Generic term for those compounds in which amino acids are esterfied through their COOH groups to the 3′- (or 2′-) OH's of the terminal adenosine residues of transfer RNA's ( e.g., alanyl-tRNA, glycyl-tRNA); each compound involves one, or a small number, of tRNA's of specific ...
A benign, self-limited rash marked by firm, yellow-white papules or pustules from 1 to 2 mm in size present in about 50% of full-term infants. The cause is unknown, and the lesions disappear without need for treatment. erythema venenatum Erythema caused by contact with a toxic substance...
Media have reported that Costas is suffering from what is commonly referred to as “pink eye,” the medical term for which is conjunctivitis, an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines the eyelid and covers th...
A nonspecific term for any alteration in skin pigmentation of any cause and portent. Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved. dys·chro·mi·a (dis-krō'mē-ă) Any abnormality in the color of the skin. Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and...
A Central American term for cutaneous leishmaniasis. chronic leg ulcer chronic leg ulcer chronic leg ulcer Any long-standing, slowly healing ulcer of a lower extremity, esp. one caused by occlusive disease of the arteries or veins or by varicose veins. ...
Such models must integrate physical and mental health, long-term services and supports, social services, and home- and community-based services. Examples of models of care are described below. Acute Care for Elders (ACE) is a quality-improvement model designed to prevent loss of independence ...
When a subacute infection persists, antral irrigation and/or antral puncture may be indicated and short term corticosteroids may be helpful. Inadequate treatment of the acute or subacute phase or recurrent attacks can lead to irreversible tissue changes in the membranes lining one or more of the ...
("cobweb panthers"), humans, dogs and other animals. This must not be confused with the normal sprinkling of isolated white hairs which appear in a cat's fur during its lifetime. "Leukotrichia" is a generic term. Acommon term is "piebaldism" because it causes white patches in the skin...
The term "amblyopia" is sometimes incorrectly used interchangeably withlazy eye. "Amblyopia" is made up of ambly- from the Greek "amblys" meaning blunt, dull, faint, or dim and -opia from the Greek "ops" meaning eye, and refers to vision, so amblyopia is literally dim vision. ...
Timolol penetrates the eye rapidly and its effect is seen in 30 to 60 minutes and lasts upto 24- 48 hours. Short term escape:The initial dose of timolol produces the maximum effect about 40% or more, followed by a partial decline over the following days or weeks. This may be due to ...