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Editor Donald Venes, M.D., M.S.J. (For April) Managing Editor Arthur Biderman Associate Managing Editor Evelyn Adler Assistant Editor / Database Administrator Brigitte G. Fenton Contributing Editor Alison D. Enright Copy Editors Joseph Patwell Deborah M. Posner Ann-Adele Wight Proofreaders James Eidam Joy Matkowski Christopher Muldor Pronunciation Editor Rima Elkins McKinzey (Deceased)

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Copyright 娀 2005 by F. A. Davis Company Copyright 1940, 1942, 1945, 1946, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1973, 1977, 1981, 1985, 1989, 1993, 1997, and 2001 by F. A. Davis. All rights reserved. This publication is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Last digit indicates print number

NOTE: As new scientiﬁc information becomes available through basic and clinical research, recommended treatments and drug therapies undergo changes. The author and publisher have done everything possible to make Taber’s accurate, up to date, and in accord with accepted standards at the time of publication. The author, editors, and publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions or for consequences from application of the book, and make no warranty, expressed or implied, in regard to the contents of the book. The practices described in this book may or may not meet professional standards of care in the reader’s community; they may or may not apply to speciﬁc clinical situations and should not be relied upon for their direct applicability; they may have been overtaken by newer or more recent recommendations or scientiﬁc evidence. The reader is always advised to research particular clinical questions further and to check product information (package inserts) for changes and new information regarding dose and contraindications before administering any drug. Caution is especially urged when using new or infrequently ordered drugs. Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Taber’s cyclopedic medical dictionary.— Ed. 20, illustrated in full color / editor, Donald Venes p. ; cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-8036-1207-9 (index)— ISBN 0-8036-1208-7 (non index)— ISBN 0-8036-1209-5 (deluxe) 1. Medicine— Dictionaries. I. Title: Cyclopedic medical dictionary. II. Venes, Donald, 1952- III. Taber, Clarence Wilbur, 1870-1968 [DNLM: 1. Medicine— Dictionary— English. W 13 T113d 2001] R121.T18 2001 610⬘.3— dc21 ISSN 1065-1357 00-064688 ISBN 0-8036-1208-7 ISBN 0-8036-1207-9 (indexed) ISBN 0-8036-1209-5 (deluxe) ISBN 0-8036-1303-2 (CD-ROM)

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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO EDITION 20 ......................................

CONSULTING EDITORS AND CONSULTANTS ..................

TABER’S FEATURE FINDER .............................................

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FEATURES AND THEIR USE ............................................

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS ................................................

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Illustration Sources .....................................................

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LIST OF TABLES .............................................................

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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN TEXT .....................................

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VOCABULARY .................................................................

APPENDICES ..................................................................

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Table of Contents ........................................................

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Index to Appendices .....................................................

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Nutrition ....................................................................

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Integrative Therapies: Complementary and Alternative Medicine ....................................................................

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Normal Reference Laboratory Values .............................

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Preﬁxes, Sufﬁxes, and Combining Forms ........................

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Latin and Greek Nomenclature .....................................

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Medical Abbreviations ..................................................

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Symbols .....................................................................

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Units of Measurement (Including SI Units) .....................

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Phobias ......................................................................

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Manual Alphabet .........................................................

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The Interpreter in Three Languages ..............................

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Medical Emergencies ...................................................

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Health Professions .......................................................

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Health Care Resource Organizations ..............................

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Professional Designations and Titles in the Health Sciences .....................................................................

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Documentation System Deﬁnitions ................................

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Standard and Universal Precautions ..............................

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Recommended Immunization Schedules .........................

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Nursing Appendix .......................................................

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INTRODUCTION TO EDITION 20 The world has changed dramatically since the last edition of Taber’s was published. Shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, spores of anthrax were weaponized and distributed through the U.S. postal system, and several Americans died. Bioterrorism and biological warfare, which for years had been considered only a theoretical threat to public health, became an actual menace. Diseases such as anthrax, smallpox, and tularemia leapt onto news headlines and into the forefront of social awareness. The potential threat of exposure to chemical warfare agents, such as ricin, sarin, tabun, and to radioactive debris (‘dirty bombs’) suddenly became much more real both to society at large, and to health care providers in the U.S. and around the globe. It is safe to say that many professionals in the health and life sciences communities have both increased their preparedness and become more anxious about incident management. In late 2003, a newly identiﬁed, deadly respiratory contagion spread rapidly through Asia and the Far East. I was attending a national medical conference when this agent was ﬁrst identiﬁed; speakers at the conference worried out loud that 40 or even 80 million might die of the emerging infection, SARS, within a year, far eclipsing the mortality rate of the deadly inﬂuenza pandemic of 1918. SARS did prove both contagious and deadly, but as a result of strict travel restrictions and quarantines that were put into place, the actual number of affected persons has, as I write this introduction, been limited to less than 9,000, and the number of deaths, less than 800. These numbers are signiﬁcant, but the devastation could have been much worse. Remarkably we learned in the same year that West Nile Virus had in just a few short years spread across the entire continental U.S. by the summer migration of infected crows and jays, and that soldiers, at war in Afghanistan and Iraq, had been infected by tegumentary leishmaniasis and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever. This new edition of Taber’s— the 20th— reﬂects much of what is known about all these modern scourges, and many others. Our editorial staff, consultants, and correspondents have combed the medical literature for new and updated information about previously unknown health threats, developing cures, the miraculous discoveries of the Human Genome Project, and many other new approaches to health care, its delivery, and its management. We have expanded and updated our coverage of alternative, complementary, and integrative medicine; bioethics; drugs and their use; evidenced-based care; informatics; nutrition; and patient safety. This edition of Taber’s has nearly 100 new entries devoted to new developments in radiological technology; and hundreds of columns of new ix

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material explaining contemporary cancer care, child care, neurology, palliation, psychiatry, and women’s health care. In all we have added 2400 new terms to this edition of Taber’s; we have revised about 6000 others; added dozens of new tables and new images; reviewed each and every appendix, revising most of them, some quite extensively; and written about a hundred new patient care sections to accompany our cyclopedic entries. The writing, editing, and production of each edition of Taber’s is a task that can only be performed by a skilled, dedicated, and permanent team of professionals, working together and in parallel. I have had the privilege and honor of working with the F.A. Davis staff and want to mention in particular the members of the Taber’s Editorial Department for this edition: Arthur Biderman, Evelyn Adler, Brigitte Fenton, and Alison Enright. This edition is the ﬁrst in the last thirty years without input from Clayton L. Thomas, M.D. Doctor Thomas served as Editor for Editions 12– 18 and as Coeditor for Edition 19. His contributions to Taber’s have been enormous and continue to be carried forward in Edition 20. All of us who worked on Taber’s hope that you will use it as a resource on which to build your careers and your knowledge. We also hope it will help you to care for yourselves and others in these uncertain times. Donald Venes, M.D.

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CONSULTING EDITORS AND CONSULTANTS CONSULTING EDITORS Carroll Conner Bouman, RN, PhD Charles Christiansen, EdD, OTR, OTC, FAOTA Judith E. Meissner, RN, BSN, MSN Valerie C. Scanlon, PhD Chad Starkey, PhD, ATC

CONSULTANTS Tonia Dandry Aiken, RN, BSN, JD Cindi Brassington, MS, CMA Richard R. Carlton, MS, RT(R), FAERS Marilynn E. Doenges, RN, BSN, MA, CS Ellen Drake, BA, CMT Robert Elling, MPA, REMT-P Jacqueline Fawcett, PhD, FAAN Rose S. Fife, MD Maxine Goldman, BSHC, RN Bruce E. Hirsch, MD, FACP Donna Ignatavicius, MS, RN, Cm Jeanette G. Kernicki, RN, PhD, ANP Ruth Lipman, PhD Mary Frances Moorhouse, RN, CRRN, CLNC Robert F. Moran, MS, PhD, FCCM, FAIC Betty J. Reynard, EdD, RDH Victor S. Sierpina, MD Susan M. Weiner, MSN, RN,C, CNS Mary Ann Wharton, PT, MS Robert L. Wilkins, PhD, RRT Kathleen Young, MA, RN, C (Material supplied by the consulting editors and consultants has been reviewed and edited by Donald Venes, MD, MSJ, editor, with whom ﬁnal responsibility rests for the accuracy of the content.)

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FEATURES AND THEIR USE This section describes the major features found in Taber’s and provides information that may help you use the dictionary more efﬁciently. The Feature Finder on page xiii is a graphic representation of many of the features described below. 1. Vocabulary: The extensive vocabulary deﬁned in Taber’s has been updated to meet the ongoing needs of health care students, educators, and clinicians, as well as interested consumers. The medical editor and the nursing and allied health consulting editors and consultants have researched and written new entries, revised existing entries, and deleted obsolete ones, reﬂecting the many changes in health care technology, clinical practice, and patient care. American, rather than British, spellings are preferred. 2. Entry format: Taber’s combines two systems for the placement and organization of entries: (a) main entries in strict alphabetical order; and (b) a main entry– subentry format. All single-word terms (e.g., cell) are main entries, as are some compound, or multiple word, terms (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease; acid-reflux disorder; nucleic acid test). However, many compound terms, especially those in anatomy and physiology, are placed using the main entry– subentry format (e.g., arteries, veins, ligaments, and types of respiration). Entries having 30 or more subentries are tinted in a yellow background for ease in ﬁnding them. This melding of two systems combines the best features of both: compound terms that share an important common element or classiﬁcation, e.g., arteries, are subentries under the main entry (or headword). Terms that tend to be sought under the ﬁrst word, e.g., diseases, disorders, tests, and syndromes, appear as main entries. Also names of individuals and organizations are listed as main entries. An especially important compound term may be listed as both a main entry and a subentry, with one of the terms serving as a cross-reference to the other. All main entries are printed in bold type; subentries are indented under the main entry and are printed in bold italic type. All entries are listed and deﬁned in the singular whenever possible. 3. Alphabetization: Main entries are alphabetized letter by letter, regardless of spaces or hyphens that occur between the words; a comma marks the end of a main entry for alphabetical purposes (e.g., skin, tenting of precedes skin cancer). In eponyms the ’s is ignored in alphabetizing (e.g., Albini’s nodules precedes albinism). Subentries are listed in straight-ahead order following the same letter-by-letter alphabetization used for main entries; a comma marks the end of a subentry for alphabetical purposes. The headword xv

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is often abbreviated in subentries (such as premature l. under labor or pulmonary i. under infarction). 4. Eponyms: Included as main entries are the names of individuals who were the ﬁrst to discover, describe, or popularize a concept, a microorganism, a disease, a syndrome, or an anatomical structure. A brief biography appears in brackets after the pronunciation. Biographical information includes the person’s professional designation, the country in which the person was born or worked, and the date of birth and death if known. 5. Definitions: The text that occurs before the ﬁrst period in an entry constitutes the deﬁnition for that entry. Many entries are written in encyclopedic style, offering a comprehensive understanding of the disease, condition, or concept deﬁned. See “Encyclopedic entries” for further information. 6. Pronunciations: Most main entries are spelled phonetically. Phonetic pronunciations, which appear in parentheses after the boldface main entry, are given as simply as possible with most long and short vowels marked diacritically and secondary accents indicated. Diacritics are marks over or under vowels. Only two diacritics are used in Taber’s: the macron ¯ showing the long sound of vowels, as the a in rate, e in rebirth, i in isle, o in over, and u in unite; and the breve ˘ showing the short sound of vowels, as the a in apple, e in ever, i in it, o in not, and u in cut. Accents are marks used to indicate stress upon certain syllables. A single accent⬘ is called a primary accent. A double accent ⬙ is called a secondary accent; it indicates less stress upon a syllable than that given by a primary accent. This difference in stress can be seen in the word an⬙es-the⬘si-a. Syllables are separated by either an accent mark or a hyphen. An unstressed vowel sounds like the ﬁnal a in anesthesia, a sound known as schwa. 7. Singular/Plural forms: When the spelling of an entry’s singular or plural form is a nonstandard formation (e.g., villus pl. villi, or viscera sing. viscus), the spelling of the singular or plural form appears in boldface after the pronunciation for the main entry. Nonstandard singular and plural forms appear as entries themselves at their normal alphabetical positions. 8. Etymologies: An etymology indicates the origin and historical development of a term. For most health care terms the origin is Latin or Greek. An etymology is given for most main entries and appears in brackets following the pronunciation. 9. Abbreviations: Standard abbreviations for entries are included with the deﬁnition and also are listed alphabetically throughout the text. Additional abbreviations used for charting and prescription writing are listed in the Appendices. A list of nonmedical abbreviations used in text appears on page xxxv. 10. Encyclopedic entries: Detailed, comprehensive information is included with entries that require additional coverage because of their importance or complexity. Often this information is organized into several subsections, each with its own subheading. The most frexvi

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quently used subheadings are Patient Care, Symptoms, Etiology, Treatment, and Diagnosis. 11. Illustrations: This edition of Taber’s includes 700 illustrations, 119 of which are new to this edition. More than three fourths of the images are four-color photographs and line drawings. The images were carefully chosen to complement the text of the entries with which they are associated. Each illustration is cross-referenced from its associated entry. A complete list of illustrations begins on page xix. 12. Tables: This edition contains 106 color-screened tables located appropriately throughout the Vocabulary section. A complete list of tables begins on page xxxi. 13. Adjectives: The adjectival forms of many noun main entries appear at the end of the deﬁnition of the noun form or, if the entry is long, at the end of the ﬁrst paragraph. Pronunciations for most of the adjectival forms are included. Many common adjectives appear as main entries themselves. 14. Caution statements: This notation is used to draw particular attention to information that may affect the health and/or safety of patients or the professionals who treat them. The information is of more than routine interest and should be considered when delivering health care. These statements are further emphasized by colored rules above and below the text. 15. Synonyms: Synonyms are listed at the end of the entry or, in encyclopedic entries, at the end of the ﬁrst paragraph. The abbreviation SYN: precedes the synonymous term(s). Terms listed as synonyms have their own entries in the Vocabulary, which generally carry a cross-reference to the entry at which the deﬁnition appears. 16. Cross-references: Illustrations, tables, appendices, or other relevant vocabulary entries may be given as cross-references. These are indicated by SEE: followed by the name(s) of the appropriate element(s) in italics. Cross-references to the Nursing Diagnoses Appendix are highlighted in color at the end of the entry as SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. Entries at which an illustration appears carry the color-highlighted SEE:illus. 17. Appendices: The Appendices contain detailed information that could be organized or presented more easily in one section rather than interspersed throughout the Vocabulary. This edition features several new appendices: Health Professions; Recommended Immunization Schedules; and Latin and Greek with English Equivalent. Among the revised appendices are Nursing Diagnoses; Standard and Universal Precautions; Medical Abbreviations; Preﬁxes, Sufﬁxes, and Combining Forms; Conceptual Models and Theories of Nursing; Medical Emergencies; Integrative Therapies: Complementary and Alternative Medicine; Normal Reference and Laboratory Values; Phobias; Nutrition; Nursing Interventions Classiﬁcation System; and Nursing Outcomes Classiﬁcation System. A substantial Anatomy Appendix can be found at www.tabers20.com. 18. Nursing Diagnoses Appendix: This appendix has been updated through the 2003– 2004 Conference of NANDA (North American xvii

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Nursing Diagnosis Association). It is divided into several sections, including two lists of NANDA’s nursing diagnoses organized into Doenges and Moorhouse’s Diagnostic Divisions and Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns; an at-a-glance look at the most recent diagnoses approved by NANDA; nursing diagnoses commonly associated with almost 300 diseases/disorders (cross-referenced from the body of the dictionary); and a complete description of all NANDA-approved diagnoses through the 2003– 2004 conference in alphabetical order. Included are the diagnostic division, deﬁnition, related factors, and deﬁning characteristics for each nursing diagnosis. See the Quick View of Contents on page 2656 for further explanation.

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Illustrations are listed according to the main entry or subentry they accompany. Information in parentheses indicates the source of the illustration; a list of sources appears at the end of the list. Abdominal quadrants (Scanlon), 3 Abdominal regions (Scanlon), 4 Abduction/adduction of limb, 4 Abruptio placentae, 8 Intra-abdominal abscess (Harvey Hatch, M.D.), 9 Acute abscess, 9 Abscissa, 12 Acanthocytes* (Harmening), 16 Visual accommodation, 19 Acetabulum of right hip bone (female) (Scanlon), 20 Ribonucleic acid (Scanlon), 26 Cystic acne (Goldsmith), 30 Acne papulosa (Reeves), 30 Adenovirus (Sacher), 45 Nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal airway, 64 Alopecia areata (Goldsmith), 78 Alopecia capitis totalis (Reeves), 79 Alternaria in culture (Kern), 80 Alveolus of lungs, 81 Examples of amino acids, 89 Amniocentesis, 92 Aplastic anemia (Harmening), 106 Sickle cell anemia (effect on erythrocytes) (Scanlon), 109 Epidural anesthesia, 112 Aortic aneurysms, 114 Angina pectoris, 116 Arterial balloon angioplasty, 121 Anthrax (Goldsmith), 130 Antibody (Scanlon), 133 Side effects of anticoagulation, 134 Branches of aorta, 146

Reﬂex arc for patellar tendon reﬂex, 158 Nomogram for the assessment of body surface area (CibaGeigy), 160 Muscles of the arm (Scanlon), 164 Bones of the arm and shoulder girdle (Scanlon), 165 Ventricular arrhythmia (Brown), 166 Systemic arteries (Scanlon), 169 Structure of an artery (Scanlon), 170 Brachial artery, 171 Coronary arteries, 172 Rheumatoid arthritis, 175 Arthrocentesis, 177 Ascaris lumbricoides (Leventhal), 181 Aspergillosis of lung (Kern), 182 Aspergillus niger in culture (Kern), 183 Audiogram, 199 Auer body (Sacher), 200 Autonomic nervous system (Scanlon), 205 Bacillus (Bartelt), 212 How to stay on your feet without tiring your back, 212 Bacteria (shapes and structures) (Sacher), 215 Bacteria (Scanlon), 216 Bag-valve-mask resuscitator, 217 Balantidium coli (Leventhal), 218 Male pattern baldness (Goldsmith), 219 Types of bandages, 222 Triangular bandages, 225 Biconcave lens/biconvex lens, 242 xix

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(Epithelial cast/fatty cast/ hyaline cast/red blood cell cast/ waxy cast/white blood cell cast) Cataract, 356 Types of catheters, 357 Central venous catheter, 358 Catheterization of urinary bladder, 361 Cavities of the body (Scanlon), 363 Generalized human cell and organelles (Scanlon), 366 Burr cells (Sacher), 367 Clue cell (Sacher), 368 L.E. cell (Strasinger), 369 Target cells (Sacher), 372 Cellulitis (Kozol), 373 Cerebellum (Gilman), 379 Cerebrum (left hemisphere) (Scanlon), 381 Typical chancre of primary syphilis (Reeves), 385 Chancroid (Goldsmith), 386 Basal body temperature chart, 388 Graph of respiratory movements in Cheyne-Stokes breathing, 396 Chilomastix mesnili (Leventhal), 397 Chloasma gravidarum (Reeves), 399 Cholesterol crystals (Strasinger), 406 Action of cilia, 419 Circulation of blood through heart and major vessels, 421 Fetal circulation (Scanlon), 422 Hepatic portal circulation (Scanlon), 423 Portal circulation of hypothalamus-pituitary (Scanlon), 424 Cladosporium in culture (Kern), 427 Clonorchis sinensis (Leventhal), 433 Clubbing, 434 Cmax, 435 Coagulation cascade (Harmening), 437 Coccidioides immitis spherules (Kern), 439 Cochlea, 440

Bile ducts, 244 Bilirubin crystals (Strasinger), 244 Punch biopsy (Goldsmith), 249 Urinary bladder (Scanlon), 255 Blastomyces dermatitidis in culture (Kern), 257 Blood composition (Scanlon), 264 Types of blood cells (Harmening), (Sacher), 265 ABO blood types (Scanlon), 267 Systemic blood pressure (Scanlon), 268 Blood transfusion (Scanlon), 271 Bone tissue (Scanlon), 275 Bony structures of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis, 276 Hyoid bone, 277 Boutonnie`re deformity (Donald Venes, M.D.), 281 Brain (Scanlon), 284 Vascular anatomy of brain, 285 Brainstem (Manter and Gatz), 286 Breast (Scanlon), 287 Breast self-examination, 288 Breast cancer (AFIP), 289 Breast cancer, 290 Trachea and bronchi, 300 Buffy coat (Sacher), 303 Bullae of impetigo (Goldsmith), 305 Burns (Scanlon), 307 Coronary artery bypass, 311 Cabot’s ring (Harmening), 313 Calcitonin (Scanlon), 316 Calcium oxalate (Strasinger), 317 Anal canal, 321 Cancer (Strasinger), 324 Candida (Sacher), 329 Candida albicans (Harmening), 329 Candidiasis (Goldsmith), 329 Basal cell carcinoma (Goldsmith), 339 Squamous cell carcinoma (Goldsmith), 340 Cardiomyopathies, 342 Dental caries, 347 Casts, 352 Urinary casts (Strasinger), 353– 354 xx

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Collimator below x-ray tube (Wallace), 448 Colon and rectum, 450 Color blindness (Scanlon), 451 Colostomy sites, 452 Spinal column, 455 Comedones (Goldsmith), 457 Condyloma (perianal warts) (Kozol), 466 Normal and diseased coronary arteries, 487 Organ of Corti (Scanlon), 491 Craniometric points, 499 Crown-rump (Donald Venes, M.D.), 506 Cryptococcus neoformans (Strasinger), 510 Cryptosporidium (Sacher), 511 Cardiac cycle (Scanlon), 520 Cyst, 522 Flow cytometry (Harmening), 530 Darier’s sign (Goldsmith), 534 Dendrites, 555 Densitometer (Wallace), 556 Dentition, 560 Depolarization (Scanlon), 562 Atopic dermatitis (Goldsmith), 567 Contact dermatitis (Goldsmith), 567 Stasis dermatitis (Goldsmith), 569 Dermatoﬁbroma (Goldsmith), 569 Dermatome, 571 Dermatomyositis (Goldsmith), 572 Dermatographism (Goldsmith), 572 Contraceptive diaphragm, 588 Movement of rib cage and diaphragm during respiration, 589 Diascopy (Goldsmith), 591 Diffusion, 600 Diphyllobothrium latum (Leventhal), 606 Disseminated intravascular coagulation (Harmening), 620 Multiple diverticula of the colon, 624 Do¨hle bodies (Sacher), 625 Uniform donor card, 627 Dracunculus medinensis (Leventhal), 633

Universal dressing, 635 Drownprooﬁng technique, 637 Dupuytren’s contracture (Kozol), 646 Structure of the ear (Scanlon), 657 Ecchymosis of the leg (Harmening), 659 Echinacea purpurea (Leonard Perry, Ph.D.), 659 Echinococcus granulosus (Leventhal), 659 Nummular eczema (Goldsmith), 664 Pitting edema (Kloth), 666 Pericardial effusion (Donald Venes, M.D.), 668 Elbow joint, 672 QRST complex of electrocardiogram/ECG leads, 674 Normal and abnormal electroencephalogram wave patterns (Merck), 677 Electrolyte concentrations in body ﬂuids (Scanlon), 678 Embolism, 683 Pulmonary embolism (Kozol), 684 Stages of development of human embryo including mature fetus, 686 Embryonic development (Scanlon), 687 Embryoscopy, 688 Emmetropia, myopia, hyperopia, 692 Possible sites of occurrence of endometriosis, 704 Cuffed endotracheal tube (Williams), 709 Barium enema (Harvey Hatch, M.D.), 710 Entamoeba histolytica (Leventhal), 712 Enterobius vermicularis (Leventhal), 714 Epididymis, 723 Epiglottis, 724 Epithelial tissues (Scanlon), 730 Erysipelas (Goldsmith), 735 Erythema multiforme (Goldsmith), 736 Normal erythrocytes (Strasinger), 738

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Erythrocyte development † (Harmening), 738 Eschar (Kloth), 740 Esophagus, 744 Foreign body (esophagus), 744 Isometric exercise (Kisner), 755 Range-of-motion exercises, 756 Extraocular eye muscles (movements produced and cranial nerve supply), 764 Extraocular eye muscles (lateral view) (Scanlon), 765 Anatomy of the eye (Scanlon), 766 Technique for examination of conjunctiva, 767 Muscles of face and scalp, 771 Fasciola hepatica (Leventhal), 779 Fasciolopsis buski (Leventhal), 779 Right femur, 786 Ovulation, fertilization, and early embryonic development (Scanlon), 788 Ventricular ﬁbrillation (Williams), 794 Fingerprints, 802 Flatfoot (pes planus) (Starkey), 806 Flea (Scanlon), 807 Flexion (Kisner), 808 Cerebrospinal ﬂuid (formation, circulation, and reabsorption) (Scanlon), 811 Cerebrospinal ﬂuid (specimens) (Strasinger), 812 Pleural ﬂuid (Strasinger), 813 Fontanels of infant skull (Scanlon), 819 Food Guide Pyramid, 820 Bones of foot and ankle (Scanlon), 821 Athlete’s foot (Reeves), 821 Types of fractures and terminology, 830 Frostbite (Kozol), 836 Fungi (Scanlon), 841 Gallstones (seen endoscopically) (Leo Eickhoff, M.D.), 847 Gallstones (plain ﬁlm), 847 Gaucher’s cell (Harmening), 862 Inheritance of eye color (Scanlon), 865

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Large intestine, 1129 Small intestine (Homero Sepulveda, Ph.D.), 1130 Irrigation of the ear canal (Colyar), 1142 IUD (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins), 1150 Ixodes tick (Scanlon), 1151 Jaw, 1154 Synovial joint (Scanlon), 1158 Myoneural junction (Scanlon), 1161 Kaposi’s sarcoma (Kozol), 1163 Karyotype of pairs of human chromosomes of male and female, 1165 Keloids (Kozol), 1167 Keratoacanthoma, 1169 Kerion (Goldsmith), 1172 Kidney (Scanlon), 1173 Nephron and blood vessels (Scanlon), 1174 Formation of urine (Scanlon), 1175 Kidney tubules (Homero Sepulveda, Ph.D.), 1176 Anatomy of the supporting structures of the knee, 1180 Knots, 1181 Koilonychia (Harmening), 1182 Krebs cycle, 1184 Sequence of labor and childbirth, 1188 Labyrinths of inner ear (Scanlon), 1193 Lacrimal apparatus (Scanlon), 1194 Slit lamp examination (Donald Venes, M.D.), 1200 Langer’s lines, 1202 Larynx (Scanlon), 1207 Muscles of the leg (Scanlon), 1218 Bones of the leg and foot (Scanlon), 1219 Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (Leventhal), 1221 Lentigo of sun-exposed skin (Goldsmith), 1223 Leopold’s maneuvers (Mosby), 1223 Acute lymphocytic leukemia (Harmening), 1228 Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (Harmening), (Sacher), 1229

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Lymphocytes in hairy cell leukemia ‡ (Harmening), 1230 Oral hairy leukoplakia (Kozol), 1233 Lichen planus (Goldsmith), 1236 Lichen simplex chronicus (Goldsmith), 1236 Deltoid ligaments (Starkey), 1241 The limbic system of the brain, 1246 Liver (Scanlon), 1259 Loa loa in blood (Leventhal), 1262 Louse, 1266 Lumbar puncture, 1268 Lumbar puncture (photograph), 1269 Lungs (Scanlon), 1270 Lyme disease (Stevens), 1275 Lymph node (Scanlon), 1277 Lymphatic capillaries (Scanlon), 1280 The lymphatic system (Scanlon), 1281 Normal lymphocytes (Sacher), 1282 Non-Hodgkins lymphoma (Strasinger), 1284 Macrophage (Strasinger), 1289 Magnetic resonance imaging (Mazziotta), 1292 Malaria-causing organisms (Leventhal), 1295 Mammography showing breast cancer (Kozol), 1300 Mandible— left lateral view, 1301 Normal red bone marrow (Sacher), 1305 Mast cells (Harmening), 1308 Medic Alert symbol, 1319 Medicine wheel, 1323 Megakaryocyte (Harmening), 1326 Megaloblasts (Hillman), 1326 Meiosis, 1328 Melanoma (Goldsmith), 1329 Alveolocapillary membrane (Scanlon), 1331 Cell membrane (Scanlon), 1332 Meninges (Scanlon), 1336 Meningitis (Sacher), 1336 Meningococcemia (Donald Venes, M.D.), 1338 Menstrual cycle (Scanlon), 1341 Metastases (Harvey Hatch, M.D.), 1351

Metatarsus varus, 1352 Miliaria (Goldsmith), 1365 Mitosis, 1371 Moles (Goldsmith), 1376 Molluscum contagiosum (Goldsmith), 1377 Monocytes (Harmening), 1380 Mononucleosis (Sacher), 1381 Montgomery straps, 1384 Morton’s toe (Starkey), 1388 Mouth, tongue, and pharynx, 1390 Muscles of the trunk (Scanlon), 1402 Muscle tissues (Scanlon), 1403 Skeletal muscle (Scanlon), 1404 Morphological forms of muscle, 1405 Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Sacher), 1411 Systemic mycosis (Kern), 1412 Myeloﬁbrosis (Hillman), 1414 Multiple myeloma (Sacher), 1414 Myocardial infarction (Donald Venes, M.D.), 1417 Nail (Scanlon), 1425 Two views of nasal cavity, 1429 Nasogastric tube (Colyar), 1430 Nebulizer (Colyar), 1434 Necator (Leventhal), 1434 Lateral aspect of the neck, 1434 Necrosis (Kloth), 1435 Neisseria gonorrhoeae (Sacher), 1437 Acoustic nerve, 1444 Cranial nerves and their distribution (Scanlon), 1445 Superﬁcial branches of facial nerve (7th cranial), 1446 Glossopharyngeal nerve, 1446 Spinal nerves (Scanlon), 1448 Neurodermatitis on neck (Reeves), 1454 Neuroﬁbromatosis, 1455 Acoustic neuroma (Kozol), 1457 Neuron structure (Scanlon), 1458 Neutrophils (Strasinger), 1465 Junction nevi (Goldsmith), 1466 Spider nevus (Reeves), 1467 Nocardia asteroides in culture (Kern), 1473 Nocardiosis (Kern), 1473 Technique for control of hemorrhage from posterior nasal cavity, 1481

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Nucleic acid (Scanlon), 1484 Nursing assessment tool (Doenges), 1492– 1498 Right olfactory nerve (1st cranial), 1516 Relationship of greater omentum to abdominal organs, 1518 Onchocerca volvulus (Leventhal), 1519 Onchocerciasis (Leventhal), 1519 Onychomycosis (Goldsmith), 1521 Oogenesis (Scanlon), 1522 Opisthotonos, 1526 Orthotonos, 1536 Osmosis, 1539 Endochondral ossiﬁcation (Scanlon), 1540 Osteoarthritis of the knee (Blessing), 1542 Osteoclast (Harmening), 1543 Osteoporosis, 1546 Human ovum, 1556 Transtracheal oxygen therapy, 1559 Oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve, 1560 Pancreas and its relationship to the duodenum, 1577 Tools for pap test (Colyar), 1582 Papules (Goldsmith), 1585 Paragonimus westermani (Leventhal), 1587 Paronychia (Goldsmith), 1600 Applying patch tests (Goldsmith), 1604 Pediculosis capitis (Goldsmith), 1611 Pelvis, 1616 Penicillium in culture (Kern), 1619 Penis, including testicles and scrotum, 1620 Pericardiocentesis, 1626 Pericardium and layers of the heart wall (Scanlon), 1627 Perineum, 1631 Peritoneal and pleural ﬂuid, 1638 Peritoneum (Donald Venes, M.D.), 1638 The pH scale (Scanlon), 1648 Phagocytosis, 1650 White piedra on hair (Kern), 1669 Pinocytosis/exocytosis, 1672 Pituitary gland and hypothalamus (Scanlon), 1674 Pituitary gland (Scanlon), 1675

Placenta (Scanlon), 1677 Body planes and sections (Scanlon), 1681 Plasmodium falciparum (Leventhal), 1684 Platelet plug formation and clotting (Scanlon), 1686 Pneumocystis carinii (Leventhal), 1693 Lobar pneumonia (Harvey Hatch, M.D.), 1697 Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (Leventhal), 1697 Open pneumothorax, 1699 Poikilocytes (Sacher), 1701 Poison ivy/poison oak/poison sumac, 1704 Poison ivy dermatitis (Goldsmith), 1705 Digitalis poisoning, 1713 Polycythemia vera (Harmening), 1724 Nasal polyps, 1729 Nasal polyps (photograph) (Morton), 1729 Pompholyx (Goldsmith), 1732 Positions, 1736 Postural drainage of lungs, 1743 Hyperlordotic posture (Starkey), 1745 Ectopic pregnancy, 1757 Presentations of fetus, 1767 Pressure sore (Goldsmith), 1771 Promyelocyte (Harmening), 1785 Prostate cancer (AFIP), 1788 Protozoa, 1798 Pseudofolliculitis barbae (Goldsmith), 1802 Psoriasis (Goldsmith), 1806 Guttate psoriasis (Reeves), 1806 Ptosis (Morton), 1813 Pulmonary function test (Scanlon), 1817 Purpura (Harmening), 1823 Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (Harmening), 1824 Universal radiation symbol, 1841 Diaper rash (Reeves), 1851 Raynaud’s phenomenon (Goldsmith), 1855 Reed-Sternberg cell (Harmening), 1863 Respiratory system, 1888 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, 1893–1895

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Reticulocyte (Hillman), 1897 Retina of right eye, 1898 Retina (Scanlon), 1899 Retinal detachment, 1900 Rheumatic fever (Goldsmith), 1909 Rhinophyma and rosacea (Reeves), 1911 Rib cage (Scanlon), 1914 Ringworm (Reeves), 1919 Rocky mountain spotted fever (Goldsmith), 1922 Rosacea (Goldsmith), 1925 Steroid rosacea (Reeves), 1925 Rosette of red blood cells (Harmening), 1926 Rouleaux formation (Hillman), 1927 Rugae, 1930 Rugose (Kern), 1930 Rule of nines, 1931 Sacrum and coccyx, 1934 Saint John’s wort (Leonard Perry, Ph.D.), 1936 Salivary glands (Scanlon), 1937 Salla disease, 1938 Sarcoidosis (Goldsmith), 1943 Sarcoptes scabiei (Goldsmith), 1944 Scabies (Goldsmith), 1945 Scale for infants, 1946 Scalpels, 1947 Scapula, 1949 Schistocytes (Sacher), 1952 Schistosoma (Leventhal), 1952 Scleredema (Goldsmith), 1956 Scleroderma (Goldsmith), 1957 Scoliosis (Morton), 1959 Scraping a blister (Goldsmith), 1961 Scurvy (Goldsmith), 1962 Antimicrobial sensitivity test (Sacher), 1972 Se´zary cells ‡ (Harmening), 1984 Shingles (Reeves), 1987 Shoulder dislocation (Colyar), 1993 Simian and normal palmar creases, 2000 Paranasal sinuses (Scanlon), 2002 Skeleton, 2007 Skin section (Scanlon), 2009 Skull, right lateral and anterior views (Scanlon), 2011 Inferior view of skull with mandible removed (Scanlon), 2012

Superior view of skull with top of cranium removed (Scanlon), 2012 Snakes, 2019 Nasal speculum (Colyar), 2035 Normal and abnormal sperm, 2037 Spermatogenesis (Scanlon), 2038 Spermatozoon (Scanlon), 2039 Spherocytes (Harmening), 2041 Spinal cord (Scanlon), 2044 Vacuum splint (Starkey), 2052 Mongolian spots (Morton), 2056 Spur cells (Harmening), 2058 Star of life, 2065 Renal artery stenosis (Arnold Klein, M.D.), 2069–2070 Sternum, 2074 Steroid hormone nucleus, 2074 Stevens-Johnson syndrome (Reeves), 2075 Stomach (Scanlon), 2080 Stomatitis (Kozol), 2081 Hemorrhagic stroke (Harvey Hatch, M.D.), 2089 Stryker frame, 2093 Relationship of dental surfaces, 2112 Synapse (Scanlon), 2125 Syphilis (Goldsmith), 2131 The digestive system (Goldsmith), 2134 Ventricular tachycardia (Williams), 2138 Taenia saginata (Leventhal), 2139 Taenia solium (Leventhal), 2139 Skin tags (Goldsmith), 2140 Pericardial tamponade, 2143 Deciduous/permanent teeth, 2151 Telangiectasia (Goldsmith), 2152 Temperature regulation (Scanlon), 2155 Testis (Scanlon), 2162 Tourniquet test (Harmening), 2208 Thymus (Scanlon), 2185 Thyroid gland and related structures, 2187 Wood tick (Scanlon), 2189 Tinea capitis (Goldsmith), 2191 Tinea corporis (Reeves), 2192 Tinea cruris on inner thigh (Reeves), 2192 Tinea versicolor on back § (Kern), 2192 Connective tissues (Scanlon), 2194

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PET scan of brain (Mazziotta), 2199 Positron emission tomography (Donald Venes, M.D.), 2199 Surface of tongue, 2200 Tonometry (Williams), 2201 Inﬂamed tonsils (Morton), 2202 Tooth structure (Scanlon), 2203 Torsade de pointes (Brown), 2206 Tracheostomy tube (Williams), 2213 Biliary tract in relation to liver, pancreas, and duodenum, 2215 Trichinella spiralis (Leventhal), 2235 Trichomonas vaginalis (Leventhal), 2236 Trichuris trichiura (Leventhal), 2238 Trigger ﬁnger (Kozol), 2239 Trypanosoma (Leventhal), 2244 Tuberculosis (Strasinger), 2247 Brain tumor (Kozol), 2247 Tuberculosis (reported cases), 2248 Possible relations of fetal membranes in twin pregnancies, 2250 Venous stasis ulcer, 2260 Doppler ultrasonography (Colyar), 2261 Umbilical cord, 2263 Unna’s boot, 2266 Uric acid crystals (Strasinger), 2271 Urinary retention (Donald Venes, M.D.), 2273 Urinary system (Scanlon), 2274 Urine (Strasinger), 2278 Urticaria (Goldsmith), 2279 Uterus, 2281 Smallpox Vaccine, 2286 Vagina and other female organs, 2288 Vagus nerve (10th cranial), 2292

Valgus (Starkey), 2292 Cardiac valves (Scanlon), 2293 Varicella (chicken pox) (Goldsmith), 2295 Varicose veins (Reeves), 2297 Varus (Starkey), 2298 Vas deferens and other male organs, 2299 Vasculitis (Goldsmith), 2300 Vasectomy and its reversal, 2300 Systemic veins (Scanlon), 2305 Structure of a vein and venule (Scanlon), 2306 Venous cutdown, 2308 Ventricles of the brain (Scanlon), 2311 Vermiform appendix, 2313 Verruca vulgaris (Kozol), 2314 Vesicles (Goldsmith), 2317 Villi of the small intestine (Scanlon), 2321 Viruses (Scanlon), 2324 West Nile Virus, 2326 Visual ﬁeld abnormalities (Williams), 2329 Vitiligo (Goldsmith), 2332 Vocal cords, 2334 Vulva (Scanlon), 2338 Common warts (Goldsmith), 2341 Genital warts on penis (Reeves), 2341 Plantar wart (Reeves), 2342 Components of waves, 2344 Circle of Willis (Scanlon), 2352 Open wound (Kloth), 2358 Compression wrap (Starkey), 2358 Wuchereria bancrofti (Leventhal), 2359 Xanthelasma (Morton), 2360 Xerocytes (Harmening), 2362 Xerosis (Goldsmith), 2362 Budding yeast (Strasinger), 2364 Yin-yang, 2365 Z-plasty method of correcting a deforming scar, 2371

* WB Saunders Company, Philadelphia,PA; with permission. † Reproduction of Morphology of Human Blood Cells has been granted with approval of Abbott Laboratories Inc., all rights reserved. ‡ From Hyun, BK: Morphology of Blood and Bone Marrow, American Society of Clinical Pathologists, Workshop 5121, September 1983, with permission. § From Beneke: Human Mycoses, Pharmacia & Upjohn, 1979, with permission. xxvii

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ILLUSTRATION SOURCES Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP)/American Registry of Pathology, Washington, DC 2004. Bartelt, MA: Diagnostic Bacteriology: A Study Guide. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 2000. Berkow, R (ed): The Merck Manual, ed 13. Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, 1977. Blessing, JD: Clinical Problem Solving for Physician Assistants, ed 1. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 2002. Brown, KR and Jacobson, S: Mastering Dysrhythmias: A Problem Solving Guide. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 1988. Colyar, MR and Ehrhardt, CR: Ambulatory Care Procedures for the Nurse Practitioner, ed 2. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 2004. Doenges, ME, Moorhouse, MF and Geissler, AC: Nursing Care Plans: Guidelines for Individualizing Patient Care, ed 6. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 2002. Eickhoff, L, Portland, OR, photograph. Gilman, S and Newman, SW: Manter & Gatz’s Essentials of Clinical Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology, ed 9. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 1996. Goldsmith, LA, Lazarus, GS and Tharp, MD: Adult and Pediatric Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment, FA Davis, Philadelphia, 1997. Hatch, H, Gold Beach, OR, photograph. Harmening, DM: Clinical Hematology and Fundamentals of Hemostasis, ed 4. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 2002. Hillman, RS and Finch, CA: Red Cell Manual, ed 7. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 1996. Kern, ME and Blevins, KS: Medical Mycology: A Self-Instructional Text, ed 2. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 1997. Kisner, C: Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, ed 4. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 2002. Klein, A, Portland, OR, photograph. Kloth, LC: Wound Healing Alternatives in Management, ed 3. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 2002. Kozol, RA, Fromm, D and Konen, JC: When to Call the Surgeon: Decision Making for Primary Care Providers. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 1999. Lentner, C (ed): Geigy Scientiﬁc Tables, ed 8. Ciba Geigy, Basle, Switzerland, 1981. Leventhal, R and Cheadle, RF: Medical Parasitology: A Self-Instructional Text, ed 5. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 2002. Lowdermilk, DL: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, ed 7. Mosby, Inc, Philadelphia, 2000. Mazziotta, JC, and Gilman, S: Clinical Brain Imaging: Principles and Applications. Oxford University Press, New York, 1992. Used by Permission of Oxford University Press, Inc. xxviii

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Morton, PG: Health Assessment in Nursing, ed 2. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 1993 McKinnis, L: Fundamentals of Orthopedic Radiology, FA Davis, Philadelphia, 1997. Perry, LP: “Perry’s Perennials.” http://www.uvm.edu/pass/perry (August 2000). Reeves, JRT and Maibach, HI: Clinical Dermatology Illustrated: A Regional Approach, ed 3. Elsevier Australia, Marrickville, Australia, 1998. Sacher, RA, McPherson, RA with Campos, JM: Widmann’s Clinical Interpretation of Laboratory Tests, ed 11. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 2000. Scanlon, VC and Sanders, T: Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, ed 4. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 2003. Sepulveda, H, San Diego, CA, photograph. “Shapeup”: http://www.shapeup.org Speroff, L: A Clinical Guide for Contraception, ed 3. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2000 Starkey, C and Ryan, JL: Evaluation of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries, ed. 2. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 2002. Stevens, CD: Clinical Immunology and Serology: A Laboratory Perspective. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 1996. Strasinger, SK: Urinalysis and Body Fluids, ed 4. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 2001. Venes, D, Portland, OR, photograph. Wallace, JE: Radiographic Exposure: Principles and Practice. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 1995. Williams, LS and Hopper, PD (eds): Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing, ed. 2. FA Davis, Philadelphia, 2003.

