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

skeleton
<anatomy> A solid or fluid system which allows muscles to relax after contracting (in general, because there is an opposing muscle which pulls the skeletal part in the opposite direction when it contracts). ... The skeletal system may also be a support structure or a form of protection. Types of skeletons include hydroskeletons and exoskeleton …

skeleton appendiculare
Synonym for appendicular skeleton ... <anatomy> The bony structure that makes up the shoulder girdle, upper extremity, pelvis and lower extremities. ... (10 Jan 1998) ...

skeleton axiale
Synonym for axial skeleton ... Articulated bones of head and vertebral column, i.e., head and trunk, as opposed to the appendicular skeleton, the articulated bones of the upper and lower limbs. ... Synonym: skeleton axiale. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skeleton hand
Extension of fingers with atrophy of tissues; occurs in progressive muscular atrophy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skeleton of free inferior limb
The bones of the lower limb except the hip bones, i.e., all lower limb bones including and distal to the femur. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skeleton of free superior limb
The bones of the upper limb except the scapula and clavicle, i.e., all upper limb bones including and distal to the humerus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skeleton of heart
Synonym for fibrous skeleton of heart ... A complex framework of dense collagen forming four fibrous rings (annuli fibrosi), which surround the ostia of the valves, a right and left fibrous trigone, formed by connecting the rings, and the membranous portions of the interatrial and interventricular septa; it is found in association with the base of t …

skeleton thoracicus
An alternate term for thoracic cage. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Skene, Alexander
<person> U.S. Gynecologist, 1838-1900. ... See: Skene's glands, Skene's tubules, ducts of Skene's glands. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Skene's glands
Synonym for glands of the female urethra ... Numerous mucous glands in the wall of the female urethra. ... Synonym: glandulae urethrales femininae, Guerin's glands, paraurethral glands, Skene's glands. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Skene's tubules
The embryonic urethral glands which are the female homologue of the prostate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skeneitis
Inflammation of Skene's glands. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skeneoscope
<instrument> A form of endoscope for inspecting Skene's glands. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skeptic
1. One who is yet undecided as to what is true; one who is looking or inquiring for what is true; an inquirer after facts or reasons. ... 2. <psychology> A doubter as to whether any fact or truth can be certainly known; a universal doubter; a Pyrrhonist; hence, in modern usage, occasionally, a person who questions whether any truth or fact can …

skeptical
1. Of or pertaining to a sceptic or skepticism; characterised by skepticism; hesitating to admit the certainly of doctrines or principles; doubting of everything. ... 2. Doubting or denying the truth of revelation, or the sacred Scriptures. 'The skeptical system subverts the whole foundation of morals.' (R. Hall) Skep'tacally, Skep'ticalness. ... Ori …

skepticism
1. An undecided, inquiring state of mind; doubt; uncertainty. 'That momentary amazement, and irresolution, and confusion, which is the result of skepticism.' (Hune) ... 2. <psychology> The doctrine that no fact or principle can be certainly known; the tenet that all knowledge is uncertain; Pyrrohonism; universal doubt; the position that no fac …

skew
1. Turned or twisted to one side; situated obliquely; skewed; chiefly used in technical phrases. Skew arch, an oblique arch. ... 2. <geometry> A ruled surface such that in general two successive generating straight lines do not intersect; a warped surface; as, the helicoid is a skew surface. ... 3. <mathematics> Skew symmetrical determina …

skew deviation
A hypertropia in which the eyes move in opposite directions equally; an acquired hypertropia, often fairly comitant, not fitting the characteristic pattern of trochlear nerve damage or of ocular muscle abnormality; often due to a brainstem or cerebellar lesion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skew distribution
An asymmetrical frequency distribution; in biology and medicine it is usually a lognormal distribution. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skew form
See: Haworth conformational formulas of cyclic sugars. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ski
<oncogene> An oncogene, identified in avian carcinoma, encoding a nuclear protein. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

skia-
Shadow; superseded by radio-. ... Origin: G. Skia ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skid
1. A shoe or clog, as of iron, attached to a chain, and placed under the wheel of a wagon to prevent its turning when descending a steep hill; a drag; a skidpan; also, by extension, a hook attached to a chain, and used for the same purpose. ... 2. A piece of timber used as a support, or to receive pressure. Specifically, large fenders hung over a ve …

skidder
A self-propelled machine to transport harvested trees or logs from the stump area to the landing or work deck. ... (05 Dec 1998) ...

