| 1. | A Gene Product | A 23 kDa regulatory protein important for virion infectivity in HIV. The protein is found in the cytoplasm of HIV-infected cells and is not absolutely required for virion formation. |
| 2. | A alphalipoprotein Neuropathy | A rare autosomal recessive familial disorder of cholesterol metabolism, characterized by extremely low HDL-cholesterol, reduced total cholesterol, and increased triglyceride levels in serum. More… 0.7 KB |
| 3. | A gamma Globin | The protein constituents of hemoglobin.The term is used for proteins attached to iron-porphyrin molecules such as hemoglobin and MYOGLOBIN proteins. |
| 4. | A mode ultrasound | Sonographic information presented as a single line representing the time it takes for the ultrasound wave to reach the interface of a structure and reflect back to the transducer. |
| 5. | A transferases coenzyme | Enzymes that transfer coenzyme A moieties from acyl or acetyl-CoA to various carboxylic acceptors forming a thiol ester. Enzymes in this group are instrumental in ketone body metabolism and More… 0.3 KB |
| 6. | ABAPTISTA | ABAPTISTA This term is employed by Galen, Fubricius ab Aquapendente, Scultetus, and others, to denote the conical saw with a circular edge, (otherwise called modiolus, or terebra,) which was More… 0.3 KB |
| 7. | ABCD syndrome | is the acronym for albinism, black lock, cell migration disorder of the neurocytes of the gut and sensorineural deafness. It has been found to be caused by mutation in the endothelin B More… 0.2 KB |
| 8. | ABDUCTOR MEDMI DIGITI PEDIS | ABDUCTOR MEDMI DIGITI PEDIS. An interosseous muscle of the foot, which arises tendinous and fleshy, from the inside of the root of the metatarsal bone of the middle toe internally, and is More… 0.3 KB |
| 9. | ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) | ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) — Hormone produced by the pituitary gland. It stimulates adrenal glands to secrete the hormones they produce, including cortisone and cortisol. |
| 10. | AIDS Clinical Trials Group | The AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG) is the largest HIV clinical trials organization in the world, playing a major role in setting standards of care for HIV infection and opportunistic More… 1.4 KB |
| 11. | Aagenaes syndrome | A syndrome characterised by congenital hypoplasia of lymph vessels, which causes lymphedema of the legs and recurrent cholestasis in infancy, and slow progress to hepatic cirrhosis and More… 0.8 KB |
| 12. | Aaron's sign | Aaron's sign Seen in appendicitis — pressure applied between the umbilicus and right anterior iliac spine will produce epigastric distress. |
| 13. | Aarskog Scott syndrome | is an inherited disease characterized by short stature, facial abnormalities, skeletal and genital anomalies. The Aarskog-Scott syndrome (AAS) is also known as the Aarskog syndrome, More… 2.0 KB |
| 14. | Aase syndrome | or Aase-Smith syndrome is a rare inherited disorder characterized by anemia with some joint and skeletal deformities. Aase syndrome is thought to be an autosomal dominant inherited disorder. More… 1.6 KB |
| 15. | Abactus | Among the ancient physicians, this term was used for a miscarriage procured by art, or force of medicines, in contradistinction to abortus which meant a natural miscarriage The moderns know More… 0.2 KB |
| 16. | Abacus | ABACUS (From a Hebrew word signifying dust) A table for preparations, so called from the usage of mathematicians of drawing their figures upon tables sprinkled with dust. |
| 17. | Abadie's sign | Abadie's sign Spasm of the upper eyelid, as noted in exophthalmic goiter. Also, the absent response to pressure over the Achilles tendon, seen in tabes dorsalis. |
| 18. | Abalienatus | ABALIENATUS.Corrupted. A part so destroyed as to require immediate extirpation; also the fault or total destruction of the senses, whether external or internal, by disease. |
| 19. | Abandonment | abandonment Desertion of one's patient in the midst of care/delivery/procedure/surgery, without notice to the RN in charge. This places the patient at risk, and the nurse/physician More… 0.3 KB |
| 20. | Abarognosis | abarognosis Inability to perceive weight — as may be noted in patients with parietal lobe lesions. |