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LIST OF TABLES Activities of daily living and factors affecting them, 37 Clinical conditions and opportunistic infections indicating AIDS, 60 Common Allergies and Allergens, 75 Stages of Alzheimer’s disease, 82 Stages of angina pectoris, 116 Apgar score, 148 Some severe illnesses that may mimic appendicitis, 153 Common bacterial infections, 214 Control of arterial bleeding, 258 Selected Risk factors for breast cancer, 289 Features of bronchodilator drugs, 298 Estimated New Cancer Cases and Deaths by Sex, U.S., 2003, 324 Controversies in cancer screening in the general population, 325 Classiﬁcation of important carbohydrates, 336 Digestion of carbohydrates, 336 Effects of Carboxyhemoglobin, 338 Important Considerations in the Administration of Chemotherapy, 395 Lipid level management for cholesterol level reduction, 407 Contraceptive use by women, 15 to 44 years old: 1995, 476 Contraindications to the Topical Application of Cold to Musculoskeletal Injuries, 509 Ten leading causes of death in the U.S. (2001), 537 Signs and symptoms and recommended emergency management of odontogenic problems, 557 Preventing Oral Diseases/Maintaining Oral Health, 559 Comparison of diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia, 581 Comparison of type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and type 2 non– insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, 583 Top Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) in the U.S., 585 Diseases in which diet plays an important role, 594 The DASH Diet (Eating Plan), 595 Dietary guidelines for Americans, 598 Action of digestive enzymes on food, 601 Method of transmission of some communicable diseases, 611 Inherited Diseases and Conditions: A Brief List, 613 Fungal Diseases, 616 Ultraviolet Treatment Dosages, 630 Comparison of toxic and allergic drug reactions, 641 Electromagnetic spectrum, 679 Exercise: energy required, 754 Comparison of heatstroke and heat exhaustion, 758 xxxi

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Fahrenheit and Celsius scales, 774 Food sources of saturated fats, 781 Development of fetal tissue, 790 The American College of Rheumatology 1990 criteria for classiﬁcation of ﬁbromyalgia, 798 Principal endocrine glands, 880 Gram conversion into ounces (avoirdupois), 904 Elimination of body heat, 947 Routine precautions for the care of all hemodialysis patients, 964 Hemodynamic Parameters Frequently Measured in Critical Care, 965 Comparison of hemoptysis and hematemesis, 971 Common sites of bleeding, 971 Classiﬁcation of BP for adults age 18 and older, 1040 Oral agents that lower blood glucose, 1051 Blood type compatibility, 1086 Incubation and isolation periods in common infections, 1089 Colors of indicators of pH, 1092 Fungal infections, 1099 Mediating factors in inﬂammation, 1102 Information Technologies Used in Health Care, 1103 Traumatic Injuries, 1110 Duration of effect of various insulins when given by subcutaneous injection, 1119 Desirable Levels of Anticoagulation in Terms of INR, 1125 Karnofsky index, 1164 Some classes of drugs that inhibit libido, 1235 Expectation of life in years, by race, sex, and age: 1996, 1238 Expectation of life at birth, 1970 to 1997, and projections, 1995 to 2010, 1238 Physical signs of malnutrition, 1298 Monoclonal antibodies and their uses, 1379 Comparison of properties of three types of muscle, 1403 Common Neuropathies, 1460 Typical noise levels in decibels and their effect, 1476 Diagnostic Tests for Occult Bleeding, 1509 Representative occupational illness, 1510 Criteria for Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy Using the 3-hr OGTT, 1528 Size, weight, and capacity of various organs and parts of the adult body, 1531 Risk factors for osteoporosis, 1547 Usual adult doses and intervals of drugs for relief of pain, 1567 Important Considerations in Palliative Care, 1573 A Patient’s Perception of Quality Health Care, 1608 Symptoms and Signs of Periodontitis, 1634 pH of some ﬂuids, 1648 Toxicity of Carbon Monoxide, 1710 Positions of fetus in utero, 1735 Pregnancy table for expected date of delivery, 1759 The Norton scale, 1771 Tests for Premature Rupture of Membranes, 1785 Table of pathogenic protozoa, 1799 Psychomotor and physical development: birth to 1 year, 1810 xxxii

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Major public health achievements of the 20th century, 1815 Purines in food, 1822 Causes of acute renal failure, 1876 Rate of respiration, 1884 Prominent Issues in Hospital Risk Management, 1920 Causative agents of sexually transmitted diseases, 1983 International System of Units (SI units), 2005 Preﬁxes and their symbols used to designate decimal multiples and submultiples in SI units, 2005 Bones of the human skeleton, 2008 U.S. FDA categories for drugs by teratogenic or fetotoxic potential, 2161 Comparative thermometric scale, 2173 Thermometric equivalents (Celsius and Fahrenheit), 2174 Some Culturally Speciﬁc (Folk) Illnesses, 2219 Revised trauma score, 2229 Signiﬁcance of changes in urine, 2276 Common disorders of urination, 2277 Common viral characteristics, 2324 Causes of vomiting, 2336 1983 Metropolitan height and weight tables for men and women according to frame, ages 25 to 59, 2347

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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN TEXT* ABBR Amerind approx. AS at. no. at. wt. Brit. C D. e.g. esp. F Fr. fr. Ger. Gr.

abbreviation American Indian approximately Anglo-Saxon atomic number atomic weight British centigrade; Celsius Dutch exempli gratia (for example) especially Fahrenheit French from German Greek

i.e. illus. L. LL. MD. ME. Med. L. NL O.Fr. pert. pl. rel. sing. Sp. sp. gr. SYMB SYN

id est (that is) illustration Latin Late Latin Middle Dutch Middle English Medieval Latin New Latin Old French pertaining plural related; relating singular Spanish speciﬁc gravity symbol synonym

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AASECT American Association of Sex Ed-

A˚ angstrom unit. A2 aortic second sound. a¯ [L.] ante, before. a accommodation; ampere; anode; ante-

Ab antibody. ab- [L. ab, from] Preﬁx meaning from,

phabet.

rior; aqua; area; artery.

a-, an- [Gr., not] Preﬁx meaning without, away from, not (a- is usually used before a consonant; an- is usually used before a vowel). AA, aa achievement age; Alcoholics Anonymous; amino acid; arteriae. aa [Gr. ana, of each] Prescription notation meaning the stated amount of each of the substances is to be used in compounding the prescription. AAA American Ambulance Association. A.A.A. American Academy of Allergists; American Association of Anatomists. A.A.A.S. American Association for the Advancement of Science. AABB American Association of Blood Banks. AACC American Association for Clinical Chemistry. A.A.C.N. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses; American Association of Colleges of Nursing. A.A.F.P. American Academy of Family Physicians. AAHN American Association for the History of Nursing. AAL anterior axillary line. A.A.M.A. American Association of Medical Assistants. A.A.M.I. Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. AAMS Association of Air Medical Services. AAMT American Association for Medical Transcription. A.A.N. American Academy of Nursing. A.A.N.A. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. A.A.N.N. American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. A.A.O.H.N. American Association of Occupational Health Nurses. A.A.O.S. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. A.A.P. American Academy of Pediatrics; American Association of Pathologists. A.A.P.A. American Academy of Physician Assistants. AAPMR American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. A.A.R.C. American Association for Respiratory Care. AARP American Association of Retired Persons. AAS atomic absorption spectroscopy.

ucators, Counselors, and Therapists. away from, negative, absent.

abacavir (a˘-ba˘k⬘a˘-ve¯r) A nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor used in the treatment of HIV-1. Abadie’s sign (a˘-ba˘-de¯z⬘) [Charles A. Abadie, Fr. ophthalmologist, 1842– 1932] In exophthalmic goiter, spasm of the levator palpebrae superioris. Abadie’s sign (a˘-ba˘-de¯z⬘) [Jean Abadie, Fr. neurologist, 1873– 1946] In tabes dorsalis, insensibility to pressure over the Achilles tendon. abandonment A premature termination of the professional treatment relationship by the health care provider without adequate notice or the patient’s consent. abarognosis (a˘b⬙a˘r-o˘g-no¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ baros, weight, ⫹ gnosis, knowledge] A rare disorder marked by loss of the ability to gauge the weight of objects held in the hand. SEE: baragnosis. abarticulation (a˘b⬙a˘r-tı˘k-u¯-la¯⬘shu˘n) 1. Ambiguous term meaning dislocation of a joint. 2. Diarthrosis. abasia (a˘-ba¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ basis, step] 1. Motor incoordination in walking. 2. Inability to walk due to impairment of coordination. abasic, abatic,

adj. a.-astasia Lack of motor coordination with inability to stand or walk. SYN: astasia-abasia. paralytic a. Abasia in which the leg muscles are paralyzed. paroxysmal trepidant a. Abasia caused by trembling and sudden stiffening of legs on standing, making walking impossible. It may be related to hysteria. abate (a˘-ba¯t⬘) [L. ab, from, ⫹ battere, to beat] 1. To lessen or decrease. 2. To cease or cause to cease. abatement (a˘-ba¯t⬘me˘nt) Decrease in severity of pain or symptoms. abaxial, abaxile (a˘b-a˘k⬘se¯-al, −sı˘l) [L. ab, from, ⫹ axis, axis] 1. Not within the axis of a body or part. 2. At the opposite end of the axis of a part.

Abbe-Wharton-McIndoe operation, McIndoe operation (a˘⬘be¯-wha˘r⬘to˘n-ma¯k⬘˘ın-do¯) A surgical procedure performed to create a vagina in patients who do not have one. This is achieved by creating adequate space between the rectum and bladder; the inlaying of a split-thickness graft; and most importantly, continuous and prolonged dilatation during the

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Abbott’s method healing stage when tissues are most likely to contract. PATIENT CARE: The health care team supports the patient medically and psychologically by helping the patient learn about her condition and the procedure, by answering questions, and by alleviating anxiety. Abbott’s method (a˘b⬘u˘tz) [Edville G. Abbott, U.S. orthopedic surgeon, 1871– 1938] A treatment for scoliosis that is no longer used, in which a series of plaster jackets were applied to straighten the spine. ABC antigen-binding capacity; airway, breathing, circulation (mnemonic for assessing status of emergency patients). ABCD A mnemonic to aid health care providers in the recognition of malignant melanoma. The letters represent “asymmetry,” “border,” “color,” and “diameter.” Pigmented lesions on the skin with irregularities of growth and color and diameters greater than 0.7 mm have a considerable likelihood of being melanomas and should be professionally examined. Additional characteristics of melanomas include the sudden change of an existing mole or sudden appearance of pigmented moles. In some cases an existing mole that was ﬂat elevates above the skin. SEE: melanoma. abciximab (a˘b-sı˘x⬘ı˘-ma˘b) A monoclonal antibody that inhibits platelet aggregation and prevents blood clots from forming. It is used esp. to treat and prevent clots in the coronary arteries, for example, in acute myocardial infarction, and after stent placements. abdiction (a˘b-dı˘k⬘shı˘n) The intolerance or avoidance of drugs or chemicals. abdomen (a˘b-do¯⬘me˘n, a˘b⬘do¯-me˘n) [L., belly] The portion of the trunk lying between the thorax and the pelvis. It contains the stomach, lower part of the esophagus, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, and spleen. The parietal peritoneum lines the abdominal cavity. The organs within this cavity are enveloped by the visceral peritoneum. The kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, prostate, seminal vesicles, and greater vascular structures are located behind the peritoneum (retroperitoneal or extraperitoneal). SEE: abdominal quadrants for illus. INSPECTION: Visual examination of the abdomen is best done while the patient is supine with the knees slightly bent. In a healthy person the abdomen is oval shaped, with elevations and depressions corresponding to abdominal muscles, umbilicus, and to some degree the forms of underlying viscera. Relative to chest size, it is larger in children than in adults; it is more rotund and broader inferiorly in males than in females. Disease can alter the shape of the ab-

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domen. A general, symmetrical enlargement may result from ascites; a partial and irregular enlargement may result from tumors, hypertrophy of organs such as the liver or spleen, or intestinal distention caused by gas. Retraction of the abdomen may occur in extreme emaciation and in several forms of cerebral disease, esp. tubercular meningitis of children. The respiratory movements of the abdominal walls are related to movements of the thorax and are often increased when the latter are arrested and vice versa; thus, abdominal movements are increased in pleurisy, pneumonia, and pericarditis, but are decreased or wholly suspended in peritonitis and diseasecaused abdominal pain. The superﬁcial abdominal veins are sometimes visibly enlarged, indicating an obstruction of blood ﬂow in either the portal system (as in cirrhosis) or the inferior vena cava. AUSCULTATION: Listening to sounds produced in abdominal organs provides useful diagnostic information. Absent or diminished bowel sounds may indicate paralytic ileus or peritonitis. Highpitched tinkling sounds are associated with intestinal obstruction. Bruits may indicate atherosclerosis or an abdominal aortic aneurysm. During pregnancy, auscultation enables identiﬁcation and evaluation of the fetal heart rate and vascular sounds from the placenta. PERCUSSION: For the practitioner to obtain the greatest amount of information, the patient should be supine with the head slightly raised and knees slightly ﬂexed. Percussion should be carried out in a systematic fashion over the anterior surface of the abdomen. A combination of audible or tactile sensation will be perceived by the examiner according to underlying structures (e.g., gaseous distended organs versus solid organs). A large abdominal aneurysm gives dullness or ﬂatness over it unless a distended intestine lies above it. PALPATION: The abdomen may be palpated with ﬁngertips, the whole hand, or both hands; pressure may be slight or forceful, continuous or intermittent. The head is supported to relax the abdominal wall. On occasion, the patient may be examined in a standing position (e.g., palpation of groin hernias that might not be palpable in the supine position). Palpation is helpful in detecting the size, consistency, and position of viscera, the existence of tumors and swellings, and whether the tumors change position with respiration or are movable. It is necessary to ascertain whether tenderness exists in any portion of the abdominal cavity, whether pain is increased or relieved by ﬁrm

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pressure, and whether pain is accentuated by sudden release of ﬁrm pressure (i.e., rebound tenderness). An arterial impulse, if one exists, is systolic and expansive. A thrill accompanying a bruit may occasionally be palpated. A tumor’s surface is usually ﬁrm and smooth but may be nodular. Inﬂammatory masses are typically ﬁrm and reproducibly tender. Effusion of blood into tissues (e.g., hematoma) may produce a palpable mass. acute a. An abnormal condition of the abdomen in which there is a sudden, abrupt onset of severe pain. It requires urgent evaluation and diagnosis, as it may indicate a need for immediate surgical intervention. SYN: surgical abdomen. pendulous a. A condition in which the excessively relaxed anterior abdominal wall hangs down over the pubis. scaphoid a. A condition in which the anterior wall is hollowed, presenting a sunken appearance as in emaciation. surgical a. Acute abdomen. abdomin- SEE: abdomino-. abdominal (a˘b-do˘m⬘ı˘-na˘l) Pert. to the abdomen. abdominal muscles SEE: under muscle. abdominal quadrants Four parts or divisions of the abdomen determined by drawing imaginary vertical and horizontal lines through the umbilicus. The quadrants and their contents are: Right upper quadrant (RUQ): right lobe of liver, gallbladder, part of transverse colon, part of pylorus, hepatic ﬂexure, right kidney, and duodenum; Right lower q. (RLQ): cecum, ascending colon, small intestine, appendix, bladder if distended, right ureter, right spermatic duct in the male; right ovary and right

tube, and uterus if enlarged, in the female; Left upper q. (LUQ): left lobe of liver, stomach, small intestine, transverse colon, splenic ﬂexure, pancreas, left kidney, and spleen; Left lower q. (LLQ): small intestine, left ureter, sigmoid ﬂexure, descending colon, bladder if distended, left spermatic duct in the male; left ovary and left tube, and uterus if enlarged, in the female. SEE: illus. abdominal reflexes Contraction of the muscles of the abdominal wall on stimulation of the overlying skin. Absence of these reﬂexes indicates damage to the pyramidal tract. abdominal regions The abdomen and its external surface, divided into nine regions by four imaginary planes: two horizontal, one at the level of the ninth costal cartilage (or the lowest point of the costal arch) and the other at the level of the highest point of the iliac crest; two vertical, through the centers of the inguinal ligaments (or through the nipples or through the centers of the clavicles) or curved and coinciding with the lateral borders of the two abdominal rectus muscles. SEE: illus. abdominal rescue SEE: under rescue. abdominal rings The apertures in the abdominal wall. External inguinal or superﬁcial: An interval in the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle, just above and to the outer side of the crest of the pubic bone. abdomino-, abdomin(a˘b-do˘m⬘ı˘-no¯) Combining forms meaning abdomen. abdominocentesis (a˘b-do˘m⬙ı˘-no¯-se˘nte¯⬘sı˘s) [L. abdomen, belly, ⫹ Gr. kentesis, puncture] Puncture of the abdomen with an instrument for withdrawal of ﬂuid from the abdominal cavity. SYN: abdominal paracentesis.

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(a˘b-do˘m⬙ı˘n-o¯-sı¯-e¯s⬘ı˘s) Abdominal pregnancy. abdominocystic (a˘b-do˘m⬙ı˘-no¯-sı˘s⬘tı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. kystis, bladder] Pert. to the abdomen and bladder. abdominogenital (a˘b-do˘m⬙ı˘-no¯-je˘n⬘ı˘-ta˘l) Pert. to the abdomen and genital organs. abdominohysterectomy (a˘b-do˘m⬙ı˘-no¯hı˘s-te˘r-e˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [L. abdomen, belly, ⫹ Gr. hystera, womb, ⫹ ektome, excision] Abdominal hysterectomy. abdominohysterotomy (a˘b-do˘m⬙ı˘-no¯hı˘s-te˘r-o˘t⬘o¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ tome, incision] Abdominal hysterotomy. abdominoperineal (a˘b-do˘m⬙ı˘-no¯-pe˘r⬙ı˘ne¯⬘a˘l) Pert. to the abdomen and perineal area. abdominoplasty (a˘b-do˘m⬘ı˘-no¯-pla˘s⬙te¯, a˘b-do˘m⬙ı˘-no˘⬘pla˘s-te¯) Plastic surgery on the abdomen. abdominoscopy (a˘b-do˘m⬙ı˘-no˘s⬘ko¯-pe¯) [L. abdomen, belly, ⫹ Gr. skopein, to examine] An outdated term for laparoscopy. abdominoscrotal (a˘b-do˘m⬙ı˘-no¯-skro¯⬘ta˘l) [⬙ ⫹ scrotum, bag] Pert. to the abdomen and scrotum. abdominothoracic (a˘b-do˘m⬙ı˘-no¯-tho¯ra˘⬘sı˘k) [L. abdomen, belly, ⫹ Gr. thorax, chest] Pert. to the abdomen and thorax. abdominovaginal (a˘b-do˘m⬙ı˘-no¯-va˘j⬘ı˘-na˘l) [⬙ ⫹ vagina, sheath] Pert. to the abdomen and vagina. abdominovesical (a˘b-do˘m⬙ı˘-no¯-ve˘s⬘ı˘-ka˘l) [⬙ ⫹ vesica, bladder] Pert. to the abdomen and urinary bladder. abducens (a˘b-du¯⬘se˘nz) [L., drawing away] Pert. to drawing away from the midline of the body. a. oculi Musculus rectus lateralis bulbi. abducens nerve SEE: under nerve.

(a˘b-du¯⬘se˘nt) [L. abducens, drawing away] 1. Abducting; leading away. 2. Abducens. abduct (a˘b-du˘kt⬘) [L. abductus, led away] To draw away from the median plane of the body or one of its parts. abduction (a˘b-du˘k⬘shu˘n) 1. Lateral movement of the limbs away from the median plane of the body, or lateral bending of the head or trunk. SEE: illus. 2. Movement of the digits away from the axial line of a limb. 3. Outward rotation of the eyes.

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abduction stress test abduction stress test A maneuver to assess whether a patient has suffered a ligamentous injury to the knee. With the patient’s hip extended over the edge of the examining table, the examiner externally rotates the patient’s lower extremity at the ankle, while providing internal rotation from the lateral border of the thigh. abductor (a˘b-du˘k⬘tor) A muscle that on contraction draws a part away from the median plane of the body or the axial line of an extremity. Opposite of adductor. Abernethy’s fascia (a˘b⬘e˘r-ne¯⬙the¯) [John Abernethy, Brit. surgeon, 1764– 1831] A layer of areolar tissue separating the external iliac artery from the iliac fascia over the psoas muscle. aberrant (a˘b-e˘r⬘a˘nt) [L. ab, from, ⫹ errare, to wander] Deviating from the normal. SYN: abnormal. aberratio (a˘b-e˘r-a¯⬘she¯-o¯) [L.] Aberration. aberration (a˘b-e˘r-a¯⬘shu˘n) [L. ab, from, ⫹ errare, to wander] 1. Deviation from the normal. 2. Imperfect refraction of light rays. chromatic a. Unequal refraction of different wavelengths of light through a lens, producing a colored image. chromosomal a. An abnormality in chromosomes regarding number (aneuploidy, polyploidy) or chromosomal material (translocation, deletion, duplication). dioptric a. Spherical a. lateral a. Deviation of a ray from the focus measured on a line perpendicular to the axis. longitudinal a. Deviation of a ray from the direction parallel to the optic axis. spherical a. Aberration or distortion of an image due to rays entering the peripheral portion of a spherical mirror or lens being refracted differently from those closer to the center. Thus the peripheral rays are focused on the optical axis at a different point from the central rays. aberrometry (a˘⬙-be˘r-o˘⬘me˘-tre¯) [L. ab, from, ⫹ errare, to wander, ⫹ Gr. metron, a measure] The measurement of refractive errors of the eye. abetalipoproteinemia (a¯-ba¯⬙ta˘-lı˘p⬙o¯pro¯⬙te¯n-e¯⬘me¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ beta ⫹ lipos, fat, ⫹ protos, ﬁrst, ⫹ haima, blood] An inherited disorder marked by an absence of beta lipoproteins in the blood and low levels of cholesterol, fatty acids, and chylomicrons. The red blood cells have a thorny or spiked appearance (i.e., acanthocytosis). It is most often seen in Ashkenazi Jews. Symptoms include retinal macular degeneration and chronic progressive neurological deﬁcits, which usually begin in childhood. Affected infants develop steator-

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rhea and growth retardation. Later clinical manifestations include ataxia; by adolescence, many patients are unable to walk. Vitamin E may be helpful in arresting the progression of neurological aspects. SYN: Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome. SEE: acanthocyte for illus. abeyance (a˘-ba¯⬘a˘ns) [O. Fr.] A temporary suspension of activity, sensation, or pain. abfraction (a˘b⬙fra˘k⬘shı˘n) Deterioration of the tooth in the region of the cementoenamel junction, thought to result from ﬂexion of the tooth under heavy lateral load. ABG arterial blood gas. ability An individual’s performance capability for a given task, based on genetic makeup and learning. cognitive a. The ability of the brain to process, retrieve, and store information. Impairment of these brain functions is common in patients with dementia, drug intoxication, or head injury. constructional a. The ability to copy or draw shapes, ﬁgures, or lines (e.g., with a pen and paper). This nonverbal ability depends on the integration of several higher brain functions including perception, planning, and motor coordination. It is lost in organic brain syndromes. functional a. The ability to perform activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and other independent living skills, such as shopping and housework. Many functional assessment tools are available to quantify functional ability. SEE: activities of daily living. impaired transfer a. Limitation of independent movement between two nearby surfaces. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. verbal a. The ability to use words, spoken or written, to communicate. abiogenesis (a˘b-e¯-o¯-je˘n⬘e˘-sı˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ bios, life, ⫹ genesis, generation, birth] Spontaneous generation of life; theoretical production of living organisms from nonliving matter. abiogenetic, abiogenous (−je˘-ne˘t⬘ı˘k, a˘b-e¯o˘j⬘ı˘-nu˘s), adj. abiosis (a˘b-e¯-o¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ bios, life, ⫹ osis, condition] Absence of life.

abiotic, adj. abiotrophy (a˘b-e¯-o˘t⬘ro¯-fe¯) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹

trophe, nourishment] Premature loss of vitality or degeneration of tissues and cells with consequent loss of endurance and resistance. ablactation (a˘b-la˘k-ta¯⬘shu˘n) [L. ab, from, ⫹ lactatio, suckling] 1. The cessation of milk secretion. 2. Weaning. PATIENT CARE: When weaning is abrupt or sudden, some women may feel guilty because this is the end of a special relationship with their infant and some

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ablate may go through a grieving period. The nurse can assist by suggesting alternative ways the mother can be nurturing to her infant. The nurse can also assist the patient with engorgement by instructing her to wear a supporting bra and to pump the breasts lightly to relieve some of the pressure but not to empty them. Ice packs and mild analgesics may be taken to relieve discomfort. ablate (a˘b-la¯t⬘) [L. ablatus, taken away] To remove. ablatio (a˘b-la¯⬘she¯-o¯) [L., carrying away] Ablation, removal, detachment. a. placentae Abruptio placentae. a. retinae Detachment of the retina. SEE: retina. ablation (a˘b-la¯⬘shu˘n) [L. ab, from, ⫹ latus, carried] Removal of a part, pathway, or function by surgery, chemical destruction, electrocautery, or radiofrequency. endometrial a. Removal or destruction of the whole thickness of the endometrium and some superﬁcial myometrium. The purpose is to remove all of the endometrial glandular material. This is done to treat benign disturbances of menstrual bleeding in women who do not wish to preserve fertility. Ablation may be done by use of the following: Laser or electrosurgical: YAG laser or high-powered “rollerball” electrocoagulation is used to destroy the uterine endometrium and 2 to 3 cm of myometrium. Thermal: A balloon catheter containing a heating element that delivers temperatures to 188⬚F (87⬚C) and a controller that monitors, displays, and regulates pressure, time, and temperature is used for heat-mediated endometrial destruction. radiofrequency a. Ablation in which an electrode delivers a low-voltage, high-frequency current to cauterize and destroy abnormal tissues. Destruction of electrical conduction pathways in the heart with an intracardiac catheter removing the abnormal conducting tissues has been used to treat WolffParkinson-White syndrome, atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia, and other cardiac arrhythmias. ABLEDATA (a¯⬘bul-da¯-tah) A searchable Internet database of assistive technology information maintained by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research of the U.S. Department of Education. The website address is www.abledata.com. ablepharia (a˘b-le˘-fa¯⬘re¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ blepharon, eyelid] Congenital absence of or reduction in the size of the eyelids. ablepharous (a˘-ble˘f⬘a˘-ru˘s), adj. ablution (a˘b-lu¯⬘shu˘n) A cleansing or washing. abnormal (a˘b-nor⬘ma˘l) [L. ab, from, ⫹ norma, rule] 1. Diverging from a

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known standard or mean. SYN: aberrant. 2. Exceptional. 3. Unexpected.

Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale test ABBR: AIMS test. A system used to assess abnormal involuntary movements, such as hand tremors or rhythmic movements of the tongue and jaw, that may result from the long-term administration of psychotropic drugs. The test is often given before patients are started on antipsychotic drugs and then readministered periodically to monitor side effects. abnormality (a˘b⬙nor-ma˘l⬘ı˘-te¯) Deviation from the normal. SYN: aberration. aborad (a˘b-o¯⬘ra˘d) [L. ab, from, ⫹ oris, mouth] Away from the mouth. aboral (a˘b-o¯⬘ra˘l) Opposite to, or away from, the mouth. abort (a˘-bort⬘) [L. abortare, to miscarry] 1. To expel an embryo or fetus prior to viability. 2. To arrest the progress of disease. 3. To arrest growth or development. 4. To discontinue an effort or project before its completion. abortifacient (a˘-bor-tı˘-fa¯⬘she˘nt) [L. abortio, abortion, ⫹ facere, to make] Anything used to cause or induce an abortion. Examples of abortifacients include prostaglandins, among other agents. abortion (a˘-bor⬘shu˘n) [L. abortio] The spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before the fetus reaches a viable age. The legal deﬁnition of viability— usually 20 to 24 weeks— differs from state to state. Some premature neonates of fewer than 24 weeks or 500 g are viable. Symptoms of spontaneous abortion include abdominal cramps and vaginal bleeding, sometimes with the passage of clots or bits of tissue. ETIOLOGY: Among the most common spontaneous causes are faulty development of the embryo, abnormalities of the placenta, endocrine disturbances, acute infectious diseases, severe trauma, and shock. Other causes include problems related to the uterus, genetic factors, immunologic factors, and use of certain drugs. PATIENT CARE: Assessment includes monitoring vital signs, ﬂuid balance, and abortion status and progress. Historical data must include duration of pregnancy; Rh status; and time of onset, type, and intensity of abortion symptoms. Character and amount of vaginal bleeding are noted, and any passed tissue (embryonic or fetal) is preserved for laboratory examination. The patient is evaluated for shock, sepsis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. The patient’s knowledge of her condition and any misconceptions are determined, and appropriate written and verbal information is provided. The patient’s psychological status is assessed. A health care professional remains with

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abortion the patient as much as possible to help allay anxiety, is aware of the patient’s coping mechanisms, and is alert for responses such as grief, anger, guilt, sadness, depression, relief, or happiness. If an elective abortion or surgical completion of the abortion is needed, the procedure and expected sensations are explained, and general preoperative and postoperative care are provided. If the patient is Rh negative and Coombs negative (not isoimmune), and if the pregnancy exceeded 8 weeks’ gestation, Rho(D) is administered as prescribed within 72 hr of the abortion. Prescribed ﬂuids, oxytocics, antibiotics, and transfusions are administered as required. After abortion, the patient is instructed to report excessive bleeding, pain, inﬂammation, or fever and to avoid intercourse, tampon use, and douching until after a follow-up examination. complete a. An abortion in which the total products of conception have been expelled. elective a. Voluntary termination of a pregnancy for other than medical reasons. The procedure may be recommended when the mother’s mental or physical state would be endangered by continuation of the pregnancy or when the fetus has a condition incompatible with life. It may also be performed as a result of rape, incest, or at the mother’s request. habitual a. Three or more consecutive spontaneous abortions. imminent a. Impending abortion characterized by bleeding and colicky pains. The cervix is usually effaced and patulous. incomplete a. An abortion in which part of the products of conception has been retained in the uterus. induced a. The intentional termination of a pregnancy by means of dilating the cervix and evacuating the uterus. Methods used during the ﬁrst trimester include cervical dilation with a laminaria tent or a cannula, vacuum aspiration, or curettage (D & C). In the second trimester, abortion may be induced with methotrexate, RU 486, prostaglandins, or the instillation of hypertonic saline into the uterus. SEE: curettage, uterine; mifepristone. inevitable a. An abortion that cannot be halted. infected a. Abortion accompanied by infection of retained material with resultant febrile reaction. missed a. Abortion in which the fetus has died before completion of the 20th week of gestation but the products of conception are retained in the uterus for 8 weeks or longer. partial-birth a. A lay term for a second- or third-trimester abortion, some-

abrasion times referred to medically as “dilation and extraction.” The cranial contents of the fetus are evacuated prior to the removal of the fetus from the uterus. septic a. Abortion in which there is an infection of the products of conception and the endometrial lining of the uterus. spontaneous a. Abortion occurring without apparent cause. SYN: miscarriage. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. suction a. The removal of the products of conception from the uterus using a device that sucks the tissues away from the lining of the uterus. therapeutic a. Abortion performed when the pregnancy endangers the mother’s mental or physical health or when the fetus has a known condition incompatible with life. threatened a. The appearance of signs and symptoms of possible loss of the fetus. Vaginal bleeding with or without intermittent pain is usually the ﬁrst sign. If the fetus is still alive and attachment to the uterus has not been interrupted, the pregnancy may continue. Absolute bedrest and sedation are recommended, with avoidance of coitus, douches, stress, or cathartics. tubal a. 1. A spontaneous abortion in which the fetus has been expelled through the distal end of the uterine tube. 2. The escape of the products of conception into the peritoneal cavity by way of the uterine tube. abortionist (a˘-bor⬘shu˘n-ı˘st) One who performs an abortion. abortive (a˘-bor⬘tı˘v) [L. abortivus] 1. Preventing the completion of something. 2. Abortifacient; that which prevents the normal continuation of pregnancy. abortus (a˘-bor⬘tu˘s) [L.] A fetus born before 20 weeks’ gestation or weighing less than 500 g. aboulia SEE: abulia. ABP arterial blood pressure. abrachia (a˘-bra¯⬘ke¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ brachium, arm] Congenital absence of arms. abrachiocephalia (a˘-bra¯⬙ke¯-o¯-se˘-fa¯⬘le¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ kephale, head] Congenital absence of arms and head. abradant (a˘-bra¯d⬘e˘nt) An abrasive. abrade (a˘-bra¯d⬘) [L. ab, from, ⫹ radere, to scrape] 1. To chafe. 2. To roughen or remove by friction. abrasion (a˘-bra¯⬘zhu˘n) [⬙ ⫹ radere, to scrape] 1. Scraping away of skin or mucous membrane as a result of injury or by mechanical means, as in dermabrasion for cosmetic purposes. SEE: avulsion; bruise. 2. Wearing away of the substance of a tooth. It usually results from mastication but may be produced by mechanical or chemical means.

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abrasive abrasive 1. Producing abrasion. 2. That which abrades. abreaction (a˘b⬙re¯-a˘k⬘shu˘n) [L. ab, from, ⫹ re, again, ⫹ actus, acting] In psychoanalysis, the release of emotion by consciously recalling or acting out a painful experience that had been forgotten or repressed. The painful or consciously intolerable experience may become bearable as a result of the insight gained during this process. SEE: catharsis (2). abruptio (a˘-bru˘p⬘she¯-o¯) [L. abruptus] A tearing away from. PATHOLOGY: Three types of abruption occur: a. centralis: a partial central detachment with hidden bleeding between the placenta and the uterine wall; occasionally, blood will invade the myometrium (Couvelaire uterus); a. complete: total placental detachment, marked by profuse vaginal bleeding, profound fetal distress, and rapid fetal demise; a. marginalis: partial separation of an edge of the placenta, as evidenced by vaginal bleeding. The large amount of circulating thromboplastin may cause a coagulation defect to occur, resulting in hypoﬁbrinogenemia. SEE: Couvelaire uterus; disseminated intravascular coagulation. a. placentae The sudden premature detachment of the placenta from a normal uterine site of implantation. The incidence of abruptio placentae is 1:120 births, and the risk of recurrence in later pregnancies is much higher than that for cohorts. SYN: ablatio placentae. SEE: illus.; placenta.

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ated with toxemia and may occasionally be related to current cocaine abuse. SYMPTOMS: Abruptio placentae is classiﬁed according to type and severity. Grade 1: vaginal bleeding with possible uterine tenderness and mild tetany; neither mother nor baby is in distress; approximately 10% to 20% of placental surface is detached. Grade 2: uterine tenderness; tetany, with or without uterine bleeding; fetal distress; mother is not in shock. Approximately 20% to 50% of the total surface area of the placenta is detached. Grade 3: Uterine tetany is severe; the mother is in shock, although bleeding may be covert; and the fetus is dead. Often the patient develops coagulopathy. More than 50% of the placental surface is detached. PATHOLOGY: Extravasation of blood occurs between the placenta and the uterine wall, occasionally between muscle ﬁbers of the uterus. Hemorrhage can be concealed or covert, causing consumptive coagulopathy (disseminated intravascular coagulopathy). TREATMENT: This varies with the type and extent of abruption. Women experiencing only a small marginal separation from the uterine wall may be conﬁned to bed and monitored closely for signs of further threat to maternal or fetal status. If prematurity also is a factor, the woman may be given betamethasone to expedite development of fetal pulmonary surfactant. If the woman is at or near term, induction of labor and vaginal delivery may be an option. SEE: betamethasone. Supportive treatment and prompt surgical intervention are indicated for women who have moderate to severe abruptions. Complete detachment calls for immediate cesarean delivery, concomitant treatment of shock and, sometimes, management of a coagulation defect. The massive loss of blood jeopardizes the mother’s survival; fetal mortality is 100%. If the uterus fails to contract after the surgical delivery, immediate hysterectomy may be necessary. SEE: Couvelaire uterus. Although maternal PROGNOSIS: mortality is unusual, other than as noted, the perinatal mortality is between 20% and 30%. PATIENT CARE: Early recognition and prompt management of the event and any associated complications are vital. The woman’s vital signs, fundal height, uterine contractions, labor progress, and fetal status data are monitored, including heart rate and rhythm. Any changes are noted, such as prolonged decelerations in fetal heart rate or alterations in baseline variability; uterine tetany; complaints of sudden, severe abdominal pain; and the advent of or increase in vaginal bleeding. Vagi-

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abscess nal blood loss is estimated by weighing perineal pads and subtracting the known weight of dry pads. The interval between pad changes, the character and amount of the bleeding, and the degree of pad saturation are noted. Prescribed IV ﬂuids and medications are administered through a large-bore catheter. A central venous pressure line may be placed to provide access to the venous circulation, and an indwelling catheter is inserted to monitor urinary output and ﬂuid balance. A calm atmosphere is maintained, and the patient’s verbalization is encouraged. The patient is assisted in coping with her fears and anxiety. Questions are answered truthfully, comfort measures are implemented, and reassurance is provided as possible and consistent with the current situation and prognosis. All procedures are explained, and the woman and her family are prepared for induction of labor, vaginal delivery, or cesarean birth as appropriate. The possibility of neonatal death should be tactfully mentioned; the neonate’s survival depends primarily on gestational age, blood loss, and associated hypertensive disorders. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. abscess (a˘b⬘se˘s) [L. abscessus, a going away] A localized collection of pus in any body part that results from invasion of a pyogenic bacterium or other pathogen. Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause. The abscess is surrounded by a membrane of variable strength created by macrophages, ﬁbrin, and granulation tissue. Abscesses can disrupt function in adjacent tissues and can be life threatening if the swelling interferes with breathing or vital organ function. SEE: illus.; inﬂammation; pus; suppuration; Standard and Universal Precautions Appendix.

INTRA-ABDOMINAL ABSCESS CT scan shows abscess between stomach and spleen (Courtesy of Harvey Hatch, MD, Curry General Hospital)

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throbbing pain. The tissue over the abscess becomes elevated, soft, and eventually unstable (ﬂuctuant) and discolored as the abscess comes to a head (points). An abscess can rupture spontaneously or be drained via an incision. If it is left untreated, the pathogens may spread to adjacent tissues or to other parts of the body via the bloodstream. Appearance of or increase in fever may indicate sepsis. SEE: illus.

ACUTE ABSCESS Acute abscess of the skin with surrounding cellulitis

alveolar a. Abscess about the root of a tooth in the alveolar cavity. It is usually the result of necrosis and infection of dental pulp following dental caries. SEE: periapical a. amebic a. An abscess caused by Entamoeba histolytica. SYN: endamebic abscess. anorectal a. Abscess in the ischiorectal fossa. SYN: ischiorectal abscess. apical a. 1. Abscess at the apex of a lung. 2. Periapical abscess. appendicular a. Pus formation around an inﬂamed vermiform appendix. axillary a. Abscess or multiple abscesses in the axilla. Bartholin a. Abscess of Bartholin’s gland. bicameral a. Abscess with two pockets. bile duct a. Abscess of the bile duct. SYN: cholangitic abscess. biliary a. Abscess of the gallbladder. bone a. Brodie’s abscess. brain a. An intracranial abscess involving the brain or its membranes. It is seldom primary but usually occurs secondary to infections of the middle ear, nasal sinuses, face, or skull or from contamination from penetrating wounds or skull fractures. It may also have a metastatic origin arising from

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abscess septic foci in the lungs (bronchiectasis, empyema, lung abscess), in bone (osteomyelitis), or in the heart (endocarditis). Infection of nerve tissue by the invading organism results in necrosis and liquefaction of the tissue, with edema of surrounding tissues. Brain abscesses may be acute, subacute, or chronic. Their clinical manifestations depend on the part of the brain involved, the size of the abscess, the virulence of the infecting organism, and other factors. SYN: cerebral abscess; intracranial abscess. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. SYMPTOMS: Symptoms may include headache, fever, vomiting, malaise, irritability, seizures, or paralysis. TREATMENT: The usual treatment is chemotherapy. Surgical intervention may be required. breast a. Mammary abscess.

Brodie’s a. SEE: Brodie’s abscess. bursal a. Abscess in a bursa. canalicular a. Breast abscess that discharges into the milk ducts. caseous a. Abscess in which the pus has a cheesy appearance. cerebral a. Brain abscess. cholangitic a. Bile duct abscess. chronic a. Abscess with pus but without signs of inﬂammation. It usually develops slowly as a result of liquefaction of tuberculous tissue. It may occur anywhere in or on the body but occurs more frequently in the spine, hips, genitourinary tract, and lymph glands. Symptoms may be very mild. Pain when present is caused by pressure on surrounding parts; tenderness is often absent. Chronic septic changes accompanied by afternoon fever may occur. Amyloid disease may develop if the abscess persists for a prolonged period. SYN: cold abscess. circumtonsillar a. Peritonsillar abscess. cold a. Chronic abscess. collar-button a. Two pus-containing cavities, one larger than the other, connected by a narrow channel. dental a. Acute inﬂammatory infection within the maxilla or mandible. SEE: periapical a.; periodontal a. dentoalveolar a. Periapical abscess. diffuse a. A collection of pus not circumscribed by a well-deﬁned capsule. dry a. Abscess that disappears without pointing or breaking. embolic a. Abscess due to movement of infectious material from the site of an infection to another site. emphysematous a. Abscess containing air or gas, produced by organisms such as Clostridium perfringens. SYN: gas abscess; tympanitic abscess. endamebic a. Amebic a. epidural a. Extradural a.

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extradural a. Abscess on the dura mater. SYN: epidural abscess. fecal a. Abscess containing feces. SYN: stercoraceous abscess. ﬁlarial a. Abscess caused by ﬁlaria. follicular a. Abscess in a follicle. fungal a. Abscess caused by a fungus. gas a. Emphysematous a. gingival a. Abscess of the gum. helminthic a. Worm abscess. hemorrhagic a. Abscess containing blood. hepatic a. Abscess of the liver, either a pyrogenic or amebic abscess. SYN: liver abscess. hot a. Acute abscess. hypostatic a. Wandering a. idiopathic a. Abscess due to an unknown cause. iliac a. Abscess in the iliac region. iliopsoas a. An abscess in the psoas and iliacus muscles. intracranial a. Brain a. intradural a. Abscess within the layers of the dura mater. intraperitoneal a. Peritoneal a. ischiorectal a. Anorectal a. kidney a. One or more abscesses arising in the kidney, typically following pyelonephritis or a blood-borne infection. The most common causative organisms are gram-negative bacteria from the lower urinary tract that spread to the kidneys and Staphylococcus aureus from a blood-borne infection. Immunocompromised patients may develop abscesses caused by Nocardia, Candida, or Aspergillus. Occasionally, mycobacterium tuberculosis and Echinococcus are responsible agents. SYN: renal abscess. TREATMENT: Antimicrobial agents are used in combination with surgical drainage. Occasionally, nephrectomy or retroperitoneal exploration are required. lacrimal a. Suppuration of a lacrimal gland or in a lacrimal duct. lateral alveolar a. Abscess in periodontal tissue. liver a. Hepatic abscess. lumbar a. Abscess in the lumbar region. lung a. Circumscribed infection of lung tissue, caused by germs such as anaerobic bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, or Nocardia species. SYN: pulmonary abscess. lymphatic a. Abscess of a lymph node. mammary a. Abscess in the female breast, esp. one involving the glandular tissue. It usually occurs during lactation or weaning. SYN: breast abscess. mastoid a. Suppuration of the mastoid portion of the temporal bone. metastatic a. Secondary abscess at a distance from the focus of infection.

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abscess miliary a. Multiple small embolic abscesses.

milk a. Mammary abscess during lactation.

mycotic a. Abscess caused by fungi. nocardial a. Abscess caused by Nocardia.

orbital a. Suppuration in the orbit. palatal a. Abscess in a maxillary tooth, erupting toward the palate. palmar a. Purulent effusion into the tissues of the palm of the hand. pancreatic a. Abscess of pancreatic tissue, usually as a complication of acute pancreatitis or abdominal surgery. parafrenal a. Abscess on the side of the frenulum of the penis. It usually involves Tyson’s gland. parametric a. Abscess between the folds of the broad ligaments of the uterus. paranephric a. Abscess in the tissues around the kidney. parapancreatic a. Abscess in the tissues adjacent to the pancreas. parietal a. Periodontal abscess arising in the periodontal tissue other than the oriﬁce through which the vascular supply enters the dental pulp. parotid a. Abscess of the parotid gland. pelvic a. Abscess of the pelvic peritoneum, esp. in Douglas’ pouch. perianal a. Abscess of the skin around the anus. periapical a. An accumulation of acute inﬂammatory cells at the apex of a tooth, usually resulting from dental caries or tooth trauma. It may be classiﬁed further as an acute periapical abscess, a chronic periapical abscess, a periapical granuloma, or a radicular cyst. SYN: apical abscess (2); dentoalveolar abscess. pericemental a. Alveolar abscess not involving the apex of a tooth. pericoronal a. Pericoronitis. peridental a. Abscess of periodontal tissue. perinephric a. Abscess in tissue around the kidney. periodontal a. A localized area of acute or chronic inﬂammation with pus formation found in the gingiva, periodontal pockets, or periodontal ligament. peripleuritic a. Abscess in the tissue surrounding the parietal pleura. periproctic a. Abscess in the areolar tissue about the anus. peritoneal a. Abscess within the peritoneal cavity usually following peritonitis. SYN: intraperitoneal abscess. peritonsillar a. Abscess of the tissue around the tonsillar capsule. Needle aspiration of the abscess, with subsequent antibiotic therapy, is an effective treat-

abscess ment in 90% of cases. SYN: circumtonsillar abscess. periureteral a. Abscess in the area around a ureter. periurethral a. Abscess in tissue surrounding the urethra. perivesical a. Abscess in tissue around the urinary bladder. pneumococcic a. Abscess due to infection with pneumococci. prelacrimal a. Abscess of the lacrimal bone producing a swelling at the inner canthus of the eye. premammary a. Subcutaneous or subareolar abscess of the mammary gland. prostatic a. Abscess within the prostate gland. protozoal a. Abscess caused by a protozoon. psoas a. Abscess with pus descending in the sheath of the psoas muscle due to vertebral disease, usually of tuberculous origin. pulmonary a. Lung a. SEE: empyema. pulp a. 1. A cavity discharging pus formed in the pulp of a tooth. 2. Abscess of the tissues of the pulp of a ﬁnger. pyemic a. A metastatic abscess, usually multiple, due to pyogenic organisms. rectal a. Abscess in the rectum. renal a. Kidney a. retrocecal a. An abscess located behind the cecum. retromammary a. Abscess between the mammary gland and the chest wall. retroperitoneal a. Abscess located between the peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall. retropharyngeal a. Abscess of the lymph nodes in the walls of the pharynx. It sometimes simulates diphtheritic pharyngitis. ETIOLOGY: Staphylococcus aureus and group A hemolytic streptococcus are the most common pathogens. SYMPTOMS: Typically, a history of pharyngitis is elicited. This is followed by high fever, dysphagia, and refusal to eat. The condition progresses to respiratory distress with hyperextension of the head (“snifﬁng position”), tachypnea, labored breathing, and drooling. An exquisitely tender bulge in the pharyngeal wall is usually evident. TREATMENT: A retropharyngeal abscess, if ﬂuctuant, should be treated with incision and drainage. If recognized before it becomes ﬂuctuant, the abscess should be treated with antibiotics, intravenously administered if the patient is unable to swallow. retrovesical a. Abscess behind the bladder. root a. A colloquial and veterinary term for periapical abscess.