skiing
A snow sport which uses skis to glide over the snow. It does not include water-skiing. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skill
1. Discrimination; judgment; propriety; reason; cause. 'As it was skill and right.' . 'For great skill is, he prove that he wrought.' (Chaucer) [For with good reason he should test what he created. ... 2. Knowledge; understanding. 'That by his fellowship he colour might< oth his estate and love from skill of any wight.' (Spenser) 'Nor want we ski …

skilled nursing facilities
Extended care facilities which provide skilled nursing care or rehabilitation services for inpatients on a daily basis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Skillern, Penn Gaskell
<person> U.S. Surgeon, *1882. ... See: Skillern's fracture. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Skillern's fracture
Fracture of distal radius with greenstick fracture of neighboring portion of ulna. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skimmed milk
The aqueous (noncream) part of milk from which casein is isolated. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skimmer
1. One who, or that which, skims; especially, a utensil with which liquids are skimmed. ... 2. <ornithology> Any species of longwinged marine birds of the genus Rhynchops, allied to the terns, but having the lower mandible compressed and much longer than the upper one. These birds fly rapidly along the surface of the water, with the lower mand …

skimmington
A word employed in the phrase, To ride Skimmington; that is to ride on a horse with a woman, but behind her, facing backward, carrying a distaff, and accompanied by a procession of jeering neighbors making mock music; a cavalcade in ridicule of a henpecked man. The custom was in vogue in parts of England. ... Origin: Etymol. Uncertain. Perhaps the n …

skin
1. To strip off the skin or hide of; to flay; to peel; as, to skin an animal. ... 2. To cover with skin, or as with skin; hence, to cover superficially. 'It will but skin and film the ulcerous place.' (Shak) ... 3. To strip of money or property; to cheat. ... Origin: Skinned; Skinning. ... 1. To become covered with skin; as, a wound skins over. ... 2. T …

skin abnormalities
Congenital structural abnormalities of the skin. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin aging
The process of aging due to changes in the structure and elasticity of the skin over time. It may be a part of physiological aging or it may be due to the effects of ultraviolet radiation, usually through exposure to sunlight. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin and connective tissue diseases
A collective term for diseases of the skin and its appendages and of connective tissue. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin botflies
Synonym for Dermatobia hominis ... A large, blue, brown-winged species whose larvae develop in open boil-like lesions in the skin of humans, many domestic animals, and some fowl. It is a very serious and damaging cattle parasite and frequently attacks small children in Central and South America. Its eggs are laid on the legs or abdomen of another in …

skin cancer
<oncology> A malignant growth on the skin. ... Risk factors include: those who are fair-skinned or sunburn easily, freckled skin, blue or green eyes, blond or red hair, multiple moles, multiple bad sunburns in the past (particularly as a child) and a prior history for a skin cancer. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

skin care
Maintenance of the hygienic state of the skin under optimal conditions of cleanliness and comfort. Effective in skin care are proper washing, bathing, cleansing, and the use of soaps, detergents, oils, etc. In various disease states, therapeutic and protective solutions and ointments are useful. The care of the skin is particularly important in var …

skin diseases, bacterial
Skin diseases caused by bacteria. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin diseases, eczematous
Any of a variety of eruptive skin disorders characterised by erythema, oozing, vesiculation, and scaling. Aetiology is varied. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin diseases, genetic
Diseases of the skin with a genetic component, usually the result of various inborn errors of metabolism. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin diseases, infectious
Skin diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites, or viruses. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin diseases, metabolic
Diseases of the skin associated with underlying metabolic disorders. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin diseases, papulosquamous
A group of dermatoses with distinct morphologic features. The primary lesion is most commonly a papule, usually erythematous, with a variable degree of scaling on the surface. Plaques form through the coalescing of primary lesions. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin diseases, parasitic
Skin diseases caused by arthropods, helminths, or protozoa. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin diseases, vascular
Skin diseases affecting or involving the cutaneous blood vessels and generally manifested as inflammation, swelling, erythema, or necrosis in the affected area. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin diseases, vesiculobullous
Skin diseases characterised by local or general distributions of blisters. They are classified according to the site and mode of blister formation. Lesions can appear spontaneously or be precipitated by infection, trauma, or sunlight. Aetiologies include immunologic and genetic factors. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin diseases, viral
Skin diseases caused by viruses. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin dose
The quantity of radiation delivered to the skin surface. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skin flap
A flap comprised of skin and its subjacent subcutaneous tissue. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skin furrows
The numerous grooves of variable depth on the surface of the epidermis. ... Synonym: sulci cutis, skin grooves. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skin graft
Skin that is moved from one part of the body to another. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin grafting
<procedure, surgery> A plastic surgical procedure that involves the placement of epidermis (a graft) over a wound (lacking epidermis). ... The graft is taken from another distant site on the patients body. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

