentrating on self-absorbing thought or on the idea of being hypnotised. ... Synonym: autohypnotism, idiohypnotism, statuvolence. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoimmune
<immunology> Pertaining to autoimmunity. ... (02 Jan 1998) ...

autoimmune disease
<disease> A disease process that involves the production of host antibodies to host tissue. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

autoimmune diseases
Are illnesses which occur when the body tissues are attacked by its own immune system. The immune system is a complex organisation within the body that is designed normally to seek and destroy invaders of the body, particularly infections. Patients with these diseases have unusual antibodies in their blood that target their own body tissues. ... (12 …

autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
<haematology> A condition that results from the cellular destruction (haemolysis) of red blood cells due to antibodies formed to components on the surface of the red blood cells. ... Origin: Gr. Haima = blood ... (02 Jan 1998) ...

autoimmune hepatitis
<pathology> A type of chronic active hepatitis that results from circulating auto-antibodies and chronic inflammation of the liver. ... Symptoms are those of chronic active hepatitis. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

autoimmune thrombocytopenia purpura
Synonym for idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura ... <haematology> A rare autoimmune disorder characterised by an acute shortage of platelets with resultant bruising and spontaneous bleeding. ... The platelet count becomes exceedingly low and spontaneous bleeding from the gums, gastrointestinal tract and nose can be seen. Physical examination ma …

autoimmune thyroiditis
Synonym for Hashimoto's thyroiditis ... <endocrinology> Inflammation of the thyroid gland without the formation of pus. Noninfectious nonbacterial thyroid inflammation. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

autoimmunity
<immunology> A condition in which an individual's immune system starts reacting against his or her own tissues, causing diseases such as lupus. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

autoimmunization
Induction of autoimmunity. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoimmunocytopenia
Anaemia, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia resulting from cytotoxic autoimmune reactions. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoinfection
1. Reinfection by microbes or parasitic organisms on or within the body that have already passed through an infective cycle, such as a succession of boils, or a new infective cycle with production of a new generation of larvae and adults, as by the nematode Strongyloides stercoralis or the cestode Hymenolepsis nana. ... 2. Self-infection by direct c …

autoinfusion
Forcing the blood from the extremities or other areas such as the spleen, as by the application of a bandage or pressure device, to raise the blood pressure and fill the vessels in the vital centres; resorted to after excessive loss of blood or other body fluids. ... Compare: autotransfusion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoinoculable
Susceptible to autoinoculation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoinoculation
A secondary infection originating from a focus of infection already present in the body. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autointoxicant
An endogenous toxic agent that causes autointoxication. ... Synonym: autotoxin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autointoxication
A disorder resulting from absorption of the waste products of metabolism, decomposed matter from the intestine, or the products of dead and infected tissue as in gangrene. ... Synonym: autotoxicosis, endogenic toxicosis, enterotoxication, enterotoxism, intestinal intoxication, self-poisoning. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autoisolysin
An antibody that in the presence of complement causes lysis of cells in the individual in whose body the lysin is formed, as well as in others of the same species. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autokeratoplasty
Grafting of corneal tissue from one eye of a patient to the fellow eye. ... Origin: auto-+ G. Keras, horn, + plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autokinesia
Autokinesis ... Voluntary movement. ... Origin: auto-+ G. Kinesis, movement ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autokinetic
Relating to autokinesis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autokinetic effect
In psychology, the apparent drifting about of a small, fixed, spot of light which is being observed in a dark room. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autolesion
A self-inflicted injury. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

autologous
<biology> Derived from an organisms tissues or DNA. ... Compare: heterologous, homologous. ... (02 Jan 1998) ...

autologous bone marrow transplant
<haematology, procedure> A process in which a patients healthy bone marrow is withdrawn and preserved. ... It is later injected back into the patient to replace bone marrow damaged by high doses of radiation therapy. It can then produce healthy blood cells. This treatment is used to offset the detrimental effects of high-dose radiation used in …