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abscess sacrococcygeal a. Abscess over the sacrum and coccyx. septicemic a. Abscess resulting from septicemia. spermatic a. Abscess of the seminiferous tubules. spinal a. Abscess due to necrosis of a vertebra. splenic a. Abscess of the spleen. stercoraceous a. Fecal abscess. sterile a. Abscess from which microorganisms cannot be cultivated. stitch a. Abscess formed about a stitch or suture. streptococcal a. Abscess caused by streptococci. subaponeurotic a. Abscess beneath an aponeurosis or fascia. subarachnoid a. Abscess of the midlayer of the covering of the brain and spinal cord. subareolar a. Abscess underneath the areola of the mammary gland, sometimes draining through the nipple. subdiaphragmatic a. Abscess beneath the diaphragm. SYN: subphrenic abscess. subdural a. Abscess beneath the dura of the brain or spinal cord. subfascial a. Abscess beneath the fascia. subgaleal a. Abscess beneath the galea aponeurotica (i.e., the epicranial aponeurosis). subpectoral a. Abscess beneath the pectoral muscles. subperiosteal a. Bone abscess below the periosteum. subperitoneal a. Abscess between the parietal peritoneum and the abdominal wall. subphrenic a. Subdiaphragmatic a. subscapular a. Abscess between the serratus anterior and the posterior thoracic wall. subungual a. Abscess beneath the ﬁngernail. It may follow injury from a pin, needle, or splinter. sudoriparous a. Abscess of a sweat gland. suprahepatic a. Abscess in the sus-

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pensory ligament between the liver and the diaphragm. syphilitic a. Abscess occurring in the tertiary stage of syphilis, esp. in bone. thecal a. Abscess in a tendon sheath. thymus a. Abscess of the thymus. tonsillar a. Acute suppurative tonsillitis. tooth a. Alveolar a. tropical a. Amebic abscess of the liver. tuberculous a. Chronic a. tubo-ovarian a. Abscess involving both the fallopian tube and the ovary. tympanitic a. Emphysematous a. tympanocervical a. Abscess arising in the tympanum and extending to the neck. tympanomastoid a. A combined abscess of the tympanum and mastoid. urethral a. Abscess in the urethra. urinary a. Abscess caused by escape of urine into the tissues. urinous a. Abscess that contains pus and urine. verminous a. Worm abscess. wandering a. Abscess at a distance from the focus of disease with pus along fascial sheaths of muscles. SYN: hypostatic abscess. warm a. Acute abscess. worm a. An abscess caused by or containing insect larvae, worms, or other animal parasites. SYN: helminthic abscess; verminous abscess. abscissa (a˘b-sı˘s⬘a˘) [L. abscindere, to cut off] The horizontal line, or x-axis, in a graph of a two-dimensional coordinate system wherein perpendicular horizontal and vertical lines are used in order to provide a frame of reference. The ordinate is the vertical line, or y-axis. SEE: illus. abscission (a˘b-sı˘⬘zhu˘n) [L. abscindere, to cut off] Removal by excision. abscopal (a˘b-sko¯⬘pa˘l) Concerning the effect of radiation on tissues at some distance from the actual radiation site or target. absence (a˘b⬘se˘nz) 1. Brief temporary loss of consciousness, as may occur in petit mal epilepsy. SYN: absentia epi-

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absenteeism leptica. 2. Lack of development of a structure. absenteeism Prolonged or repeated absence from work, school, or assigned duties. Absidia (a˘b-sı˘d⬘e¯-a˘) Genus of pathogenic fungi of the order Phycomycetes and the family Mucoraceae. absinthe, absinth (a˘b⬘sı˘nth) [L. absinthium, wormwood] A liquor containing oil of wormwood, anise, and other herbs. It is highly toxic, esp. to the nervous system. absinthism (a˘b⬘sı˘n-thı˘zm) Deterioration of the nervous system following excessive use of absinthe. absolute Unrestricted, complete. absorb (a˘b-sorb⬘) [L. absorbere, to suck in] To take in, suck up, or imbibe. SEE: absorption; adsorb; adsorption. absorbance (a˘b-sor⬘ba˘ns) The ability of a material or tissue to absorb radiation. absorbent (a˘b-sor⬘be˘nt) 1. A substance that absorbs. 2. Having the power to absorb. absorptiometer (a˘b-sorp⬙she¯-o˘m⬘e˘-te˘r) [L. absorptio, absorption, ⫹ Gr. metron, measure] 1. An instrument that measures the thickness of a layer of liquid, drawn by capillary attraction, between glass plates. 2. An instrument that measures the absorption of gas by a liquid. absorptiometry (a˘b-so˘rp⬙she¯-o˘m⬘e˘-tre¯) A radiographical means of measuring the dissipation of x-rays as they go through substances, such as body tissues. dual energy x-ray a. (a˘b-sorp⬙she¯o˘m⬘e˘-tre¯ ABBR: DEXA; DEX.) A radiographical technique used to measure the average density of the mineral concentration of bone, e.g., at the femur, the heel, or the forearm. It is used primarily in the diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis. absorption (a˘b-sorp⬘shu˘n) [L. absorptio] 1. The taking up of liquids by solids, or of gases by solids or liquids. 2. The taking up of light or of its rays by black or colored rays. 3. The taking up by the body of radiant heat, causing a rise in body temperature. 4. The reduction in intensity of an x-ray photon as it passes through a substance or a beam of light as it passes through a solution (used in clinical photometry as well as nuclear methods). 5. The passage of a substance through some surface of the body into body ﬂuids and tissues, such as the diffusion of oxygen from the alveolar air into the blood, or the active transport of amino acids from food through the epithelium of the small intestine. carbohydrate a. The taking up of fructose, galactose, and glucose— the monosaccharides— by the brush border of the small intestine. colonic a. The normal absorption of

abterminal water (important in the conservation of body ﬂuids) and byproducts of bacterial metabolism, esp. in the ascending colon. Some nutrients and drugs are absorbed by the lower bowel. cutaneous a. Absorption through the skin. SYN: percutaneous absorption. external a. Absorption of material by the skin and mucous membrane. fat a. The taking up of glycerols and fatty acids, suspended in bile salts, into the villi of the small intestine. gastric a. Absorption of water, alcohol, and some salts through the gastric mucosa. mouth a. Oral absorption of material. Some substances, but no nutrients, can be absorbed from the mouth; some drugs, esp. alkaloids, can be absorbed through the oral mucosa. parenteral a. Absorption from a site other than the gastrointestinal tract. pathological a. Absorption of a substance normally excreted (e.g., urine) or of a product of disease processes (e.g., pus) into the blood or lymph. percutaneous a. Cutaneous a. protein a. The taking up of amino acids— singly, or linked as dipeptides or tripeptides— by the brush border of the small intestine. small intestinal a. The uptake of water, fatty acids, monosaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals from the lumen of the gut into the capillary networks and lacteals (lymph capillaries) of the villi. The small intestine is the major site of nutrient absorption in the body. absorption lines In spectroscopy, dark lines of the solar spectrum. SYN: Fraunhofer’s lines. absorptive (a˘b-sorp⬘tı˘v) Absorbent. abstinence (a˘b⬘stı˘-ne˘ns) [L. abstinere, to abstain] Going without something voluntarily, esp. refraining from indulgence in food, alcoholic beverages, or sexual intercourse. abstinence effects Withdrawal. abstract (a˘b⬘stra˘kt, a˘b-stra˘kt⬘) [L. abstrahere, to draw away] 1. A preparation containing the soluble principles of a drug concentrated and mixed with lactose. 2. A summary or abridgment of an article, book, or address. discharge a. A summary of a patient’s record from a health care facility that is prepared after the time of discharge. abstraction (a˘b-stra˘k⬘shu˘n) 1. Removal or separation of a constituent from a mixture or compound. 2. Distraction of the mind; inattention or absentmindedness. 3. The process whereby thoughts and ideas are generalized and dissociated from particular concrete instances or material objects. abterminal (a˘b-te˘r⬘mı˘-na˘l) [L. ab, from, ⫹ terminus, end] Away from an end

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abulia and toward the center, said of electric currents in muscles. abulia (a˘-bu¯⬘le¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ boule, will] 1. Absence of or decreased ability to exercise willpower (or initiative) or to make decisions. 2. Syndrome of slow reaction, lack of spontaneity, and brief spoken responses. It may be part of the clinical picture that accompanies injuries to or diseases of the internal capsules, basal ganglia, or frontal lobes of the brain. abuse (a˘-bu¯s⬘) [L. abusus, using up] 1. Misuse; excessive or improper use (e.g., abuse of alcohol or other agents). 2. Injurious, pathological, or malignant treatment of another person or living thing, for example by verbal, physical, or sexual assault; by depriving others of the means to maintain their own health, nutrition, or safety; or by exposing others to unnecessary risks. child a. Emotional, physical, or sexual injury to a child. It may be seen after instances of severe disruption in the process of parental attachment. It may be due to either a positive action or an omission on the part of those responsible for the care of the child. In domestic situations in which a child is abused, it is important to examine other children and infants living in the same home because about 20% will have signs of physical abuse. That examination should be done without delay to attempt to prevent further child abuse in that home. An infant or child must never be allowed to remain in the hostile environment where the abuse occurred; such a situation might be disastrous for the child. SEE: battered child syndrome; shaken baby syndrome. PATIENT CARE: All health care providers, teachers, and others involved with children are responsible for identifying and reporting abusive situations as early as possible. Risks for abuse may be assessed by identifying predisposing parental, child, and environmental characteristics, but these are not by themselves predictors of actual abuse. A detailed history and thorough physical examination should be carried out. Findings should be assessed not only in comparison to known indicators of maltreatment, but also in light of diseases or cultural practices that can simulate abuse. Nurses play an important role in identifying child abuse, since they often are the ﬁrst health care contacts for child and family (e.g., in the emergency department, physician’s ofﬁce, clinic, or school). They look for a pattern or combination of physical and behavioral signs indicating mistreatment. Physical neglect may be evidenced by failure to thrive, signs of malnutrition, poor personal hygiene, dental neglect, unclean or inappropriate dress, and fre-

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quent injuries from lack of supervision. Behavioral indicators of neglect include dullness and inactivity, excessive passivity or sleepiness, self-stimulating behavior (rocking, ﬁnger sucking), and, in the older child, begging or stealing food, frequent school absences, vandalism, shoplifting, or substance abuse. Emotional abuse and neglect may be suspected, but are difﬁcult to substantiate. Physical indicators include failure to thrive, feeding disorders, enuresis, and sleep disorders. Behavioral indicators include self-stimulating behaviors; lack of social smile and stranger anxiety during infancy; withdrawal; unusual fearfulness; antisocial behavior (destructiveness, cruelty, stealing); being overly compliant, passive, aggressive, or demanding; emotional, language, and intellectual developmental lags; and suicide attempts. Physical abuse is not always obvious, and may be unusual and perplexing. It requires careful documentation on the part of the health care team in order to protect the child from unnecessary and uncomfortable diagnostic and treatment procedures. Physical indicators include bruises and welts, burns, fractures and dislocations, abrasions and lacerations, and chemical poisonings and illnesses. Behavioral indicators include wariness of physical contact with adults; apparent fear of parents or others in the home; inappropriate affective responses toward the parents or others in the household; clinging behaviors; lying very still while watching the environment; reacting inappropriately to injury; becoming apprehensive when hearing other children cry; being indiscriminately friendly or displaying unexpected affection; developing only superﬁcial relationships; acting out to seek attention; and withdrawal. When sexual abuse is suspected, a very thorough but gentle and reassuring physical examination must be conducted. Physical indicators may include any injury to the external genitalia, anus, mouth, and throat; torn, stained, or bloody undergarments; pain on urination or recurrent urinary tract infections; pain, swelling, unusual odor, and itching of the genitalia; vaginal or penile discharge, vaginitis, venereal warts, or sexually transmitted diseases; difﬁculty walking or sitting; or pregnancy in the young adolescent. Behavioral manifestations are numerous, but none are speciﬁc. Some indicators include withdrawal and excessive daydreaming; preoccupation with fantasies; poor peer relationships; sudden changes in behavior (anxiety, clinging, weight loss or gain); excessive anger at mother (in incestuous relationships); regressive behavior (thumb-sucking, bed-

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abuse wetting); sudden onset of fears or phobias (e.g., the dark, men, strangers, particular situations); running away from home; sudden emergence of sexually related problems (public masturbation, age-inappropriate sexual play, promiscuity, overtly seductive behavior); substance abuse; profound personality changes (extreme depression, hostility, aggression, social withdrawal); rapidly declining school performance; and suicide ideation or attempts. Abuse should be suspected in the presence of physical evidence, including old injuries; conﬂicting stories about an accident or injury from parents or others; injury blamed on siblings or another party; injury inconsistent with the history given; a history inconsistent with the child’s developmental age; a chief complaint that is not associated with physical evidence; inappropriate level of parental concern (absence or an exaggerated response); refusal of parents to sign for needed tests or treatments; excessive delay in seeking treatment; absence of parents for questioning; inappropriate response of the child (little or no response to pain, fear of being touched, excessive or lack of separation anxiety, indiscriminate friendliness to strangers); previous reports of abuse in the family; and/or repeated visits to emergency facilities with injuries (may require checking with other facilities). Often, suspicions may be aroused by a feeling that behaviors are “not right.” Examples include parents who have difﬁculty showing concern or comfort for the child or recognizing his or her physical or emotional feelings; parents who demonstrate anger about the injury, criticize the child, or blame him for the injury; parents who become hostile if questioned about their responsibilities toward the child; and parents who are preoccupied with own needs and how the accident affects them (not the child). The ﬁrst priority of care for the abused child is preventing further injury. This usually involves removing the child from the abusive situation by reporting the situation to local authorities. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces have laws for mandatory reporting of such mistreatment. If evidence of abuse is supported, further action is taken. If the child is hospitalized because of injuries, his prescribed treatment regimen is managed. Care consistent with that for a rape victim is provided when sexual abuse is present. All the developmental and other needs of the child are considered and addressed as they would be for any other child-patient. Caregivers act as role-models for parents, helping them to relate positively and constructively to their child

abuse and fostering a therapeutic environment. In such an environment, there is no accusation or punishment, only genuine concern and treatment to help parents recognize and change abusive behaviors. Referral to self-help groups, resources for ﬁnancial aid, improved housing, and child care are important in helping families deal with overwhelming stress. Education programs in the prenatal period, infancy home visits, and out-patient parent groups provide opportunities for health care providers to give families information about normal growth and development and routine health care. In such cases, families also can share their feelings and concerns, gain support from others, and obtain referrals to appropriate services when needs are identiﬁed. Prevention of sexual abuse focuses on teaching children about their bodies, their right to privacy, and their right to say no. Parents and school nurses can discuss such topics with children, using “what if” questions to explore potentially dangerous situations. All need to know that “nice” people can be sexual abusers, and that a change in a child’s behavior toward an individual requires investigation. The child always must be reassured that whatever occurred was not his or her fault. Prevention of false accusations also is important, and caregivers play an important role when they carefully document all evidence of abuse, recording exactly what they observed on examination and what behaviors occurred, without interpreting their meaning. domestic a. The mistreatment or injury of individuals in a domestic setting. Forms include physical violence, such as striking or forcibly restraining a family member; passive abuse, such as withholding access to resources needed to maintain health; psychological or emotional abuse, such as demeaning, devaluing, intimidating, or instilling fear by threat of physical harm or abandonment; and economic abuse by imposing ﬁnancial dependency. elder a. Emotional, physical, or sexual injury, or ﬁnancial exploitation, of an elder. It may be due to positive action or omission by those responsible for the care of the elder. Elders may be exploited by individuals and organizations. laxative a. The ingestion of cathartic drugs to relieve perceived constipation (when none is present), or to prevent the absorption of nutrients (e.g., in bulimia). Patients who consume excessive quantities of laxatives may complain of chronic diarrhea or may present with illnesses caused by electrolyte deﬁciencies.

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abuse sexual a. Fondling, rape, sexual assault, or sexual molestation. The abuser may be a male or female adult or child. The victim may be of the same sex as the abuser or of the opposite sex. SEE: incest; rape. spouse a. Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment of one’s spouse. substance a. A maladaptive pattern of behavior marked by the use of chemically active agents such as prescription and illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Of all deaths occurring in the U.S. each year, half are caused by substance abuse. Substance abuse is pervasive. About 33% of all Americans smoke cigarettes, 6% use illicit drugs regularly, and about 14% of all Americans are alcoholics. The consequences of substance abuse include heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic obstructive lung disease, cirrhosis, and trauma, as well as familial, social, legal, and economic difﬁculties. SEE: alcoholism; drug dependence; nicotine; tobacco; Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. abutment (a˘-bu˘t⬘me˘nt) [Fr. abouter, to place end to end] A structure that provides support for ﬁxed restorations and prosthetic devices. Examples of dental abutments include natural teeth and implants. ABVD Adriamycin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine, a combination of chemotherapy drugs. a.c. L. ante cibum, before meals. A.C. acromioclavicular; adrenal cortex; air conduction; alternating current; anodal closure; atriocarotid; auriculocarotid; axiocervical. Ac Symbol for the element actinium. acacia (a˘-ka¯⬘she¯-a˘) Gum arabic. A dried gummy exudation from the tree Acacia senegal. It is used as a suspending agent in pharmaceutical products. acalculia (a˘-ka˘l-ku¯⬘le¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ L. calculare, to reckon] A learning or speech disorder characterized by the inability to perform simple arithmetic operations. acampsia (a˘-ka˘mp⬘se¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ kamptein, to bend] Inﬂexibility of the joints of a limb; rigidity; ankylosis. acanth- SEE: acantho-. acantha (a˘-ka˘n⬘tha˘) [Gr. akantha, thorn] 1. The spine. 2. A vertebral spinous process. acanthamebiasis (a˘-ka˘n⬙tha˘-me¯-bı¯⬘a˘-sı˘s) A rare disease of the brain and meninges caused by free-living amebae. The organisms invade the nasal mucosa of persons swimming in fresh water, the natural habitat of Acanthamoeba and Naegleria fowleri. The organisms invade the central nervous system through the olfactory foramina. The symptoms begin after an incubation period of 2 to 15 days and are those of acute meningitis. Debilitated or immu-

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nocompromised persons are esp. susceptible. Diagnosis is made by ﬁnding the amebae in the spinal ﬂuid. Treatment is virtually ineffective and most patients die within a week of onset. Swimming pools adequately treated with chlorine are not a source of the amebae. SEE: meningoencephalitis, primary amebic. acanthesthesia (a˘-ka˘n⬙the˘s-the¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. akantha, thorn, ⫹ aisthesis, sensation] A sensation as of a pinprick; a form of paresthesia. acanthion (a˘-ka˘n⬘the¯-o˘n) [Gr. akanthion, little thorn] The tip of the anterior nasal spine. acantho-, acanth- [Gr. akantha, thorn] Combining forms meaning thorn, spine. Acanthocephala (a˘-ka˘n⬙tho¯-se˘f⬘a˘-la˘) [⬙ ⫹ kephale, head] A phylum of parasitic worms, the proboscis worms; their usual hosts are ﬁsh and birds. acanthocephaliasis (a˘-ka˘n⬙tho¯-se˘f-a˘-lı¯⬘a˘sı˘s) An infestation with Acanthocephala. acanthocyte (a˘-ka˘n⬘tho¯-sı¯t⬙) [Gr. akantha, thorn, ⫹ kytos, cell] An abnormal erythrocyte that in wet preparations has cytoplasmic projections so that the cell appears to be covered with thorns. SEE: illus.; abetalipoproteinemia.

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(a˘-ka˘n⬙tho¯-sı¯-to¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ osis, condition] Acanthocytes in the blood. acanthoid (a˘-ka˘n⬘thoyd) [⬙ ⫹ eidos, form, shape] Thorny; spiny; of a spinous nature. acanthokeratodermia (a˘-ka˘n⬙tho¯-ke˘r⬙a˘to¯-de˘r⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ keras, horn, ⫹ derma, skin] Hypertrophy of the horny portion of the skin of the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, and thickening of the nails. acantholysis (a˘-ka˘n-tho˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ lysis, dissolution] Any disease of the skin accompanied by degeneration of the cohesive elements of the cells of the outer or horny layer of the skin. a. bullosa Obsolete term for epidermolysis bullosa. acanthoma (a˘k⬙a˘n-tho¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ oma, tumor] A benign tumor of the skin. It

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acanthoma was previously used to denote skin cancer. a. adenoides cysticum A cystic tumor, often familial, occurring on the chest and face and in the axillary regions. The tumor contains tissues resembling sweat glands and hair follicles. SYN: epithelioma adenoides cysticum. acanthopelvis, acanthopelyx (a˘-ka˘n⬙tho¯pe˘l⬘vı˘s, −pe˘l⬘ı˘ks) [⬙ ⫹ pelyx, pelvis] A prominent and sharp pubic spine on a rachitic pelvis. acanthosis (a˘k⬙a˘n-tho¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ osis, condition] Increased thickness of the prickle cell layer of the skin. acanthotic (a˘k⬙a˘n-tho˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. a. nigricans A skin disorder in which dark brown or gray velvety plaques appear on the skin, typically under the arms, in the groin or upper thighs, on the neck, or near the genitalia. They usually appear in patients with relative insulin excess, such as adults with obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, or polycystic ovaries. The condition may rarely be associated with internal malignancy. SYN: keratosis nigricans. acapnia (a˘-ka˘p⬘ne¯-a˘) [Gr. akapnos, smokeless] Literally, the absence of carbon dioxide. The term is incorrectly used to indicate less than the normal amount of carbon dioxide in blood and tissues (e.g., after overbreathing). SYN: hypocapnia. acapnial (a˘-ca˘p⬘ne¯-a˘l), adj. acarbia (a˘-ka˘r⬘be¯-a˘) Decrease of bicarbonate in the blood. acarbose (a˘k⬘a˘r-bo¯z) An oral antidiabetic drug that delays the absorption of glucose from the gastrointestinal tract. It can be used to treat type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes mellitus. Many patients treated with this agent develop abdominal bloating and gas. acardia (a˘-ka˘r⬘de¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ kardia, heart] Congenital absence of the heart. acardiac (a˘-ka˘r⬘de¯-a˘k), adj. acardiacus (a˘-ka˘r-dı¯⬘a˘-ku˘s) A parasitic twin without a heart, therefore using the circulation of its twin. SYN: acardius. acardiotrophia (a˘-ka˘r⬙de¯-o˘-tro¯⬘fe˘-a) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ kardia, heart ⫹ trophe, nutrition] Atrophy of the heart. acardius (a¯-ka˘r⬘de¯-u˘s) Acardiacus. acariasis (a˘k⬙a˘-rı¯⬘a˘-sı˘s) [L. acarus, mite, ⫹ Gr. −iasis, condition] Any disease caused by a mite or acarid. SYN: acarinosis; acaridiasis. demodectic a. Infection of hair follicles with Demodex folliculorum. sarcoptic a. Infestation with a burrowing mite, Sarcoptes scabiei, which deposits its eggs in the burrows. SEE: scabies. acaricide (a˘-ka˘r⬘ı˘-sı¯d) [⬙ ⫹ caedere, to kill] 1. An agent that destroys acarids. 2. Destroying a member of the order Acarina. acarid, acaridan (a˘k⬘a˘-rı˘d, a˘-ka˘r⬘ı˘-da˘n)

acceleration [L. acarus, mite] A tick or mite of the order Acarina. Acaridae (a˘-ka˘r⬘ı˘-de¯) A family of mites that irritate the skin. SEE: itch, grain; itch, grocer’s. acaridiasis (a˘-ka˘r⬙ı˘-dı¯⬘a˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. −iasis, condition] Acariasis. Acarina (a˘k⬙a˘-rı¯⬘na˘) An order of arachnids that includes many ticks and mites. Most are ectoparasites, i.e., parasites that infest the skin and skin structures; their bites or burrowing cause localized dermatitis and itching. Systemic reactions are rare. Some may be vectors of disease. SEE: Ixodidae; Lyme disease; Sarcoptidae; scabies; tick. acarinosis (a˘-ka˘r⬙ı˘-no¯⬘sı˘s) [L. acarus, mite, ⫹ Gr. osis, condition] Acariasis. acarodermatitis (a˘k⬙a˘-ro¯-de˘r⬙ma˘-tı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. derma, skin, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Skin inﬂammation caused by a mite. acaroid (a˘k⬘a˘-royd) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. eidos, form, shape] Resembling a mite. acarology (a˘k⬙a˘-ro˘l⬘o¯-je¯) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. logos, word, reason] The study of mites and ticks. acarophobia (a˘k⬙a˘r-o¯-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. phobos, fear] Abnormal fear of small objects such as pins, needles, worms, mites, and other small insects. This may include fear of parasites crawling under the skin. acarus [L.] Any mite or tick. Acarus (a˘k⬘a˘r-u˘s) [L., mite] A genus of mites. A. folliculorum Demodex folliculorum. A. scabiei Sarcoptes scabiei. SEE: scabies; Sarcoptidae. acaryote (a˘-ka˘r⬘e¯-o¯t) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ karyon, nucleus] Without a nucleus. SEE: eukaryote; prokaryote. acatalasemia (a˘⬙ka˘t-a˘-la˘-ze¯⬘me¯-a˘) Acatalasia. acatalasia (a˘⬙ka˘t-a˘-la¯⬘ze¯-a˘) A rare inherited disease in which there is an absence of the enzyme catalase. The gingival and oral tissues are particularly susceptible to bacterial invasion with subsequent gangrenous changes and alveolar bone destruction. SYN: acatalasemia. acatastasia (a˘-ka˘t-a˘s-ta¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. akatastasis, disorder] Irregularity; deviation from the normal. acaudal, acaudate (a¯-kaw⬘da˘l, −da¯t) [⬙ ⫹ L. cauda, tail] Having no tail. acc accommodation. ACC anodal closure contraction. acceleration (a˘k-se˘l⬙e˘r-a¯⬘shu˘n) [L. accelerans, hastening] 1. An increase in the speed of an action or function, such as pulse or respiration. 2. The rate of change in velocity for a given unit of time. angular a. Rate of change in velocity per unit of time during circular movement. central a. Centripetal a.

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acceleration centripetal a. Rate of change in velocity per unit of time while on a circular or curved course. SYN: central acceleration. fetal heart rate a. 1. The increase in heart rate associated with fetal movement. It may indicate a need for a reactive nonstress test. 2. A reassuring sign during labor that the fetus is not experiencing intrauterine hypoxemia. linear a. Rate of change in velocity per unit of time while on a straight course. negative a. Decrease in the rate of change in velocity per unit of time. positive a. Increase in the rate of change in velocity per unit of time. standard a. of free fall The rate of change in velocity of a freely falling body as it is acted on by gravity to travel to the earth. It is 9.81 m (or 32.17 ft)/ sec2. accelerator (a˘k-se˘l⬘e˘r-a¯⬙tor) 1. Anything that increases action or function. 2. In chemistry, a catalyst. 3. A device that speeds up charged particles to high energy levels to produce x-radiation and neutrons. accelerometer (a˘k⬙se˘l-e˘r-o˘m⬘e˘-te˘r) An instrument that detects a change in the velocity of the object to which it is attached. The device may be designed to record the changes and indicate the direction(s) of the acceleration. acceptance 1. According to Dr. Elisabeth Ku¨bler-Ross, the ﬁfth and ﬁnal stage of dying. Individuals who reach this stage (not all do) come to terms with impending death and await the end with quiet expectation. 2. In organ transplantation, the harmonious integration of grafted tissue into the body of the transplant recipient. 3. Approval or acquiescence (e.g., of a recommended treatment or a functional impairment produced by an illness). acceptor (a˘k-se˘p⬘tor) [L. accipere, to accept] A compound that unites with a substance freed by another compound, called a donor. hydrogen a. A substance that combines with hydrogen and is reduced when a substrate is oxidized by an enzyme. oxygen a. A substance that combines with oxygen and is oxidized when a substrate is reduced by an enzyme. access The ability or the technique of obtaining data from a speciﬁc source by a speciﬁc user. access, medical SEE: medical access. access, vascular A portal of entry into the circulation, for example, by way of a dialysis catheter. accessible Able to be used or entered. In the US, under the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), public places and places of employment

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must be accessible to the disabled through architectural design (e.g., ramps, wheelchair-wide doorways) and/ or the use of assistive technologies. SEE: barrier-free design. accessorius (a˘k⬙se˘s-o¯⬘re¯-u˘s) [L., supplementary] Accessory or supplementary, as in some muscles, glands, and nerves. accessory (a˘k-se˘s⬘o¯-re¯) Auxiliary; assisting. This term is applied to a lesser structure that resembles in structure and function a similar organ, as the accessory pancreatic duct (of Santorini) or accessory suprarenal glands. accessory muscles of respiration Muscles that are recruited to increase ventilation by patients with labored breathing. The sternocleidomastoids, scalenes, and pectoralis minors may be used for a more forceful inhalation; the abdominal muscles may be used for a more forceful exhalation. Their use represents an abnormal or labored breathing pattern and is a sign of respiratory distress. accident (a˘k⬘sı˘-de˘nt) [L. accidens, happening] 1. An unforeseen occurrence of an unfortunate nature; a mishap. 2. An unexpected complicating event in the course of a disease or following surgery. accidental (−de˘n⬘ta˘l), adj. cerebrovascular a. ABBR: CVA. Stroke. radiation a. Undesired excessive exposure to ionizing radiation. accident-prone Said of persons having an unusually high rate of accidents. The validity of this concept is questionable. acclimation, acclimatization (a˘k-lı˘ma¯⬘shu˘n, a˘-klı¯⬙ma˘-tı˘-za¯⬘shu˘n) [Fr. acclimater, acclimate] The act of becoming accustomed to a different environment. acclimatize (a˘k-klı¯⬘ma˘-tı¯z) To become accustomed to a different environment. accommodation (a˘-ko˘m⬙o¯-da¯⬘shu˘n) [L. accommodare, to suit] ABBR: a; acc. 1. Adjustment or adaptation. 2. In ophthalmology, a phenomenon noted in receptors in which continued stimulation fails to elicit a sensation or response. 3. The adjustment of the eye for various distances whereby it is able to focus the image of an object on the retina by changing the curvature of the lens. In accommodation for near vision, the ciliary muscle contracts, causing increased rounding of the lens, the pupil contracts, and the optic axes converge. These three actions constitute the accommodation reﬂex. The ability of the eye to accommodate decreases with age. 4. In the learning theory of Jean Piaget, the process through which a person’s schema of understanding incorporates new experiences that do not ﬁt existing ways of understanding the world. SEE: illus.; adaptation.

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absolute a. Accommodation of one eye independently of the other. amplitude of a. The difference in the refractive power of the eye when accommodating for near and far vision. It is measured in diopters (D) and normally diminishes progressively from childhood to old age. It is approx. 16 D at age 12, 6.5 D at age 30, and 1 D at age 50. binocular a. Coordinated accommodation of both eyes jointly. excessive a. Greater-than-needed accommodation of the eye. mechanism a. Method by which curvature of the eye lens is changed in order to focus close objects on the retina. negative a. Relaxation of the ciliary muscle to adjust for distant vision. positive a. Contraction of the ciliary muscle to adjust for near vision. range of a. SEE: under range. reasonable a. An employer’s responsibility to provide necessary work place changes, reassignment, equipment modiﬁcation, devices, training materials, interpreters, and other reasonable adjustments for disabled employees. relative a. The extent to which accommodation is possible for any speciﬁc state of convergence of the eyes. spasm of a. A spasm of the ciliary muscle, usually the result of excessive strain from overuse; it is common in myopia. subnormal a. Insufﬁcient accommodation. accoucheur, accoucheuse (a˘-koo-shu˘r⬘, a˘-koo-she˘z⬘) [Fr.] An obstetrician or midwife. accountability Responsibility of health care professionals for the actions and judgments involved in patient care.

recognizing that a facility or institution has met established standards. In the U.S. there are two types of educational accreditation: institutional and specialized. The former recognizes the institution for having facilities, policies, and procedures that meet accepted standards. The latter recognizes speciﬁc programs of study within institutions for having met established standards. Accredited Record Technician ABBR: A.R.T. A person who, as a result of training and experience, is competent to process, maintain in a secure place, compile, and report information in a patient’s medical record. This is done according to rules set by the health care facility to comply with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and accreditation considerations. accrementition (a˘k⬙re˘-me˘n-tı˘sh⬘u˘n) [L. accrescere, to increase] Growth of tissues by addition of similar tissue. accretio (a˘-kre¯⬘she¯-o¯) [L.] Adhesion of parts normally separate from each other. a. cordis The extension of ﬁbrous bands from the external pericardium to surrounding structures, resulting in angulation and torsion of the heart. accretion (a˘-kre¯⬘shu˘n) [L. accrescere, accrue] 1. An increase by external addition; accumulation. 2. The growing together of parts naturally separate. 3. Accumulation of foreign matter in a cavity. acculturation The process by which a member of one culture assumes the values, attitudes, and behavior of a second culture. accumulate (a˘-ku¯m⬘u¯-la¯t⬙) 1. To grow in number or mass. 2. To store or incorporate. Accupril Quinapril. accuracy 1. The ratio of the error of measurement to the true value. 2. The state of being free of error. 3. The sum of the true positive and true negative test results, divided by the total number of tests performed. ACD absolute cardiac dullness. ACD sol Citric acid, trisodium citrate, dextrose solution; an anticoagulant used in collecting blood. ACE angiotensin-converting enzyme. acellular (a˘-se˘l⬘u¯-la˘r) Not containing cells. acentric (a˘-se˘n⬘trı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ L. centrum, center] Not central; peripheral. ACEP American College of Emergency Physicians. acephalia, acephalism (a˘-se˘-fa¯⬘le¯-a˘, a˘se˘f⬘a˘-lı˘zm) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ kephale, head] Congenital absence of the head. acephalocardia (a˘-se˘f⬙a˘-lo¯-ka˘r⬘de¯-a˘) [⬙

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acephalochiria ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ kardia, heart] Congenital absence of the head and heart. acephalochiria (a˘-se˘f⬙a˘-lo¯-kı¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ cheir, hand] Congenital absence of the head and hands. acephalocyst (a˘-se˘f⬘a˘-lo¯-sı˘st) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ kystis, bag] A sterile hydatid cyst. acephalopodia (a˘-se˘f⬙a˘-lo¯-po¯⬘de¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ pous, foot] Congenital absence of the head and feet. acephalostomia (a˘-se˘f⬙a˘-lo¯-sto¯⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ stoma, mouth] Congenital absence of the head; however, an opening resembling a mouth is present on the superior portion of the body. acephalothoracia (a˘-se˘f⬙a˘-lo¯-tho¯-ra¯⬘se¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ thorax, chest] Congenital absence of the head and chest. acephalus (a˘-se˘f⬘a˘-lu˘s) A fetus lacking a head. acetabular (a˘s⬙e˘-ta˘b⬘u¯-la˘r) Pert. to the acetabulum. acetabulectomy (a˘s⬙e˘-ta˘b⬙u¯-le˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [L. acetabulum, a little saucer for vinegar, ⫹ Gr. ektome, excision] Surgical removal of the acetabulum. acetabuloplasty (a˘s⬙e˘-ta˘b⬘u¯-lo¯-pla˘s⬙te¯) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. plassein, to form] Surgical repair and reconstruction of the acetabulum. acetabulum (a˘s⬙e˘-ta˘b⬘u¯-lu˘m) [L., a little saucer for vinegar] The cavity or depression on the lateral surface of the innominate bone (hip bone) that provides the socket into which the head of the femur ﬁts. SEE: illus. ILIUM

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acetal (a˘s⬘e˘-ta˘l) Chemical combination of an aldehyde with alcohol.

acetaldehyde (a˘s⬙e˘t-a˘l⬘de˘-hı¯d⬙) CH3CHO; an intermediate in yeast fermentation and alcohol metabolism. SYN: acetic aldehyde. acetamide (a˘s⬙e˘t-a˘m⬘ı¯d) Acetic acid amide, CH3CONH2, used in industry for synthesis of chemicals and as a solvent. acetaminophen (a˘-se˘t⬙a˘-mı˘n⬘o¯-fe˘n) A drug with antipyretic and analgesic effects similar to those of aspirin, but with limited anti-inﬂammatory or antirheumatic effects. It is used to treat mild to moderate pain. Unlike aspirin and re-

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lated drugs, it is not irritating to the stomach. CAUTION: Acute overdose may cause fatal hepatic necrosis.

acetanilid (a˘s⬙e˘-ta˘n⬘ı˘-lı˘d) A white powder or crystalline substance obtained by interaction of glacial acetic acid and aniline. ACTION/USES: Acetanilid has analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inﬂammatory effects. Acute or chronic poisoning may develop as a result of prolonged administration or drug idiosyncrasy. Because of its toxicity, it is rarely used. acetate (a˘s⬘e˘-ta¯t) A salt of acetic acid. acetic (a˘-se¯⬘tı˘k) [L. acetum, vinegar] Pert. to vinegar; sour. acetic acid test A test for albumin in urine. Adding a few drops of acetic acid to urine that has been boiled causes a white precipitate if albumin is present. acetic aldehyde Acetaldehyde. acetify (a˘-se˘t⬘ı˘-fı¯) [L. acetum, vinegar, ⫹ ﬁeri, to become] To produce acetic fermentation or vinegar. Acetobacter (a˘-se˘⬙to¯-ba˘k⬘te˘r) [L. acetum, vinegar, ⫹ Gr. bakterion, little rod] A genus of gram-negative bacilli that produce vinegar from plant matter. acetoin (a˘-se˘t⬘o¯-ı˘n) The substance formed when glucose is fermented by Enterobacter aerogenes. acetone (a˘s⬘e˘-to¯n) Dimethyl ketone, C3H6O, a colorless, volatile, ﬂammable liquid used as a solvent. It has a sweet, fruity, ethereal odor and is found in the blood and urine in diabetes, in other metabolic disorders, and after lengthy fasting. It is produced when fats are not properly oxidized due to inability to oxidize glucose in the blood. SEE: ketone; ketonuria; ketosis; test, acetone. a. in urine, test for A simple urine screening test, used principally in monitoring patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, to determine the presence of ketoacidosis. To perform the test, the patient wets a specially treated paper or dipstick with urine. If ketones are present, the paper will change color within a speciﬁed time. acetone body Ketone body. acetonemia (a˘s⬙e˘-to¯-ne¯⬘me¯-a˘) [acetone ⫹ Gr. haima, blood] Large amounts of acetone in the blood. The symptoms are altered mental status, abdominal pain, and anorexia. acetone test A test for the presence of acetone in the urine; made by adding a few drops of sodium nitroprusside to the urine along with strong ammonia water. The presence of acetone causes the formation of a magenta ring at outline of contacts. acetonitrile (a˘s⬙e˘-to¯-nı¯⬘trı˘l) Methyl cyanide, CH3CN, an ingredient of some

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acetonuria commercially available nail care products. When ingested, it produces a toxic reaction similar to cyanide poisoning. The onset is delayed 9 to 12 hr or more. It is also found in the urine of cigarette smokers. Treatment for poisoning is the same as for cyanide poisoning. SEE: cotinine; cyanide poisoning. acetonuria (a˘s⬙e˘-to¯-nu¯⬘re¯-a˘) [acetone ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] Ketonuria. acetophenazine maleate (a˘s⬙e˘-to¯-fe˘n⬘a˘ze¯n ma˘l⬘e¯-a¯t) An antipsychotic drug of the phenothiazine group. Trade name is Tindal. acetophenetidin (a˘s⬙e˘-to¯-fe˘-ne˘t⬘ı˘-dı˘n) Former name for phenacetin. acetous (a˘s⬘e˘-tu˘s) [L. acetum, vinegar] 1. Pert. to vinegar. 2. Sour in taste. acetum (a˘-se¯⬘tu˘m) pl. aceta [L.] 1. Vinegar. 2. A drug dissolved in a weak vinegar solution. acetyl (a˘s⬘e˘-tı˘l, a˘-se¯t⬘ı˘l) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. hyle, matter] CH3CO, a univalent radical. a. CoA Acetylcoenzyme A. acetylation (a˘-se˘t⬙ı˘-la¯⬘shu˘n) The introduction of one or more acetyl groups into an organic compound. acetylcholine (a˘s⬙e˘-tı˘l-ko¯⬘le¯n) ABBR: ACh. An ester of choline that is the neurotransmitter at somatic neuromuscular junctions, the entire parasympathetic nervous system, sympathetic preganglionic ﬁbers (cholinergic ﬁbers), and at some synapses in the central nervous system. It is inactivated by the enzyme cholinesterase. SEE: cholinergic ﬁber. a. chloride A salt solution of acetylcholine used in irrigation of the iris to produce contraction of the pupil after cataract surgery. The sterile solution is instilled in the anterior chamber of the eye before suturing. Trade name is Miochol. acetylcholinesterase (a˘s⬙e˘-tı˘l-ko¯⬙lı˘ne˘s⬘te˘r-a¯s) ABBR: AChE. An enzyme that stops the action of acetylcholine. It is present in various body tissues, including muscles, nerve cells, and red blood cells. acetylcoenzyme A A condensation product of coenzyme A and acetic acid. acetylcysteine (a˘s⬙e˘-tı˘l-sı˘s⬘te¯-ı˘n) A chemical substance that, when nebulized and inhaled, liqueﬁes mucus and pus. It is also used in the treatment of acetaminophen poisoning. Trade name is Mucomyst. SEE: acetaminophen poisoning. acetylene (a˘-se˘t⬘ı˘-le¯n) A colorless explosive gas, C2H2, with a garlic-like odor. acetyltransferase (a˘s⬙e˘-tı˘l-tra˘ns⬘fe˘r-a¯s) Enzyme that is effective in the transfer of an acetyl group from one compound to another. ACH adrenocortical hormone. SEE: under hormone. ACh acetylcholine. achalasia (a˘k⬙a˘-la¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹

achillotenotomy chalasis, relaxation] Failure to relax; said of muscles, such as sphincters, the normal function of which is a persistent contraction with periods of relaxation. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. a. of the cardia Failure of the cardiac sphincter to relax, restricting the passage of food to the stomach. In advanced cases, dysphagia is marked and dilation of the esophagus may occur. SYN: cardiospasm. cricopharyngeal a. Failure of the lower pharyngeal muscles to relax during swallowing. The condition may cause dysphagia or aspiration of food. pelvirectal a. Congenital absence of ganglion cells in the distal large bowel, resulting in failure of the colon to relax. sphincteral a. Failure of the intestinal sphincters to relax. ache (a¯k) [AS. acan] 1. Pain that is persistent rather than sudden or spasmodic. It may be dull or severe. 2. To suffer persistent pain. AChE acetylcholinesterase. acheilia (a˘-kı¯⬘le¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ cheilos, lip] Congenital absence of one or both lips. acheiria (a˘-kı¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ cheir, hand] 1. Congenital absence of one or both hands. 2. A loss of sensation in one or both hands. This may result from temporary or permanent injury or malfunction of the sensory mechanism, or it may occur in hysteria. 3. Inability to determine to which side of the body a stimulus has been applied. SYN: achiria. Achilles jerk (a˘-kı˘l⬘e¯z) [Achilles, hero of the Iliad, whose vulnerable spot was his heel] Achilles tendon reﬂex. Achilles tendon The tendon of insertion of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles on the calcaneus; one of the strongest tendons in the body. SYN: calcaneal tendon. Achilles tendon reflex Plantar ﬂexion resulting from contraction of the calf muscles after a sharp blow to the Achilles tendon, activating the S1 spinal reﬂex. The variations and their signiﬁcance correspond closely to those of the knee jerk. It is exaggerated in upper motor neuron disease and diminished or absent in lower motor neuron disease. SYN: triceps surae jerk; triceps surae reﬂex. achillobursitis (a˘-kı˘l⬙o¯-bu˘r-sı¯⬘tı˘s) [Achilles ⫹ L. bursa, a pouch, ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the bursae lying over the Achilles tendon. SYN: Albert’s disease. achillodynia (a˘-kı˘l⬙o¯-dı˘n⬘e¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. odyne, pain] Nondescript pain arising from the Achilles tendon. achillorrhaphy (a˘-kı˘l-or⬘a˘-fe¯) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. rhaphe, seam, ridge] Suture of the Achilles tendon. achillotenotomy (a˘-kı˘l⬙o¯-te˘n-o˘t⬘o¯-me¯) [⬙

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achillotomy ⫹ Gr. tenon, tendon, ⫹ tome, incision] Achillotomy. achillotomy (a˘-kı˘l-o˘t⬘o¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ tome, incision] Division of the Achilles tendon. SYN: achillotenotomy. achlorhydria (a˘⬙klor-hı¯⬘dre¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ chloros, green, ⫹ hydor, water] Absence of free hydrochloric acid in the stomach; may be associated with gastric carcinoma, gastric ulcer, pernicious anemia, adrenal insufﬁciency, or chronic gastritis. SEE: achylia. histamine-proved a. Absence of free acid in gastric secretion even after subcutaneous injection of histamine hydrochloride. acholuria (a˘-ko¯-lu¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ chole, bile, ⫹ ouron, urine] Absence of bile pigments in the urine in some forms of jaundice. achondrogenesis (a˘-ko˘n⬙dro¯-je˘n⬘e˘-sı˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ chondros, cartilage, ⫹ genesis, generation, birth] Failure of bone to grow, esp. the bones of the extremities. achondroplasia (a˘-ko˘n⬙dro¯-pla¯⬘se¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ plasis, a molding] Defect in the formation of cartilage at the epiphyses of long bones, producing a form of dwarfism; sometimes seen in rickets. SYN: chondrodystrophy. achroma (a˘-kro¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ chroma, color] An absence of color or normal pigmentation as in leukoderma, albinism, and vitiligo. achromasia (a˘k⬙ro¯-ma¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. achromatos, without color] 1. Absence of normal pigmentation of the skin as in albinism, vitiligo, or leukoderma. 2. Pallor. 3. Inability of cells or tissues to be stained. achromate (a˘-kro¯⬘ma¯t) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ chroma, color] A person who is colorblind. achromatic (a˘k⬙ro¯-ma˘t⬘ı˘k) [Gr. achromatos, without color] 1. Colorless. 2. Not dispersing light into constituent components. 3. Not containing chromatin. 4. Difﬁcult to stain, with reference to cells and tissues. achromatin (a˘-kro¯⬘ma˘-tı˘n) The weakly staining nucleoplasm of a cell nucleus. achromatism (a˘-kro¯⬘ma˘-tı˘zm⬙) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ chroma, color, ⫹ −ismos, condition] Colorlessness. achromatocyte (a˘k⬙ro¯-ma˘t⬘o¯-sı¯t) [Gr. achromatos, without color, ⫹ kytos, cell] Achromocyte. achromatolysis (a˘-kro¯⬙ma˘-to˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ lysis, dissolution] Dissolution of cell achromatin. achromatophil (a˘⬙kro¯-ma˘t⬘o¯-fı˘l) [⬙ ⫹ philos, love] A cell or tissue not stainable in the usual manner. SYN: achromophil. achromatopsia (a˘-kro¯⬙ma˘-to˘p⬘se¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ opsis, vision] Complete color blindness. achromatosis (a˘-kro¯⬙ma˘-to¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ osis, condition] The condition of being

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without natural pigmentation. SEE: achroma. achromatous (a˘-kro¯⬘ma˘-tu˘s) Without color. achromaturia (a˘-kro¯⬙ma˘-tu¯⬘re¯-a˘) [Gr. achromatos, without color, ⫹ ouron, urine] Colorless or nearly colorless urine. achromia (a˘-kro¯⬘me¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ chroma, color] 1. Absence of color; pallor. 2. Achromatosis. 3. Condition in which erythrocytes have large central pale areas; hypochromia. congenital a. Albinism. achromic (a˘-kro¯⬘mı˘k) Lacking color. Achromobacter (a˘-kro¯⬙mo¯-ba˘k⬘te˘r) A genus of gram-negative bacilli that may inhabit the lower gastrointestinal tract; may cause nosocomial infections. achromocyte (a˘-kro¯⬘mo¯-sı¯t) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ chroma, color ⫹ kytos, cell] In a blood smear, a large, pale, crescentshaped cell produced from fragile red cells as the bloodﬁlm preparation is being made. SYN: achromatocyte; crescent body; selenoid cell. achromophil (a˘-kro¯⬘mo¯-fı˘l) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ philos, love] Achromatophil. achromotrichia (a˘-kro¯⬙mo¯-trı˘k⬘e¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ trichia, condition of the hair] Lack of color or graying of the hair. SYN: canities. nutritional a. Grayness of the hair due to dietary deﬁciency. achylia (a˘-kı¯⬘le¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ chylos, juice] Absence of chyle or other digestive enzymes. SYN: achylosis. a. gastrica Complete absence or marked decrease in the amount of gastric juice. SEE: achlorhydria. a. pancreatica Absence or deﬁciency of pancreatic secretion; usually a sign of chronic pancreatitis. achylosis (a˘⬙kı¯-lo¯⬘sı˘s) Achylia. achylous (a˘-kı¯⬘lu˘s) [Gr. achylos, without chyle] 1. Lacking in any kind of digestive secretion. 2. Without chyle. acicular (a˘-sı˘k⬘u¯-la˘r) [L. aciculus, little needle] Needle-shaped. acid [L. acidum, acid] 1. Any substance that liberates hydrogen ions (protons) in solution; a hydrogen ion donor (Bronsted acid). An acid reacts with a metal to form a salt, neutralizes bases, and turns litmus paper red. 2. A substance that can accept a pair of electrons (Lewis acid). SEE: alkali; base; indicator; pH. 3. A sour substance. 4. Slang term for LSD. acetic a. The substance, CH3COOH, that gives the sour taste to vinegar; also used as a reagent. Glacial acetic acid contains at least 99.5% acetic acid by weight. acetoacetic a. A ketone body, CH3COCH2COOH, formed when fats are incompletely oxidized; appears in urine in abnormal amounts in starva-

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acid tion and in inadequately treated diabetes. SYN: acetylacetic acid. acetylsalicylic a. Aspirin. acrylic a. CH2:CH · COOH; a colorless corrosive liquid used in making acrylic polymers and resins. adenylic a. Adenosine monophosphate.

amino a. SEE: amino acid. aminoacetic a. Glycine. aminobenzoic a. Para-aminobenzoic acid.

aminocaproic a. H2N(CH2)5COOH; a hemostatic drug. It is a speciﬁc antidote for an overdose of a ﬁbrinolytic agent. Trade name is Amicar. aminoglutaric a. Glutamic a. aminosalicylic a. Para-aminosalicylic a. aminosuccinic a. Aspartic a. arachidonic a. C20H32O2; an essential fatty acid formed by the action of enzymes on phospholipids in cell membranes. It is metabolized primarily by the cyclo-oxygenase or 5-lipoxygenase pathways to produce prostaglandins and leukotrienes, which are important mediators of inﬂammation. Corticosteroids inhibit formation of arachidonic acid from phospholipids when cell membranes are damaged. Nonsteroidal antiinﬂammatory agents such as salicylates, indomethacin, and ibuprofen inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Arachidonic acid is found in many foods. argininosuccinic a. (a˘r⬙jı˘-nı˘⬙no¯-su˘ksı˘n⬘ı˘k) A compound intermediate in the synthesis of arginine; formed from citrulline and aspartic acid. ascorbic a. Vitamin C, C6H8O6, a vitamin that occurs naturally in fresh fruits, esp. citrus, and vegetables. It can also be synthesized. It is essential in maintenance of collagen formation, osteoid tissue of bones, and formation and maintenance of dentin. This essential vitamin is used as a dietary supplement and in the prevention and treatment of scurvy. Scurvy develops after approx. 3 mo. of ascorbic acid deﬁciency in the diet. Large daily doses (1 to 5 g/day) of vitamin C are purported to prevent or treat the common cold, but this has not been established. Continual consumption of large doses can cause kidney stones. SYN: antiscorbutic vitamin; vitamin C. aspartic a. A nonessential amino acid, HOOC · CH2 · CH(NH2) · COOH. It is a product of pancreatic digestion. SYN: aminosuccinic acid. barbituric a. A crystalline compound, C4H4N2O3, from which phenobarbital and other barbiturates are derived. SYN: malonylurea. bile a. Any one of the complex acids that occur as salts in bile (e.g., cholic, glycocholic, and taurocholic acids). They

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give bile its foamy character, are important in the digestion of fats in the intestine, and are reabsorbed from the intestine to be used again by the liver. boric a. A white crystalline substance, H3BO3, that in water forms a very weak acid solution poisonous to plants and animals. It is soluble in water, alcohol, and glycerin. SEE: boric acid poisoning. CAUTION: Because of its toxicity, boric acid should be used rarely. It is particularly dangerous because it can be accidentally swallowed by children or used in food because of its resemblance to sugar.

butyric a. A fatty acid, C3H7COOH, derived from butter but rare in most fats. It is a viscid liquid with a rancid odor; it is used in disinfectants, emulsifying agents, and pharmaceuticals. carbolic a. Phenol. carbonic a. H2CO3; an acid formed when carbon dioxide is dissolved in water. carboxylic a. Any acid containing the group -COOH. The simplest examples are formic and acetic acids. cholic a. C24H40O5; an acid formed in the liver by hydrolysis of other bile acids. It is important in digestion. citric a. An acid, C6H8O7, found naturally in citrus fruits or prepared synthetically. It acts as a sequestrant, helping to preserve food quality. deoxyribonucleic a. ABBR: DNA. A complex nucleic acid of high molecular weight consisting of deoxyribose, phosphoric acid, and four bases (two purines, adenine and guanine, and two pyrimidines, thymine and cytosine). These are arranged as two long chains that twist around each other to form a double helix joined by bonds between the complementary components. Nucleic acid, present in chromosomes of the nuclei of cells, is the chemical basis of heredity and the carrier of genetic information for all organisms except the RNA viruses. Formerly spelled desoxyribonucleic acid. SEE: chromosome; gene; ribonucleic acid; virus; Watson-Crick helix. desoxyribonucleic a. Former spelling of deoxyribonucleic acid. docosahexanoic a., docosahexaenoic (do˘k⬙u˘-su˘-he˘k⬙su˘-no¯’ı˘k,su˘-e˘-no¯-ı˘k) An omega-3 polyunsaturated 22 carbon fatty acid found in ﬁsh oils. It plays a role in the development of nerve cell membranes. Lack of docosahexanoic acid has been linked to increases in the number of people suffering from depression. eicosapenteanoic a. ABBR: EPA. One of a group of fatty acids containing 20 carbons and ﬁve double bonds that

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acid are prevalent in ﬁsh oils. SEE: omega-3 (␻3) fatty acids. essential fatty a. A fatty acid (alphalinoleic and linoleic) that must be present in the diet, as it cannot be synthesized in the body and is essential to maintaining health. SEE: digestion.