skin grooves
Synonym for skin furrows ... The numerous grooves of variable depth on the surface of the epidermis. ... Synonym: sulci cutis, skin grooves. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skin lesions of tuberous sclerosis
<radiology> Adenoma sebaceum, Shagreen patches, periungual fibromata, ash-leaf hypopigmentation ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin manifestations
Dermatologic disorders attendant upon non-dermatologic disease or injury. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin manifestations of GI disease
<radiology> Pancreatic carcinoma . . . . . . . . Thrombophlebitis migrans, glucagonoma . . . . . . . . . Migratory necrolytic erythema, IBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pyoderma gangrenosum, sprue / coeliac disease. . . . Dermatitis herpetiformis, Whipple disease . . . . . . . Pigmentation, primary biliary cirrhosis . . . . Exanthemasma, hep …

skin of teeth
Synonym for enamel cuticle ... The primary enamel cuticle, consisting of two extremely thin layers (the inner one clear and structureless, the outer one cellular), covering the entire crown of newly erupted teeth and subsequently abraded by mastication; it is evident microscopically as an amorphous material between the attachment epithelium and the …

skin physiology
The functions of the skin in the human and animal body. It includes the pigmentation of the skin and its appendages. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin pigmentation
Colouration of the skin. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin pore
Synonym for sweat pore ... The surface opening of the duct of a sweat gland. ... Synonym: porus sudoriferus, porus, pore, skin pore. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skin reaction
Synonym for skin test ... A method for determining induced sensitivity (allergy) by applying an antigen (allergen) to, or inoculating it into, the skin; induced sensitivity (allergy) to the specific antigen is indicated by an inflammatory reaction of one of two general kinds: 1) immediate, appears in minutes to an hour or so and in general is depend …

skin reflexes
Synonym for skin-muscle reflexes ... Superficial or cutaneous reflex's, such as the superficial abdominal reflex's. ... Synonym: skin reflexes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skin ridges
Synonym for epidermal ridges ... Ridges of the epidermis of the palms and soles, where the sweat pores open. ... Synonym: cristae cutis, skin ridges. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skin stones
Synonym for calcinosis cutis ... A deposit of calcium in the skin; usually occurs secondary to a preexisting inflammatory, degenerative, or neoplastic dermatosis, and is frequently seen in scleroderma. ... Synonym: dystrophic calcinosis, skin stones. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skin tag
A polypoid outgrowth of both epidermis and dermal fibrovascular tissue, common terminology for any small benign cutaneous lesion. ... Synonym: acrochordon, fibroepithelial polyp, fibroma molle, senile fibroma, soft wart. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skin tags
<dermatology> A small outgrowth of epidermal and dermal tissue that may be pedunculated, smooth or irregular, flesh-coloured and benign. ... Occur most often on the eyelids, neck and axillae, but may be seen almost anywhere on the skin. Most do not require treatment unless they are cosmetically displeasing. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

skin test
A method for determining induced sensitivity (allergy) by applying an antigen (allergen) to, or inoculating it into, the skin; induced sensitivity (allergy) to the specific antigen is indicated by an inflammatory reaction of one of two general kinds: 1) immediate, appears in minutes to an hour or so and in general is dependent upon circulating immu …

skin test end-point titration
A quantitative form of intradermal testing for the relative allergenicity of a substance. It is used to determine the amount of an allergen that will be tolerated in immunotherapy. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin test for allergy
Test done on the skin to identify the allergy substance (allergen) triggering the allergic reaction. A small amount of the suspected allergy substance is placed on the skin. The skin is then gently scratched through the small drop with a special sterile needle. If the skin reddens and, more importantly, swells, then allergy to that substance is pro …

skin tests
Epicutaneous or intradermal application of a sensitiser for demonstration of either delayed or immediate hypersensitivity. Used in diagnosis of hypersensitivity or as a test for cellular immunity. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin traction
Traction on an extremity by means of adhesive tape or other types of strapping applied to the limb. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skin transplantation
The grafting of skin in humans or animals from one site to another to replace a lost portion of the body surface skin. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

skin writing
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. …

skin-muscle reflexes
Superficial or cutaneous reflex's, such as the superficial abdominal reflex's. ... Synonym: skin reflexes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skin-puncture test
Test for Behcet's syndrome; after pricking the skin with a sterile needle, pustulation follows within 24 hours, owing to the dermal sensitivity in this disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skin-pupillary reflex
Synonym for pupillary-skin reflex ... Dilation of the pupil following scratching of the skin of the neck. ... Synonym: ciliospinal reflex, cutaneous pupil reflex, cutaneous-pupillary reflex, skin-pupillary reflex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skin, artificial
Synthetic material used for the treatment of burns and other conditions involving large-scale loss of skin. It often consists of an outer (epidermal) layer of silicone and an inner (dermal) layer of collagen and chondroitin 6-sulfate. The dermal layer elicits new growth and vascular invasion and the outer layer is later removed and replaced by a gr …

skinbound disease
Scleroderma (usually applied to extensive involvement). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skinfold thickness
The measurement of subcutaneous fat located directly beneath the skin by grasping a fold of skin and subcutaneous fat between the thumb and forefinger and pulling it away from the underlying muscle tissue. The thickness of the double layer of skin and subcutaneous tissue is then read with a caliper. The five most frequently measured sites are the u …

skink
To draw or serve, as drink. 'Bacchus the wine them skinketh all about.' (Chaucer) 'Such wine as Ganymede doth skink to Jove.' (Shirley) ... Origin: Icel. Skenja; akin to Sw. Skaka, Dan. Skienke, AS. Scencan, D. & G. Schenken. As. Scencan is usually derived from sceonc, sceanc, shank, a hollow bone being supposed to have been used to draw off liq …