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ABBR: EDTA. A chelating agent that, in the form of its calcium or sodium salts, is used to remove metallic ions such as lead and cadmium from the body. SEE: chelation. fatty a. A hydrocarbon in which one of the hydrogen atoms has been replaced by a carboxyl (COOH) group; a monobasic aliphatic acid made up of an alkyl radical attached to a carboxyl group. Saturated fatty acids have single bonds in their carbon chain with the general formula Cn⫹1H2n⫹3 – COOH. They include acetic, butyric, capric, caproic, caprylic, formic, lauric, myristic, palmitic, and stearic acids. Unsaturated fatty acids have one or more double or triple bonds in the carbon chain. They include those of the oleic series (oleic, tiglic, hypogeic, and palmitoleic) and the linoleic or linolic series (linoleic, linolenic, clupanodonic, arachidonic, hydrocarpic, and chaulmoogric). Fatty acids are insoluble in water. This would prevent their absorption from the intestines if the action of bile salts on the fatty acids did not enable them to be absorbed. SEE: fat. folic a. A water-soluble B complex vitamin needed for DNA synthesis and occurring naturally in green leafy vegetables, beans, and yeast. It is used in the treatment of megaloblastic and macrocytic anemias and to prevent neural tube defects (NTDs) as well as cardiovascular disease in adults. The U.S. Public Health Service recommends that all women of childbearing age in the U.S. who are capable of becoming pregnant should consume 0.4 mg of folic acid per day to reduce their risk of having a child affected with spina biﬁda or other NTDs. SEE: neural tube defect. CAUTION: Folic acid should not be used to treat pernicious anemia (a vitamin B12 deﬁciency) because it does not protect patients against the development of changes in the central nervous system that accompany this type of anemia.

formic a. HCOOH; the ﬁrst and strongest member of the monobasic fatty acid series. It occurs naturally in certain animal secretions and in muscle, but it may also be prepared synthetically. It is one of the irritants present in the sting of insects such as bees and ants.

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formiminoglutamic a. C6N2O4H10; an intermediate product in the metabolism of histidine. Its increase in the urine after administration of histidine in patients with folic acid deﬁciency is the basis for the FIGLU excretion test. free fatty a. ABBR: FFA. The form in which a fatty acid leaves the cell to be transported for use in another part of the body. These acids are not esteriﬁed and may be unbound (i.e., not bound to protein). In the plasma, the nonesteriﬁed fatty acids released immediately combine with albumin to form bound, free fatty acids. gadolinium-diethylenetriamine pentaacetic a. ABBR: GD-DTPA. A radiographic contrast agent, used in magnetic resonance imaging to enhance the appearance of blood vessels. gallic a. A colorless crystalline acid, C6H2(OH)3COOH. It occurs naturally as an excrescence on the twigs of trees, esp. oaks, as a reaction to the deposition of gall wasp eggs. It is used as a skin astringent and in the manufacture of writing inks and dyes. gammalinoleic a. An essential fatty acid promoted by alternative medicine practitioners as a treatment for skin and inﬂammatory disorders, cystic breast disease, and hyperlipidemia. glucuronic a. CHO(CHOH)4COOH; an oxidation product of glucose that is present in the urine. Toxic products (such as salicylic acid, menthol, and phenol) that have entered the body through the intestinal tract are detoxiﬁed in the liver by conjugation with glucuronic acid. glutamic a. HOOC · (CH2)2 · CH(NH2) · COOH; an amino acid formed in protein hydrolysis and an excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. SYN: aminoglutaric acid. glyceric a. CH2OH · CHOH · COOH; an intermediate product of the oxidation of fats. glycocholic a. A bile acid, C26H43NO6, yielding glycine and cholic acid on hydrolysis. glycolic a. An alpha-hydroxy acid derivative used to remove the outer layer of skin to rejuvenate its appearance. homogentisic a. An intermediate product of tyrosine catabolism; found in the urine in alkaptonuria. SYN: alkapton(e). hyaluronic a. An acid mucopolysaccharide found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue that acts as a binding and protective agent. It is found, e.g., in the synovial ﬂuid and vitreous and aqueous humors of the eye. SYN: hyaluronan. hydriodic a. SYMB: HI. An acid used in solution in various forms of chemical analyses. SYN: hydrogen iodide. hydrochloric a. HCl; an inorganic

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acid acid that is normally present in gastric juice. It destroys fermenting bacteria that might cause intestinal tract disturbances. Five to 10 ml of a 10% solution of hydrochloric acid in 125 to 250 ml of water is used in treating hypoacidity or achlorhydria. CAUTION: When so used, it must be diluted accurately and sipped through a drinking straw. This will prevent the acid from damaging the teeth.

hydrocyanic a. HCN; a colorless, extremely poisonous, highly volatile liquid that occurs naturally in plants but can be produced synthetically. It has many industrial uses: electroplating, fumigation, and production of dyes, pigments, synthetic ﬁbers, and plastic. Exposure of humans to 200 to 500 parts of hydrocyanic acid per 1,000,000 parts of air for 30 min is fatal. It acts by preventing cellular respiration. SYN: hydrogen cyanide. SEE: Poisons and Poisoning Appendix. hydroxy a. An acid containing one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups in addition to the carboxyl (-COOH) group (e.g., lactic acid, CH3COHCOOH). hydroxy-iminodiacetic a. A chemical that when bound to radioactive technetium, is used to demonstrate the formation and ﬂow of bile. SEE: HIDA scan. hydroxybutyric a. An acid present in the urine, esp. in diabetic ketoacidosis, when fatty acid conversion to ketones increases. hydroxycitric a. An herbal extract promoted for the treatment of weight loss. Placebo-controlled studies have not found any beneﬁt to the treatment. hypochlorous a. An acid, HClO, used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent. It is usually used in the form of one of its salts. imino a. An acid formed as a result of oxidation of amino acids in the body. inorganic a. An acid containing no carbon atoms. keto a. Any organic acid containing the ketone CO (carbonyl radical). lactic a. An organic acid, C3H6O3, that is formed in muscles during the anaerobic cell respiration that occurs during strenuous exercise. It is also formed during anaerobic muscle activity when glucose cannot be changed to pyruvic acid in glycolysis. It contributes to muscle aches and fatigue. linoleic a. C18H32O2; an unsaturated fatty acid that is a dietary essential. It was ﬁrst isolated from linseed oil but is also found in corn oil. It is required for the synthesis of prostaglandins. linolenic a. C18H30O2; a major omega6 essential fatty acid. lysergic a. A crystalline substance,

acid C16H16N2O2, derived from ergot. Its derivative, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), is a potent hallucinogen. SEE: LSD. lysophosphatidic a. ABBR: LPA. A diverse group of substances puriﬁed from the ascitic ﬂuid of patients with ovarian cancer. It stimulates the growth of ovarian cancer and may be a useful screening test for the disease. malic a. C4H6O5; a substance found in certain sour fruits such as apples and apricots and active in the aerobic metabolism of carbohydrates. malonic a. A dibasic acid, C3H4O4, formed by the oxidation of malic acid and active in the tricarboxylic acid cycle in carbohydrate metabolism. Its inhibition of succinic dehydrogenase is the classic example of competitive inhibition. Malonic acid is found in beets. mandelic a. C8H8O3; a colorless hydroxy acid. Its salt is used to treat urinary tract infections. monounsaturated fatty a. A fatty acid containing one double bond between carbon atoms. This type of fatty acid is found in olive oil. It is thought to reduce low-density lipoprotein levels without affecting high-density lipoprotein levels. It is the predominant fat in what has been called the Mediterranean diet. SEE: Mediterranean diet. oleic a. C18H34O2; an unsaturated fatty acid found in most organic fats and oils. omega-6 (␻6) fatty a. Fatty acids, such as linoleic and arachidonic, thought to inﬂuence cardiovascular and growth function when balanced with omega-3 fatty acids in eicosanoid production. organic a. An acid containing the carboxyl radical, −COOH. Acetic acid, formic acid, lactic acid, and all fatty acids are organic. orotic a. Uracil-6-carboxylic acid. It is a precursor in the formation of pyrimidine nucleotides. oxalic a. C2H2O4; the simplest dibasic organic acid. Its potassium or calcium salt occurs naturally in rhubarb, wood sorrel, and many other plants. It is the strongest organic acid and is poisonous. When properly diluted, it removes ink or rust stains from cloth. It is used also as a reagent. palmitic a. C16H32O2; a saturated fatty acid occurring as esters in most natural fats and oils. pentanoic a. Valeric a. perchloric a. HClO4, a colorless unstable liquid compound. It is the highest oxygen-containing acid of chlorine. phenylglycolic a. Mandelic a. phosphoric a. An acid formed by oxidation of phosphorus. The phosphoric acids are orthophosphoric acid, H3PO4; pyrophosphoric acid, H4P2O7; metaphosphoric acid, HPO3; and hypophosphoric acid, H4P2O6. The salts of these

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ribonucleic a. ABBR: RNA. A nucleic acid that controls protein synthesis in all living cells and is the sole nucleic acid in certain viruses. It differs from DNA in that its sugar is ribose and the pyrimidine base uracil rather than thymine is present. RNA occurs in several forms that are determined by the number of nucleotides. SEE: illus.; deoxyribonucleic acid. Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries the code for speciﬁc amino acid sequences from the DNA to the cytoplasm for protein synthesis. Transfer RNA (tRNA) carries the amino acid groups to the ribosome for protein synthesis. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) exists within the ribosomes and assists in protein synthesis.

acids are phosphates. Orthophosphoric acid, a tribasic acid, is used as a 30% to 50% solution to etch enamel of teeth in preparation for bonding of resin dental restorations. picric a. C6H2(NO2)3OH; a yellow crystalline substance that precipitates proteins and explodes when heated or charged. Salts of picric acid are used in the Juffee reaction for determination of serum creatinine. Picric acid is used as a dye and a reagent. SYN: trinitrophenol. pyruvic a. An organic acid, CH3CO · COOH, that plays an important role in the Krebs cycle. It is an intermediate product in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids. Its quantity in the blood and tissues increases in thiamine deﬁciency because thiamine is essential for its oxidation.

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acid saturated fatty a. Fatty acid in which the carbon atoms are linked to other carbon atoms by single bonds. SEE: fatty a.; unsaturated fatty a. silicic a. An acid containing silica, as H2SiO3, H2SiO4, or H2SiO6. When silicic acid is precipitated, silica gel is obtained. succinic a. HOOC(CH2)2COOH; an intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism. sulfonic a. An organic compound of the general formula SO2OH derived from sulfuric acid by replacement of a hydrogen atom. sulfosalicylic a. A crystalline acid soluble in water or alcohol; used as a reagent for precipitating proteins, as in testing for albumin in urine. sulfuric a. H2SO4; a colorless, corrosive, heavy liquid prepared from sulfur and used in the production of a great number of industrial products. It is rarely used in medicine. sulfurous a. An inorganic acid, H2SO3. It is a powerful chemical reducing agent that is used commercially, esp. for its bleaching properties. tannic a. A mixture of digallic acid esters of D(⫹) glucose prepared from oak galls and sumac. It yields gallic acid and glucose on hydrolysis. tartaric a. C4H6O6; a substance obtained from byproducts of wine fermentation. It is widely used in industry in the manufacture of carbonated drinks, ﬂavored gelatins, dyes, and metals. It is also used as a reagent. taurocholic a. A bile acid that yields cholic acid and taurine on hydrolysis. unsaturated fatty a. Organic acid in which some of the carbon atoms are linked to other carbon atoms by double bonds, thus containing less than the maximum possible number of hydrogen atoms; for example, unsaturated oleic and linoleic acids as compared with the saturated stearic acid. SEE: fatty a.; saturated fatty a. valeric a. C5H10O2; an oily liquid of the fatty acid series, existing in four isomeric forms and having a distinctly disagreeable odor. SYN: pentanoic acid. valproic a. A drug used to treat seizure disorders. acidaminuria (a˘s⬙ı˘d-a˘m⬙ı˘-nu¯⬘re¯-a˘) [L. acidum, acid, ⫹ amine ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] An excess of amino acids in urine. SYN: hyperacidaminuria. acidemia (a˘s-ı˘-de¯⬘me¯-a˘) [L. acidum, acid, ⫹ Gr. haima, blood] A decrease in the arterial blood pH below 7.35. The hydrogen ion concentration of the blood increases, as reﬂected by a lowering of serum pH values. SEE: acid-base balance; acidity; acidosis. lactic a. Lactacidemia. acid-fast In bacterial staining, pertaining to bacteria that do not decolorize after

acidosis application of acid-alcohol but keep a dark stain. Members of the genus Mycobacterium are acid-fast. acidifiable (a˘-sı˘d⬘ı˘-fı¯⬙a˘-bl) [L. acidum, acid, ⫹ ﬁeri, to be made, ⫹ habilis, able] Capable of being transformed to produce an acid reaction. acidification (a˘-sı˘d⬙ı˘-fı˘-ka¯⬘shu˘n) [⬙ ⫹ factus, made] Conversion into an acid or acidic conditions. acidifier (a˘-sı˘d⬘ı˘-fı¯⬙e˘r) [⬙ ⫹ ﬁeri, to be made] A substance that causes acidity. acidify 1. To make a substance acid. 2. To become acid. acidity (a˘-sı˘d⬘ı˘-te¯) 1. The quality of possessing hydrogen ions (protons). SEE: acid; hydrogen ion; pH. 2. Sourness. a. of the stomach The lowered pH of the gastric contents, due to hydrogen ion release by parietal cells. titratable a. The amount of hydrogen ion excreted in the urine in a dihydrogen form. acidophil(e) (a˘-sı˘d⬘o¯-fı˘l, −fı¯l) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. philos, love] 1. Acidophilic. 2. An acidstaining cell of the anterior pituitary. 3. A bacterial organism that grows well in an acid medium. acidophilic (a˘-sı˘d⬙o¯-fı˘l⬘ı˘k) 1. Having afﬁnity for acid or pert. to certain tissues and cell granules. 2. Pert. to a cell capable of being stained by acid dyes. acidoresistant (a˘s⬙ı˘-do¯-re˘-zı˘s⬘ta˘nt) Acidresisting; said about bacteria. acidosis (a˘s⬙ı˘-do¯⬘sı˘s) [L. acidum, acid, ⫹ Gr. osis, condition] An actual or relative increase in the acidity of blood due to an accumulation of acids (as in diabetic acidosis or renal disease) or an excessive loss of bicarbonate (as in renal disease). The hydrogen ion concentration of the ﬂuid is increased, lowering the pH. SEE: acid-base balance; acidemia; buffer; pH. acidotic (a˘s⬙ı˘-do˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. carbon dioxide a. Respiratory a. compensated a. Acidosis in which the pH of body ﬂuids has returned to normal. Compensatory mechanisms maintain the normal ratio of bicarbonate to carbonic acid (approx. 20 : 1) in blood plasma, even though the bicarbonate level is decreased or the carbon dioxide level is elevated. diabetic a. Diabetic ketoacidosis. hypercapnic a. Respiratory a. hyperchloremic a. Acidosis in which there is an abnormally high level of chloride in the blood serum. lactic a. An accumulation of lactic acid in the blood, often as a result of the inadequate perfusion and oxygenation of vital organs (such as occurs in cardiogenic, ischemic, or septic shock), drug overdoses (commonly, salicylates or ethanol), skeletal muscle overuse (e.g., after heavy exercise or seizures), or other serious illnesses (some cancers; diabetes mellitus). Lactic acid is produced more quickly than normal when there is

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acidosis inadequate oxygenation of skeletal muscle and other tissues. Thus, any disease that leads to tissue hypoxia, exercise, hyperventilation, or some drugs (e.g., oral hypoglycemic agents) may cause this condition. In general, when blood pH is less than 7.35 and lactate is greater than 5 to 6 mmol/L (5 to 6 mEq/ L), lactic acidosis is present. metabolic a. Any process that causes a decrease in the pH of the body as a result of the retention of acids, or the loss of bicarbonate buffers. Metabolic acidosis is usually categorized by the presence or absence of an abnormal anion gap. The anion gap metabolic acidoses include diabetic, alcoholic, and lactic acidoses; the acidosis of renal failure; and acidoses that result from the consumption of excess acids, such as salicylates, methanol, or ethanol. Non-anion gap metabolic acidoses occur in diarrhea, renal tubular acidosis, and multiple myeloma, among other conditions. ETIOLOGY: Possible causes include excessive ingestion of acids, salicylates, methanol, or ethylene glycol; failure of the kidneys to excrete acids (e.g., in renal failure or renal tubular acidosis); ketoacidosis (diabetic, alcoholic, owing to starvation) severe dehydration; diarrhea; rhabdomyolysis; seizures; and shock. PATIENT CARE: A history is obtained, focusing on the patient’s urine output, ﬂuid intake, dietary habits (including recent fasting), associated disorders (such as diabetes mellitus and kidney or liver dysfunction), and the use of medications (including aspirin) and alcohol. Arterial blood gas values, serum potassium level, and ﬂuid balance are monitored. The patient is assessed for lethargy, drowsiness, and headache, and for diminished muscle tone and deep tendon reﬂexes. The patient is also evaluated for hyperventilation, cardiac dysrhythmias, muscle weakness, and ﬂaccidity, and for gastrointestinal distress such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Prescribed intravenous ﬂuids, medications such as sodium bicarbonate or insulin, and other therapies such as oxygen or mechanical ventilation are administered. The patient is positioned to promote chest expansion and repositioned frequently. Frequent oral hygiene with sodium bicarbonate rinses will neutralize mouth acids and a water-soluble lubricant will prevent lip dryness. A safe environment with minimal stimulation is provided, and preparations should be available if seizures occur. Both patient and family are given verbal and written information about managing related disease processes and prescribed medications. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. renal a. Acidosis caused either by

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kidney failure, in which phosphoric and sulfuric acids and inorganic anions accumulate in the body, or by renal tubular diseases. The acidosis is induced by urinary wasting of bicarbonate and inability to excrete phosphoric and sulfuric acids. PATIENT CARE: Renal acidosis resulting from one of the renal tubular acidoses responds to treatment either with sodium bicarbonate or with citrated salts (e.g., potassium citrate). The acidosis of chronic renal failure may require therapy with sodium bicarbonate or may be treated with dialysis using a bicarbonate-rich dialysate. Diets are adjusted for patients with renal failure to limit the metabolic production of acids— these usually rely on limitations of daily dietary protein. Foods that are rich in potassium and phosphate are also restricted. Patients with renal failure should be monitored for signs and symptoms of renal acidosis, including loss of appetite changes in levels of consciousness, or alterations in respiratory rate or effort. Laboratory monitoring may include frequent assessments of arterial blood gas values, serum electrolytes, carbon dioxide levels, and blood urea nitrogen and creatinine. Prescribed intravenous ﬂuids are given to maintain hydration. respiratory a. Acidosis caused by inadequate ventilation and the subsequent retention of carbon dioxide. SYN: carbon dioxide acidosis. PATIENT CARE: The patient suspected of developing acute respiratory acidosis is monitored using arterial blood gases, level of consciousness, and orientation to time, place, and person. The patient is also evaluated for diaphoresis, a ﬁne or ﬂapping tremor (asterixis), depressed reﬂexes, and cardiac dysrhythmias. Vital signs and ventilatory effort are monitored, and ventilatory difﬁculties such as dyspnea documented. Prescribed intravenous ﬂuids are given to maintain hydration. The patient is oriented as often as necessary, and information and reassurance are given to allay the patient’s and family’s fears and concerns. Prescribed therapies for associated hypoxemia and underlying conditions are provided, responses are evaluated, and related patient education is given. The respiratory therapist (RT) works with the attending physician to determine when to intubate and mechanically ventilate the patient with acute respiratory acidosis. Once the patient is intubated and receiving mechanical ventilation, the RT monitors and maintains the patient’s airway and tolerance of the positive pressure ventilation. This requires the RT to perform frequent q1-2m assessments of the pa-

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acid-proof tient and the ventilator and report side effects to the attending physician. CAUTION: Acute respiratory acidosis is a medical emergency in which immediate efforts to improve ventilation are required.

acid-proof Acid-fast. acid rain Rain that, in passing through the atmosphere, is contaminated with acid substances, esp. sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide. These pollutants are oxidized in the atmosphere to sulfuric acid and nitric acid. Rainwater is considered abnormally acid if the pH is below 5.6. It may damage ecosystems or individual plants and animal species. acid-reflux disorder Gastroesophageal reﬂux disease. acid reflux test Test for reﬂux of acid into the esophagus from the stomach. An electrode for detecting the pH is placed in the stomach and a reading is taken; then the electrode is withdrawn until it is in the esophagus. Normally, the pH will become more alkaline (i.e., rise) as the electrode is moved from the stomach into the esophagus. If there is acid reﬂux, the pH will be acid in both the stomach and esophagus. acidulate (a˘-sı˘d⬘u¯-la¯t⬙) [L. acidulus, slightly acid] To make somewhat sour or acid. acidulous (a˘-sı˘d⬘u¯-lu˘s) Slightly sour or acid. acidum (a˘s⬘ı˘-du˘m) [L.] Acid. aciduria (a˘s-ı˘d-u¯⬘re¯-a˘) [L. acidum, acid, ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] The condition of excessive acid in the urine. glutaric a. An inherited disorder marked by multiple neurological deﬁcits in childhood, including motor dysfunction, developmental delay, and brain atrophy. It is caused by defective manufacture of glutaryl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase. orotic a. A rare, autosomal recessive disorder of pyrimidine metabolism in which orotic acid accumulates in the body. Clinically, children fail to grow and have megaloblastic anemia and leukopenia. The disease responds to administration of uridine or cytidine. aciduric (a˘s⬙ı˘-du¯⬘rı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ durare, to endure] Pertaining to bacteria that are able to survive moderate acidity. acinar (a˘s⬘ı˘-na˘r) [L. acinus, grape] Pert. to an acinus. Acinetobacter (a˘s⬙ı˘-ne˘t⬙o¯-ba˘k⬘te˘r) [Gr. akinetos, immovable, ⫹ bakterion, rod] A genus of gram-negative, aerobic coccobacilli that is an increasingly important cause of serious infections, esp. in hospitalized patients. acini (a˘s⬘ı˘-nı¯) Pl. of acinus. aciniform (a˘-sı˘n⬘ı˘-form) [L. acinus, grape, ⫹ forma, shape] Resembling grapes. SYN: acinous.

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acinitis (a˘s⬙ı˘-nı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂam-

mation] Inﬂammation of glandular acini. acinose (a˘s⬘ı˘-no¯s) [L. acinosus, grapelike] Composed of acini. acinous (a˘s⬘ı˘-nu˘s) Pert. to glands resembling a bunch of grapes, such as acini and alveolar glands. SYN: aciniform. acinus (a˘s⬘ı˘-nu˘s) pl. acini [L., grape] 1. The smallest division of a gland; a group of secretory cells surrounding a cavity. 2. The terminal respiratory gas exchange unit of the lung, composed of airways and alveoli distal to a terminal bronchiole. ACIP The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the U.S. Public Health Service. AC joint acromioclavicular joint. ackee (a˘⬘ke¯) Akee. acladiosis (a˘k-la˘d⬙e¯-o˘⬘sı˘s) An ulcerative skin disease believed to be caused by fungi of the genus Acladium. aclasis, aclasia (a˘k⬘la˘-sı˘s, a˘-kla¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ klasis, a breaking away] Abnormal tissue arising from and continuous with a normal structure, as in achondroplasia. diaphyseal a. Imperfect formation of cancellous bone in cartilage between diaphysis and epiphysis. acleistocardia (a˘-klı˘s⬙to¯-ka˘r⬘de¯-a˘) [Gr. akleistos, not closed, ⫹ kardia, heart] Patent foramen ovale of the heart. ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support. acme (a˘k⬘me¯) [Gr. akme, point] 1. The highest point; peak. 2. The time of greatest intensity of a symptom or disease process. 3. The segment of uterine labor contraction during which muscle tension is greatest. acne (a˘k⬘ne¯) [Gr. akme, point] 1. An inﬂammatory disease of the sebaceous follicles of the skin, marked by comedones, papules, and pustules. It is exceptionally common in puberty and adolescence. Acne usually affects the face, chest, back, and shoulders. In severe cases, cysts, nodules, and scarring occur. ETIOLOGY: The cause is unknown, but predisposing factors include hereditary tendencies and disturbances in the androgen-estrogen balance. Acne begins at puberty, when the increased secretion of androgen in both males and females increases the size and activity of the pilosebaceous glands. Speciﬁc inciting factors may include food allergies, endocrine disorders, therapy with adrenal corticosteroid hormones, and psychogenic factors. Vitamin deﬁciencies, ingestion of halogens, and contact with chemicals such as tar and chlorinated hydrocarbons may be speciﬁc causative factors. The fact that bacteria are important once the disease is present is indicated by the successful results following antibiotic therapy. The lesions may

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acne become worse in women and girls before the menstrual period. SYMPTOMS: Acne vulgaris is marked by either papules about comedones with black centers (pustules) or hypertrophied nodules caused by overgrowth of connective tissue. In the indurative type, the lesions are deep-seated and cause scarring. The face, neck, and shoulders are common sites. Acne may be obstinate and recurrent. TREATMENT: Treatments include skin cleansing, topical agents (e.g., benzoyl peroxide or vitamin A derivatives), oral or topical antibacterial drugs, and oral isotretinoin, among others. PATIENT CARE: The patient is instructed to wash the skin thoroughly but gently, avoiding intense scrubbing and skin abrasion; to keep hands away from the face and other sites of lesions; to limit the use of cosmetics; and to observe for, recognize, and avoid or modify predisposing factors that may cause exacerbations. The need to reduce sun exposure is explained, and the patient is advised to use a sunscreen agent when vitamin A acid or tetracycline is prescribed. Information is provided to ﬁll knowledge gaps or correct misconceptions, and emotional support and understanding are offered, particularly if the patient is an adolescent. 2. Acne vulgaris. a. atrophica Acne with residual pitting and scarring. bromide a. Characteristic acne caused by bromide. a. ciliaris Acne that affects the edges of the eyelids. a. conglobata Acne vulgaris with abscesses, cysts, and sinuses that leave scars. cystic a. Acne with cysts containing keratin and sebum. SEE: illus.

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TREATMENT: Isotretinoin, a vitamin A derivative, has been effective in treating this condition. For Caution concerning its use, SEE: isotretinoin. a. fulminans A rare type of acne in teenage boys, marked by inﬂamed, tender, ulcerative, and crusting lesions of the upper trunk and face. It has a sudden onset and is accompanied by fever, leukocytosis, and an elevated sedimentation rate. About half of the cases have inﬂammation of several joints. halogen a. Acne due to exposure to halogens such as bromine, chlorine, or iodine. a. indurata Acne vulgaris with chronic, discolored, indurated surfaces. keloid a. Infection about the hair follicles at the back of the neck, causing scars and thickening of the skin. a. keratosa Acne vulgaris in which suppurating nodules crust over to form horny plugs. These occur at the corners of the mouth. a. neonatorum Newborn, or neonatal acne. Acne in the newborn is a common occurrence, appearing about the second to fourth week of life. Comedones, inﬂamed papules, and pustules may be seen (the latter yield staphylococcal species when cultured). The rash resolves spontaneously in most cases by the third or fourth month of life; usually no treatment is required. a. papulosa Acne characterized by formation of papules with very little inﬂammation. SEE: illus.

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petroleum a. Acne that may occur in those who work with petroleum and oils. a. pustulosa Acne with pustule formation and subsequent deep scars. a. rosacea Rosacea. steroid a. Acne caused by systemic or topical use of corticosteroid drugs. summer a. Acne that appears only in hot, humid weather or that is much worse in such weather. Although the ex-

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acne act cause is unknown, the condition is not caused by increased exposure to the sun’s rays. tropical a. Severe acne caused by or aggravated by living in a hot, humid climate. The skin of the thorax, back, and legs is most commonly affected. a. urticaria An acneiform eruption of itching wheals. a. varioliformis Vesiculopustular folliculitis that occurs mostly on the temples and frontal margins of the scalp but may be seen on the chest, back, or nose. a. vulgaris Common acne. SEE: acne. acnegenic (a˘k⬙ne¯-je˘n⬘ı˘k) [Gr. akme, point, ⫹ gennan, to produce] Causing acne. acneiform (a˘k-ne¯⬘ı˘-form) [⬙ ⫹ L. forma, shape] Resembling acne; also spelled acneform. acnemia (a˘k-ne¯⬘me¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ kneme, lower leg] Wasting of the calves of the legs. A.C.N.M. American College of Nurse Midwives. A.C.O.G. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. aconite (a˘k⬘o¯-nı¯t) [Gr. akoniton] The dried tuberous root of Aconitum, esp. A. napellus (monkshood) and A. lycoctonum (wolfsbane); a poisonous alkaloid that may cause life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. Aconite is believed to have been used as an arrow poison early in Chinese history and perhaps also by the inhabitants of ancient Gaul. It was also used as an herbal remedy in traditional Chinese medicine. aconitine (a˘-ko˘n⬘ı˘-tı˘n) The active ingredient in aconite. acorea (a˘-ko¯-re¯⬘a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ kore, pupil] Absence of the pupil of the eye. acoria (a˘-ko¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ koros, satiety] Lacking in satisfaction after eating but not from hunger. acormus (a˘-kor⬘mu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ kormos, trunk] 1. Lack of a trunk. 2. A fetal abnormality consisting of a head and extremities without a trunk. ACOTE Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. acous- SEE: acousto-. acousmatamnesia (a˘-koos⬙ma˘-ta˘-a˘mne¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ amnesia, forgetfulness] Inability to recall and identify sounds. acoust- SEE: acousto-. acoustic (a˘-koos⬘tı˘k) [Gr. akoustikos] Pert. to sound or to the sense of hearing. acoustic apparatus Auditory apparatus; the anatomical structures essential for hearing. acoustic area A part of the brain that lies over the vestibular and cochlear nuclei. acousticophobia (a˘-koos⬙tı˘-ko¯-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [Gr. akoustos, heard, ⫹ phobos, fear] Abnormal fear of loud sounds. acoustic reflectometry Diagnostic technique for the detection of middle ear effusion. It measures the level of sound

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transmitted and reﬂected from the middle ear to a microphone located in a probe tip placed against the ear canal opening and directed toward the tympanic membrane. acoustics (a˘-koos⬘tı˘ks) The science of sound, its production, transmission, and effects. acousto-, acoust-, acous- [Gr. akouenin, hear] Combining forms meaning hearing. A.C.P. American College of Physicians; American College of Pathologists. acquired (a˘-kwı¯rd⬘) [L. acquirere, to get] Not hereditary or innate.

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acquisitus (a˘-kwı˘s⬘ı˘-tu˘s) [L.] Acquired. A.C.R. American College of Radiology. acral (a˘k⬘ra˘l) [Gr. akron, extremity] Pert. to extremities. (a˘-kra¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ kranion, skull] Partial or complete congenital absence of the cranium. acrid (a˘k⬘rı˘d) [L. acer, sharp] Burning, bitter, irritating. acridine (a˘k⬘rı˘-dı˘n) A coal tar hydrocarbon from which certain dyes are prepared. acrimony (a˘k⬘rı˘-mo¯⬙ne¯) Quality of being pungent, acrid, irritating, rancorous, or caustic. acritical (a˘-krı˘t⬘ı˘-ka˘l) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ kritikos, critical] Not marked by a crisis. ACRM American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. acro- (a˘k⬘ro¯) [Gr. akron, extremity] Combining form meaning extremity, top, extreme point. acroagnosis (a˘k⬙ro¯-a˘g-no¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ gnosis, knowledge] Absence of feeling of one’s limb. acroanesthesia (a˘k⬙ro¯-a˘n-e˘s-the¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ an-, not, ⫹ aisthesis, sensation] Lack of sensation in one or more of the extremities. acroasphyxia (a˘k⬙ro¯-a˘s-fı˘k⬘se¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ asphyxia, pulse stoppage] Cold, pale condition of hands and feet; symptom of Raynaud’s disease. acroblast (a˘k⬘ro¯-bla˘st) [⬙ ⫹ blastos, germ] A part of the Golgi apparatus in the spermatid from which the acrosome arises. acrobrachycephaly (a˘k⬙ro¯-bra˘k⬙ı˘-se˘f⬘a˘le¯) [⬙ ⫹ brachys, short, ⫹ kephale, head] The condition of having an abnormally short head in the anterior-posterior diameter due to fusion of the coronal suture. acrocentric (a˘k⬙ro¯-se˘n⬘trı˘k) [Gr. akron, extremity ⫹ L. centrum, center] Pert. to a chromosome in which the centromere is located near one end. At metaphase it has the appearance of a wishbone. acrocephalia (a˘k⬙ro¯-se˘f-a¯⬘le¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ kephale, head] Acrocephaly.

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acrocephalosyndactylia acrocephalosyndactylia, acrocephalosyndactyly (a˘k⬙ro¯-se˘f⬙a˘-lo¯-sı˘n-da˘ktı˘l⬘e¯-a˘, −sı˘n-da˘k⬘tı˘l-e¯) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ syn, together, ⫹ daktylos, a ﬁnger] A congenital condition marked by a peaked head and webbed ﬁngers and toes. SYN: Apert’s syndrome. acrocephaly (a˘k⬙ro¯-se˘f⬘a˘-le¯) [⬙ ⫹ kephale, head] The condition of having a malformed cranial vault with a high or peaked appearance and a vertical index above 77. It is caused by premature closure of the coronal, sagittal, and lambdoidal sutures. SYN: acrocephalia; oxycephaly. acrocephalic (−se˘-fa˘l⬘ı˘k), adj. acrochordon (a˘k⬙ro¯-kor⬘do˘n) [⬙ ⫹ chorde, cord] A small, benign, polypshaped growth composed of skin and subcutaneous tissue; typically found on the neck, in the axilla, or near the eyelids. SYN: ﬁbroepithelial polyp; skin tag. acrocontracture [⬙ ⫹ L. contrahere, to draw together] Contracture of the hands or feet. acrocyanosis (a˘k⬙ro¯-sı¯-a˘-no¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ kyanosis, dark-blue color] A blue or purple mottled discoloration of the extremities, esp. the ﬁngers, toes, and/or nose. This physical ﬁnding is associated with many diseases and conditions, such as anorexia nervosa, autoimmune diseases, cold agglutinins, or Raynaud’s disease or phenomenon. Cyanosis of the extremities may be commonly observed in newborns and in others after exposure to cold temperatures, and in those patients with reduced cardiac output. In patients with suspected hypoxemia, it is an unreliable sign of diminished oxygenation. (Instead of relying on this physical sign, pulse oximetry or arterial blood gases should be measured.) acrodermatitis (a˘k⬙ro¯-de˘r-ma˘-tı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ derma, skin, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Dermatitis of the extremities. a. chronica atrophicans Dermatitis of the hands and feet that progresses slowly upward on the affected limbs. a. continua An obstinate eczematous eruption conﬁned to the extremities. a. enteropathica Rare disease in children aged 3 weeks to 18 months that may be fatal if untreated. The genetically determined cause is malabsorption of zinc. Onset is insidious with failure to thrive, diarrhea, loss of hair, and development of vesiculobullous lesions, particularly around body oriﬁces. TREATMENT: Zinc sulfate given orally will abolish all clinical manifestations of the disease within a few days. a. hiemalis Dermatitis that occurs in winter and affects the extremities. It tends to disappear spontaneously. a. perstans Acrodermatitisitis continua. acrodermatosis (a˘k⬙ro¯-de˘r⬙ma˘-to¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. akron, extremity, ⫹ derma, skin, ⫹ osis, condition] Any skin disease that affects the hands and feet.

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(a˘k⬙ro¯-do˘l⬙ı˘-ko¯-me¯⬘le¯a˘) [⬙ ⫹ dolichos, long, ⫹ melos, limb] A condition in which the hands and feet are abnormally long. acrodynia (a˘k⬙ro¯-dı˘n⬘e¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ odyne, pain] A disease of infants and young children caused by chronic mercury poisoning. It has a prolonged clinical course with various grades of severity. Affected children are listless, irritable, and no longer interested in play. The rash has several variations. Initially, the tips of the ﬁngers and toes become pink; the hands and feet become pink but color shades off at the wrists and ankles. As the disease progresses, the skin of the extremities desquamates, there are profuse sweating and pruritus, and pain is excruciating in the hands and feet. Neurological symptoms with neuritis and mental apathy develop. SYN: pink disease. TREATMENT: Treatment consists of removing the source of the mercury, administering dimercaprol (BAL) antidote, and providing supportive therapy. acrodysesthesia (a˘k⬙ro¯-dı˘s⬙e˘s-the¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ dys, bad, ⫹ aisthesis, sensation] Dysesthesia in the arms and legs. acroesthesia (a˘k⬙ro¯-e˘s-the¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ aisthesis, sensation] 1. Abnormal sensitivity of the extremities. 2. Pain in the extremities. acrofacial (a˘k”ro¯-fa¯’sha˘l) Pert. to the hands, feet, and face. acrogeria (a˘k⬙ro¯-je¯r⬘e¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ geron, old man] A condition in which the skin of the hands and feet shows signs of premature aging. acrognosis (a˘k⬙ro˘g-no¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ gnosis, knowledge] Sensory perception of limbs. acrohyperhidrosis (a˘k⬙ro¯-hı¯⬙pe˘r-hı¯dro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ hyper, excessive, ⫹ hidrosis, sweating] Excessive perspiration of the hands and feet. acrohypothermy (a˘k⬙ro¯-hı¯⬙po¯-the˘r⬘me¯) [⬙ ⫹ hypo, below, ⫹ therme, heat] Abnormal coldness of the extremities. acrokeratosis verruciformis (a˘k⬙ro¯ke˘r⬙a˘-to¯⬘sı˘s ve˘-roo⬘sı˘-for⬙mı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ keras, horn, ⫹ osis, condition; L. verruca, wart, ⫹ forma, form] Hereditary disease of the skin characterized by warty growths on the extremities, principally on the backs of the hands and on the feet. acrokinesia (a˘k⬙ro¯-kı˘n-e¯⬘se¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ kinesis, movement] Excessive motion of the extremities. acromacria (a˘k⬙ro¯-ma˘k⬘re¯-a˘) [Gr. akron, extremity, ⫹ makros, long] Abnormal length of the ﬁngers. SYN: arachnodactyly. SEE: Marfan’s syndrome. acromastitis (a˘k⬙ro¯-ma˘s-tı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ mastos, breast, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the nipple. SYN: thelitis. acromegaly (a˘k⬙ro¯-me˘g⬘a˘-le¯) [⬙ ⫹ megas, big] A chronic syndrome of growth

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acromelalgia hormone excess, most often caused by a pituitary macroadenoma. It is characterized by gradual coarsening and enlargement of bones and facial features. The diagnosis is suggested by a growth hormone level that does not suppress after glucose administration. It is conﬁrmed by radiologic imaging of the pituitary gland. SYN: Marie’s disease. Overproduction of ETIOLOGY: growth hormone by somatotroph cells of the anterior pituitary is responsible for most cases. SYMPTOMS: The onset is often so gradual that patients and their close associates may not notice a change in appearance or function. Increased sweating, decreased libido, somnolence, mood disorders, muscular pain, weakness, and loss of vision may occur eventually. Signs include a thickening of facial features, enlargement of hands and feet, deepening voice, and separation of the teeth. A quarter of patients develop diabetes mellitus. TREATMENT: Transsphenoidal resection of a growth-hormone secreting adenoma is the primary method of therapy. When this fails, medications, such as bromocriptine or octreotide, or radiotherapy may provide some relief. acromelalgia (a˘k⬙ro¯-me˘l-a˘l⬘je¯-a˘) [Gr. akron, extremity, ⫹ melos, limb, ⫹ algos, pain] Erythromelalgia. acromelic (a˘k⬙ro¯-me˘l⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ melos, limb] Pert. to the ends of the extremities. acrometagenesis (a˘k⬙ro¯-me˘t⬙a˘-je˘n⬘e˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ meta, beyond, ⫹ genesis, generation, birth] Abnormal growth of the extremities. acromial (a˘k-ro¯⬘me¯-a˘l) [⬙ ⫹ omos, shoulder] Rel. to the acromion. acromicria (a˘k⬙ro¯-mı˘k⬘re¯-a˘) [Gr. akron, extremity, ⫹ mikros, small] Congenital shortness or smallness of the extremities and face. acromioclavicular traction test A maneuver used to identify acromioclavicular and costoclavicular ligament sprains. As the patient sits or stands with the involved shoulder hanging in the neutral position, the clinician pulls the humerus down. A positive test result is marked by a visible separation of the acromioclavicular joint. acromiocoracoid (a˘-kro¯⬙me¯-o˘-kor⬘a˘koyd) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ korax, crow, ⫹ eidos, form, shape] Pert. to the acromion and coracoid process. acromiohumeral (a˘k-ro¯⬙me¯-o˘-hu¯⬘me˘r-a˘l) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ L. humerus, shoulder] Pert. to the acromion and humerus. acromion (a˘-kro¯⬘me¯-o˘n) [Gr. akron, extremity, ⫹ omos, shoulder] The lateral triangular projection of the spine of the scapula that forms the point of the shoulder and articulates with the clav-

acroposthitis icle. SYN: acromial process. SEE: acromioclavicular joint. acromioplasty (a˘-kro¯⬙me¯-o¯-pla˘s⬘te¯) The surgical removal of the distal inferior acromion process of the scapula to relieve impingement of soft tissues in the subacromial space, esp. the supraspinatus tendon. This is usually performed with release of the coracoacromial ligament, arthroscopically or through open incision. acromioscapular (a˘-kro¯⬙me¯-o˘-ska˘p⬘u¯-la˘r) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ L. scapula, shoulder blade] Pert. to the acromion and scapula. acromiothoracic (a˘-kro¯⬙me¯-o˘-tho¯-ra˘s⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ thorax, chest] Pert. to the acromion and thorax. acromphalus (a˘k-ro˘m⬘fa˘l-u˘s) [⬙ ⫹ omphalos, umbilicus] 1. Center of the navel. 2. Projection of the umbilicus, as in the beginning of an umbilical hernia. acromyotonia, acromyotonus (a˘k⬙ro¯-mı¯o¯-to¯⬘ne¯-a˘, −o˘t⬘o¯-nu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ mys, muscle, ⫹ tonos, tension] Myotonia of the extremities, causing spasmodic deformity. acroneurosis (a˘k⬙ro¯-nu˘-ro¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. akron, extremity, ⫹ neuron, nerve, ⫹ osis, condition] Nerve disease in the extremities. acro-osteolysis (a˘k⬙ro¯-o˘s⬙te¯-o˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘s) [Gr. akron, extremity, ⫹ osteon, bone, ⫹ lysis, dissolution] 1. A familial disease causing dissolution of the tips of the bones in the extremities of young children. There is no history of trauma, and spontaneous amputation does not occur. The etiology is unknown. 2. An occupational disease seen in workers who come in contact with vinyl chloride polymerization processes. It is marked by Raynaud’s phenomenon, scleroderma-like skin changes, and radiological evidence of bone destruction of the distal phalanges of the hands. Recovery follows removal from exposure. SEE: Raynaud’s disease. acropachyderma (a˘k⬙ro¯-pa˘k⬙e¯-de˘r⬘ma¯) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ derma, skin] Clubbing of the ﬁngers, deformed long bones, and thickening of the skin of the scalp, face, and extremities. acroparalysis (a˘k⬙ro¯-pa˘-ra˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ paralyein, to disable] Paralysis of one or more extremities. acroparesthesia (a˘k⬙ro¯-pa˘r-e˘s-the¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ para, abnormal, ⫹ aisthesis, sensation] Sensation of prickling, tingling, or numbness in the extremities. acropathology (a˘k⬙ro¯-pa˘-tho˘l⬘o¯-je¯) [⬙ ⫹ pathos, disease, suffering, ⫹ logos, word, reason] Pathology of disease of the extremities. acrophobia (a˘k-ro¯-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ phobos, fear] Morbid fear of high places. SYN: hypsophobia. acroposthitis (a˘k⬙ro¯-po˘s-thı¯⬘tı˘s) [Gr. akroposthis, prepuce, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the prepuce of the penis. SYN: posthitis.

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acropustulosis, infantile acropustulosis, infantile (a˘k⬙ro¯-pu˘s⬘tu¯lo¯-sı˘s) Cyclical eruption of pustules on the soles and feet of infants 2 to 10 months of age. The pustules become vesicopapular, crust over, and heal in 7 to 10 days. A new crop appears in 2 to 3 weeks and they also heal. Periodic outbreaks occur for about 2 years and then stop. The cause is unknown; symptomatic therapy is all that is required. acroscleroderma (a˘k⬙ro¯-skle˘r-o¯-de˘r⬘ma˘) [Gr. akron, extremity, ⫹ scleros, hard, ⫹ derma, skin] Hard, thickened skin condition of toes and ﬁngers. SYN: sclerodactylia. acrosclerosis (a˘k⬙ro¯-skle˘r-o¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ osis, condition] A scleroderma of the upper extremities, sometimes extending to the neck and face, that usually follows Raynaud’s disease. acrosomal reaction The release of enzymes from the head of the sperm, a complex process that helps sperm to penetrate the zona pellucida of the egg and thus to begin fertilization. acrosome (a˘k⬘ro¯-so¯m) [⬙ ⫹ soma, body] A specialized lysosome on the head of a sperm cell that contains enzymes to digest the membrane of an egg cell. SEE: spermatozoon for illus. acroteric (a˘k⬙ro¯-te˘r⬘ı˘k) [Gr. akroterion, summit] Pert. to the outermost parts of the extremities, as the tips of the ﬁngers. acrotism (a˘k⬘ro¯-tı˘zm) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ krotos, striking, ⫹ −ismos, condition] Imperceptibility of the pulse. acrotrophoneurosis (a˘k⬙ro¯-tro˘f⬙o¯-nu¯ro¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. akron, extremity, ⫹ trophe, nourishment, ⫹ neuron, nerve, ⫹ osis, condition] Trophoneurosis of the extremities with trophic, neuritic, and vascular changes. It is usually caused by prolonged immersion in water. acrylamide (a˘-krı˘l⬘a˘-mı¯d) 1. The amide of acrylic acid, C3H5NO. Acrylamide is used in many types of gel electrophoresis to separate and to identify proteins. 2. A chemical byproduct formed in foods cooked at high temperatures. Acrylamides are known to cause cancer and to have adverse effects on reproduction. SEE: carcinogen. CAUTION: Acrylamide, a suspected carcinogen, is found in starch-rich foods prepared at high temperatures; these include potato chips, french fries, and bread.

acrylate (a˘k⬘rı˘-la¯t) A salt or ester of acrylic acid.

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toxic compound used in making plastics. SYN: vinyl cyanide. A.C.S., ACS American Cancer Society; American Chemical Society; American College of Surgeons; acute confusional state; anodal closing sound.

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American College of Sports Medicine. act (a˘kt) 1. To accomplish a function. 2. The accomplishment of a function. 3. Legislation that has been passed and made law; also referred to as legislative act and statutory law. compulsive a. The repetitive, ritualistic performance of an act. This may be done despite the individual’s attempts to resist the act. impulsive a. Sudden action caused by an abnormal impulse or desire. ACTH adrenocorticotropic hormone. SEE: under hormone. actigraphy (a˘k-tı˘g⬘ra˘-fe¯) [acti(vity) ⫹ ⬙] The monitoring of body movements with a small device usually attached to the wrist or foot, used in sleep medicine (and sometimes in anesthesia or critical care medicine) to determine whether and how well a person is resting or sleeping. In sleep medicine actigraphy can aid in the diagnosis of insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, and periodic limb movements. It is used in anesthesia to determine depth of sedation (e.g., during recovery from surgery). actin (a˘k⬘tı˘n) One of the contractile proteins that make up the sarcomeres of muscle tissue. During contraction, the actin ﬁlaments are pulled toward the center of the sarcomere by the action of myosin ﬁlaments, and the sarcomere shortens. Actin is also found in the cytoskeleton of many kinds of cells, where it contributes to cell shape and movement. actin- SEE: actino-. acting out Expressing oneself through actions rather than speech. neurotic a.o. 1. A form of transference, in which tension is relieved when one responds to a situation as if it were the same situation that originally gave rise to the tension; a displacement of behavioral response from one situation to another. 2. In psychoanalysis, a form of displacement, in which the patient relives memories rather than expressing them verbally. actinic (a˘k-tı˘n⬘ı˘k) [Gr. aktis, ray] 1. Pert. to radiant energy, such as xrays, ultraviolet light, and sunlight, esp. the photochemical effects. 2. Pert. to the ability of radiant energy to produce chemical changes. actinism (a˘k⬘tı˘n-ı˘zm) The property of radiant energy that produces chemical changes, as in photography or heliotherapy. actinium (a˘k-tı¯n⬘e¯-u˘m) [Gr. aktis, ray] SYMB: Ac. A radioactive element; atomic weight 227; atomic number 89. actino-, actin- (a˘k⬘tı˘-no¯) [Gr. aktis, ray] Combining forms meaning ray or radiation. Actinobacillus (a˘k⬙tı˘-no¯-ba˘-sı˘l⬘lu˘s) A genus of gram-negative coccobacilli that

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actinodermatitis are parasites of hoofed mammals, and, rarely, of humans. A. actinomycetemcomitans has been implicated in endocarditis. actinodermatitis (a˘k⬙tı˘n-o¯-de˘r-ma˘-tı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ derma, skin, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Dermatitis caused by exposure to radiation. actinogenic (a˘k⬙tı˘n-o¯-je˘⬘nı˘k) Radiogenic. Actinomyces (a˘k⬙tı˘n-o¯-mı¯⬘se¯z) [⬙ ⫹ mykes, fungus] A genus of bacteria of the family Actinomycetaceae that contain gram-positive staining ﬁlaments. These bacteria cause various diseases in humans and animals. A. antibioticus A species from which the antibiotic actinomycin is obtained. A. bovis A species that causes actinomycosis in cattle. A. israelii A species that causes actinomycosis in humans. One clinical form is called lumpy jaw because of the characteristic appearance of the swollen jaw produced by the infection. Prolonged therapy with very high doses of penicillin G is required. Actinomycetales (a˘k⬙tı˘-no¯-mı¯⬙se˘-ta¯⬘le¯z) An order of bacteria that includes the families Mycobacteriaceae, Actinomycetaceae, Actinoplanaceae, Dermatophilaceae, Micromonosporaceae, Nocardiaceae, and Streptomycetaceae. actinomycete (a˘k⬙tı˘-no¯-mı¯⬘se¯t) Any bacterium of the order Actinomycetales. actinomycetic (−mı¯-se¯t⬘ı˘k), adj. actinomycetin (a˘k⬙tı˘n-o¯-mı¯-se¯t⬘ı˘n) A lytic substance obtained from Actinomyces; it destroys some gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. actinomycin A (a˘k⬙tı˘n-o¯-mı¯⬘sı˘n) A highly toxic antibiotic obtained from Actinomyces antibioticus that is effective against gram-positive organisms. This orange-colored heat-stable antibiotic is soluble in alcohol and ether. actinomycin B An antibiotic similar to actinomycin A but not soluble in alcohol. Because of its toxicity, it is not used clinically. actinomycoma (a˘k⬙tı˘-no¯-mı¯-ko¯⬘ma) [Gr. aktis, ray, ⫹ mykes, fungus, ⫹ oma, tumor] A tumor produced by actinomycosis. actinomycosis (a˘k⬙tı˘n-o¯-mı¯-ko¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ osis, condition] An infectious bacterial disease in animals and humans. Infection may be of the cervicofacial, thoracic, or abdominal regions, or it may be generalized. actinomycotic (−ko˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. ETIOLOGY: Causative organisms are Actinomyces bovis in cattle and Actinomyces israelii (which is normally present in the mouth) in humans. SEE: nocardiosis. SYMPTOMS: Slow-growing granulomas form and later break down, discharging viscid pus containing minute yellowish (sulfur) granules.

action TREATMENT: Prolonged administration of penicillin is usually effective. Tetracyclines are the second choice. Surgical incision and drainage of accessible lesions is helpful when combined with chemotherapy. actinon (a˘k⬘tı˘n-o˘n) [Gr. aktis, ray] A radioactive isotope of actinium. actinoneuritis (a˘k⬙tı˘n-o¯-nu¯-rı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ neuron, nerve, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] A rare term indicating nerve damage caused by radiation. actinophytosis (a˘k⬙tı˘-no¯-fı¯-to¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ phyton, plant, ⫹ osis, condition] Infection due to Actinomyces. actinotherapy (a˘k⬙tı˘n-o¯-the˘r⬘a˘-pe¯) [⬙ ⫹ therapeia, treatment] Treatment of disease by rays of light, esp. actinic or photochemically active rays, or by x-rays or radium. action (a˘k⬘shu˘n) [L. actio] Performance of a function or process; in pathology, a morbid process. adipokinetic a. The action of substances to promote formation of free fatty acids from body fat stores. antagonistic a. The ability of a drug or muscle to oppose or resist the action or effect of another drug or muscle; opposite of synergistic action. bacteriocidal a. Action that kills bacteria. bacteriostatic a. Action that stops or prevents the growth of bacteria without killing them. ball-valve a. Intermittent obstruction of a passageway or opening so that the ﬂow of ﬂuid or air is prevented from moving in and out in equal amounts. calorigenic a. Heat produced by the metabolism of food. capillary a. A surface tension effect shown by the elevation or depression of a liquid at the point of contact with a solid, as in capillary tubes. SYN: capillarity. cumulative a. Sudden increased action of a drug after several doses have been given. drug a. The function of a drug in various body systems. Local: When the drug is applied locally or directly to a tissue or organ, it may combine with the cell’s membrane or penetrate the cell. Its action may be (1) astringent when the drug causes the cell or tissue to contract, (2) corrosive when the drug is strong enough to destroy cells, or (3) irritating when too much of the drug combines with cells and impairs them. General, or systemic: This type of action occurs when the drug enters the bloodstream by absorption or direct injection, affecting tissues and organs not near the site of entry. Systemic action may be (1) speciﬁc, when it cures a certain disease; (2) substitutive or replenishing, when it supplies substances de-

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action ﬁcient in the body; (3) physical, when some cell constituents are dissolved by the action of the drug in the bloodstream; (4) chemical, when the drug or some of its principles combine with the constituents of cells or organs to form a new chemical combination; (5) active by osmosis, caused by dilution of salt (also acids, sugars, and alkalis) in the stomach or intestines by ﬂuid withdrawn from the blood and tissues; or by diffusion, when water is absorbed by cells from the lymph; (6) selective, when action is produced by drugs that affect only certain tissues or organs; (7) synergistic, when one drug increases the action of another; (8) antagonistic, when one drug counteracts another; (9) physiological, when the drug exerts a potentially beneﬁcial effect similar to that which the body normally produces; (10) therapeutic, when the effect is to treat or repair diseased organs or tissues; (11) side active, creating an undesired effect; (12) empirical, producing results not proved by clinical or laboratory tests to be effective; or (13) toxicological, having a toxic or undesired effect, generally the result of overdose or long-term usage. Cumulative: Some drugs are slowly excreted or absorbed so that with repeated doses an accumulation in the body produces a toxic effect. Such drugs should not be administered continuously. Incompatible: Undesired side effects occur when some drugs are administered together. This may be due to the antagonistic action of one drug on others or to a physical interaction of the drugs that inactivates one of them (e.g., precipitation of some drugs mixed in intravenous ﬂuids). reﬂex a. Involuntary movement produced by sensory nerve stimulation. sparing a. The effect of a nonessential nutrient in the diet such that it decreases the requirement for an essential nutrient. For example, protein is esp. important for tissue growth and development in children. If protein intake is sufﬁcient but caloric intake is inadequate, a protein deﬁciency will develop. In this situation, the addition of sufﬁcient carbohydrates to the diet is said to spare the protein. speciﬁc a. The particular action of a drug on another substance or on an organism or part of that organism. speciﬁc dynamic a. Stimulation of the metabolic rate by ingestion of certain foods, esp. proteins. synergistic a. The ability of a drug or muscle to aid or enhance the action or effect of another drug or muscle; opposite of antagonistic action. tendon a. Passive movement of a joint when a two-joint or multijoint muscle is stretched across it.

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thermogenic a. Action of a food, drug, or physical agent to cause a rise in output of body heat. activate (a˘k⬘tı˘-va¯t) To make active. activated partial thromboplastin time ABBR: APTT. The time required for a ﬁbrin clot to form after the activating factor, calcium, and a speciﬁc phospholipid mix have been added to the blood or plasma sample. The normal value ranges from about 16 to 40 sec. A prolonged time indicates any one of several diseases or medications (such as heparin). This test is used most often to monitor patients receiving heparin anticoagulation. activation The process that stimulates resting, or nonfunctional, white blood cells to assume their role in the immune response. The process involves recognition of an antigen or a response to cytokines. SEE: antigen processing; cytokine; immune response. activator (a˘k⬘tı˘-va¯⬙tor) 1. A substance in the body that converts an inactive molecule into an active agent, such as the conversion of pepsinogen into pepsin by hydrogen ions. 2. Any substance that speciﬁcally induces an activity, such as an inductor or organizer in embryonic development or a trophic hormone. 3. A removable orthodontic appliance that transmits force passively from muscles to the teeth and alveolar process in contact with it. Also called myofunctional appliance.

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ABBR: uPA. A protein that degrades extracellular tissues. It has been linked to the spread of some cancers by invasion and metastasis. active assistive range of motion ABBR: AAROM. An exercise in which an external force assists speciﬁc muscles and joints to move through their available excursion. AAROM exercises are used when the patient has difﬁculty moving or when tissue forces need to be reduced. active plate Palatal expansion appliance. active range of motion ABBR: AROM. The amount of joint motion produced by voluntary muscle contraction. active treatment Treatment directed speciﬁcally toward cure of a disease. activins (a˘k⬘tı˘-vı˘nz) A family of polypeptide growth factors which help regulate various biological functions, esp. fertility. SEE: inhibin. activities of daily living ABBR: ADL. Tasks performed by individuals in a typical day that allow independent living. Basic activities of daily living (BADL) include feeding, dressing, hygiene, and physical mobility. Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) include more advanced skills such as managing personal ﬁnances, using transportation, telephoning, cooking,

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activities of daily living performing household chores, doing laundry, and shopping. The ability to perform activities of daily living may be hampered by illness or accident resulting in physical or mental disability. Health care rehabilitation workers play a signiﬁcant role in teaching individuals to maintain or relearn these skills so that the individual may achieve the highest possible degree of independence. PATIENT CARE: The nurse and other members of the rehabilitation team, including occupational and physical therapists, assess the patient’s ability to perform ADLs. The rehabilitation team instructs and trains the patient in techniques to relearn the skill, or to accommodate for inability to perform the task, with a goal of achieving the maximum possible independence. Where appropriate family members are involved in the rehabilitation program. referrals to community agencies are arranged when speciﬁc tasks cannot be performed independently. SEE: table. electronic aids to a.d.l. ABBR: EADLs. Computerized or electronic devices that help people with functional limitations gain entry to and exit from buildings, use telephones and other household items, and enjoy leisure activities. extended a.d.l. Instrumental activities of daily living.

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instrumental a.d.l. ABBR: IADL. Those activities and tasks of living beyond basic self-care that are necessary for living independently, such as mobility, communication, cooking, shopping, cleaning the house, and doing laundry. M. Powell Lawton, U.S. gerontologist, identiﬁed these complex tasks. Other tasks considered necessary for living independently in the community include using the telephone, managing medications, and banking. SEE: activities of daily living; self-care. activities of daily living, index of An assessment tool developed by American gerontologist S. Katz and his colleagues. It assesses self-maintenance in older adults and focuses on the unaided performance of six basic personal care activities: eating, toileting, dressing, bathing, transferring, and continence. activity (a˘k-tı˘v⬘ı˘-te¯) The production of energy or motion; the state of being active. The word activity describes various conditions: enzyme activity describes the rate of inﬂuence of an enzyme on a particular system; extravehicular activity indicates the actions of space travelers while outside a space vehicle; radiation activity indicates the energy produced by a source of radiation. graded a. In occupational therapy, a principle of therapeutic intervention in which tasks are classiﬁed and presented gradually according to the individual’s

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Climbing stairs, moving into and out of chair or bed, feeding self, opening containers, dressing, using toilet, maintaining hygiene, taking medication Shopping, cooking, doing laundry, cleaning, caring for yard, caring for family and pets, managing money Fulﬁlling work responsibilities or school assignments, getting to and from work or school

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activity level of function and the challenge or degree of skill (physical, social, or cognitive) required by the task. leisure a. Activities chosen because they are pleasurable, relaxing, or in other ways emotionally satisfying, typically after work and other responsibilities are done. meaning of a. The signiﬁcance, value, or representation conveyed by an act, activity, or daily occupation. In occupational health theory, activities or daily occupations are more than acts. They represent an expression of the individual and often have purposes of symbolic signiﬁcance in the life of the doer. optical a. In chemistry, the rotation of the plane of polarized light when the light passes through a chemical solution. Measurement of this property, called polarimetry, is useful in the determination of optically active substances such as dextrose. Sugars are classiﬁed according to this criterion. Optical activity of a substance in solution can be detected by placing it between polarizing and analyzing prisms. pulseless electrical a. ABBR: PEA. SEE: pulseless electrical activity. purposeful a. The goal-directed use of time, energy, or attention that involves the active participation of the doer. Purposeful activity by humans often involves a social environment (others), a physical environment (objects, tools, and materials), and a process, which often culminates in a product. activity analysis The process used by occupational therapists to determine the social, symbolic, physical, cognitive, and developmental characteristics of a task or activity and thus its therapeutic potential. Typical characteristics of interest include safety, cost, gradability, required space, tools or supplies, complexity, and social or cultural signiﬁcance or meaning. activity intolerance Inadequate mental or physical energy to accomplish daily activities. Risk factors include debilitating physical conditions such as anemia, obesity, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological deﬁcits (such as those following stroke), severe heart disease, chronic pulmonary disease, metabolic disorders, and prolonged sedentary lifestyle. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. activity intolerance, risk for A state in which an individual is at risk of experiencing insufﬁcient physiological or psychological energy to endure or complete required or desired daily activities. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. actomyosin (a˘k⬙to¯-mı¯⬘o¯-sı˘n) The combination of actin and myosin in a muscle. Actos Pioglitazone.

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actual (a˘k⬘chu¯-a˘l) [L. actus, doing] Real, existent.

actuator (a˘k⬘chu¯-a¯-to˘r) A component of a mechanical or electronic device that initiates a given action. acuity (a˘-ku¯⬘ı˘-te¯) [L. acuere, to sharpen] 1. Clearness, sharpness of a sensory function (i.e., visual acuity). 2. In emergency and critical care medicine, the severity of a hospitalized patient’s illness, and the level of attention or service he or she will need from professional staff. distant a. The ability to register optical details of objects that are far from the eye, e.g., on a chart positioned 20 ft away from the viewer in a test of visual acuity. near a. The ability to register optical details when objects are only 12– 14 in from the eye. visual a. A measure of the resolving power of the eye; usually determined by one’s ability to read letters of various sizes at a standard distance from the test chart. The result is expressed as a fraction. For example, 20/20 is normal vision, meaning the subject’s eye has the ability to see from a distance of 20 ft (6.1 m) what the normal eye would see at that distance. Visual acuity of 20/40 means that a person sees at 20 ft (6.1 m) what the normal eye could see at 40 ft (12.2 m). acuminate (a˘-ku¯⬘mı˘n-a¯t) [L. acuminatus, sharpened] Conical or pointed. acupoint (a˘k⬙u¯-point⬘) [L. acus, needle ⫹ ⬙] A speciﬁc location on the body where an acupuncture needle is inserted or pressure is applied for therapeutic purposes (e.g., the control of postoperative nausea and vomiting). acupressure (a˘k⬘u¯-pre˘sh⬙u˘r) [L. acus, needle, ⫹ pressura, pressure] Finger pressure applied therapeutically at selected points on the body. In traditional Chinese medicine, the pressure points follow lines along the body called meridians. Techniques include shiatsu, tsubo, jin shin yutsu, and jon shin do. acupuncture (a˘k⬘u¯-pu˘ngk⬙chu¯r) [L. acus, needle, ⫹ punctura, puncture] A technique for treating painful conditions, producing regional anesthesia, or preventing future disease by passing long thin needles through the skin into speciﬁc points on the body. The free ends of the needles are manually twirled, heated with burned mugwort (a technique called “moxa” or “moxibustion”), or connected to a weak electrical current. They are then typically left in place for about 20 minutes. Although in Asia and Europe acupuncture has a variety of uses, in the U.S. it is principally considered a treatment for local pain syndromes. It is often used in combination with other therapies, including but not limited to massage, meditation, and

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acusis herbal remedies. In the U.S., professional proﬁciency in acupuncture is attained by passing an examination administered by the National Commission for the Certiﬁcation of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. CAUTION: It is important that the acupuncturist use sterile or disposable needles and that care be taken to prevent puncturing adjacent organs.

acusis SEE: presbycusis. acute (a˘-ku¯t⬘) [L. acutus,

sharp] 1. Sharp, severe. 2. Having rapid onset, severe symptoms, and a short course; not chronic. acute care Health care delivered to patients experiencing sudden illness or trauma. Acute care generally occurs in the prehospital, hospital, or emergency department and is usually short-term rather than long-term or chronic care. acute chest syndrome A complication of sickle cell disease resulting from vascular occlusion or infection in the lungs and marked by chest pain, tachypnea, fever, rales and rhonchi, leukocytosis, and lobar consolidation. acute confusional state SEE: confusional state, acute. acute phase reaction The release of physiologically active proteins by the liver into the blood in response to interleukin-6 or other cytokines that participate in the destruction of pathogens and promote healing during inﬂammation. SYN: acute phase response. SEE: cytokine; inﬂammation; interleukin-6; protein, acute phase.

acute respiratory distress syndrome ABBR: ARDS. Respiratory insufﬁciency marked by progressive hypoxemia due to severe inﬂammatory damage causing abnormal permeability of the alveolar-capillary membrane. The alveoli ﬁll with ﬂuid, which interferes with gas exchange. SEE: disseminated intravascular coagulation; sepsis; systemic inﬂammatory response syndrome; Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. ETIOLOGY: Acute respiratory distress syndrome may result from direct trauma to the lungs (e.g., near drowning, aspiration of gastric acids, severe lung infection) or systemic disorders such as shock, septicemia, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), cardiopulmonary bypass, and reaction to multiple blood transfusions. Widespread damage to the alveolar-capillary membranes is initiated through the aggregation and activity of neutrophils and macrophages and the activation of complement. Cytokines, oxygen free radicals, and other inﬂammatory mediators damage the walls of capillaries and al-

acute respiratory distress syndrome veoli, producing diffuse inﬂammatory interstitial and alveolar edema, ﬁbrin exudates, and hyaline membranes that block oxygen delivery to the blood. DIAGNOSIS: Based on a history of a recent event associated with the onset of ARDS, the presence of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema on the chest radiograph, and persistent hypoxemia on arterial blood gases. SYMPTOMS: Dyspnea and tachypnea are followed by a progressive hypoxemia that, despite oxygen therapy, is the hallmark of ARDS. Diffuse, ﬂuffy inﬁltrates can be seen on chest radiographs. TREATMENT: Endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation with positive end-expiratory pressures, supplemental oxygen, and tidal volumes of 6 to 12 ml/kg optimize respiratory outcomes. The patient should be monitored and treated for acidosis, cardiac arrhythmias, DIC, oxygen toxicity, renal failure, and sepsis. PROGNOSIS: Mortality is high, approx. 50% to 60%, depending on the amount of lung tissue involved and the ability to maintain adequate oxygen ﬂow to vital organs. After resolution of the inﬂammation, the damaged lung tissue becomes ﬁbrotic and can cause chronic restrictive lung disease. Prolonged use of more than 50% oxygen increases the risk of residual lung damage. PATIENT CARE: To avert ARDS, respiratory status is monitored in at-risk patients. Recognizing and treating early signs and symptoms can be crucial to a patient’s survival. Ventilatory rate, depth, and rhythm are monitored, and subtle changes are noted; the onset of ARDS is marked by the onset of a rapid and shallow breathing pattern. Pulse oximetry is monitored continuously for subtle changes. If shock ensues and blood is shunted away from body surfaces, resulting in cool skin, O2 readings may become inaccurate, necessitating use of arterial blood gas monitoring for respiratory alkalosis (early) and mixed metabolic and respiratory acidosis (later). Serial chest x-rays should be obtained to assess for bilateral consolidation progressing to lung “whiteout.” The patient also is observed for chest wall retractions on inspiration, use of accessory breathing muscles, and level of dyspnea. The patient’s consciousness level, cardiac rate and rhythm, blood pressure, arterial blood gas (ABG) values, serum electrolyte levels, and chest radiograph results are monitored. Fluid balance is closely watched by measuring intravenous (IV) ﬂuid intake and urinary output, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery wedge pressure; by weighing the patient daily; and by assessing for peripheral edema. A pat-

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acute respiratory failure ent airway is maintained, and oxygen therapy with continuous positive airway pressure or mechanical ventilation with positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is provided by the respiratory therapist as prescribed by the attending physician. Routine management of a mechanically ventilated patient includes monitoring breath sounds, chest wall movement, vital signs and comfort, and ventilator settings and function; suctioning the endotracheal tube and oropharynx; and assessing changes in pulse oximetry and ABG values. Cardiac output may be decreased because PEEP increases intrathoracic pressure and reduces venous return. For this reason, health care professional staff monitor blood pressure, urine output, mental status, peripheral pulses, and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure to determine the effects of positive pressure ventilation on hemodynamics. Inotropic drugs are administered as prescribed if cardiac output falls. Hemoglobin levels and oxygen saturation values also are monitored closely, as packed red blood cell transfusion may be required if hemoglobin is inadequate for oxygen delivery. The nurse and respiratory therapist observe for signs and symptoms of barotrauma such as subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax, and pneumomediastinum (air leaks resulting from alveolar rupture caused by high airway pressures). If mechanical ventilation is used, sedation may help to calm the patient and reduce the incidence of poor synchronization between the patient and the ventilator. Nutritional support should begin early to promote pulmonary cell regeneration and provide proteins needed for successful weaning from a ventilator. Enteral nutrition is preferred over parenteral means, as it reduces the risk of infection. A formula that is lower in carbohydrates helps decrease CO2 formation during metabolism in ARDS patients retaining CO2. Fluid replacement should maintain sufﬁcient circulating volume without causing overhydration, as determined by central venous pressure readings. Nursing measures are used to prevent problems of immobility. If prone positioning is prescribed, be aware that this is labor-intensive, requiring multiple staff members to place the patient prone. To reduce compression of the lungs by the heart and mediastinum, a pronator device is strapped to the patient, who is then turned by three staff members on each side and one at the head who protects the endotracheal tube, IV lines, and other attachments. The prone patient’s blood pressure and heart and respiratory rates must be closely monitored for evidence of position tolerance. The pa-

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tient’s head should be repositioned every hour to prevent necrosis of facial skin and to provide oral care and airway suctioning. The patient should be repositioned to the supine position every 6 hr. Strict asepsis is observed in dressing changes, suctioning, hand hygiene, and oral care. The patient is routinely assessed for fever, sputum color changes, and elevated WBC count. Response to therapy is evaluated and adverse reactions are noted. The family is encouraged to talk to the patient even though he or she may not respond verbally. Respiratory therapists play a key role in the care of patients with ARDS. They initiate mechanical ventilation as prescribed by the attending physician and monitor arterial blood gases and pulse oximetry to assure adequate oxygenation. They adjust the tidal volume, respiratory rate, and PEEP levels to optimize tissue oxygenation. They also help determine when the patient may be ready for weaning from mechanical ventilation by periodic assessment of the patient’s cardiopulmonary status. acute respiratory failure SEE: respiratory failure, acute. acute stress disorder A disorder characterized by severe anxiety, dissociative symptoms, and depersonalization. Symptoms occur within 1 month of exposure to an extremely traumatic stressor and persist for at least 2 days. acute urethral syndrome Syndrome experienced by women, marked by acute dysuria, urinary frequency, and lack of signiﬁcant bacteriuria; pyuria may or may not be present. The cause is unknown, but it is important to determine whether a speciﬁc bacterial infection of the bladder or vagina is present to ensure that appropriate drugs are given as needed. The syndrome is referred to colloquially as “honeymoon cystitis” because it may occur during periods of increased sexual activity. PATIENT CARE: A history of the illness, including events that increase or decrease symptoms, is obtained. The degree and nature of the patient’s pain, its location and possible radiation, and its frequency and duration are ascertained. The patient is instructed in the procedure for collecting a clean-catch, midstream urine specimen and is prepared for vaginal examination. If a bladder or vaginal bacterial infection is diagnosed, prescribed treatment measures are explained and demonstrated. acyanoblepsia (a˘-sı¯⬙a˘-no¯-ble˘p⬘se¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ kyanos, blue, ⫹ blepsis, vision] Inability to discern blue colors. Also called acyanopsia. acyanotic (a˘-sı¯⬙a˘-no˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ kyanos, blue] Pert. to the absence of cyanosis.

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acyclic (a˘-sı¯⬘klı˘k) 1. Without a cycle. 2. In chemistry, aliphatic. acyclovir (a˘-sı¯⬘klo¯-vı˘r) An antiviral drug approved for use in herpes simplex infections of the genitals, face, and central nervous system. Trade name is Zovirax. acyl (a˘s⬘ı˘l) General formula RC⫽O; in organic chemistry, the radical derived from an organic acid when the hydroxyl group (OH) is removed. acylation (a˘s⬙ı˘-la¯⬘shu˘n) Incorporation of an acid radical into a chemical. acystia (a˘-sı˘s⬘te¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ kystis, bladder] Congenital absence of the bladder. acystinervia, acystineuria (a˘-sı˘s⬙tı˘ne˘r⬘ve¯-a˘, −nu¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ neuron, nerve] Defective nerve supply to or paralysis of the bladder. AD anodal duration; average deviation. ad [L., to] In prescription writing, an indication that a substance should be added to the formulation up to a speciﬁed volume. a.d. [L.] auris dextra, right ear. -ad [L., to] Sufﬁx meaning toward or in the direction of, as in cephalad. ad- [L., to] Preﬁx indicating adherence, increase, toward, as in adduct. A.D.A. American Dental Association; American Diabetes Association; American Dietetic Association; Americans with Disabilities Act. A.D.A.A. American Dental Assistants Association. adactylia, adactylism, adactyly (a˘⬙da˘ktı˘l⬘e¯-a˘, a¯-da˘k⬘tı˘-lı˘zm, −le¯) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ daktylos, ﬁnger] Congenital absence of digits of the hand or foot. adamantine (a˘d⬙a˘-ma˘n⬘tı˘n) [Gr. adamantinos] Very hard; said of enamel of teeth. adamantinoma (a˘d⬙a˘-ma˘n⬙tı˘-no¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ oma, tumor] A tumor of the jaw, esp. of the lower one, that arises from enamel-forming cells and may be partly cystic, partly solid. It may be benign or of low-grade malignancy. SYN: ameloblastoma. adamantoblast (a˘d⬙a˘-ma˘n⬘to¯-bla˘st) [Gr. adamas, hard surface, ⫹ blastos, germ] An enamel-forming cell present only during tooth formation. SYN: ameloblast. adamantoblastoma (a˘d⬙a˘-ma˘n⬙to¯-bla˘sto¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ oma, tumor] Overgrowth of an adamantoblast. adamantoma (a˘d⬙a˘-ma˘n-to¯⬘ma˘) [Gr. adamas, hard surface, ⫹ oma, tumor] Adamantinoma. Adam’s apple (a˘d⬘a˘mz) The laryngeal prominence formed by the two laminae of the thyroid cartilage. SYN: pomum adami; prominentia laryngea. Adams-Stokes syndrome SEE: StokesAdams syndrome. Adams test A measurement of lateral spinal curvature (scoliosis) after the patient bends forward at the waist. A sco-

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liometer is used to measure the degree of curvature. adaptation (a˘d⬙a˘p-ta¯⬘shu˘n) [L. adaptare, to adjust] 1. Adjustment of an organism to a change in internal or external conditions or circumstances. 2. Adjustment of the eye to various intensities of light, accomplished by changing the size of the pupil and accompanied by chemical changes occurring in the rods. 3. In psychology, a change in quality, intensity, or distinctness of a sensation that occurs after continuous stimulation of constant intensity. 4. In dentistry, the proper ﬁtting of dentures or bands to the teeth, or closeness of a ﬁlling to walls of a cavity. chromatic a. A change in hue or saturation, or both, resulting from pre-exposure to light of other wavelengths. color a. The fading of intensity of color perception after prolonged visual stimulation. dark a. Adjustment of the eyes for vision in dim light. SYN: scotopia.

light a. SEE: under light. occupational a. ABBR: OA. A practice model used by the occupational therapist to provide strategies for interpreting and enhancing observed patient performance and for facilitating mastery for the patient over performance challenges. SEE: conceptual model; occupational therapy. postural a. The ability to maintain balance and remain upright during changes in position and challenges to stability. SEE: control, postural. retinal a. Adjustment of the rods and cones of the retina to ambient light. Adaptation Model A conceptual model of nursing developed by nursing theorist Sister Callista Roy that is based on the individual’s adaptation to environmental stimuli. In this model the goal of nursing is to promote adaptive physiological, self-concept, role function, and interdependent responses. SEE: Nursing Theory Appendix. adapter (a˘-da˘p⬘te˘r) 1. Device for joining one part of an apparatus to another part. 2. Device to facilitate connecting electrical supply cords to different receptacles. 3. Device for adapting one type of electrical supply source to the speciﬁc requirements of an instrument. adaptive therapy Those services and strategies in occupational and physical therapy that make use of assistive technology to help patients with functional disabilities overcome environmental barriers. adaptometer (a˘-da˘p⬙to˘m⬘e˘-te˘r) A device used to determine the time required for visual adaptation to darkness. adaxial (a˘d-a˘k⬘se¯-a˘l) [L. ad, toward, ⫹ axis, axis] Toward the main axis; opposite of abaxial.

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ADCC ADCC Antibody-dependent cellular cytoxicity. add Prescription abbreviation meaning let there be added. adde (a˘d⬘e¯) [L.] Add, used as a direction in writing prescriptions. addict (a˘d⬘ı˘kt) [L. addictus, given over] 1. An individual who cannot control his or her need or craving for a substance or a behavior. 2. To make someone dependent or to become dependent on a substance or behavior. addiction (a˘-dı˘k⬘shu˘n) A compulsive and maladaptive dependence on a substance (e.g., alcohol, cocaine, opiates, or tobacco) or a behavior (e.g., gambling). The dependence typically produces adverse psychological, physical, economic, social, or legal ramiﬁcations. Addis count method (a˘d⬘ı˘s) [Thomas Addis, Scot.-born U.S. physician, 1881– 1949] Method for counting the sediment (casts and cells) in a 12-hr urine sample. Addison’s disease (a˘d⬘ı˘-so˘nz) [Thomas Addison, Brit. physician, 1793– 1860] A rare illness marked by gradual and progressive failure of the adrenal glands and insufﬁcient production of steroid hormones. Patients with Addison’s disease make inadequate amounts of both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. ETIOLOGY: Adrenal failure typically results from autoimmune destruction of the adrenal glands, chronic infections (e.g., tuberculosis, cytomegalovirus, or histoplasmosis), or cancers that metastasize to the adrenal glands from other organs (e.g., the lungs or breast). SYMPTOMS: The patient may be symptom-free until the majority of adrenal tissue is destroyed. Early complaints are usually nonspeciﬁc: a feeling of weakness or fatigue. Subsequently, patients may notice lack of appetite, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and dizziness. Physical ﬁndings may include postural hypotension and increased skin pigmentation. Laboratory studies may reveal hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. If these ﬁndings are present, a cosyntropin stimulation test may be performed to establish the diagnosis. TREATMENT: Chronic adrenal insufﬁciency is managed with corticosteroids, such as prednisone, usually taken twice a day. During episodic illnesses or stresses (e.g., surgeries) the maintenance dose of these medications is increased, then tapered over several days back to baseline levels. SEE: adrenal crisis. Untreated patients PROGNOSIS: may develop progressive problems with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, electrolyte distur-

additive bances, or shock during major illnesses. Patients treated with corticosteroids have an excellent prognosis. PATIENT CARE: Patients with primary adrenal insufﬁciency who are suffering other acute conditions are assessed frequently for hypotension, tachycardia, ﬂuid balance, and electrolyte and glucose levels. Prescribed adrenocortical steroids, with sodium and ﬂuid replacement, are administered. The patient is protected from stressors such as infection, noise, and light and temperature changes. Extra time for rest and relaxation is planned. For chronic maintenance therapy: Both patient and family are taught about the need for lifelong replacement therapy and medical supervision. Patients are taught about self-administration of steroid therapy (typically two thirds of the dose is given in the A.M., and one third in the P.M.). Symptoms of overdosage and underdosage and the course of action if either occurs are explained. The patient is instructed to increase ﬂuid and salt replacement if perspiring and to follow a diet high in sodium, carbohydrates, and protein, with small, frequent meals if hypoglycemia or anorexia occurs. Measures to help prevent infection include getting adequate rest, avoiding fatigue, eating a balanced diet, and avoiding people with infections. Verbalization of feelings and concerns is encouraged. The patient is assisted to develop coping strategies and is referred for further mental health or stress management counseling if warranted. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. addisonism (a˘d⬘ı˘-su˘n-ı˘zm⬙) Symptom complex resembling Addison’s disease caused by adrenal glands, destruction by infectious agents such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Cytomegalovirus. Addison’s planes (a˘d⬘ı˘-so˘nz) Imaginary planes that divide the abdomen into nine regions to aid in the location of internal structures. SEE: abdominal regions. addition (a˘-dı˘⬘shu˘n) In chemistry, a reaction in which two substances unite without loss of atoms or valence. additive (a˘d⬘ı˘-tı˘v) 1. In pharmacology, the effect that one drug or substance contributes to the action of another drug or substance. 2. An adulterant, i.e., any substance that changes the composition or action of another when it is added or combined with the ﬁrst. food a. Substance added to food to maintain or impart a certain consistency, to improve or maintain nutritive value, to enhance palatability or ﬂavor, to produce a light texture, or to control pH. Food additives are used to help bread rise during baking, to keep bread

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additive effect mold-free, to color margarine, to prevent discoloration of some fruits, and to prevent fats and oils from becoming rancid. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates the use of food additives. additive effect The therapeutic effect of a combination of two or more drugs that is equal to the sum of the individual drug effects. adducent (a˘-du¯⬘se˘nt) [L. adducere, to bring toward] Causing adduction. adduct (a˘-du˘kt⬘) [L. adductus, brought toward] To draw toward the long axis of the body or a limb. adduction (a˘-du˘k⬘shu˘n) Movement of a limb or eye toward the median plane of the body or, in the case of digits, toward the axial line of a limb. SEE: abduction for illus. convergent-stimulus a. Convergence of the eyes when the gaze is ﬁxed on an object at the near point of vision. adductor (a˘-du˘k⬘tor) A muscle that draws toward the medial line of the body or to a common center. adelomorphous (a˘-de˘l⬙o¯-mor⬘fu˘s) [Gr. adelos, not seen, ⫹ morphe, shape] Having undeﬁned form. aden- SEE: adeno-. adenalgia (a˘d⬙e˘n-a˘l⬘je¯-a˘) [Gr. aden, gland, ⫹ algos, pain] Pain in a gland. SYN: adenodynia. adenase (a˘d⬘e˘-na¯z) [⬙ ⫹ −ase, enzyme] Enzyme secreted by the pancreas, spleen, and liver that converts adenine into hypoxanthine. adendric, adendritic (a˘-de˘n⬘drı˘k, a˘⬙de˘ndrı˘t⬘ı˘k) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ dendrites, rel. to a tree] Without dendrites, as in certain cells in the spinal ganglia. adenectomy (a˘d⬙e˘n-e˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [Gr. aden, gland, ⫹ ektome, excision] Excision of a gland. adenectopia (a˘d⬙e˘-ne˘k-to¯⬘pe¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ topos, place] Malposition of a gland; a gland in a position that is other than its normal position. adenia (a˘-de¯⬘ne¯-a˘) Chronic inﬂammation and enlargement of a lymph gland. adeniform (a˘-de˘n⬘ı˘-form) [Gr. aden, gland, ⫹ L. forma, shape] Glandlike in form. adenine (a˘d⬘e˘-nı¯n) A purine base, C5H5N5, that is part of the genetic code of DNA and RNA. In DNA it is paired with thymine and in RNA, with uracil. adenitis (a˘d⬙e˘-nı¯⬘tı˘s) [Gr. aden, gland, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of lymph nodes or a gland. adeno-, aden- [Gr. aden, gland] Combining forms meaning gland. adenoacanthoma (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-a˘k⬙a˘n-tho¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ akantha, thorn, ⫹ oma, tumor] Adenocarcinoma in which some cells have undergone squamous metaplasia. adenoameloblastoma (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-a˘-me¯l⬙o¯bla˘s-to¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ O. Fr. amel, enamel, ⫹ Gr. blastos, germ, ⫹ oma, tumor]

adenoidectomy Benign tumor of the jaw, originating from ameloblast cells of forming teeth; an odontogenic tumor. adenoblast (a˘d⬘e˘-no¯-bla˘st) [⬙ ⫹ blastos, germ] Any tissue that produces secretory or glandular activity. adenocarcinoma (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-ka˘r⬙sı˘n-o¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ karkinos, crab, ⫹ oma, tumor] A malignant tumor arising from a glandular organ. acinar a. Adenocarcinoma in which the cells are in the shape of alveoli. SYN: alveolar adenocarcinoma. alveolar a. Acinar a. adenocele (a˘d⬘e˘-no¯-se¯l⬙) [⬙ ⫹ kele, tumor, swelling] 1. A cystic tumor arising from a gland. 2. A tumor of glandular structure. adenocellulitis (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-se˘l⬙u¯-lı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ L. cella, small chamber, ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of a gland and adjacent cellular tissue. adenocyst (a˘d⬘e˘-no¯-sı˘st⬙) [⬙ ⫹ kystis, sac] A cystic tumor arising from a gland. adenocystoma (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-sı˘s-to¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ kystis, sac, ⫹ oma, tumor] Cystic adenoma. adenodynia (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-dı˘n⬘e¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ odyne, pain] Pain in a gland. SYN: adenalgia. adenoepithelioma (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-e˘p⬙ı˘-the¯l-e¯o˘⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ epi, on, ⫹ thele, nipple, ⫹ oma, tumor] A tumor consisting of glandular and epithelial elements. adenofibroma (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-fı¯-bro¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ L. ﬁbra, ﬁber, ⫹ Gr. oma, tumor] A tumor of ﬁbrous and glandular tissue (connective tissue); frequently found in the uterus or breast. adenofibrosis (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-fı¯-bro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ Gr. osis, condition] Degeneration of a tumor that contains ﬁbrous connective tissue. adenogenous (a˘d⬙e˘-no˘j⬘e˘-nu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ gennan, to produce] Originating in glandular tissue. adenohypophysis (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-hı¯-po˘f⬘ı˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ hypo, under, ⫹ phyein, to grow] The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. adenoid (a˘d⬘e˘-noyd) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. eidos, form, shape] Lymphoid; having the appearance of a gland. adenoidectomy (a˘d⬙e˘-noyd-e˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ ektome, excision] Excision of the adenoids. SEE: tonsillectomy; Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. PATIENT CARE: Vital signs are monitored, and the patient is observed for signs of shock. The mouth and pharynx are checked for bleeding, large clot formation, or oozing; the patient is observed for frequent swallowing, which indicates bleeding or large clot formation. Clots should be prevented from obstructing the oropharnyx. The patient is placed in either a prone position with the head turned to the side or in a lateral recumbent position to promote

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adenoiditis drainage. When the operative wound has healed sufﬁciently, the oral intake of cool (not hot or iced) ﬂuids and soft foods is encouraged. The patient is also advised not to gargle until the surgical site has healed. Young patients: The child is reassured concerning care routines and procedures. Emotional support is provided, and parental presence is encouraged. The child is evaluated for vomiting swallowed blood, and is monitored for ability to swallow ﬂuids. adenoiditis (a˘d⬙e˘-noyd-ı¯⬘tı˘s) [Gr. aden, gland, ⫹ eidos, form, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of adenoid tissue. adenoids (a˘d⬘e˘-noyds) Lymphatic tissue forming a prominence on the wall of the pharyngeal recess of the nasopharynx. SEE: pharyngeal tonsil. adenolipoma (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-lı˘p-o¯⬘ma˘) [Gr. aden, gland, ⫹ lipos, fat, ⫹ oma, tumor] A benign tumor having glandular characteristics but composed of fat. adenolymphocele (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-lı˘m⬘fo¯-se¯l) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ Gr. kele, tumor, swelling] Cystic dilatation of a lymph node from obstruction. adenolymphoma (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-lı˘m-fo¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ Gr. oma, tumor] A lymph gland adenoma. adenoma (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯⬘ma˘) pl. adenomata [⬙ ⫹ oma, tumor] A benign (not malignant) tumor made of epithelial cells, usually arranged like a gland. adenomatous (−no¯⬘ma˘-tu˘s), adj. acidophil(ic) a. Tumor of the pituitary gland in which cells stain with acid dyes. It usually produces growth hormones and causes acromegaly and gigantism. SYN: eosinophil(ic) adenoma; somatotroph adenoma. adrenocorticotrophin-secreting a. A pituitary tumor that secretes adrenocorticotropic hormone, the substance responsible for Cushing’s syndrome. basophil(ic) a. Tumor of the pituitary gland in which cells stain with basic dyes. It usually produces adrenocorticotrophin and causes Cushing’s syndrome. chromophobe a. Tumor of the pituitary gland composed of cells that do not stain readily. It may cause pituitary deﬁciency or diabetes insipidus. eosinophil(ic) a. Acidophil(ic) a. ﬁbroid a. Fibroadenoma. follicular a. Adenoma of the thyroid. gonadotroph-cell a. The most common macroadenoma of the pituitary gland. Because it does not cause endocrine disorders it is considered a nonfunctioning tumor. Hu¨rthle cell a. Tumor of the thyroid that contains mostly eosinophil-staining cells; occasionally found in diseases such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. malignant a. Adenocarcinoma. nonfunctioning pituitary a. Gonadotroph-cell a.