Skinner, Burrhus
<person> U.S. Psychologist, 1904-1990. ... See: skinnerian conditioning, Skinner box. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skinnerian conditioning
Synonym for operant conditioning ... A type of conditioning developed by Skinner in which an experimenter waits for the target response (head scratching) to be conditioned to occur (emitted) spontaneously, immediately after which the organism is given a reinforcer reward; after this procedure is repeated many times, the frequency of emission of the …

skip
1. A basket. See Skep. ... 2. A basket on wheels, used in cotton factories. ... 3. <chemical> An iron bucket, which slides between guides, for hoisting mineral and rock. ... 4. A charge of sirup in the pans. ... 5. A beehive; a skep. ... See: Skep. ... 1. A light leap or bound. ... 2. The act of passing over an interval from one thing to another; an …

skip areas
Subsidiary segments of diseased intestine or colon in regional enteritis or Crohn's colitis, separated from the region of major involvement. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skipjack
1. An upstart. ... 2. <zoology> An elater; a snap bug, or snapping beetle. ... 3. <zoology> A name given to several kinds of a fish, as the common bluefish, the alewife, the bonito, the butterfish, the cutlass fish, the jurel, the leather jacket, the runner, the saurel, the saury, the threadfish, etc. ... 4. A shallow sailboat with a recti …

skipped generation
A phenomenon of pedigrees in which a gene is transmitted from one affected person to another through a phenotypically unaffected person, as by recessivity (especially for X-linked traits), epistasis, variable expressivity, or absence of an environmental challenge such as a toxin. Except at a crass phenotypic level (e.g., clinical or commercial) thi …

skipper
1. The master of a fishing or small trading vessel; hence, the master, or captain, of any vessel. ... 2. A ship boy. ... Origin: D. Schipper. See Shipper, and Ship. ... 1. One who, or that which, skips. ... 2. A young, thoughtless person. ... 3. <zoology> The saury (Scomberesox saurus). ... 4. The cheese maggot. See Cheese fly, under Cheese. ... 5. …

Sklowsky symptom
The rupture of a varicella vesicle on very slight pressure with the finger, greater pressure being necessary to break the vesicles of smallpox, herpes, or other affections. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Sklowsky, E
<person> 20th century German physician. ... See: Sklowsky symptom. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Skoda, Joseph
<person> Bohemian clinician in Vienna, 1805-1881. ... See: skodaic resonance, Skoda's rale, Skoda's sign, Skoda's tympany. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Skoda's rale
A rale in a bronchus heard through an area of consolidated tissue in pneumonia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Skoda's sign
Synonym for skodaic resonance ... A peculiar, high-pitched sound, less musical than that obtained over a cavity, elicited by percussion just above the level of a pleuritic effusion. ... Synonym: Skoda's sign, Skoda's tympany. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Skoda's tympany
Synonym for skodaic resonance ... A peculiar, high-pitched sound, less musical than that obtained over a cavity, elicited by percussion just above the level of a pleuritic effusion. ... Synonym: Skoda's sign, Skoda's tympany. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skodaic
Relating to Skoda. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

skodaic resonance
A peculiar, high-pitched sound, less musical than that obtained over a cavity, elicited by percussion just above the level of a pleuritic effusion. ... Synonym: Skoda's sign, Skoda's tympany. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Sks-C kinase
<enzyme> A 48-kD sexual signaling kinase substrate that autophosphorylates itself on serine and tyrosine residues; subject to phosphorylation by flagellar protein kinase; isolated from chlamydomonas; genbank u36196 ... Registry number: EC 2.7.1.- ... Synonym: sks-c protein ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

SKS1 protein kinase
<enzyme> Sks1 - suppressor kinase of snf3; suppresses the snf3 growth defect in saccharomyces cerevisiae; genbank u30613 ... Registry number: EC 2.7.10.- ... (26 Jun 1999) ...

skull
A school, company, or shoal. 'A knavish skull of boys and girls did pelt at him.' 'These fishes enter in great flotes and skulls.' (Holland) ... See: School a multitude. ... 1. <anatomy> The skeleton of the head of a vertebrate animal, including the brain case, or cranium, and the bones and cartilages of the face and mouth. ... In many fishes th …