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papillary a. Adenoma with nippleshaped glands. pituitary a. Adenoma of the pituitary gland. prolactin-secreting a. Prolactinoma. sebaceous a. Enlarged sebaceous glands, esp. of the face. SYN: adenoma sebaceum. a. sebaceum Sebaceous a. somatotroph a. A growth-hormonesecreting tumor of the anterior pituitary that causes acromegaly or giantism. villous a. Large polyp of the mucosal surface of the large intestine. adenomatome (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯⬘ma˘-to¯m) [⬙ ⫹ oma, tumor, ⫹ tome, incision] An instrument for removing adenoids. adenomatosis (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-ma˘-to¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ oma, tumor, ⫹ osis, condition] The condition of multiple glandular tissue overgrowths. adenomere (a˘d⬘e˘-no¯-me¯r⬙) [⬙ ⫹ meros, part] The functional part of a gland. adenomyoma (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-mı¯-o¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ mys, muscle, ⫹ oma, tumor] Tumor containing glandular and smooth muscular tissue. adenomyometritis (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-mı¯⬙o¯-me˘trı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ metra, womb, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] A hyperplastic condition of the uterus caused by pelvic inﬂammation; it grossly resembles an adenomyoma. adenomyosarcoma (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-mı¯⬙o¯-sa˘rko¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ sarx, ﬂesh, ⫹ oma, tumor] Adenosarcoma that includes muscle tissue. adenomyosis (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-mı¯-o¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ mys, muscle, ⫹ osis, condition] Benign invasive growth of the endometrium into the muscular layer of the uterus. SEE: endometriosis for illus. adenopathy (a˘d-e˘-no˘p⬘a˘-the¯) [⬙ ⫹ pathos, disease, suffering] Swelling and morbid change in lymph nodes; glandular disease. adenopharyngitis (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-fa˘r⬙ı˘n-jı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ pharynx, throat, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of tonsils and pharyngeal mucous membrane. adenophthalmia (a˘d⬙e˘-no˘f-tha˘l⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ophthalmos, eye] Inﬂammation of the meibomian gland. adenosarcoma (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-sa˘r-ko¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ sarx, ﬂesh, ⫹ oma, tumor] A tumor with adenomatous and sarcomatous characteristics. adenosclerosis (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-skle˘-ro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ sklerosis, hardening] Glandular hardening. adenose (a˘d⬘e˘-no¯s) Glandlike. adenosine (a˘-de˘n⬘o¯-se¯n) A nucleotide containing adenine and ribose. a.

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adenosine 3⬘,5⬘-cyclic monophosphate is important in a wide variety of metabolic responses to cell stimuli.

a. deaminase conjugated with polyethylene glycol ABBR: PEG-ADA. A cytoplasmic enzyme used to treat severe combined immunodeﬁciency disease (SCID) due to adenosine deaminase deﬁciency. Trade name is Adagen. SEE: severe combined immunodeﬁciency disease. a. diphosphate ABBR: ADP. A compound of adenosine containing two phosphoric acid groups. ADP is used to synthesize ATP with the energy released in cell respiration. When ATP is used for cellular functions such as protein synthesis, ADP is reformed. a. monophosphate ABBR: AMP; 5⬘AMP. Substance formed by condensation of adenosine and phosphoric acid. It is one of the hydrolytic products of nucleic acids and is present in muscle, red blood cells, yeast, and other nuclear material. SYN: adenylic acid. a. triphosphatase ABBR: ATPase. Enzyme that splits adenosine triphosphate to yield phosphate and energy. a. triphosphate ABBR: ATP. A compound of adenosine containing three phosphoric acid groups. ATP is present in all cells; it is formed when energy is released from food molecules during cell respiration. Cells contain enzymes to split ATP into ADP, phosphate, and energy, which is then available for cellular functions such as mitosis. adenosis (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. aden, gland, ⫹ osis, condition] Any disease of a gland, or of glandular tissue. adenotome (a˘d⬘e˘-no¯-to¯m) [⬙ ⫹ tome, incision] Device for excising a gland, esp. the adenoid glands. adenotonsillectomy (a˘d⬙e˘-no¯-to˘n⬙sı˘lle˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ L. tonsilla, almond, ⫹ Gr. ektome, excision] Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids. adenous (a˘d⬘e˘-nu˘s) Like a gland. adenovirus (a˘d⬘e˘-no¯-vı¯⬘ru˘s) One of a group of closely related viruses that can cause infections of the upper respiratory tract. A large number have been isolated. SEE: illus.

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adenyl (a˘d⬘e˘-nı˘l) The radical C5H4N5; present in adenine. a. cyclase An enzyme that catalyzes the production of cyclic AMP (adenosine 3⬘,5⬘-cyclic monophosphate) from ATP (adenosine triphosphate). It is present on most cell surfaces. adenylate cyclase (a˘-de˘n⬘ı˘-la¯t sı¯⬘kla¯s) An enzyme important in the synthesis of cyclic AMP (adenosine 3⬘,5⬘-cyclic monophosphate) from adenosine triphosphate. SYN: cyclic AMP synthetase. adermia (a˘-de˘r⬘me¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ derma, skin] Congenital or acquired defect of or lack of skin. adermogenesis (a˘-de˘r⬙mo¯-je˘n⬘e˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ genesis, generation, birth] Imperfect development of skin. ADH antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin). SEE: under hormone. A.D.H.A. American Dental Hygienists’ Association. adherence (a˘d⬘he¯r-e˘ns) 1. Stickiness. 2. Compliance. adherent (a˘d-he¯⬘re˘nt) [L. adhaerere, to stick to] Attached to, as of two surfaces. adhesin (a˘d-he¯⬘zı˘n) 1. In conjugation of some bacteria, a protein on the cell surface that causes aggregation of cells. 2. A protein found on the cell wall of bacteria such as Escherichia coli that enables the bacteria to bind to the host’s cells. adhesion (a˘d-he¯⬘zhu˘n) [L. adhaesio, stuck to] 1. A holding together or uniting of two surfaces or parts, as in wound healing. 2. A ﬁbrous band holding parts together that are normally separated. 3. An attraction to another substance: thus, molecules or blood platelets adhere to each other or to dissimilar materials. abdominal a. Adhesion in the abdominal cavity, usually involving the intestines; caused by inﬂammation or trauma. If adhesions cause great pain or intestinal obstruction, they are treated surgically. pericardial a. Adhesion of the pericardium. If extensive, adhesions may lead to restriction of the normal movement of the heart. SEE: pericarditis. adhesiotomy (a˘d-he¯⬙ze¯-o˘t⬘o¯-me¯) [L. adhaesio, stuck to, ⫹ Gr. tome, incision] Surgical division of adhesions. adhesive (a˘d-he¯⬘sı˘v) [L. adhaesio, stuck to] 1. Causing adhesion. 2. Sticky; adhering. 3. A substance that causes two bodies to adhere. adiadochokinesia, adiadochokinesis (a˘dı¯⬙a˘-do¯⬙ko¯-kı˘-ne¯⬘se¯-a˘, −ne¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ diadochas, successive, ⫹ kinesis, movement] Inability to make rapid alternating movements. adiaphoresis (a˘-dı¯⬙a˘-fo¯-re¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ diaphorein, to perspire] Deﬁciency or absence of sweat. adiastole (a˘⬙dı¯-a˘s⬘to¯-le¯) [⬙ ⫹ diastole, dilatation] Imperceptibility of diastole.

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Adie’s syndrome Adie’s syndrome (a¯⬘de¯z) [William John

Adie, Brit. neurologist, 1886– 1935] A syndrome marked by a tonic pupil that responds slowly or not at all to light, with impaired accommodation and slow constriction and relaxation in the change from near to distant vision. The affected pupil is frequently larger than the normal pupil. Loss of certain deep tendon reﬂexes may also be present, but there are no other signs of central nervous system disease. SEE: pupil, tonic. adip- SEE: adipo-. adipectomy (a˘d⬙ı˘-pe˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [L. adeps, fat, ⫹ Gr. ektome, excision] Excision of fat or adipose tissue, usually a large quantity. SEE: liposuction. adipic (a˘-dı˘p⬘ı˘k) Rel. to adipose tissue. adipo-, adip- [L. adeps, fat] Combining forms meaning fat. See also lipo-, steato-. adipocele (a˘d⬘ı˘-po¯-se¯l⬙) [L. adeps, fat, ⫹ Gr. kele, tumor] A hernia that contains fat or fatty tissue. SYN: lipocele. adipocellular (a˘d⬙ı˘-po¯-se˘l⬘u¯-la˘r) Containing fat and cellular tissue. adipocere (a˘d⬘ı˘-po¯-se¯r⬙) [L. adeps, fat, ⫹ cera, wax] A brown, waxlike substance composed of fatty acids and calcium soaps. It is formed in animal tissues postmortem. adipocyte (a˘d⬘ı˘-po¯-sı¯t⬙) SEE: fat cell. adipofibroma (a˘d⬙ı˘-po¯-fı¯-bro¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ ﬁbra, ﬁber, ⫹ Gr. oma, tumor] A ﬁbroma and adipoma. adipogenous, adipogenic (a˘d⬙ı˘-po˘j⬘e˘nu˘s, −po¯-je˘n⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. gennan, to produce] Inducing the formation of fat. adipoid (a˘d⬘ı˘-poyd) [L. adeps, fat, ⫹ Gr. eidos, form, shape] Fatlike; lipoid. adipokinesis (a˘d⬙ı˘-po¯-kı˘-ne¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. kinesis, movement] 1. Metabolism of fat with production of free fatty acids. 2. Mobilization and metabolism of body fat. adiponecrosis (a˘d⬙ı˘-po¯-ne˘-kro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. nekrosis, state of death] Necrosis affecting fatty tissue. adipose (a˘d⬘ı˘-po¯s⬙) [L. adiposus, fatty] Fatty; pert. to fat. adiposis (a˘d⬙ı˘-po¯⬘sı˘s) [L. adeps, fat, ⫹ Gr. osis, condition] Abnormal accumulation of fat in the body. SYN: corpulence; liposis; obesity. a. cerebralis Obesity due to intracranial disease, esp. of the pituitary. a. dolorosa Dercum’s disease. a. hepatica Fatty degeneration or inﬁltration of the liver. adipositis (a˘d⬙ı˘-po¯-sı¯⬘tı˘s) [L. adiposus, fatty, ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂammation] Inﬁltration of an inﬂammatory nature in and beneath subcutaneous adipose tissue. adiposity (a˘d⬙ı˘-po˘s⬘ı˘-te¯) Excessive fat in the body. SYN: adiposis; corpulence; obesity. adiposogenital syndrome Fro¨hlich’s syndrome. adiposuria (a˘d⬙ı˘-po¯-su¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ Gr.

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adjuvant phosphate that are added to an antigen to increase the body’s immunologic response. The adjuvants increase the size of the antigen, making it easier for B lymphocytes and phagocytes to recognize it, promote chemotaxis, and stimulate the release of cytokines. Adjuvants are not effective with all antigens and do not stimulate T lymphocyte activity. Freund’s complete a. A water-in-oil emulsion in which an antigen solution is emulsiﬁed in mineral oil with killed mycobacteria to enhance antigenicity. The intense inﬂammatory response produced by this emulsion makes it unsuitable for use in humans. Freund’s incomplete a. A water-inoil emulsion in which an antigen solution without mycobacteria is emulsiﬁed in mineral oil. On injection, this mixture induces a strong persistent antibody formation. adjuvant therapy In cancer therapy, the use of another form of treatment in addition to the primary therapy. For example, chemotherapy may be the primary treatment and radiation therapy may be an adjuvant therapy. ADL activities of daily living. Adler, Alfred Austrian psychiatrist (1870– 1937) who founded the school of individual psychology. SEE: psychology, individual. ad lib [L. ad libitum] Prescription abbreviation meaning as desired. ad libitum [NL] As desired. administration The giving of a therapeutic agent. Administration on Aging ABBR: AOA. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that conducts research in the ﬁeld of aging and assists federal, state, and local agencies in planning and developing programs for the aged. It is responsible for implementing the Older Americans Act of 1965. administrative order A ruling published by the executive or judicial branch of government that compels the taking of an action either to prevent the spread of disease, or to reduce an imminent public health hazard. admission of fact Written requests to accept or deny mutually agreed upon deeds, statements, or assertions of a lawsuit. admix (a˘d-mı˘ks⬘) [L. admixtus, mixed] To blend or combine. A.D.N. Associate Degree in Nursing. ad nauseam (a˘d naw⬘se¯-a˘m) [L.] Of such degree or extent as to produce nausea. adneural (a˘d-nu¯⬘ra˘l) [L. ad, to, ⫹ Gr. neuron, nerve] Near or toward a nerve. adnexa (a˘d-ne˘k⬘sa˘) [L.] Accessory parts of a structure. dental a. Tissues surrounding the

adrenalectomy tooth (i.e., periodontal ligament and alveolar bone proper). a. oculi Lacrimal gland. a. uteri Ovaries and fallopian tubes. adnexal (a˘d-ne˘k⬘sa˘l) Adjacent or appending. adnexitis (a˘d⬙ne˘k-sı¯⬘tı˘s) [L. adnexa, appendages, ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the adnexa uteri. adolescence (a˘d⬙o¯-le˘s⬘e˘ns) [L. adolescens] The period from the beginning of puberty until maturity. Because the onset of puberty and maturity is a gradual process and varies among individuals, it is not practical to set exact age or chronological limits in deﬁning the adolescent period. adolescent (a˘d⬙o¯-le˘s⬘e˘nt) 1. Pert. to adolescence. 2. A young man or woman not fully grown. adolescent turmoil In psychoanalytic theory, the belief that adolescence is invariably accompanied by behavioral or psychological upheaval. This is no longer thought to be inevitable, or even the usual case. adoption (a˘-do˘p⬘shu˘n) [L. ad, to, ⫹ optare, to choose] Assumption of responsibility for the care of a child by a person or persons who are not the biological parents. This usually requires a legal procedure. adoral (a˘d-o¯⬘ra˘l) [⬙ ⫹ os, mouth] Toward or near the mouth. ADP adenosine diphosphate. ADR adverse drug reaction. adren- SEE: adrenalo-. adrenal- SEE: adrenalo-. adrenal (a˘d-re¯⬘na˘l) [L. ad, to, ⫹ ren, kidney] Originally used to indicate nearness to the kidney; now used in reference to the adrenal gland or its secretions. adrenalectomy (a˘d-re¯⬙na˘l-e˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [L. ad, to, ⫹ ren, kidney, ⫹ Gr. ektome, excision] Excision of one or both adrenal glands. PATIENT CARE: Vital signs, central venous pressure, and urine output are monitored frequently. Signs and symptoms of hypocorticism are assessed hourly for the ﬁrst 24 hr; signiﬁcant changes are reported to the surgeon immediately. Additional IV glucocorticoids are given as prescribed. The patient is monitored for early indications of shock or infection, and for alterations in blood glucose and electrolyte levels. To counteract shock, IV ﬂuids and vasopressors are administered as prescribed, and the patient’s response is evaluated every 3 to 5 min. Increased steroids to meet metabolic demands are needed if additional stress (e.g., infection) occurs. Other medications, including analgesics, are given as prescribed, and the patient’s response is evaluated. The room is kept cool and the patient’s clothing and bedding are changed often if he or

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adrenal hyperplasia, congenital she perspires profusely (a side effect of surgery on the adrenal gland). The abdomen is assessed for distention and return of bowel sounds. Physical and psychological stresses are kept to a minimum. Medications may be discontinued in a few months to a year after unilateral adrenalectomy, but lifelong replacement therapy will be needed after bilateral adrenalectomy. The patient must learn to recognize the signs of adrenal insufﬁciency, that sudden withdrawal of steroids can precipitate adrenal crisis, and that continued medical follow-up will be needed so that steroid dosage can be adjusted during stress or illness. Patients should take steroids in a two-thirds A.M. and onethird P.M. dosing pattern to mimic diurnal adrenal activity, with meals or antacids to minimize gastric irritation. Adverse reactions to steroids (e.g., weight gain, acne, headaches, diabetes, and osteoporosis) are explained. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. adrenal hyperplasia, congenital ABBR: CAH. An inherited disorder marked by congenital deﬁciency or absence of one or more enzymes essential to the production of adrenal cortical hormones. CAH is one of the adrenogenital syndromes. It is transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait, most often in Ashkenazi Jews and Mediterranean peoples. The enzyme involved most commonly is 21-hydroxylase (21-OHD). The inability to synthesize mineralocorticoids or glucocorticoids results in an overproduction of adrenal androgens. A severe deﬁciency or absence of 21-OHD also affects aldosterone synthesis. Symptoms of CAH include ambiguous genitalia or pseudohermaphroditism in infant girls. In other forms of CAH, decreased secretion of corticosterones and increased production of ACTH may cause a variety of clinical changes. Newborns who have salt-losing CAH develop vomiting, ﬂuid and electrolyte imbalances (hyponatremia, hypokalemia), and hypotension within 2 weeks of birth. Treatment consists of hormonal therapy and surgery to correct genital abnormalities. Adrenalin (a˘-dre˘n⬘a˘-lı˘n) Trade name for epinephrine. adrenaline (a˘-dre˘n⬘a˘-le¯n) British designation for epinephrine. adrenalinemia (a˘-dre˘n⬙a˘-lı˘n-e¯⬘me¯-a˘) [L. ad, to, ⫹ ren, kidney, ⫹ Gr. haima, blood] Epinephrine in the blood. adrenalinuria (a˘-dre˘n⬙a˘-lı˘n-u˘⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] Epinephrine in the urine. adrenalo-, adrenal-, adreno-, adren- [L. ad, toward ⫹ ren, kidney] Combining forms meaning adrenal glands. adrenarche (a˘d⬙re˘n-a˘r⬘ke¯) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹

adrenoleukodystrophy Gr. arche, beginning] Changes that occur at puberty as a result of increased secretion of adrenocortical hormones. SEE: menarche; pubarche. adrenergic (a˘d-re˘n-e˘r⬘jı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ Gr. ergon, work] Relating to nerve ﬁbers that release norepinephrine or epinephrine at synapses. SEE: sympathomimetic. adrenergic neuron-blocking agents Substances that inhibit transmission of sympathetic nerve stimuli regardless of whether alpha- or beta-adrenergic receptors are involved. SEE: receptor, alpha-adrenergic; beta-adrenergic receptor. adrenitis (a˘d⬙re¯-nı¯⬘tı˘s) [L. ad, to, ⫹ ren, kidney, ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the adrenal glands. adreno- SEE: adrenalo-. adrenoceptive (a˘-dre¯⬙no¯-se˘p⬘tı˘v) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ recipere, to receive] Concerning the sites in organs or tissues that are acted on by adrenergic transmitters. adrenochrome (a˘d⬙re¯⬘no¯-kro¯m) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ Gr. chroma, color] C9H9NO3; a red pigment obtained by oxidation of epinephrine. adrenocortical (a˘d-re¯⬙no¯-kor⬘tı˘-ka˘l) Pert. to the adrenal cortex. adrenocortical hormone SEE: under hormone. adrenocortical insufficiency, acute Sudden deﬁciency of adrenocortical hormone brought on by sepsis, surgical stress, or acute hemorrhagic destruction of both adrenal glands (i.e., Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome). A frequent cause is sudden withdrawal of adrenal corticosteroids from patients with adrenal atrophy secondary to chronic steroid administration. SYN: Addisonian crisis; adrenal crisis. adrenocorticosteroid (a˘d-re¯⬙no¯-ko˘r⬙tı˘ko¯-ste¯r⬘oyd⬙) A hormone produced by the adrenal cortex; any synthetic derivative of such a hormone. adrenocorticotropic (a˘d-re¯⬙no¯-kor⬙tı˘-ko¯tro˘p⬘ı˘k) [L. ad, to, ⫹ ren, kidney, ⫹ cortex, bark, ⫹ Gr. tropikos, turning] Having a stimulating effect on the adrenal cortex. adrenocorticotropin (a˘d-re¯⬙no¯-kor⬙tı˘-ko¯tro˘p⬘ı˘n) Adrenocorticotropic hormone. adrenogenital (a˘d-re¯-no¯-je˘n⬘ı˘-ta˘l) [L. ad, to, ⫹ ren, kidney, ⫹ genitalis, genital] Pert. to the adrenal glands and the genitalia. adrenogenital syndrome A syndrome marked by abnormally early puberty in children, overmasculinization in adults, virilism, and hirsutism, caused by the excessive production of adrenocortical hormones. SEE: Cushing’s syndrome. adrenogenous (a˘d⬙re˘n-o˘j⬘e˘-nu˘s) [L. ad, to, ⫹ ren, kidney, ⫹ Gr. gennan, to produce] Originating in or produced by the adrenal gland. adrenoleukodystrophy (a˘-dre¯⬙no¯-loo⬙ko¯-

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adrenolytic dı˘s⬘tro¯-fe¯) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ Gr. leukos, white, ⫹ dys, bad, ⫹ trephein, to nourish] A hereditary disease of children, transmitted as a sex-linked recessive trait. There is an abnormality of the white matter of the brain and atrophy of the adrenal glands. The mental and physical deterioration progresses to dementia, aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and blindness. adrenolytic (a˘d⬙re¯n-o¯-lı¯t⬘ı˘k) [L. ad, to, ⫹ ren, kidney, ⫹ Gr. lysis, dissolution] Sympatholytic. adrenomegaly (a˘d-re¯n⬙o¯-me˘g⬘a˘-le¯) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ Gr. megas, large] Enlarged adrenal gland(s). adrenomimetic (a˘-dre¯⬙no¯-mı˘-me˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ Gr. mimetikos, imitating] Sympathomimetic. adrenopathy (a˘d⬙re˘n-o˘p⬘a˘-the¯) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ Gr. pathos, disease, suffering] Any disease of the adrenal glands. adrenosterone (a˘d⬙re˘-no˘s⬘te˘-ro¯n) An androgenic hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. adrenotoxin (a˘d-re¯⬙no¯-to˘k⬘sı˘n) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ Gr. toxikon, poison] A substance toxic to the adrenal glands. adrenotropic (a˘d-re¯⬙no¯-tro˘p⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ Gr. tropikos, turning] Nourishing or stimulating to the adrenal glands, with reference esp. to hormones that stimulate adrenal gland function. Adson’s maneuver (a˘d⬘so˘nz) [Alfred W. Adson, U.S. neurosurgeon, 1887– 1951] A test for thoracic outlet syndrome. The patient’s arm is moved back into extension and external rotation with the elbow extended and forearm supinated. The radial pulse is palpated while the patient is asked to tuck the chin, side bend the head toward the opposite side, and rotate the chin toward the side of the extended arm. The patient is then asked to inhale. A positive sign of numbness or tingling in the hand or diminished pulse indicates the brachial plexus or blood vessels are compromised at the site of the scalene muscle. adsorb Attachment of a substance to the surface of another material. SEE: absorb; absorption. adsorbate (a˘d-sor⬘ba¯t) Anything that is adsorbed. adsorbent (a˘d-sor⬘be˘nt) 1. Pert. to adsorption. 2. A substance that leads readily to adsorption, such as activated charcoal or magnesia. adsorption (a˘d-sorp⬘shu˘n) [L. ad, to, ⫹ sorbere, to suck in] Adhesion by a gas or liquid to the surface of a solid. adsternal (a˘d-ste˘r⬘na˘l) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. sternon, chest] Near or toward the sternum. ADT Admission, discharge, and transfer. adterminal (a˘d-te˘r⬘mı˘-na˘l) [⬙ ⫹ terminus, boundary] Toward the extremity of any structure, such as the end of a nerve or muscle.

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twisted] Convergent squint; inward rotation of both eyes. adult (a˘-du˘lt⬘) [L. adultus, grown up] The fully grown and mature organism. adulteration (a˘-du˘l⬙te˘r-a¯⬘shu˘n) [L. adulterare, to pollute] The addition or substitution of an impure, weaker, cheaper, or possibly toxic substance in a formulation or product.

adult respiratory distress syndrome SEE: acute respiratory distress syndrome. advance (a˘d-va˘ns⬘) [Fr. avancer, to set forth] To carry out the surgical procedure of advancement. advanced (a˘d-va˘nst⬘) [ME.] 1. Placed or being ahead. 2. In a late or critical stage of development (advanced disease). 3. Far along in time or age; old or elderly (of advanced age). advanced cardiac life support ABBR: ACLS. SEE: under life support. advance directive A written document in the form of a living will or durable power of attorney prepared by a competent individual that speciﬁes what, if any, extraordinary procedures, surgeries, medications, or treatments the patient desires in the future, when he or she can no longer make such decisions about medical treatment. SEE: living will; power of attorney, durable, for health care. advanced sleep-phase syndrome Sleepphase syndrome. advancement (a˘d-va˘ns⬘me˘nt) [Fr. avancer, to set forth] Surgical detachment of a segment of tissue (e.g., skin, muscle, tendon) with reattachment to a position beyond the initial site. An example would be an operation to remedy strabismus in which an extrinsic occular muscle is severed and reattached farther from its origin. capsular a. Attachment of the capsule of Tenon in front of its normal position. adventitia (a˘d⬙ve˘n-tı˘sh⬘e¯-a˘) [L. adventicius, coming from abroad] The outermost part or layer of a structure or organ, such as the tunica adventitia or outer layer of an artery. adventitious (a˘d⬙ve˘n-tı˘sh⬘u˘s) 1. Acquired; accidental. 2. Arising sporadically. 3. Pert. to adventitia. adventitious breath sounds Abnormal lung sounds heard when listening to the chest as the person breathes. These may be wheezes, crackles (rales), or stridor. They do not include sounds produced by muscular activity in the chest wall or friction of the stethoscope on the chest. adverse drug reaction An unwanted response to a therapeutic drug. Health professionals are encouraged to report all adverse events related to drugs or

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adverse reaction medical devices to the manufacturer and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to aid in monitoring the safety of marketed medical products. SEE: drug reaction; MedWatch; surveillance, postmarketing. adverse reaction In pharmacology and therapeutics, an undesired side effect or toxicity caused by a treatment. Adverse reactions may occur as a result of drug therapies, physical therapy, radiation, or surgery. The onset of the unwanted effect may be immediate or may take days or months to develop. One common type of adverse reaction is an adverse drug reaction (ADR). ADRs are reportable to the federal Food and Drug Administration. SEE: drug interaction; drug reaction. advisory (a˘d-vı¯⬘ze˘-re¯) A report issued by a drug manufacturer or governmental agency about a medical product that may cause serious injury or death to patients. advocacy (a˘d⬘vo¯-ka˘-se¯) In health care, pleading or representation for a desired goal or interest group, such as patients, staff, providers, biomedical researchers, or others. adynamia (a˘d⬙ı˘-na¯⬘me¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ dynamis, strength] Weakness or loss of strength, esp. due to muscular or cerebellar disease. SYN: asthenia; debility. adynamic (a¯-dı¯-na˘m⬘ı˘k), adj. A.E. above elbow; term refers to the site of amputation of an upper extremity. AED automated external deﬁbrillator; automatic external deﬁbrillator. Aedes (a˘-e¯⬘de¯s) [Gr. aedes, unpleasant] A genus of mosquitoes belonging to the family Culicidae. Many species are troublesome pests and some transmit disease. A. aegypti A species of Aedes that transmits yellow fever and dengue among many other diseases. A. triseriatus A species that transmits Jamestown Canyon virus, La Crosse virus, and other California encephalitis viruses. aer- SEE: aero-. aerated (e˘r⬘a¯⬙te˘d) Containing air or gas. aeration (e˘r⬙a¯⬘shu˘n) 1. Act of airing. 2. Process in which carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged between the pulmonary blood and the air in the lungs. 3. Saturating or charging a ﬂuid with gases. aero-, aer- (e˘r⬘o¯) Combining forms meaning air or gas. aeroallergen (e˘r⬙o¯-a˘l⬘e˘r-je˘n) A particle of dust, pollen, or powder that stimulates an immune response in a sensitive person. An airborne allergen. aerobe (e˘r⬘o¯b) pl. aerobes [⬙ ⫹ bios, life] A microbe that is able to live and reproduce in the presence of oxygen. facultative a. A microorganism that prefers an environment devoid of oxy-

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gen but has adapted so that it can live and reproduce in the presence of oxygen. obligate a. A microorganism that can live and reproduce only in the presence of oxygen. aerobic (e˘r-o¯⬘bı˘k) 1. Taking place in the presence of oxygen. 2. Concerning an organism that lives and reproduces in the presence of oxygen. aerobiosis (e˘r⬙o¯-bı¯-o¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. aer, air, ⫹ biosis, mode of living] Living in an atmosphere containing oxygen. aerocele (e˘r⬘o¯-se¯l) [⬙ ⫹ kele, tumor, swelling] Distention of a cavity with gas. aerocoly (e˘r⬙o˘k⬘o¯-le¯) [⬙ ⫹ kolon, colon] Distention of the colon with gas. aerocystoscopy (e˘r⬙o¯-sı˘s-to˘s⬘ko¯-pe¯) [⬙ ⫹ kystis, bladder, ⫹ skopein, to examine] Examination with a cystoscope of the bladder distended by air. aerodontalgia (e˘r⬙o¯-do˘nt-a˘l⬘je¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ odous, tooth, ⫹ algos, pain] Pain in the teeth resulting from a change in atmospheric pressure. aerodontia (e˘r⬙o¯-do˘n⬘she¯-a˘) Branch of dentistry concerned with the effect of changes in atmospheric pressure on the teeth. aerodynamics (e˘r⬙o¯-dı¯-na˘m⬘ı˘ks) [Gr. aer, air, ⫹ dynamis, force] The science of air or gases in motion. aeroembolism (e˘r⬙o¯-e˘m⬘bo¯-lı˘zm) [⬙ ⫹ embolos, plug, ⫹ −ismos, condition] A condition in which nitrogen bubbles form in body ﬂuids and tissues during rapid ascent to high altitudes; can also occur in scuba diving or in hyperbaric oxygen therapy if return to sea level atmospheric pressure is too rapid. SEE: bends. SYMPTOMS: Symptoms include boring, gnawing pain in the joints, itching of skin and eyelids, unconsciousness, convulsions, and paralysis. Symptoms are relieved by recompression (i.e., return to lower altitudes or placement of the patient in a hyperbaric pressure chamber). Even though oxygen by mask may be available, ascents above 25,000 ft should be avoided except in planes with pressurized cabins. aerogenesis (e˘r⬙o¯-je˘n⬘e˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ genesis, generation, birth] Formation of gas. aerogenic, aerogenous (e˘r⬙o¯je˘n⬘ı˘k, −o˘j⬘e˘n-u˘s), adj. aerometer (e˘r-o˘m⬘e˘-te˘r) [Gr. aer, air, ⫹ metron, measure] A device for measuring gas density. Aeromonas (e˘r⬙o¯-mo¯⬘na˘s) A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, non– spore-forming, motile bacilli found in water and soil. They may cause wound infections or gastroenteritis in humans. A. hydrophilia A species that is pathogenic for humans; it is sensitive to

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aero-otitis chloramphenicol, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and some quinolones. aero-otitis Aerotitis. aeroparotitis (e˘r⬙o¯-pa˘⬙ro¯-tı¯⬘tı˘s) Swelling of one or both parotid glands due to introduction of air into the glands. This may occur in those who play wind instruments; it also occurs in nose blowing and Valsalva’s maneuver if done too vigorously. aeroperitoneum, aeroperitonia (e˘r⬙o¯pe˘r⬙ı˘-to¯-ne¯⬘u¯m, −to¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ peritonaion, peritoneum] Distention of the peritoneal cavity caused by gas. aerophagia, aerophagy (e˘r⬙o¯-fa¯⬘je¯-a˘, e˘r⬙o˘f⬘a˘-je¯) [⬙ ⫹ phagein, to eat] Swallowing of air. aerophilic, aerophilous (e˘r⬙o¯-fı˘l⬘ı˘k, −of⬘ı˘lu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ philein, to love] Requiring oxygen for growth and reproduction. SYN: aerobic. aerophobia (e˘r-o¯-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ phobos, fear] Morbid fear of a draft or of fresh air. aerosinusitis (e˘r⬙o¯-sı¯⬙nu˘s-ı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ L. sinus, a hollow, ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂammation] Chronic inﬂammation of nasal sinuses due to changes in atmospheric pressure. aerosol (e˘r⬘o¯-so˘l) [⬙ ⫹ L. solutio, solution] 1. A solution dispensed as a mist. 2. Any suspension of particles in air or gas. aerosolization (e˘r⬙o¯-so˘l⬙ı˘-za¯⬘shu˘n) Production of an aerosol. aerosol therapy The use of medicated mists, such as bronchodilators, antivirals, corticosteroids, or mucolytic agents, to treat lung or bronchial diseases. SEE: inhalation therapy. aerotherapy (e˘r⬙o¯-the˘r⬘a˘-pe¯) [⬙ ⫹ therapeia, treatment] The use of air to treat diseases. SEE: hyperbaric oxygen. aerothermotherapy (e˘r⬙o¯-the˘r⬙mo¯the˘r⬘a˘-pe¯) [⬙ ⫹ thermos, heat, ⫹ therapeia, treatment] Therapeutic use of hot air. aerotitis (e˘r-o¯-tı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ot-, ear, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the ear, esp. the middle ear, due to failure of the eustachian tube to remain open during sudden changes in barometric pressure, as may occur during ﬂying, diving, or working in a pressure chamber. SYN: aero-otitis; barotitis. aerotropism (e˘r-o˘t⬘ro¯-pı˘zm) [⬙ ⫹ trope, a turn, ⫹ −ismos, condition] The tendency of organisms, esp. bacteria and protozoa, to move toward air (positive aerotropism) or away from it (negative aerotropism). aerourethroscope (e˘r-o¯-u¯⬙re¯⬘thro¯-sko¯p⬙) [⬙ ⫹ ourethra, urethra, ⫹ skopein, to examine] An apparatus for visual examination of the urethra after dilatation by air. aerourethroscopy (e˘r⬙o¯-u¯⬙re¯-thro˘s⬘ko¯-pe¯) Visual examination of the urethra when distended with air. Aesculapius (e˘s⬙ku¯-la¯⬘pe¯-u˘s) The Ro-

affiliation man name for the god of medicine; son of Apollo and the nymph Coronis. staff of A. A rod or crude stick with a snake wound around it, used to signify the art of healing and adopted as the emblem of some medical organizations (e.g., American Medical Association). Snakes were sacred to Aesculapius because they were believed to have the power to renew their youth by shedding their old skin and growing a new one. SEE: caduceus. aesthetics (e˘s-the˘t⬘ı˘ks) [Gr. aisthesis, sensation] The philosophy or the theory of beauty and the ﬁne arts. These concepts are esp. important in dental restorations and in plastic and cosmetic surgery. Also spelled esthetics. dental a. The application of aesthetics to natural or artiﬁcial teeth or restorations, usually with regard to form and color. afebrile (a˘-fe˘b⬘rı˘l) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ L. febris, fever] Without fever. affect (a˘f⬘fe˘kt) [L. affectus, exerting inﬂuence on] In psychology, the emotional reaction associated with an experience. SEE: mood. blunted a. Greatly diminished emotional response to a situation or condition. ﬂat a. Virtual absence of emotional response to a situation or condition. affection (a˘-fe˘k⬘shu˘n) 1. Love, feeling. 2. Physical or mental disease. affective (a˘-fe˘k⬘tı˘v) Pert. to an emotion or mental state. affective disorder A group of disorders marked by a disturbance of mood accompanied by a full or partial manic or depressive syndrome that is not caused by any other physical or mental disorder. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. afferent (a˘f⬘e˘r-e˘nt) [L. ad, to, ⫹ ferre, to bear] Transporting toward a center, such as a sensory nerve that carries impulses toward the central nervous system; opposite of efferent. Certain blood vessels and lymphatic vessels are also said to be afferent. afferent loop syndrome A group of gastrointestinal symptoms that occur in some patients who have had partial gastric resection with gastrojejunostomy. The condition is caused by partial obstruction of an incompletely draining segment of bowel. In some cases there is bacterial overgrowth in the afferent loop. Symptoms include abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, and pain after eating. affidavit A voluntary written or printed statement of facts that is conﬁrmed by the person’s oath or afﬁrmation. affiliation (a˘-fı˘l-e¯-a¯⬘shu˘n) [L. afﬁliare, to take to oneself as a son] 1. Membership in a larger organization. 2. Association. In nursing or medical education, the administrative merger of two hospitals or

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affinity schools of nursing. This enables students to obtain specialized training and experience that might not otherwise be available to them. affinity (a˘-fı˘n⬘ı˘-te¯) [L. afﬁnis, neighboring] Attraction. chemical a. Force causing certain atoms to combine with others to form molecules. SEE: chemoreceptor. A fiber A heavily myelinated, fast-conducting nerve ﬁber. afibrinogenemia (a˘-fı¯⬙brı˘n-o¯-je˘-ne¯⬘me¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ L. ﬁbra, ﬁber, ⫹ Gr. gennan, to produce, ⫹ haima, blood] Absence or deﬁciency of ﬁbrinogen in the bloodstream. aflatoxicosis (a˘f⬘la˘-to˘k⬙sı˘-ko¯⬘sı˘s) Poisoning caused by ingestion of peanuts or peanut products contaminated with Aspergillus ﬂavus or other Aspergillus strains that produce aﬂatoxin. Farm animals and humans are susceptible to this toxicosis. SYN: x-disease. aflatoxin (a˘f⬘la˘-to˘k⬘sı˘n) A toxin produced by some strains of Aspergillus ﬂavus and A. parasiticus that causes cancer in laboratory animals. It may be present in peanuts and other seeds contaminated with Aspergillus molds. It is not practical to try to remove aﬂatoxin from contaminated foods in order to make them edible. AFO ankle-foot orthosis. AFP alpha-fetoprotein. Africa, sub-Saharan The large region of Africa that lies just south of the Sahara desert. Common infections in this region include malaria, meningitis, tuberculosis, and HIV. African tick bite fever An infectious illness transmitted to humans by ticks of the genus Amblyomma infected with Rickettsia africae. The disease is found in sub-Saharan Africa and the French West Indies and is characterized by fevers, headache, scabs that form at the site of tick inoculation, and localized lymph node swelling. afteraction (a˘f⬙ te˘r-ak⬘shu˘n) Continued reaction for some time after the stimulus ceases, esp. in nerve centers. In the sensory centers this action gives rise to aftersensations. afterbirth The placenta and membranes expelled from the uterus after the birth of a child. aftercare 1. Care of a convalescent after conclusion of treatment in a hospital or mental institution. 2. A continuing program of rehabilitation designed to reinforce the effects of therapy and to help patients adjust to their environment. aftercataract 1. Secondary cataract. 2. An opacity of the lens capsule that develops after cataract removal. aftercurrent Current produced in a tissue after electrical stimulation has ceased. afterdamp A gaseous mixture formed by the explosion of methane and air in a

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mine; contains a large percentage of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and carbon monoxide. afterdepolarization (a˘f⬙te˘r-de¯-po¯⬙la˘r-ı˘za¯⬘shu˘n) Abnormal electrical activity that occurs during repolarization of the pacemaker cells of the heart. This activity may prolong the action potential and trigger abnormal atrial or ventricular rhythms. afterdischarge The discharge of impulses from a reﬂex center after stimulation of the receptor has ceased. It results in prolongation of the response. aftereffect A response occurring some time after the original stimulus or condition has produced its primary effect. afterhearing Perception of sound after the stimulus producing it has ceased to act. afterimage Image that persists subjectively after cessation of the stimulus. If colors are the same as those of the object, it is called positive; it is called negative if complementary colors are seen. In the former case, the image is seen in its natural bright colors without any alteration; in the latter, the bright parts become dark, while dark parts are light. negative a. Afterimage in which the colors and light intensity are reversed. positive a. Afterimage in which the colors and light intensity are unchanged. afterimpression Aftersensation. afterload In cardiac physiology, the forces that impede the ﬂow of blood out of the heart. The heart contracts against a resistance primarily composed of the pressure in the peripheral vasculature, the compliance of the aorta, and the mass and viscosity of blood. SEE: preload. afterloading In brachytherapy, the insertion of the radioactive source after the placement of the applicator has been conﬁrmed. aftermovement Persistent and spontaneous contraction of a muscle after a strong contraction against resistance has ceased. This is easily seen when a person forcibly pushes an arm against a wall while standing with the frontal plane perpendicular to the wall. When this is stopped and the person moves away from the wall, the arm abducts involuntarily and is elevated by the deltoid muscle. SYN: Kohnstamm’s phenomenon. afterpains Uterine cramps caused by contraction of the uterus and commonly seen in multiparas during the ﬁrst few days after childbirth. The pains, which are more severe during nursing, rarely last longer than 48 hr postpartum. TREATMENT: Analgesics provide relief, but aspirin should not be given if there is a bleeding tendency. The sooner an analgesic is given, the less is needed.

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afterperception afterperception Perception of a sensation after cessation of the stimulus. afterpressure A feeling of pressure that remains for a few seconds after removal of a weight or other pressure. aftersensation A sensation that persists after the stimulus causing it has ceased. aftertaste Persistence of gustatory sensations after cessation of the stimulus. aftertreatment Secondary treatment or that which follows the primary treatment regimen. SEE: aftercare. aftervision Afterimage. Ag [L. argentum] Symbol for the element silver. AGA appropriate for gestational age. against medical advice ABBR: AMA. Referring to a patient’s refusal of medically recommended treatments, esp. in the hospital. Dropping out of care or leaving a hospital AMA typically occurs when patients are dissatisﬁed with the pace or course of their care, carry substance abuse diagnoses, or have a history of multiple hospitalizations. The action may result in an increase in both morbidity and rehospitalization. PATIENT CARE: The patient is asked to sign a release form indicating that the health care facility and those responsible for medical care are not liable for any adverse outcome that may result from the termination of care. agamic (a˘-ga˘m⬘ı˘k) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ gamos, marriage] 1. Reproducing asexually. 2. Asexual. agammaglobulinemia (a˘-ga˘m⬙a˘-glo˘b⬙u¯lı˘n-e¯⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ gamma globulin ⫹ Gr. haima, blood] A broad term pert. to disorders marked by an almost complete lack of immunoglobulins or antibodies. The cause is abnormal B lymphocyte function. Agammaglobulinemias cause severe immunodeﬁciencies, with recurrent infections. Treatments include immuneglobulins, antibiotics, and bone marrow transplantation. agamogenesis (a˘g⬙a˘-mo¯-je˘n⬘e˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ gamos, marriage, ⫹ genesis, generation, birth] 1. Asexual reproduction. 2. Parthenogenesis. agar (a¯⬘ga˘r, a˘g⬘a˘r) [Malay, gelatin] 1. A dried mucilaginous product obtained from certain species of algae, esp. of the genus Gelidium. Because it is unaffected by bacterial enzymes, it is widely used as a solidifying agent for bacterial culture media; it is also used as a laxative because of its great increase in bulk on absorption of water. 2. A culture medium containing agar. agar-agar Agar. agaric (a˘-ga˘r⬘ı˘k) [Gr. agarikon, a sort of fungus] A toxic or hallucinogenic mushroom, esp. species of the genus Agaricus. agastria (a˘-ga˘s⬘tre¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ gaster, stomach] Absence of the stomach. agastric (a˘-ga˘st⬘rı˘k), adj.

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AgCl Symbol for silver chloride. age [Fr. age, L. aetas] 1. The time from birth to the present for a living individual measured in days, months, or years. 2. A particular period of life (e.g., middle age or old age). 3. To grow old. 4. In psychology, the degree of development of an individual expressed in terms of the age of an average individual of comparable development or accomplishment. achievement a. ABBR: A.A. The age of a person with regard to level of acquired learning; determined by a proﬁciency test and expressed in terms of the chronological age of the average person showing the same level of attainment. advanced maternal a. ABBR: AMA. A term used to describe the age of women for whom pregnancy presents increased risks either to the fetus or to the mother. In the medical literature this age is variably stated as being over 30, 35, or 40. anatomical a. An estimate of age as judged by the stage of development or deterioration of the body or tissue as compared with persons or tissues of known age. biological a. One’s present position in regard to the probability of survival. Determination of biological age requires assessment and measurement of the functional capacities of the life-limiting organ system (e.g., the cardiovascular system). bone a. An estimate of biological age based on radiological studies of the developmental stage of ossiﬁcation centers of the long bones of the extremities. SEE: epiphysis. chronological a. ABBR: C.A. Age as determined by years since birth. conceptional a. The estimated gestational age as referenced from the actual time of conception. It is usually considered to be at least 14 days after the ﬁrst day of the last menstrual period. SYN: ovulation age. a. of consent The age at which a minor may legally engage in voluntary sexual intercourse or no longer require parental consent for marriage. It varies among states, but is usually between ages 13 and 18. developmental a. An index of maturation expressed in months or years, which represents a value obtained by comparing performance with scaled norms for a particular age group. SEE: age, achievement. emotional a. Judgment of age with respect to the stage of emotional development. functional a. Age deﬁned in terms of physical or functional capacity; frequently applied to older adults. gestational a. The age of an embryo

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age or fetus as timed from the date of onset of the last menstrual period. menarcheal a. Elapsed time expressed in years from menarche. mental a. ABBR: M.A. The age of a person with regard to mental ability, determined by a series of mental tests devised by Binet and expressed in terms of the chronological age of the average person showing the same level of attainment. middle a. An imprecise term that refers to the period of life that begins roughly at age 40 and ends at about age 64. During middle age in Western societies, many medical problems begin to increase in frequency, including degenerative arthritis, cancer, diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, myocardial ischemia and infarction, obesity, and visual accommodative disorders. ovulation a. Conceptional a. physiological a. The relative age of a person, esp. when comparing that individual’s physical status with those of other persons of the same chronological age. aged (a¯jd⬘, a¯⬘je˘d) 1. To have grown older or more mature. 2. Persons who have grown old. SEE: aging. Age Discrimination Act Also known as Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. subsection 621 (1967), a law that prohibits unfair and discriminatory treatment by an employer against anyone 40 years old or older. In health care, this act has been used to challenge the termination of mature employees. ageism (a¯j⬘ı˘zm) [Robert Butler, U.S. physician, who coined the term in 1968] Discrimination against aged persons.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality ABBR: AHRQ. An ofﬁce of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services dedicated to supporting, conducting, and disseminating research; promoting improvements in clinical practice; and enhancing the quality, organization, ﬁnancing, and delivery of health care services. Formerly called the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research; the name was changed in December 1999. agenesia, agenesis (a˘⬙je˘n-e¯⬘se¯-a˘, a˘-je˘n⬘e˘sis) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ genesis, generation, birth] 1. Failure of an organ or part to develop or grow. 2. Lack of potency. agenitalism (a˘-je˘n⬘ı˘-ta˘l-ı˘zm) [⬙ ⫹ L. genitalis, genital, ⫹ Gr. −ismos, condition] Absence of genitals. agent (a¯⬘je˘nt) [L. agere, to do] Something that causes an effect; thus, bacteria that cause disease are said to be agents of the speciﬁc diseases they cause. A medicine is considered a therapeutic agent. alkylating a. A substance that introduces an alkyl radical into a compound in place of a hydrogen atom. Because

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these substances have the ability to interfere with cell metabolism and growth, they are used in treating certain types of malignancies. anti-anxiety a. Anxiolytic. antiulcer a. A drug used to prevent or treat ulcers of the stomach or small intestine.

beta-adrenergic a. SEE: beta-adrenergic agent. beta-adrenergic blocking a. Any drug that inhibits the activity of the sympathetic nervous system and of adrenergic hormones. Members of this class of drugs are used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, arrhythmias, glaucoma, and other conditions. Commonly prescribed beta blockers include atenolol, carvedilol, metoprolol, nadolol, propranolol, and pindolol. Side effects of these medications include worsening of asthma, blunting of the cardiovascular symptoms of hypoglycemia, bradycardia, and heart block. Rapid withdrawal from a beta-blocking drug in a patient who has become accustomed to its use may produce tachycardia or other arrhythmias, rebound hypertension, or myocardial ischemia or infarction. SYN: beta blocker. buffering a. Buffer. ceruminolytic a. (se˘-roo⬙mı˘-no¯-lı˘t⬘ı˘k) An agent that dissolves cerumen in the external ear canal. Obstruction of the ear canal with cerumen can cause itching, pain, and temporary conductive hearing loss. The ﬁrst approach to treatment should be removal of the obstruction manually with a blunt curette or loop or by irrigation. Cerumen solvents are not always recommended because they often do not eliminate the problem and frequently cause maceration of skin of the canal and allergic reactions. cervical ripening a. Any drug that promotes dilation of the cervix in anticipation of childbirth. chelating a. A drug, such as calcium disodium edetate, that is used to chelate substances, esp. toxic chemicals in the body.

ﬁxing a. SEE: clearing agent. immunobiological a. Immunobiological.

immunosuppressive a. SEE: immunotherapy. nasal drying a. Any anticholinergic, antihistaminic, or drug of a related class that decreases watery discharge from the nose, e.g., in rhinitis. ocular hypotensive a. A drug that reduces intraocular pressure, e.g., in glaucoma. oral hypoglycemic a. ABBR: OHA. A drug taken by mouth to help control hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus. riot control a. A class of chemicals

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agent used by law enforcement personnel to disable people, esp. those felt to be violent or potentially violent. The most commonly used chemicals are tear gas and pepper spray (oleoresin capsicum). Toxic effects of riot control agents include tearing of the eyes, irritation of the mucous membranes, asthma, coughing, and dermatitis, among others. sclerosing a. A substance used to cause sclerosis, esp. of the lining of a vein. SEE: varicose vein. surface-active a. Surfactant. thermal a. Heat or cold used to promote healing. SEE: physical agent modality. thrombolytic a. Any drug that degrades blood clots. Examples include streptokinase, tenecteplase, tissue plasminogen activator, and urokinase. Such drugs are used to treat the abnormal blood clotting that occurs in heart attacks, some strokes, and pulmonary emboli. CAUTION: Thrombolytic drugs should not be given to patients with active bleeding, a history of surgery or major trauma within the preceding two weeks, a brain tumor, or other known risks for intracerebral hemorrhage.

wetting a. In radiographic wet ﬁlm processing, a solution used after washing to reduce surface tension and accelerate water ﬂow from the ﬁlm to speed drying. Agent Orange A defoliant that U.S. military forces used extensively in the Vietnam War. It contained the toxic chemical dioxin as an unwanted and undesired contaminant. SEE: dioxin. agerasia (a¯-je˘r-a¯⬘se¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ geras, old age] Healthy, vigorous old age; youthful appearance of an old person. age-specific Pert. to data, esp. in vital statistics and epidemiology, that are related to age. ageusia, ageustia (a˘-gu¯⬘se¯-a˘, a˘-goos⬘te¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not ⫹ geusis, taste] Absence, partial loss, or impairment of the sense of taste. SEE: dysgeusia; hypergeusesthesia; hypogeusia. ETIOLOGY: Ageusia may be caused by disease of the chorda tympani or of the gustatory ﬁbers, excessive use of condiments, the effect of certain drugs, aging, or lesions involving sensory pathways or taste centers in the brain. central a. Ageusia due to a cerebral lesion. conduction a. Ageusia due to a lesion involving sensory nerves of taste. peripheral a. Ageusia due to a disorder of taste buds of the mucous membrane of tongue. agglomerate (a˘-glo˘m⬘e˘-ra¯t) [L. ad, to,

agglutinin ⫹ glomerare, to wind into a ball] To congregate; to form a mass. agglutin-, agglutino- Combining forms meaning clumping or gluing. agglutinable (a˘-gloo⬘tı˘-na˘-bl) [L. agglutinans, gluing] Capable of agglutination. agglutinant (a˘-gloo⬘tı˘-na˘nt) 1. Substance causing adhesion. 2. Causing union by adhesion, as in the healing of a wound. 3. Agglutinin. agglutination (a˘-gloo⬙tı˘-na¯⬘shu˘n) 1. A type of antigen-antibody reaction in which a solid cell or particle coated with antigens drops out of solution when it is exposed to a previously soluble antibody. The particles involved commonly include red blood cells, bacteria, and inert carriers such as latex. Agglutination also refers to laboratory tests used to detect speciﬁc antigens or antibodies in disease states. When agglutination involves red blood cells, it is called hemagglutination. 2. Adhesion of surfaces of a wound. direct a. The formation of an insoluble network of antigens and their antibodies, when the antigen is mixed with speciﬁc antiserum. Direct agglutination reactions are used, for example, in typing blood or in assessing the presence of antibodies against microorganisms. passive a. A test for the presence of a speciﬁc antibody in which inert particles or cells with no foreign antigenic markers are coated with a known soluble antigen and mixed with serum. If clumping occurs, the patient’s blood contains antibodies speciﬁc to the antigen. In the past, red blood cells were used as the carriers after they were washed to remove any known antibodies; currently, latex, bentonite, and charcoal also are used. platelet a. Clumping of platelets in response to immunological reactions. agglutination test A widely used test in which adding an antiserum containing antibodies to cells or bacteria causes them to agglutinate. SEE: agglutination. agglutinative (a˘-gloo⬘tı˘-na¯⬙tı˘v) Causing or capable of causing agglutination. agglutinin (a˘-gloo⬘tı˘-nı˘n) [L. agglutinans, gluing] An antibody present in the blood that attaches to an antigen present on cells or solid particles, causing them to agglutinate or clump together; used primarily in reference to laboratory tests of agglutination. Agglutinins cause transfusion reactions when blood from a different group is given. These antibodies are present at birth and require no exposure to an antigen to be created, since they are genetically determined. anti-Rh a. An antibody produced by persons with Rh-negative blood who are exposed to blood containing the Rh an-

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agglutinin tigen. This antibody develops in Rh-negative individuals who receive Rh-positive blood and in Rh-negative women carrying an Rh-positive fetus. The antibody may cause lysis of fetal red blood cells (hemolytic disease of the newborn) in subsequent Rh-positive pregnancies. cold a. An antibody in the serum of patients with certain diseases that causes the agglutination of erythrocytes (usually from sheep) at low temperatures by the serum of these patients. warm a. An agglutinin effective only at body temperature, 98.6⬚F (37⬚C). agglutinogen (a˘-gloo-tı˘n⬘o¯-je˘n) [L. agglutinans, gluing, ⫹ Gr. gennan, to produce] An antigen that stimulates the production of an agglutinin; used primarily in reference to laboratory testing for antibodies against speciﬁc blood types. SEE: blood group. agglutinogenic, agglutogenic (a˘-gloo⬙tı˘-no¯jen⬘ı˘k, a˘-gloo⬙to¯-je˘n⬘ı˘k), adj. A and B a. Antigenic substances discovered by Karl Landsteiner in 1901 that are found on the membranes of red blood cells in humans and that react with the alpha (anti-A) and beta (antiB) isoagglutinins in a different blood group. The red blood cells may contain A or B, both A and B, or neither A nor B agglutinogens. The four resulting blood groups are A, B, AB, and O, respectively. Blood groups are inherited according to Mendel’s laws. SEE: blood group; ABO incompatibility. M and N a. Antigenic substances found on the membranes of red blood cells in humans. Anti-M and anti-N agglutinins are rarely found in normal serum. The red blood cells may contain M or N, or both M and N agglutinogens, resulting in blood types M, N, or MN, respectively. SEE: blood group. Rh a. A speciﬁc substance called the Rh factor, which is found on the membranes of the red blood cells. It was discovered in 1940 by Landsteiner and Wiener, who prepared anti-Rh serum by injecting red cells from Rhesus monkeys into rabbits or other animals. They found that the red cells of 85% of people of the Caucasian race will be agglutinated when in contact with anti-Rh serum. These people are called Rh-positive. The remaining 15%, whose red cells are not agglutinated by anti-Rh serum, are termed Rh-negative. More than 25 blood factors are known to belong to the Rh system. Their importance in blood typing and blood type incompatibility between mother and fetus makes this blood group system second in importance only to the ABO group. SEE: blood group; Rh blood group; Rh factor. agglutinophilic (a˘-gloo⬙tı˘n-o¯-fı˘l⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. philos, fond] Readily agglutinating. aggrecan (a˘g-gre¯⬘ca˘n) A large glycopro-

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tein that provides stiffness and structural strength to many tissues including joint cartilage, tendons, and the aorta. aggregate (a˘g⬘re˘-ga¯t) [L. aggregatus, collect] 1. Total substances making up a mass. 2. To cluster or come together. aggregation (a˘g⬙re˘-ga¯⬘shu˘n) A clustering or coming together of substances. cell a. Clumping together of blood cells, esp. platelets or red cells. familial a. A cluster of the same disease in closely related families. aggression (a˘-gre˘sh⬘u˘n) [L. aggredi, to approach with hostility] 1. A forceful physical, verbal, or symbolic action. It may be appropriate and self-protective, indicating healthy self-assertiveness, or it may be inappropriate. The behavior may be directed outward toward the environment or inward toward the self. 2. Activity performed in a forceful manner. aging (a¯j⬘ı˘ng) 1. Growing older. Most authorities conﬁne the term to the maturation and physiological changes in organ systems that occur after the 30th year of life. The physiological changes occurring with age (diminished neurotransmitters, circulatory capacity, sensory acuity, and perception) affect the brain. These changes do not indicate a loss of cognitive function. There is evidence of slower reaction time and information processing, but the majority of functioning and intelligence remains intact and sufﬁcient. Emotional trauma and multiple losses occurring in older age often lead to a diminished investment in life, causing professionals to misdiagnose cognitive dysfunction. The stress of demanding situations often contributes to what appears to be an organic disorder. Validation by a team of specialists is important in the diagnosis and treatment of any disorder affecting older persons. SEE: Alzheimer’s disease; dementia. 2. Maturing. 3. Any physiological, cellular, or biochemical change that occurs with the passage of time, rather than because of injury or disease. successful a. 1. Aging in which emotional, intellectual, physical, social, or spiritual interests are optimally maintained or developed. 2. Health or wellness in aging. agitation (a˘j⬙ı˘-ta¯⬘shu˘n) [L. agitare, to drive] 1. Excessive restlessness, increased mental and physical activity, esp. the latter. PATIENT CARE: Agitation may complicate many medical and psychiatric conditions and make patient management difﬁcult, frustrating, and occasionally dangerous. Agitation is esp. common in the elderly, in patients with dementia, and in persons with organic brain syndromes. The agitated patient

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agitographia should always be addressed with respect; several attempts should be made to calm the patient with supportive listening, a composed affect, and genuine reassurance. The presence of a calm and respected family member may be helpful. Reorientation of the patient to his or her surroundings and the reason for hospitalization should be provided. Medical therapies, including antipsychotic drugs, sometimes in combination with benzodiazepines or other sedatives, are variably effective. CAUTION: Health care professionals who work with agitated patients carry a signiﬁcant risk of being injured at work. Institutional programs to limit staff injury may decrease this hazard. Protocols for defusing violent situations and de-escalating interpersonal tensions may also decrease the risk. 2. Tremor. 3. Severe motor restlessness, usually nonpurposeful, associated with anxiety. 4. Shaking of a container so that the contents are rapidly moved and mixed. agitographia (a˘j⬙ı˘-to¯-gra˘f⬘e¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. graphein, to write] Writing with excessive rapidity, with unconscious omission of words and syllables. agitophasia (a˘j⬙ı˘-to¯-fa¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. phasis, speech] Excessive rapidity of speech, with slurring, omission, and distortion of sounds. aglaucopsia, aglaukopsia (a˘⬙glawko˘p⬘se¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ glaukos, green, ⫹ opsis, vision] Green blindness; color blindness in which there is a defect in the perception of green. SEE: color blindness. aglossia (a˘-glo˘s⬘e¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ glossa, tongue] Congenital absence of the tongue. aglossostomia (a˘⬙glo¯s-o¯-sto¯⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ stoma, mouth] Congenital absence of the tongue and mouth opening. aglutition (a˘-gloo-tı˘sh⬘u˘n) [⬙ ⫹ L. glutire, to swallow] Difﬁculty in swallowing or inability to swallow. aglycemia (a˘⬙glı¯-se¯⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ glykys, sweet, ⫹ haima, blood] Lack of sugar in the blood. aglycon, aglycone The substance attached to the chemical structure of digitalis glycosides. It is responsible for the cardiotonic activity of those agents. aglycosuric (a˘-glı¯⬙ko¯-su¯⬘rı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ ouron, urine] Free from glycosuria. agminate(d) (a˘g⬘mı˘-na¯t) [L. agmen, a crowd] Aggregated; grouped in clusters. agnathia (a˘g-na¯⬘the¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ gnathos, jaw] Absence of the lower jaw. agnea (a˘g⬘ne¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ gnosis, knowledge] Inability to recognize objects. AgNO3 Symbol for silver nitrate.

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knowledge, ⫹ gennan, to produce] Of unknown origin or etiology. agnosia (a˘g-no¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ gnosis, knowledge] Inability to recognize or comprehend sights, sounds, words, or other sensory information. auditory a. Inability to interpret sounds. SYN: word deafness. color a. An inability to recognize or name speciﬁc colors. ﬁnger a. Inability to identify ﬁngers of one’s own hands or of others. optic a. Mental inability to interpret images that are seen. tactile a. Inability to distinguish objects by sense of touch. SYN: stereoagnosis. time a. Unawareness of the sequence and duration of events.

unilateral spatial a. SEE: inattention, unilateral. visual object a. SEE: visual object agnosia. -agogue (a˘-go˘g) [Gr. agogos, leading, inducing] Sufﬁx meaning producer, secretor, or promoter of the excretion of a speciﬁc substance. agonad, agonadal (a˘-go¯⬘na˘d, a˘-go¯n⬘a˘da˘l) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ gone, seed] Lacking gonads. agonal (a˘g⬘o¯-na˘l) [Gr. agon, a contest] Rel. to death or dying. agonist (a˘g⬘o˘n-ı˘st) 1. The muscle directly engaged in contraction as distinguished from muscles that have to relax at the same time; thus, in bending the elbow, the biceps brachii is the agonist and the triceps the antagonist. 2. In pharmacology, a drug that binds to the receptor and stimulates the receptor’s function. Drugs that mimic the body’s own regulatory function are called agonists. adrenergic a. Any one of a group of therapeutic agents that mimic or stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. beta a. A drug that stimulates adrenergic receptors in the lungs, heart, uterus, and other organs. Beta agonists are used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive lung diseases and to manage pregnancy. beta-2 a. A medication that stimulates bronchodilation. Examples include albuterol, salmeterol, terbutaline, and many others. SYN: bronchodilator. PATIENT CARE: Beta-2 agonists are used to treat patients with asthma or any pulmonary disease associated with bronchospasm. Patients given such medications need to be monitored for side effects such as tremor, tachycardia, and nausea. agony (a˘g⬘o¯-ne¯) 1. Extreme mental or physical suffering. 2. Death struggle. agoraphobia (a˘g⬙o¯-ra˘-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [Gr. agora, marketplace, ⫹ phobos, fear] Overwhelming symptoms of anxiety

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-agra that occur on leaving home; a form of social phobia. The attack may occur in a variety of everyday situations (e.g., standing in line, eating in public, in crowds of people, on bridges or in tunnels; while driving) in which a person may be unable to escape or get help and may be embarrassed. Symptoms often include rapid heartbeat, chest pain, difﬁculty breathing, gastrointestinal distress, faintness, dizziness, weakness, sweating, fear of losing control or going crazy, and fear of dying or impending doom. People with these symptoms often avoid phobic situations by rarely, if ever, leaving home. -agra [Gr. agra, a seizure] Sufﬁx indicating sudden severe pain. agranulocyte (a˘-gra˘n⬘u¯-lo¯-sı¯t) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ L. granulum, granule, ⫹ Gr. kytos, cell] A nongranular leukocyte. agranulocytosis (a˘-gra˘n⬙u¯-lo¯-sı¯-to¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ osis, condition] An acute disease marked by a deﬁcit or absolute lack of granulocytic white blood cells (neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils). SYN: granulocytopenia. agranulocytic (−sı˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. agranuloplastic (a˘-gra˘n⬙u¯-lo¯-pla˘s⬘tı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ L. granulum, granule, ⫹ Gr. plastikos, formative] Unable to form granular cells. agranulosis (a˘-gra˘n⬙u¯-lo¯⬘sı˘s) Agranulocytosis. agraphesthesia (a˘-gra˘f⬙e˘s-the¯⬘ze¯-a˘) Inability to recognize letters or numbers drawn by the examiner on skin. SEE: graphesthesia. agraphia (a˘-gra˘f⬘e¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ graphein, to write] Loss of the ability to write. SYN: logagraphia. SEE: aphasia, motor. absolute a. Complete inability to write. acoustic a. Inability to write words that are heard. amnemonic a. Inability to write sentences, although letters or words can be written. cerebral a. Inability to express thoughts in writing. motor a. Inability to write due to muscular incoordination. optic a. Inability to copy words. verbal a. Inability to write words although letters can be written. A/G ratio Albumin-globulin ratio. agrypnocoma (a˘-grı˘p⬙no¯-ko¯⬘ma˘) [Gr. agrypnos, sleepless, ⫹ koma, a deep sleep] Coma in which the individual is partially awake as if in an extreme lethargic state. It may be associated with delirium and lack of sleep. agrypnotic (a˘⬙grı˘p-no˘t⬘ı˘k) 1. Afﬂicted with insomnia. 2. Causing wakefulness. AGS American Geriatrics Society. agyria (a˘-jı¯⬘re¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ gyros, circle] Incompletely developed convo-

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lutions of the cerebral cortex. agyric (−rı˘k), adj. ah hypermetropic astigmatism. A.H.A. American Heart Association; American Hospital Association. AHF antihemophilic factor, coagulation factor VIII. SEE: coagulation factor. AHG antihemophilic globulin, coagulation factor VIII. SEE: coagulation factor. AHIMA American Health Information Management Association. Ahlfeld’s sign (a˘l⬘fe˘lts) [Friedrich Ahlfeld, Ger. obstetrician, 1843– 1929] Irregular uterine contractions after the third month of pregnancy. It is a presumptive sign of pregnancy. AHRQ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. A.I. aortic insufﬁciency; artiﬁcial insemination; artiﬁcial intelligence; axioincisal. aichmophobia (a¯k⬙mo¯-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [Gr. aichme, point, ⫹ phobos, fear] Morbid fear of being touched by pointed objects or ﬁngers. A.I.D. Agency for International Development; artiﬁcial insemination by donor (heterologous insemination). aid (a¯d) Assistance provided to a person, esp. one who is sick, injured, or troubled. SEE: ﬁrst aid. button a. An adaptive device permitting button closure by persons with the functional use of only one extremity. hearing a. A sound-amplifying apparatus used by those with impaired hearing. The modern electronic hearing aid may simply amplify sound or may be designed to attenuate certain portions of the sound signal and amplify others. The cost may vary from several hundred dollars to more than a thousand dollars. As a variety of hearing aids are available, it is important that patients buy the type most suitable for their needs and comfort. Patients should have a trial period prior to making the ﬁnal decision to purchase the device. robotic a. A mechanical device guided remotely by a person with a disability to assist with or enable daily living tasks. travel a. A device that makes it easier for people with sensory impairments to move freely in busy or unfamiliar environments. aide (a¯d) Assistant. certiﬁed medicine a. ABBR: CMA. An unlicensed health care worker who can administer oral and topical medications in long-term or chronic care facilities after successfully completing a state-approved medication administration course. Only a few states have this category of worker. physical therapy a. A person who is trained by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to provide sup-

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AIDS port services, such as tasks that do not require clinical decision making or problem solving, in physical therapy. Physical therapy aides should function with continuous on-site supervision. AIDS Acquired immunodeﬁciency syndrome, a late stage of infection with the human immunodeﬁciency virus (HIV). Criteria for the diagnosis include HIV infection with 1) a CD4⫹ helper T-cell count of less than 200 cells/mm3, plus 2) infection with an opportunistic pathogen, and/or 3) the presence of an AIDSdeﬁning malignancy. Although AIDS was unrecognized before 1981, it is now the most common cause of death in Africa, and the 4th most common cause of death worldwide. The majority of people with AIDS are between the ages of 15 and 44, poor, and heterosexual; have limited access to optimal care; and live in developing nations in Africa and Asia. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. Nearly one million persons with AIDS have been reported in the U.S.; about 500,000 of these individuals have died. 40,000 new AIDS infections occur each year in the U.S. Worldwide in 2002 more than 40 million persons were infected with AIDS, and more than 25 million died. As a result, AIDS has been called the worst epidemic in history. The primary risk groups for current HIV infection and AIDS are people who have unprotected sexual intercourse; injection drug users; men who have sex with men; and children of infected mothers. In the era before the blood supply was carefully screened, transfusionassociated HIV infection was also common. SEE: human immunodeﬁciency virus; opportunistic infection. ETIOLOGY: Two human immunodeﬁciency viruses, HIV-1 and HIV-2, have been identiﬁed. Both cause AIDS, but infection with HIV-2 has been primarily limited to West Africa. Infection occurs when a viral envelope glycoprotein (gp120) binds to CD4 receptors and coreceptors (called CXCR4 and CCR5) on lymphocytes, macrophages, and other immune system cells, causing viral uptake and eventual cellular destruction. HIV is a retrovirus that uses an enzyme called reverse transcriptase to convert its viral RNA to viral DNA. The viral DNA then becomes incorporated into the host cell DNA. New viral proteins are created and assembled into virions using the viral enzyme protease. About 100 billion virions, many with minor but protective mutations, are created during each reproductive cycle of HIV. Most newborn viruses quickly infect circulating immune cells or take up residence in body reservoirs that are relatively inaccessible to drug therapy. HIV’s ability to change and evade treatment has

AIDS made drug management of the disease complicated and has hindered vaccine development. Nonetheless, immediate treatment with combinations of drugs decreases both the severity of infection and the development of drug-resistant mutant clones, while prolonging disease-free survival. In the U.S., common opportunistic infections that infect AIDS patients include Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, Mycobacterium avium intracellulare (MAI), cytomegalovirus, Toxoplasma gondii, Candida albicans, Cryptosporidium, and Histoplasma capsulatum. AIDS patients also are subject to nonopportunistic infections (e.g., tuberculosis, syphilis, herpesviruses, papillomaviruses, and streptococcus pneumonia) at rates and with a virulence far exceeding those in the general population. SYMPTOMS: The opportunistic infections that accompany AIDS cause fatigue, fevers, chills, sweats, breathlessness, oral ulceration, swallowing difﬁculties, pneumonia, diarrhea, skin rashes, anorexia, weight loss, confusion, dementia, strokelike symptoms, and many other illnesses. Initial infection with HIV-1 sometimes causes a mononucleosis-like syndrome, with fevers, sore throat, swollen glands, and muscle and joint aches. Many people are so incapacitated by AIDS that they are unable to carry out normal activities of daily living; others have very few limitations, but suffer periodic life-threatening illnesses. SEE: table. DIAGNOSIS: The presence of antibodies to HIV in the blood is a marker of HIV infection; when these are detected in a patient with low T helper cell counts and related illnesses, AIDS is diagnosed. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) are the primary tests used in screening for HIV antibodies. If these antibodies are detected, the Western blot test is used for conﬁrmation. Tests for HIV have been developed that provide results in 20 minutes. If positive, the results are conﬁrmed by ELISA or Western Blot. The polymerase chain reaction can also be used to detect the presence of HIV nucleic acid in the blood. Measurement of the absolute levels of T helper cells and the level of HIV viremia (also called the viral load) are the principal tests used to monitor the course of established infection and the effectiveness of administered therapies. NATURAL HISTORY: Research in the late 1990s showed that 60% to 80% of HIV-infected individuals developed AIDS within 10 years of seroconversion. PREVENTION: The public should be educated about HIV infection and its mode of transmission. HIV infection is spread by direct contact with the blood

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Clinical Conditions and Opportunistic Infections Indicating AIDS Candida infections (candidiasis) of the trachea, bronchi, or lungs Candidiasis of the esophagus Cervical cancer, invasive Coccidioides immitis: Extrapulmonary infections or disseminated Cryptococcus neoformans: Infections outside the lung Cryptosporidium: Chronic infections of the gastrointestinal tract* Cytomegalovirus: Infections other than liver, spleen, or lymph nodes Cytomegalovirus retinitis with loss of vision Herpes simplex: Chronic oral ulcers, bronchitis, pneumonitis, or esophagitis Histoplasma capsulatum: Infections outside of lung or disseminated HIV-related encephalopathy Isosporiasis, chronic intestinal

Kaposi’s sarcoma Lymphoma, Burkitt’s Lymphoma, immunoblastic Lymphoma, primary brain Mycobacterium avium complex or M. kansasii: Extrapulmonary infections or disseminated Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Pulmonary or extrapulmonary infections Mycobacterium, other species: Extrapulmonary infections or disseminated Pneumocystis carinii: Pneumonia Pneumonia, recurrent Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy Salmonella: Septicemia, recurrent Toxoplasma: Brain infections Wasting syndrome of HIV

* Chronic—more than 1 month’s duration SOURCE: CDC:MMWR 41 (RR-17):2-3, 15, 1992.

or bodily secretions of infected persons, usually through a break in the skin or across mucous membranes. In most instances, it has been transmitted from person to person by one of three modes: sexually, by injection or transfusion of blood products, or from mother to fetus or infant. Individuals engaging in unsafe sexual behaviors and those who engage in injection drug use with contaminated needles are at the greatest risk for contracting the disease. Condom use and other safe sexual behaviors should be encouraged, esp. among teenagers and young adults. Abstinence from risky behaviors prevents the spread of the disease. Transfusion-associated HIV infection is now extremely rare, as a result of careful screening of the blood supply. All pregnant women should be counseled about testing for the presence of HIV antibodies because the use of antiretroviral therapies during and immediately after pregnancy reduces the incidence of HIV infection in infants to less than 2%. TREATMENT: The use of highly active antiretroviral therapies (HAART), typically including one drug that inhibits HIV-1 protease and two drugs that block viral reverse transcriptase, has revolutionized the treatment of AIDS. Combination drug cocktails can decrease viral loads to undetectable levels and restore a level of immunological function to AIDS patients that, although imperfect, defends against most opportunistic infections. The point in

the disease at which HAART should be started to have the greatest effect is not yet clear. The promise of these therapies is realized only when patients strictly comply with their prescription regimens and avoid risky behaviors. Even while taking highly active therapies, patients can infect others with HIV. Treatments for AIDS patients are also directed against the opportunistic infections of AIDS. These include drugs such as trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole or pentamidine for Pneumocystis carinii; clarithromycin and other agents for MAI; ganciclovir for cytomegalovirus; amphotericin B for Histoplasmosis; and many others. Treatment for AIDS-related malignancies includes interferon-␣ for Kaposi’s sarcoma and combination chemotherapies for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. PATIENT CARE: Health care providers are not at an increased risk for AIDS or HIV infection as long as they follow standard precautions. Occupational exposure to body ﬂuids from AIDS patients is common in health care, but the transmission of disease is rare. The risk of HIV infection after a puncture wound from a contaminated needle is 0.3%; the risk of seroconversion after mucous membranes are splashed with contaminated blood is 0.09%. The virus does not proliferate or survive outside the body (i.e., on counters or other surfaces). Health care professionals should contribute actively to the education of patients about prevention of the spread of

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AIDS HIV. Affected patients are encouraged to adhere to complicated drug regimens because failure to do so may result in the evolution of drug-resistant viruses. Between the need for multiple antiretroviral agents as well as drugs used to manage opportunistic infections, AIDS wasting syndrome, pain, depression, and other complications, the patient often takes 30 to 40 pills per day. Health care providers should anticipate and assess for adverse effects and drug interactions and encourage patients to report concerns to help prevent them from skipping doses, turning to inappropriate alternative therapies, or abandoning treatment. The cost of drug therapy and other services may be a big factor in compliance. Be aware of appropriate local and governmental agencies to offer for referral. The patient is assisted in getting social service support; information about the disease; funds for housing, food, and medication; as well as inpatient, outpatient, and hospice care when appropriate. Also be familiar with support groups for patients, and offer assistance in reconnecting with family or other support people in cases of familial estrangement. In addition, patients are encouraged to maintain as much physical activity as is tolerable, allowing time for exercise and rest. Supportive care is provided for fatigue, anorexia, and fever. Meticulous skin and oral care is provided, esp. for debilitated patients. Caloric intake is recorded, and the need for small, frequent meals, nutritional supplements, or parenteral nutrition is assessed. Mothers with HIV or AIDS are strongly discouraged from breastfeeding. immunologic AIDS Severe immunosuppression in HIV infection evidenced only by a very low CD4 helper cell count (less than 200 cells/mm3). Patients have not yet had an opportunistic infection but are highly likely to contract one. perinatal AIDS Infection with the human immunodeﬁciency virus (HIV) as a result of vertical transmission of the virus from an infected mother. Worldwide, in 2002, 1500 children were infected every day by maternal to child transmission of the disease. The overwhelming majority of these children live in developing nations. In the U.S. between 1992 and 1997, testing pregnant women to identify HIV infection and treating affected individuals with zidovudine decreased the risk of perinatal AIDS by about 70%. Transmission of TRANSMISSION: HIV to infants occurs in utero, during labor and delivery, and through breastfeeding. Approx. 50% to 70% of infants are infected during childbirth (esp. preterm birth with prolonged rupture of membranes), and 30% to 50% are in-

AIDS-dementia complex fected in utero; 20% of HIV-positive mothers can transmit the infection through breastfeeding. DIAGNOSIS: The diagnosis is made through two positive blood test results for the presence of HIV or the growth of HIV in culture. Transmission is unlikely to occur in women whose viral load of HIV RNA has been reduced by effective antiretroviral therapy. SYMPTOMS: Infants may be asymptomatic even when infected with HIV. Infection is monitored by measuring the absolute CD4⫹ T-cell count, measuring the amount of virus in the blood (viral load), and assessing for the presence of opportunistic infections in infancy or early childhood. Over time, the infected infant may present with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, chronic diarrhea, recurrent bacterial infections, failure to thrive, developmental delays, and recurrent Candida and herpes simplex infections. The majority of perinatally infected children develop an AIDS-deﬁning illness by the age of 4. Anemia and neutropenia may occur as side effects of drug therapy. TREATMENT: Zidovudine (AZT) is given for 6 weeks to all infants born of HIV-positive mothers. Prophylaxis for P. carinii pneumonia with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole begins at 6 weeks and continues for 6 months in children whose HIV test results are negative and for 1 year in infected infants. The use of highly active HAART is being studied. Breastfeeding is contraindicated for all HIV-infected mothers, to minimize the risk of transmission of the virus. PATIENT CARE: Women in the childbearing years who engage in high-risk behaviors should be counseled to be tested for HIV before becoming pregnant, or as soon as they know they are pregnant, to reduce the baby’s risk of infection. For women who are HIV-positive, antiretroviral therapy should begin immediately. Universal precautions are used with babies born of HIV-positive mothers until diagnostic tests indicate that they are not infected. Mothers and other care providers must be instructed in the use of universal precautions and to watch for and quickly report respiratory infections. AIDS-dementia complex ABBR: ADC. Encephalopathy caused by direct infection of brain tissue by the human immunodeﬁciency virus (HIV). This condition affects as many as 15% of AIDS patients, but in 1997 its incidence decreased to approx. 30% of its previous occurrence because of the effectiveness of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Central nervous system HIV infections in children tend to be more pronounced than those in adults.

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AIDS-related complex ETIOLOGY: The exact cause of AIDS dementia is unknown, but current theories suggest that it results from HIV infection of macrophages in the brain (microglia) and the destructive release of cytokines that disrupt neurotransmitter function. SYMPTOMS: AIDS dementia is characterized by slow onset of memory loss, decreased ability to concentrate, a general slowing of cognitive processes, and mood disorders, all of which progress over time. Motor dysfunction may also be present, including ataxia, bowel and bladder incontinence, and seizures. Higher levels of HIV RNA in the cerebrospinal ﬂuid (CSF viral load) are correlated with increased problems. TREATMENT: Treatment options may include zidovudine and highly active antiretroviral therapies, although the efﬁcacy of these treatments is limited. PATIENT CARE: The patient’s mental status and level of consciousness must be assessed and documented. Clear documentation is essential to track a patient’s changes over time. Orientation to person, place, and time; thought processes (cognition); verbal communication skills; and memory losses can be determined through simple conversations that reveal the patient’s ability to recall normal details of the day and previous teaching. Particular attention is paid to patients’ abilities to comply with their complex medication regimen; inability to do so requires another person to assume responsibility for this task. The patient’s affect and mood; the presence of agitated, restless, or lethargic behavior; and the extent to which clothing is clean and appropriate for the weather— all may reveal progressing dementia when compared with previously documented mental status assessments. Interventions are based on clear communication. As patients develop dementia, they may become frightened, so a consistently gentle approach with positive feedback is essential. Clocks, calendars, and memory aids help the patient become reoriented. Step-by-step written instructions should be given to augment verbal instructions. Caregivers need to learn how to reorient the patient, how to recognize and treat hallucinations, how to create a safe environment, how to ensure that basic hygiene needs are met, and how to document medication schedules and intake, as patients may forget to eat or drink adequately. AIDS-related complex ABBR: ARC. The symptomatic stage of infection with human immunodeﬁciency virus (HIV) before the onset of AIDS. Its clinical signs include fatigue, intermittent fevers, weight loss greater than 10%, chronic or persistent intermittent diarrhea, night

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sweats, diminished delayed hypersensitivity (skin test) response to common allergens, presence of HIV antibodies in blood, and decreased CD4⫹ T-lymphocyte count. The term is not used extensively. SEE: AIDS. AIDS wasting syndrome Malnutrition in the HIV-infected patient, including both starvation (weight loss from lack of food) and cachexia (loss of lean body mass). SEE: cachexia; cytokine; Food Guide Pyramid; starvation. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: The mechanisms by which HIV causes malnutrition include decreased nutritional intake, metabolic abnormalities, and the combination of diarrhea and malabsorption. Decreased oral intake may be related to loss of appetite, oral or esophageal ulcers (esp. from Candida or herpes simplex virus), difﬁculty chewing, fatigue, changes in mental status, or inadequate ﬁnances. Metabolic abnormalities include elevated serum cortisol, decreased anabolism, micronutrient deﬁciencies (vitamin B12, pyridoxine, vitamin A, zinc, and selenium), and decreased antioxidants. Malabsorption and diarrhea affect 60% to 100% of patients with AIDS. Primary gastrointestinal pathogens that contribute to malnutrition include Cryptosporidia, Microsporidia, and Mycobacterium avium intracellulare. Concerns about diarrhea and fecal incontinence may underlie a patient’s decreased oral intake. PATIENT CARE: Assessment and education of patients must begin as soon as they are diagnosed as having HIV infection. Obtaining a careful history of the patient’s normal nutritional intake and activity level provides the baseline for nutritional instruction. Patients are encouraged to maintain the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for all foods by following the Food Guide Pyramid; protein intake of 1 to 2 g/kg of ideal body weight and vitamin and mineral intake three to four times the RDA are also encouraged. Small frequent feedings, good oral hygiene, limited ﬂuids with meals, and the use of preferred foods are helpful strategies in countering anorexia. A written schedule may help the patient adhere to the recommended plan for intake. Any increase in exercise or activity must be accompanied by an increase in food intake. As opportunistic infections develop, the health care team must work together with the patient to limit the problems that inhibit good nutritional intake. A.I.H. artiﬁcial insemination by husband (homologous insemination). ailment A mild illness. ailurophobia (a˘-lu¯⬙ro¯-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [Gr. ailouros, cat, ⫹ phobos, fear] Morbid fear of cats. ainhum (a¯n⬘hu˘m) [East African, to saw]

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air Spontaneous loss of ﬁngers or toes — typically occurring in Africa — due to the formation of a ﬁssured, constricting band forming around the digit. SYN: spontaneous dactylolysis. air (a¯r) [Gr. aer, air] The invisible, tasteless, odorless mixture of gases surrounding the Earth. Clean air at sea level comprises approx. 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen by volume. The remaining constituents are water vapor, carbon dioxide, and traces of ammonia, argon, helium, neon, krypton, xenon, and other rare gases. alveolar a. Air in the alveoli; that involved in the pulmonary exchange of gases between air and the blood. Its content is determined by sampling the last portion of a maximal expiration. complemental a. An old term for the volume of air that can be inspired over and above the tidal air by deepest possible inspiration. SYN: inspiratory reserve volume. dead space a. The volume of air that ﬁlls the respiratory passageways and is not available for exchange of gases with the blood. functional residual a. An old term for functional residual capacity. liquid a. Air liqueﬁed by great pressure and/or low temperature. It produces intense cold on evaporation. mechanical dead space a. Dead space air provided by artiﬁcial means, as with mechanical ventilation or the addition of plastic tubing to a ventilator circuit. minimal a. The small volume of air trapped in the alveoli when lungs collapse. reserve a. Expiratory reserve volume. residual a. An old term for reserve volume. room a. Unmodiﬁed, ambient air. The typical oxygen concentration is 21%. supplemental a. An old term for expiratory reserve volume. tidal a. An old term for tidal volume. air curtain A current of air directed around a patient to block the air that would normally circulate toward and contaminate the patient; used in isolating patients from dustborne bacteria or allergens. SEE: laminar air ﬂow. air evacuation SEE: under evacuation. air flow, laminar SEE: laminar air ﬂow. air gap principle A procedure used to decrease the amount of scattered radiation reaching the radiographic ﬁlm by increasing the object-image receptor distance. air medical services Air medical transportation. air medical transportation The use of helicopters or ﬁxed-wing aircraft to transport patients from the scene of an

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incident or local hospital to a regional trauma or specialty care center. airsickness A form of motion sickness marked by dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, and often drowsiness that occurs during travel in aircraft. SEE: motion sickness; seasickness. air vesicle SEE: under vesicle. airway 1. A natural passageway for air to enter and exit the lungs. 2. A device used to prevent or correct an obstructed respiratory passage, esp. during anesthesia and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Maintaining the airway is essential to the life of the patient. In an emergency situation, esp. when the patient is unconscious or has a bilateral fracture of the lower jaw, there is a good possibility that the tongue will close the oropharyngeal airway. Methods for opening the airway are described in the entries for cardiopulmonary resuscitation; chin-lift airway technique, head tilt; jaw thrust, and tracheostomy. SEE: illus.; jaw thrust. CAUTION: If a patient has the mechanism of injury for trauma to the clavicles or above, the airway should only be opened using the jaw thrust maneuver.

combitube a., combitube A dual-lumen airway consisting of a tracheal and esophageal tube that is placed blindly into the patient as a backup when an ET tube is not available or possible. The device comes in two adult sizes. esophageal gastric tube a. ABBR: EGTA. An airway device (previously used in EMS systems) consisting of an esophageal airway with a 37-cm long large-bore tube attached to a mask. To be effective the device requires an airtight mask seal on the patient’s face. A balloon at the distal end of the tube is inﬂated following blind insertion into the esophagus. This eliminates the possibility of regurgitation and indirectly ventilates the lungs. The EGTA has an opening at the distal end of the tube for decompression of the stomach. esophageal obturator a. ABBR: EOA. An airway device (previously used in EMS systems) consisting of an esophageal tube with a 37-cm long tube attached to a mask. To be effective the device requires an airtight mask seal on the patient’s face. A balloon at the distal end of the tube is inﬂated following blind insertion into the esophagus. This eliminates the possibility of regurgitation and indirectly ventilates the lungs. laryngeal mask a. ABBR: LMA. A temporary airway management device used to resuscitate patients who require endotracheal intubation but in whom intubation has failed or is unlikely to be

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successful. Untrained personnel ﬁnd the device easier to use than standard intubation equipment because direct visualization of laryngeal anatomy is unnecessary. The LMA can be used in the ﬁeld as well as in critical care settings or in the operating room. Its ease of use must be balanced against its risks: the device provides a less secure airway than endotracheal intubation and its use has occasionally been associated with injuries to the mouth, pharynx, or vocal cords. nasopharyngeal a. ABBR: NPA. A soft, ﬂexible uncuffed tube placed through the nasal passages so that the distal tip rests in the nasopharynx. It is used to maintain the free passage of air to and from the lungs in patients with facial trauma or lockjaw or in nearly comatose patients who are breathing spontaneously. Before the tube is inserted, the proper length is determined by comparing it to the distance from the tip of the patient’s nose to the earlobe. The diameter should match that of the patient’s smallest ﬁnger. SEE: Standard and Universal Precautions Appendix. oropharyngeal a. ABBR: OPA. A curved plastic device used to establish an airway in a patient by displacing the tongue from the posterior wall of the oropharynx. The device should be equal in length to the distance from either the corner of the mouth to the earlobe or the center of the mouth to the angle of the

jaw. It has a ﬂange on the end remaining outside the mouth to keep it from sliding into the pharynx too far. This device is reserved for unconscious patients who do not have a gag reﬂex. SEE: cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Standard and Universal Precautions Appendix. CAUTION: The head of an unconscious patient should be stabilized before the airway is inserted to prevent cervical spinal cord injury and paralysis.

airway clearance, ineffective Inability to clear secretions or obstructions from the respiratory tract to maintain a patent airway. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. A.K. above knee; term used to refer to the site of amputation of a lower extremity. akaryocyte (a˘-ka˘r⬘e¯-o˘-sı¯t⬙) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ karyon, kernel, ⫹ kytos, cell] A cell without a nucleus (e.g., an erythrocyte). akaryote (a˘-ka˘r⬘e¯-o¯t) [⬙ ⫹ karyon, kernel] Akaryocyte. akathisia, acathisia (a˘k⬙a˘-thı˘⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ kathisis, sitting] Motor restlessness; intolerance of inactivity. This symptom may appear as a side effect of antipsychotic drug therapy (e.g., treatment with phenothiazines). SYMPTOMS: Affected persons cannot sit still, are jumpy, and may appear distracted. TREATMENT: The urge to move resolves when the offending drug is with-

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akee drawn. Propranolol is also used to reduce motor restlessness. akee (a˘k⬘e¯, a˘-ke¯⬘) [Liberian] The tropical tree Blighia sapida. Ingestion of the unripe fruit can cause severe hypoglycemia. Also spelled ackee. akinesia (a˘⬙kı˘-ne¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ kinesis, movement] Complete or partial loss of muscle movement; also spelled acinesia. akinetic (−ne˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. a. algera Akinesia with intense pain caused by voluntary movement. Al Symbol for the element aluminum (British: aluminium). -al [L.] 1. Sufﬁx meaning relating to, as in abdominal, intestinal. 2. In chemistry, sufﬁx indicating an aldehyde. ala (a¯⬘la˘) pl. alae [L., wing] 1. An expanded or winglike structure or appendage. 2. Axilla. a. auris Protruding portion of the external ear. SYN: auricle; pinna. a. cerebelli Winglike projection of the central lobule of the cerebellum. SYN: ala lobuli centralis. a. cinerea Gray triangular prominence on the ﬂoor of the fourth ventricle. The autonomic ﬁbers of the vagus nerve arise from the cells of the nucleus of this area. Also called triangle of the vagus nerve and trigonum nervi vagi. a. cristae galli Small projection on each side of the crista galli of the ethmoid bone. a. of ethmoid Small projection on each side of the ethmoid bone. a. of ilium Broad, upper portion of the iliac bone. a. lobuli centralis Ala cerebelli. a. major ossis sphenoidalis Greater wing of the sphenoid bone. a. minor ossis sphenoidalis Lesser wing of the sphenoid bone. a. nasi Wing of the nose; broad portion forming the lateral wall of each nostril. a. of sacrum Broad projection on each side of the base of the sacrum. a. vomeris Wing of the vomer; projection on each side of the superior border of the vomer. alacrima (a¯-la˘k⬘rı˘-ma˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ L. lacrima, tear] Deﬁciency of or absence of tears. SYN: dry eye. SEE: Sjo¨gren’s syndrome. Alagille syndrome [Daniel Alagille, Fr. physician, b. 1925] Arteriohepatic dysplasia with bile duct hypoplasia or paucity. alalia (a˘-la¯⬘le¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ lalein, to talk] Inability to speak due to defect or paralysis of the vocal organs; aphasia. An organic brain disease is usually responsible. alanine (a˘l⬘a˘-ne¯n) A naturally occurring amino acid, C3H7NO2, considered nonessential in human nutrition. alanine aminotransferase ABBR: ALT. An intracellular enzyme involved in

albuginea amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism. It is present in high concentrations in muscle, liver, and brain. An increased level of this enzyme in the blood indicates necrosis or disease in these tissues. Its measurement is most commonly used as part of the differential diagnosis of liver disease (e.g., hepatitis) and in the tracking of the course of the disease process. This enzyme was formerly called serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) or glutamic-pyruvic transaminase. Al-Anon A nonproﬁt organization that provides group support for the family and close friends of alcoholics. SEE: Alcoholics Anonymous. alar (a¯⬘la˘r) [L. ala, wing] 1. Pert. to or like a wing. 2. Axillary. ALARA as low as reasonably achievable. alarm reaction The ﬁrst stage in the general adaptation syndrome, which includes changes occurring in the body when subjected to stressful stimuli. Physiological changes that occur are direct results of damage, shock, or both, or reactions of the body to defend itself against shock. Alateen A nonproﬁt organization that provides support for children of alcoholics. SEE: Alcoholics Anonymous. alba (a˘l⬘ba˘) [L. albus, white] 1. White. 2. White matter of the brain. albedo (a˘l-be¯⬘do¯) [L.] Whiteness. Reﬂection of light from a surface. a. retinae Reﬂections associated with retinal edema. a. unguium White semilunar area near the nail root. SYN: lunula. Albers-Scho¨nberg disease (a˘l-ba¯rsshe˘rn⬘ba¯rg) [Heinrich Ernst AlbersScho¨nberg, Ger. roentgenologist, 1865– 1921] Hereditary condition marked by excessive calciﬁcation of bones causing spontaneous fractures and marblelike appearance. SYN: marble bone; osteopetrosis. Albert’s disease (a˘l⬘be˘rtz) [Eduard Albert, Austrian surgeon, 1841– 1900] Achillobursitis. albicans (a˘l⬘be˘-ka˘nz⬙) [L.] White; whitish. albinism (a˘l⬘bı˘n-ı˘zm) [L. albus, white, ⫹ Gr. −ismos, condition] Genetic, nonpathological, partial or total absence of pigment in skin, hair, and eyes. It is often accompanied by astigmatism, photophobia, and nystagmus because the choroid is not sufﬁciently protected from light as a result of lack of pigment. albino (a˘l-bı¯⬘no¯) A person afﬂicted with albinism. albinuria (a˘l⬙bı˘-nu¯⬘re¯-a˘) [L. albus, white, ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] Passing of white or colorless urine of low speciﬁc gravity. SYN: achromaturia. Albright’s disease (a˘l⬘brı¯tz) McCune-Albright syndrome. albuginea (a˘l-bu¯-jı˘n⬘e¯-a˘) [L. from albus,

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albuginea white] A layer of ﬁrm white ﬁbrous tissue forming the sheath of an organ or part, as of the eye, testicle, ovary, or spleen. SYN: tunica albuginea. a. corporum cavernosorum A strong, very elastic, white ﬁbrous sheath of both corpora cavernosa of the penis. a. oculi The sclera, or ﬁbrous connective tissue outer layer of the eyeball. a. ovarii The layer of ﬁrm ﬁbrous tissue lying beneath the epithelial ovarian covering. a. testis The thick, unyielding layer of white ﬁbrous tissue lying under the tunica vaginalis. albumin (a˘l-bu¯⬘mı˘n) [L. albumen, white of egg] One of a group of simple proteins widely distributed in plant and animal tissues; it is found in the blood as serum albumin, in milk as lactalbumin, and in the white of egg as ovalbumin. In the blood, albumin acts as a carrier molecule and helps to maintain blood volume and blood pressure. In humans, the principal function of albumin is to provide colloid osmotic pressure, preventing plasma loss from the capillaries. Albumin, like all the plasma proteins, can act as a source for rapid replacement of tissue proteins. It is soluble in cold water; when coagulated by heat it is no longer dissolved by cold or hot water. In the stomach, coagulated albumins are made soluble by peptidases, which breaks them down to smaller polypeptides and amino acids. In general, albumins from animal sources are of higher nutritional quality than those from vegetable sources because animal proteins contain greater quantities of essential amino acids. SEE: amino acid; peptone. blood a. Serum a. circulating a. Albumin present in body ﬂuids. egg a. Ovalbumin. human a. A sterile solution of serum albumin obtained from healthy blood donors. It is administered intravenously to restore blood volume. serum a. The main protein found in the blood. SYN: blood albumin. SEE: blood; simple protein. urinary a. Albumin in urine, a ﬁnding in glomerular diseases. vegetable a. Albumin in, or derived from, plant tissue. albuminate (a˘l-bu¯⬘mı˘-na¯t) The compound formed when albumin combines with an acid or alkali (base). albuminaturia (a˘l-bu¯⬙mı˘-na˘-tu¯⬘re¯-a˘) [L. albumen, white of egg, ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] Presence of albuminates in urine. albumin-globulin ratio ABBR: A/G r. The ratio of albumin to globulin in blood plasma or serum. Normally this value is 1.3:1 to 3.0:1.

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albuminiferous (a˘l-bu¯⬙mı˘n-ı˘f⬘e˘-ru˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ferre, to bear] Producing albumin.

albuminiparous (a˘l-bu¯⬙mı˘n-ı˘p⬘a˘-ru˘s) [⬙

⫹ parere, to bring forth, to bear] Yielding albumin. albuminogenous (a˘l-bu¯⬙mı˘n-o˘j⬘e˘-nu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. gennan, to produce] Producing albumin. albuminoid (a˘l-bu¯⬘mı˘-noyd⬙) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. eidos, form, shape] Resembling albumin. albuminolysis (a˘l-bu¯⬙mı˘n-o˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. lysis, dissolution] Proteolysis; decomposition of protein. albuminoreaction (a˘l-bu¯⬙mı˘-no¯-re¯-a˘k⬘ shu˘n) [⬙ ⫹ re, again, ⫹ agere, to act] The presence (positive reaction) or absence (negative reaction) of albumin in the sputum. A positive reaction was formerly used to indicate inﬂammation of the lungs. albuminorrhea (a˘l-bu¯⬙mı˘-no¯-re¯⬘a˘) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. rhoia, ﬂow] The presence of albumin in urine. SYN: albuminuria. albuminose (a˘l-bu¯⬘mı˘n-o¯s) Albuminous. albuminosis (a˘l-bu¯⬙mı˘-no¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. osis, condition] An abnormal increase of albumin in blood plasma. albuminous (a˘l-bu¯⬘mı˘-nu˘s) Pert. to, resembling, or containing albumin. albumin test Any chemical test for the presence of albumin, usually with electrophoresis, chromatography, spectrophotometry, spectrometry, or immunoassay, and sometimes by simple chemical reactions on dipsticks. albuminuretic (a˘l-bu¯⬘mı˘n-u¯-re˘t⬙ı˘k) [L. albumen, white of egg, ⫹ Gr. ouretikos, causing urine to ﬂow] Pert. to or causing albuminuria. albuminuria (a˘l-bu¯-mı˘-nu¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] The presence of readily detectable amounts of serum protein, esp. serum albumin but also serum globulin and others, in the urine. Albuminuria is a common sign of renal impairment (nephrotic syndrome and other kidney disorders); it also occurs in fever, malignant hypertension, and in healthy people after vigorous exercise among other conditions. SYN: proteinuria. SEE: nephritis; nephrosis. albuminuric (−nu¯⬘rı˘k), adj. cyclic a. Presence of small amounts of albumin in the urine at regular diurnal intervals, esp. in childhood and adolescence. digestive a. Albuminuria following ingestion of certain foods. extrarenal a. Albuminuria due to contamination of urine with pus, chyle, or blood. functional a. Intermittent or temporary albuminuria not associated with a pathological condition. SYN: physiological albuminuria. intrinsic a. Albuminuria resulting from intrinsic renal disease. SYN: true albuminuria. orthostatic a. Postural a.

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physiological a. Functional a. postural a. Transient albuminuria in normal individuals who have been erect for a long period. SYN: orthostatic albuminuria. renal a. Albuminuria caused by defective renal function, esp. of the glomeruli. toxic a. Albuminuria caused by internal or external toxins. true a. Intrinsic a. Albuterol Bronchodilator administered by inhalation or tablet. Alcaligenes (a˘l⬙ka˘-lı˘j⬘ı˘-ne¯z) A genus of gram-negative, aerobic bacilli normally found in the intestinal tract of humans, in dairy products, and in soil. A. faecalis A species normally found in the intestines of humans. It has been associated with hospital-acquired septicemia and urinary tract infections. Alcock’s canal (a˘l⬘ko˘ks) [Benjamin Alcock, Irish anatomist, b. 1801] Pudendal canal. alcohol (a˘l⬘ko¯-ho˘l) [Arabic al-koh’l, something subtle] 1. A class of organic compounds that are hydroxyl derivatives of hydrocarbons. 2. Ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH), a colorless, volatile, ﬂammable liquid. Its molecular weight is 46.07; its boiling point is 78.5⬚C. It is present in fermented or distilled liquors and is obtained, in its pure form, from grain by fermentation and fractionation distillation. SYN: ethanol; grain a. ACTION/USES: Taken in excessive amounts, alcohol acts as a depressant to the nervous system. Because it arrests the growth of bacteria, it is useful in preserving biological specimens and in some patent medicines. It is also used in preparing essences, tinctures, and extracts; in the manufacture of ether, ethylene, and other industrial products; as a rubbing compound; and as an antiseptic in 70% solution. SEE: alcoholism; fetal alcohol syndrome. absolute a. A solution that contains 99% alcohol and not more than 1% by weight of water. cetyl a. A white insoluble solid substance, C16H34O, used in the manufacture of ointments. dehydrated a. Alcohol containing not less than 99.2% by weight of ethyl alcohol. This corresponds to 99.5% by volume of ethyl alcohol. denatured a. Alcohol rendered unﬁt for use as a beverage or medicine by the addition of toxic ingredients; used commercially as a solvent. diluted a. Alcohol containing not less than 41% and not more than 42% by weight of ethyl alcohol; used as a solvent. Also called diluted ethanol. ethyl a. C2H5OH; grain alcohol. SYN:

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ethanol. SEE: alcohol (2); Poisons and Poisoning Appendix. grain a. Ethyl alcohol. SEE: alcohol (2). isopropyl a. C3H7OH; a clear ﬂammable liquid similar to ethyl alcohol and propyl alcohol. It is used in medical preparations for external use, antifreeze, cosmetics, and solvents. SYN: isopropanol. SEE: Poisons and Poisoning Appendix. CAUTION: Isopropyl alcohol is toxic when taken internally.

methyl a. CH4O; a colorless, volatile, ﬂammable liquid obtained from distillation of wood. Even though its physical properties are similar to those of ethyl alcohol, it is not ﬁt for human consumption. Ingestion of methyl alcohol can lead to blindness and death. It is used as a solvent, for fuel, as an additive for denaturing ethyl alcohol, as an antifreeze agent, and in the preparation of formaldehyde. SYN: methanol; wood alcohol. SEE: Poisons and Poisoning Appendix. phenylethyl a. An antibacterial agent that has been used as a preservative in ophthalmic solutions. polyvinyl a. (po˘l⬙e¯-vı¯⬘nı˘l) A watersoluble synthetic resin used in preparing medicines, esp. ophthalmic solutions. rubbing a. A preparation containing not less than 68.5% and not more than 71.5% dehydrated alcohol by volume. The remainder consists of water and denaturants and may or may not contain color additives and perfume oils. It is used as a rubefacient. Rubbing alcohol is packaged, labeled, and sold in accordance with the regulations issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. CAUTION: Because of the added denaturant, it is poisonous if taken internally.

wood a. Methyl alcohol. Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration ABBR: ADAMHA. A U.S. government agency that is part of the National Institutes of Health within the Department of Health and Human Services. The agency administers grant programs supporting research, training, and service programs in alcoholism, drug abuse, and mental health. alcohol-dependent sleep disorder Inability to sleep without consuming alcohol. The alcohol is used as a sedative/ hypnotic drug. alcoholic (a˘l-ko¯-ho˘l⬘ı˘k) [L. alcoholicus] 1. Pert. to alcohol. 2. One afﬂicted with alcoholism. Alcoholics Anonymous ABBR: A.A. An

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alcoholism organization consisting of alcoholics and recovering alcoholics who are trying to help themselves and others abstain from alcohol by offering encouragement and discussing experiences, problems, feelings, and techniques. The organization has groups in most U.S. cities; local chapters are listed in the telephone directory. SEE: Al-Anon; Alateen. alcoholism (a˘l⬘ko¯-ho˘l-ı˘zm) [Arabic alkoh’l, something subtle, ⫹ Gr. −ismos, condition] A chronic, frequently progressive and sometimes fatal disease marked by impaired control over alcohol use despite adverse effects from its consumption. Dependence on alcohol, tolerance of its effects, and remissions and relapses are common. Psychological features include preoccupation with alcohol use and denial of addiction, even when strong evidence to the contrary exists. Alcohol abuse is one of the major threats to health in the U.S; each year 10% of all deaths are related to alcohol use. Chronic alcoholism and alcohol-related disorders can be physically, psychologically, and economically devastating to patients and their families. SEE: abuse, substance; fetal alcohol syndrome. ETIOLOGY: Psychological, physiological, genetic, familial, and cultural factors play a part in alcoholism. Family members of alcoholics and males are most likely to be predisposed to the disease. SYMPTOMS: Pathological effects of alcoholism can be found in almost any organ of the body but are most commonly identiﬁed in the nervous system, bone marrow, liver, pancreas, stomach, and the other organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms arise both from organ-speciﬁc damage and from the psychological effects of the drug. Alcoholics are more likely than nonalcoholics to suffer falls, fractures, automotive accidents, job loss, imprisonment, and other legal difﬁculties. In addition, they have hypertension, gastritis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, memory disturbances, and oropharyngeal cancers at rates that exceed those in the general population. In severe alcoholism, abstinence results in withdrawal symptoms and, occasionally, hallucinosis, delirium tremens, or withdrawal seizures. The life expectancy of alcoholics is shorter than that of nonalcoholics. SEE: alcohol withdrawal syndrome; cirrhosis; delirium tremens. DIAGNOSIS: Alcoholism is diagnosed clinically. Although some alcoholics have many abnormal laboratory ﬁndings, none of these is deﬁnitively diagnostic of the disease. In severe hepatic disease, BUN is elevated and serum

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glucose is decreased. Elevated liver function studies may indicate liver damage, and elevated serum amylase levels acute pancreatitis. Anemia, thrombocytopenia, increased prothrombin time, and increased partial thromboplastin time may be noted from hematologic studies. Screening for alcoholism is best undertaken with questionnaires, like the Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST) and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identiﬁcation Test (AUDIT). CAGE, a widely used screening questionnaire, asks the questions: Do you feel the need to cut down on drinking? Are you annoyed by people who complain about your drinking? Do you feel guilty about your drinking? Do you need an eyeopener when you wake up? These tests are designed to determine when alcohol use has become physically, behaviorally, or emotionally problematic for patients. Denial is a major concern, and patients may give false information in their health histories and deny physical problems associated with alcoholism. The usefulness of the assessment instrument depends upon the patient’s honesty. The assessor should be aware, however, that indirect information obtained from the history and physical examination often reveals more than does direct questioning. TREATMENT: Abstinence from alcohol remains the cornerstone of treatment for alcoholism. Support groups for alcoholics, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), have reported the highest rates of treatment success. SEE: Alcoholics Anonymous. PATIENT CARE: During acute intoxication or withdrawal, the patient is carefully monitored. Assessments should include mental status, temperature, heart rate, breath sounds, and blood pressure. Medications prescribed for symptom relief are administered, and desired and undesired effects are evaluated. Evaluation for signs of inadequate nutrition and dehydration is also necessary. The patient requires orientation to reality because he or she may have hallucinations or may try to harm self or others. A calm environment with minimal noise and shadows reduces the incidence of delusions and hallucinations. Seizure precautions are instituted, with mechanical restraint avoided. Health care professionals should approach the patient in a nonthreatening way, limit sustained eye contact, and explain all procedures. Even if the patient is verbally abusive, care providers should listen attentively and reply with empathy. The patient also is monitored for signs of depression or impending suicide. In long-term care of alcoholism, the

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alcoholism patient is assisted to accept his or her drinking problem and the need for abstinence. The patient should be confronted about alcohol-related behaviors and urged to examine actions. If the patient is taking disulﬁram (or has taken it within the last 2 weeks), he or she is warned of the effects of alcohol ingestion, which may last from 30 minutes to 3 hours or longer. Even a small amount of alcohol will induce adverse reactions (e.g., nausea, vomiting, facial ﬂushing, headache, shortness of breath, red eyes, blurred vision, sweating, tachycardia, hypotension, and fainting). The longer the patient takes the drug, the greater his or her sensitivity will be. Therefore, the patient must be warned to avoid medicinal or hygienic sources of alcohol (e.g., cough syrups, cold remedies, liquid vitamins, and mouthwashes). The entire family is assisted to develop a long-term plan for follow-up and relapse prevention, including referral to organizations such as AA, Al-Anon, and Alateen. Family involvement in rehabilitation helps reduce family stressors and tensions. If the alcoholic patient has lost contact with family and friends and has a long history of unemployment, trouble with the law, or ﬁnancial difﬁculties, social services or other appropriate agencies may assist with rehabilitation efforts. These may involve job training, sheltered workshops, halfway houses, and other supervised facilities. acute a. Intoxication (2). chronic a. Alcoholism. alcoholuria (a˘l⬙ko¯-ho˘l-u¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] The presence of alcohol in the urine. alcohol withdrawal syndrome The neurological, psychiatric, and cardiovascular signs and symptoms that result when a person accustomed to consuming large quantities of alcohol suddenly becomes abstinent. Alcohol withdrawal usually follows a predictable pattern. In the ﬁrst hours of abstinence, patients are often irritable, anxious, tremulous, and easily startled. Their blood pressure and pulse rise, but they remain alert and oriented. If they do not consume alcohol (or receive drug treatment) in the ﬁrst 12 to 48 hours, they may suffer an alcohol withdrawal seizure. Abstinence for 72 to 96 hours may result in severe agitation, hallucinations, and marked ﬂuctuations in blood pressure and pulse. This stage of withdrawal is known as delirium tremens, or alcoholic delirium; it may prove fatal in as many as 15% of patients. SEE: alcoholism, chronic; delirium tremens. TREATMENT: Benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide) remain the preferred agents for the management of alcohol withdrawal, although other agents,

alendronate such as carbamazepine, may be useful in treating mild cases. aldehyde (a˘l⬘de˘-hı¯d) [alcohol dehydrogenatum] 1. Oxidation product of a primary alcohol; it has the characteristic group 9 CHO. 2. Acetaldehyde, CH3CHO; an intermediate in yeast fermentation and alcohol metabolism. Alder-Reilly anomaly (a˘l⬘de˘r-rı¯le¯) [Albert von Alder, Ger. physician, b. 1888; William Anthony Reilly, U.S. pediatrician, b. 1901] Large dark leukocyte granules that stain lilac. They consist of mucopolysaccharide deposits and are indicative of mucopolysaccharidosis. aldolase (a˘l⬘do¯-la¯s) An enzyme present in skeletal and heart muscle and the liver; important in converting glycogen into lactic acid. Its serum level is increased in certain muscle diseases and in hepatitis. aldopentose (a˘l⬙do¯-pe˘n⬘to¯s) A ﬁve-carbon sugar with the aldehyde group, 9 CHO, at the end. Arabinose is an aldopentose. aldose (a˘l⬘do¯s) A carbohydrate of the aldehyde group ( 9 CHO). aldosterone (a˘l-do˘s⬘te˘r-o¯n, a˘l⬙do¯-ste¯r⬘o¯n) The most biologically active mineralocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by the kidneys, thereby indirectly regulating blood levels of potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate, as well as pH, blood volume, and blood pressure. SEE: adrenal gland. aldosteronism (a˘l⬙do˘-ste˘r⬘o¯n-ı˘zm⬙) An uncommon cause of hypertension, in which the blood contains abnormally high levels of aldosterone, a mineralocorticoid usually produced by the adrenal glands. The syndrome results from sodium retention and excretion of potassium by the kidneys. Although it is frequently asymptomatic, occasionally patients may have frequent urination, nocturia, or headache. If potassium losses are severe, muscular weakness, cramps, tetany, or cardiac arrhythmias may occur. SYN: hyperaldosteronism. primary a. Aldosteronism due to excess secretion of mineralocorticoid by the adrenal gland. An aldosterone-secreting adenoma frequently is responsible. Removal of the adenoma will cure hypertension in some affected patients. SYN: Conn’s syndrome. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. secondary a. Aldosteronism due to extra-adrenal disorders. aldrin (a˘l⬘drı˘n) A derivative of chlorinated naphthalene used as an insecticide. SEE: Poisons and Poisoning Appendix. alemmal (a˘-le˘m⬘a˘l) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ lemma, husk] Without a neurilemma, as in a nerve ﬁber. alendronate (a˘-le˘n⬘dro¯-na¯t) A drug that stops osteoclasts from absorbing bone; it

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Aleppo boil increases the density of bone, and is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis and the fractures it causes. Trade name is Fosamax. CAUTION: To prevent the drug from lodging in the upper gastrointestinal tract, and causing esophagitis, the pill should be given to patients with a large glass of water. Patients should also maintain an upright posture for at least a half hour after taking this medicine.

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Cutaneous leishmaniasis, caused by infection with the parasite Leishmania tropica and marked by one or multiple ulcerations of the skin. SYN: Delhi boil; Oriental sore. aleukemia (a˘-loo-ke¯⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ leukos, white, ⫹ haima, blood] A deﬁciency of leukocytes in the blood; the existence of leukopenia or aleukocytosis. aleukocytosis (a˘-loo⬙ko¯-sı¯-to¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ leukos, white, ⫹ kytos, cell, ⫹ osis, condition] Absence or extreme decrease of leukocytes in the blood. aleurone (a˘l-oo⬘ro¯n) [Gr. aleuron, ﬂour] The protein granules present in the outer layer of the endosperm of cereal grain. Aleve Naproxen. Alexander-Adams operation [William Alexander, Brit. surgeon, 1844– 1919; James A. Adams, Scot. gynecologist, 1857– 1930] Surgery in which the round ligaments of the uterus are shortened and their ends sutured to the exterior abdominal ring; used in treating uterine displacement. Alexander technique (a˘l-e˘ks-a˘n⬘de˘r) [Frederick Matthias Alexander, Australian actor, 1869– 1955] A form of body work that promotes postural health, particularly of the spine, head, and neck. alexia (a˘-le˘k⬘se¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ lexis, word] Inability to read, or word blindness, caused by a lesion of the central nervous system. motor a. (a˘-le˘k⬘se¯-a˘) Inability to read aloud while remaining able to understand what is written or printed. musical a. (a˘-le˘k⬘se¯-a˘) Inability to read music. It may be sensory, optic, or visual, but not motor. optic a. (a˘-le˘k⬘se¯-a˘) Inability to understand what is written or printed. alexithymia (a˘-le˘k⬙se¯-thı¯⬘me¯-a˘) A clinical feature common in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) characterized by the inability to identify and articulate feelings. Often feelings are reported to the health care worker in the form of physical symptoms. Patients suffering from chemical dependency and somatoform disorders may also display alexithymia.

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ALG antilymphocyte globulin. SEE: globulin, antilymphocyte.

algae (a˘l⬘je¯) [L. alga, seaweed] Photosynthetic organisms of several phyla in the kingdom Protista. They are nonparasitic and lack roots, stems, or leaves; they contain chlorophyll and vary in size from microscopic forms to massive seaweeds. They live in fresh or salt water and in moist places. Some serve as a source of food, or as nutritional supplements. Examples are kelp and Irish moss. blue-green a. Cyanobacteria; photosynthetic organisms in the kingdom Monera. Blooms may impart a disagreeable taste to freshwater and may cause the death of ﬁsh. algesia (a˘l-je¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. algesis, sense of pain] Supersensitivity to pain; a form of hyperesthesia. SYN: algesthesia. algesic, algetic (a˘l-je¯z⬘ı˘k, a˘l-je˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. algesthesia (a˘l⬙je˘s-the¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. algos, pain, ⫹ aisthesis, sensation] 1. Perception of pain. 2. Algesia. -algia (a˘l⬘je¯-a˘) [Gr.] Sufﬁx meaning pain. SEE: -dynia. algicide (a˘l⬘jı˘-sı¯d) [L. alga, seaweed, ⫹ caedere, to kill] A substance that kills algae. algid (a˘l⬘jı˘d) [L. algidus, cold] Cold; chilly. alginate (a˘l⬘jı˘-na¯t) Any salt of alginic acid. It is derived from kelp, a type of seaweed, and is used as a thickener in foods and as a pharmaceutical aid. In dentistry, this irreversible hydrocolloid is used as a material for taking impressions. algiomotor (a˘l⬙je¯-o˘-mo¯⬘tor) [Gr. algos, pain, ⫹ L. motor, a mover] Causing painful contraction of muscles, particularly pain during peristalsis. SYN: algiomuscular. algiomuscular (a˘l⬙je¯-o˘-mu˘s⬘ku¯-la˘r) [⬙ ⫹ L. musculus, muscle] Algiomotor. alglucerase (a˘l⬙gloo⬘se˘- ra¯s) A drug prepared from human placental tissue. It is used in treating type I Gaucher’s disease. algolagnia (a˘l⬙go¯-la˘g⬘ne¯-a˘) [Gr. algos, pain, ⫹ lagneia, lust] Sexual satisfaction derived by experiencing pain or by inﬂicting pain on others. active a. Sadism. passive a. Masochism. algometer (a˘l⬙go˘m⬘e˘-te˘r) [⬙ ⫹ metron, measure] An instrument for measuring the degree of sensitivity to pain. algo mortis The lowering of body temperature that follows death. algophobia (a˘l⬙go¯-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [Gr. algos, pain, ⫹ phobos, fear] Morbid fear of pain. algorithm (a˘l⬘go˘-rı˘thm) A formula or set of rules for solving a particular problem. In medicine, a set of steps used in diagnosing and treating a disease. Appropriate use of algorithms in medicine

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aliasing may lead to more efﬁcient and accurate patient care as well as reduced costs. aliasing A technical shortcoming of Doppler ultrasonography in which the velocity of the ﬂow that is being imaged is greater than the equipment can measure, resulting in inverted images. Alice in Wonderland syndrome [Alice, from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland] Perceptual distortions of space and size. This may be a symptom of neurological involvement in infectious mononucleosis, and may be caused by hallucinogenic drugs. alicyclic (a˘l-ı˘-sı¯⬘klı˘k) Having properties of both aliphatic (open-chain) and cyclic (closed-chain) compounds. alienate (a¯l⬘ye˘n-a¯t) To isolate, estrange, or dissociate. alienation (a¯l⬙ye˘n-a¯⬘shu˘n) [L. alienare, to make strange] Isolation, estrangement, or dissociation, esp. from society. occupational a. The sense of isolation or estrangement a person may experience when employed in a job that is not personally meaningful or fulﬁlling. aliform (a˘l⬘ı˘-form) [L. ala, wing, ⫹ forma, shape] Wing-shaped. alignment (a˘-lı¯n⬘me˘nt) [Fr. aligner, to put in a straight line] 1. The act of arranging in a straight line. 2. The state of being arranged in a straight line. 3. In orthopedics, the placing of portions of a fractured bone into correct anatomical position. 4. The anatomical presentation of one structure to another, such as opposing joint surfaces. 5. In dentistry, bringing teeth into correct position. 6. In radiography, the positioning of the body part in correct relation to the radiographic ﬁlm and x-ray tube to enable proper visualization. aliment (a˘l⬘ı˘-me˘nt) [L. alimentum, nourishment] Nutriment; food. alimentary (a˘l⬙ı˘-me˘n⬘ta˘r-e¯) [L. alimentum, nourishment] Pert. to food or nutrition, or the digestive tract. alimentary system Digestive system. alimentation (a˘l⬙ı˘-me˘n-ta¯⬘shu˘n) The process of nourishing the body, including mastication, swallowing, digestion, absorption, and assimilation. SEE: hyperalimentation; total parenteral nutrition. artiﬁcial a. Provision of nutrition, usually intravenously or via a tube passed into the gastrointestinal tract of a patient unable to take or utilize normal nourishment. SEE: total parenteral nutrition. forced a. 1. Feeding of a patient unwilling to eat. 2. Forcing of a person to eat a greater quantity than desired. rectal a. Feeding by means of nutrient enemas. alimentotherapy (a˘l⬙ı˘-me˘n⬙to¯-the˘r⬘a˘-pe¯) [L. alimentum, nourishment, ⫹ Gr. therapeia, treatment] Treatment of dis-

alkalization ease by dietary regulation. SYN: dietotherapy. SEE: dietetics. alinasal (a˘l⬙ı˘na¯⬘zl) [L. ala, wing, ⫹ nasus, nose] Pert. to the alae nasi, or wings of the nose. alinement (a˘-lı¯n⬘me˘nt) [Fr. aligner, to put in a straight line] Alignment. aliphatic (a˘l⬙ı˘-fa˘t⬘ı˘k) [Gr. aleiphar, aleiphatos, fat, oil] Belonging to that series of organic chemical compounds characterized by open chains of carbon atoms rather than by rings. aliquot (a˘l⬘ı˘-kwo˘t) [L. alius, other, ⫹ quot, how many] A portion that represents a known quantitative relationship to the whole or to other portions. alisphenoid (a˘l-ı˘-sfe¯⬘noyd) [L. ala, wing, ⫹ Gr. sphen, wedge, ⫹ eidos, form, shape] Pert. to the greater wing of the sphenoid bone. alizarin (a˘-lı˘z⬘a˘-rı˘n) [Arabic ala sara, extract] A red dye obtained from coal tar or madder. alkalemia (a˘l⬙ka˘-le¯⬘me¯-a˘) [Arabic al-qaliy, ashes of salt wort, ⫹ Gr. haima, blood] An increase in the arterial blood pH above 7.45 due to a decrease in the hydrogen ion concentration or an increase in hydroxyl ions. The blood is normally slightly alkaline (pH 7.35 to 7.45). alkali (a˘l⬘ka˘-lı¯) pl. alkalis, alkalies [Arabic al-qaliy, ashes of salt wort] A strong base, esp. the metallic hydroxides. Alkalies combine with acids to form salts, combine with fatty acids to form soap, neutralize acids, and turn litmus paper blue. SEE: acid; base; pH; words beginning with alkal-. corrosive a. A strongly basic metallic hydroxide, most commonly of sodium, ammonium, and potassium, as well as carbonates. Because of their great combining power with water and their action on the fatty tissues, they cause rapid and deep tissue destruction. They have a tendency to gelatinize tissue, turning it a somewhat grayish color and forming a soapy, slippery surface, accompanied by pain and burning. SEE: corrosion; corrosive poisoning. alkali denaturation test A quantitative test for hemoglobin F (fetal hemoglobin, HbF) in the blood, which relies on the light absorbance of a mixture of salinediluted and alkali-diluted blood. Spectrophotometry is used in this test. alkalimetry (a˘l⬙ka˘-lı˘m⬘e˘-tre¯) Measurement of the alkalinity of a mixture. alkaline (a˘l⬘ka˘-lı¯n) Pert. to or having the reactions of an alkali. alkalinity (a˘l⬙ka˘-lı˘n⬘ı˘-te¯) The state of being alkaline. SEE: hydrogen ion. alkalinize (a˘l⬘ka˘-lı˘n-ı¯z⬙) To make alkaline. SYN: alkalize. alkalinuria (a˘l⬙ka˘-lı¯n-u¯⬘re¯-a˘) [alkali ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] Alkaline urine. alkalization (a˘⬙ka˘-lı˘-za¯⬘shu˘n) The process of making something alkaline.

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(a˘l⬘ka˘-lı¯z) To make alkaline. SYN: alkalinize. alkaloid (a˘l⬘ka˘-loyd) [alkali ⫹ Gr. eidos, form, shape] One of a group of organic alkaline substances (such as morphine or nicotine) obtained from plants. Alkaloids react with acids to form salts that are used for medical purposes. vinca a. A drug made from vinca plants and used in cancer therapy. alkalosis (a˘l⬙ka˘-lo¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. osis, condition] An actual or relative increase in blood alkalinity due to an accumulation of alkalies or reduction of acids. SEE: acid-base balance. alkalotic (−lo˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. altitude a. Alkalosis resulting from the increased respiratory rate associated with exposure to the decreased oxygen content of air at high altitudes. This causes respiratory alkalosis. SEE: respiratory alkalosis. compensated a. Alkalosis in which the pH of body ﬂuids has been returned to normal. Compensatory mechanisms maintain the normal ratio of bicarbonate to carbonic acid (approx. 20 : 1) even though the bicarbonate level is increased. hypochloremic a. Metabolic alkalosis due to loss of chloride; produced by severe vomiting, gastric tube drainage, or massive diuresis. hypokalemic a. Metabolic alkalosis associated with an excessive loss of potassium. It may be caused by diuretic therapy. metabolic a. Any process in which plasma bicarbonate is increased. This is usually the result of increased loss of acid from the stomach or kidney, potassium depletion accompanying diuretic therapy, excessive alkali intake, or severe adrenal gland hyperactivity. SEE: acid-base balance. SYMPTOMS: There are no speciﬁc signs or symptoms, but if the alkalosis is severe, there may be apathy, confusion, stupor, and tetany as evidenced by a positive Chvostek’s sign. TREATMENT: Therapy for the primary disorder is essential. Saline solution should be administered intravenously and, in patients with hypokalemia due to diuretic therapy, potassium. Only rarely will it be necessary to administer acidifying agents IV. PATIENT CARE: Arterial blood gas values, serum potassium level, and ﬂuid balance are monitored. The patient is assessed for anorexia, nausea and vomiting, tremors, muscle hypertonicity, muscle cramps, tetany, Chvostek’s sign, seizures, mental confusion progressing to stupor and coma, cardiac dysrhythmias due to hypokalemia, and compensatory hypoventilation with resulting hypoxia. Prescribed oxygen, oral or IV ﬂuids, sodium chloride or ammonium

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chloride, and potassium chloride if hypokalemia is a factor, along with therapy prescribed to correct the cause, are administered. Seizure precautions are observed; a safe environment and reorientation as needed are provided for the patient with altered thought processes. The patient’s response to therapy is evaluated, and the patient is taught about the dangers of excess sodium bicarbonate intake if that is a factor. The ulcer patient is taught to recognize signs of metabolic alkalosis, including anorexia, weakness, lethargy, and a distaste for milk. If potassium-wasting diuretics or potassium chloride supplements are prescribed, the patient’s understanding of the regimen’s purpose, dosage, and possible adverse effects is ascertained. respiratory a. Alkalosis with an acute reduction of carbon dioxide followed by a proportionate reduction in plasma bicarbonate. ETIOLOGY: Hyperventilation (whether it is caused by hypoxia, anxiety, panic attacks, fever, salicylate intoxication, exercise, or excessive mechanical ventilation) is the primary cause of respiratory alkalosis. SYMPTOMS: Patients may develop paresthesias; air hunger; dry oral mucosa; numbness or tingling of the nose, circumoral area, or extremities; muscle twitching; tetany and hyperreﬂexia; lightheadedness; inability to concentrate; mental confusion and agitation; lethargy; or coma. TREATMENT: Therapy is given for the underlying cause. In acute hyperventilation produced by panic or anxiety, treatment includes coaching a patient to breathe in a slow, controlled, and relaxed fashion by providing reassurance and support. PATIENT CARE: Preventive measures are taken, such as having the hyperventilating patient breathe in a slow controlled fashion, using cues provided by caregivers. The respiratory therapist prevents or corrects respiratory alkalosis in patients receiving mechanical ventilation by increasing deadspace or decreasing volume. Arterial blood gas values, vital signs, and neurological status are monitored. In severe cases, serum potassium level is monitored for hypokalemia and cardiac status for dysrhythmias. Prescribed therapy is administered to treat the cause. The patient is reassured, and a calm, quiet environment is maintained during periods of extreme stress and anxiety. The patient is helped to identify stressors and to learn coping mechanisms and anxiety-reducing techniques, such as guided imagery, controlled breathing, or meditation. alkalotherapy (a˘l⬙ka˘-lo¯-the˘r⬘a˘-pe¯) [al-

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alkapton(e) kali ⫹ Gr. therapeia, treatment] Therapeutic use of alkalies. alkapton(e) (a˘l-ka˘p⬘to¯n) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. hapto, to bind to] C8H8O4; homogentisic acid; a yellowish-red substance sometimes occurring in urine as the result of the incomplete oxidation of tyrosine and phenylalanine. alkaptonuria (a˘l⬙ka˘p-to¯-nu¯⬘re¯-a˘) [alkapton ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] A rare inherited disorder marked by the excretion of large amounts of homogentisic acid in the urine, a result of incomplete metabolism of the amino acids tyrosine and phenylalanine. Presence of the acid is indicated by the darkening of urine on standing or when alkalinated and the dark staining of diapers or other linen. SEE: ochronosis. alkene (a˘l⬘ke¯n) A bivalent aliphatic hydrocarbon containing one double bond. alkyl (a˘l⬘kı¯l) Any hydrocarbon radical with the general formula CnH2n⫹1. The resulting substances are called alkyl groups or alkyl radicals. alkylate (a˘l⬘kı˘-la¯t) To provide therapy involving the use of an alkylating agent. alkylation (a˘l⬙kı˘-la¯⬘shu˘n) A chemical process in which an alkyl radical replaces a hydrogen atom. ALL acute lymphocytic leukemia. all- [Gr. allos, other] SEE: allo-. allachesthesia (a˘l⬙a˘-ke˘s-the¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. allache, elsewhere, ⫹ aisthesis, sensation] Perception of tactile sensation as being remote from the actual point of stimulation. allantochorion (a˘-la˘n⬙to¯-ko¯⬘re¯-o˘n) Fusion of the allantois and chorion into one structure. allantoic (a˘l⬙a˘n-to¯⬘ı˘k) Pert. to the allantois. allantoid [Gr. allantos, sausage, ⫹ eidos, form, shape] 1. Sausage-shaped. 2. Pert. to the allantois. allantoin (a˘-la˘n⬘to¯-ı˘n) C4H6N4O3; a white crystalline substance in allantoic and amniotic ﬂuids and the end product of purine metabolism in mammals other than primates. It is produced synthetically by the oxidation of uric acid. At one time allantoin was used to promote wound healing. allantoinuria (a˘-la˘n⬙to¯-ı˘n-u¯⬘re¯-a˘) [allantoin ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] Allantoin in the urine. allantois (a˘-la˘n⬘to¯-ı˘s) [Gr. allantos, sausage, ⫹ eidos, form, shape] An elongated bladder developing from the hindgut of the fetus in mammals, birds, and reptiles. In mammals, it contributes to the development of the umbilicus and placenta. In birds and reptiles, it provides for the exchange of gases through the shell. allayed (a˘-la¯d⬘) Mitigated. Allegra Fexofenadine. allele (a˘-le¯l⬘, a˘-le˘l⬘) [Gr. allelon, of one another] One of two or more different

Allen test genes containing speciﬁc inheritable characteristics that occupy corresponding positions (loci) on paired chromosomes. A pair of alleles is usually indicated by a capital letter for the dominant and a lowercase letter for the recessive. An individual with a pair of identical alleles, either dominant or recessive, is said to be homozygous for this gene. The union of a dominant gene and its recessive allele produces a heterozygous individual for that characteristic. Some traits may have multiple alleles, that is, more than two possibilities, but an individual has only two of those alleles (e.g., the genes for blood type, A, B, and O, are at the same position on the chromosome pair, but an individual has only two of these genes, which may be the same or different). SYN: allelic gene; allelomorph. allelic (a˘-le˘l⬘ı˘k), adj. histocompatibility a. One of many different forms of the histocompatibility gene. Each allele creates speciﬁc cell surface antigenic markers on cells. SEE: histocompatibility locus antigen. prothrombin 20210A a. A guanineto-adenine substitution at nucleotide 20210 in the prothrombin gene that increases the risk for venous clotting. The gene is usually found in people of European ancestry. allelic gene Allele. allelomorph (a˘-le¯⬘lo¯-morf, a˘-le˘l⬘o¯-morf) [⬙ ⫹ morphe, form] Allele. allelotaxis (a˘-le¯⬙lo¯-ta˘k⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ taxis, order] Development of a part from several embryonic structures. allelozyme An enzyme that has multiple genetic variants (i.e., one that has small substitutions in its genetic coding and protein structure). Also known as allozyme. Allen Cognitive Level Screen A standardized method of assessing information processing based on a theory that postulates six levels of cognitive function. It is used widely by occupational therapists. Allen-Doisy unit The smallest amount of estrogen that will produce a characteristic change (appearance of corniﬁed cells) in the vaginal epithelium of a spayed mouse. SYN: mouse unit. Allen test (a˘l⬘e˘n) 1. A bedside test used to evaluate the patency of the arteries of the hand before arterial puncture. The patient elevates the hand and repeatedly makes a ﬁst while the examiner places digital occlusive pressure over the radial and ulnar arteries at the wrist. The hand will lose its normal pink color. Digital pressure is released from one artery (usually the ulnar) while the other (i.e., the radial) remains compressed. If there is normal blood ﬂow through the unobstructed artery, color should return to the hand within 10 sec.

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allergen The return of color indicates that the hand has a good collateral supply of blood, and that arterial puncture of the compressed artery can be safely performed. 2. A procedure to identify the presence of thoracic outlet compression syndrome caused by tightness of the pectoralis minor muscle. With the patient seated, the examiner abducts the involved shoulder to 90⬚ and ﬂexes the elbow to 90⬚. While palpating the radial pulse, the examiner externally rotates the humerus while the patient actively rotates the head to the opposite side. A diminished or absent radial pulse is indicative of the pectoralis minor muscle’s compressing the neurovascular bundle. This procedure often produces false-positive results. SEE: thoracic outlet compression syndrome. allergen (a˘l⬘e˘r-je˘n) [Gr. allos, other, ⫹ ergon, work, ⫹ gennan, to produce] Any substance that causes a hypersensitivity reaction or abnormal immune response. Allergens do not stimulate an immune response in all people, only in those who have been previously sensitized to them. An allergen may or may not be a protein. Among common allergens are inhalants (dusts, pollens, fungi, smoke, perfumes, odors of plastics), foods (wheat, eggs, milk, chocolate, strawberries), drugs (aspirin, antibiotics, serums), infectious agents (bacteria, viruses, fungi, animal parasites), contactants (chemicals, animals, plants, metals), and physical agents (heat, cold, light, pressure, radiations). SEE: allergy; antigen; irritation; sensitization; table. polymerized a. A chemically altered allergen made into a macromolecule used in immunotherapy to stimulate a blocking antibody response stronger than the allergen’s normal allergic response. allergenic (a˘l⬙e˘r-je˘n⬘ı˘k) Producing allergy. allergic (a˘-le˘r⬘jı˘k) Pert. to, sensitive to, or caused by an allergen. allergic reaction A reaction resulting from hypersensitivity to an antigen. SEE: allergy; hypersensitivity. allergist (a˘l⬘e˘r-jı˘st) A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating allergies. allergoid (a˘l⬘e˘r-goid) A chemically altered allergen used in immunotherapy to induce tolerance to an antigen. Allergoids differ from the allergens they derive from in that they produce an IgG antibody response stronger than an IgE (hypersensitivity) response. allergy (a˘l⬘e˘r-je¯) [Gr. allos, other, ⫹ ergon, work] An immune response to a foreign antigen that results in inﬂammation and organ dysfunction. Allergies range from the life-threatening to the annoying, and include systemic anaphy-

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laxis, laryngeal edema, transfusion reactions, bronchospasm, vasculitis, angioedema, urticaria, eczematous dermatitis, hay fever, rhinitis, and conjunctivitis. They affect about 20% of the American public and can be triggered by inhalation (e.g., pollens or dust mites), direct contact (e.g., poison ivy or oak), ingestion (e.g., drugs or foods), or injection (e.g., stinging insects and many drugs). Allergic responses may be initiated and sustained by occupational exposures to allergens, by foods, animals, fungal spores, metals, rubber products, and other agents. The most severe cases are often associated with Hymenoptera stings, penicillin products, radiological contrast media, and latex. SYN: hypersensitivity reaction. SEE: allergen; atopy. ETIOLOGY: The immune system has two main functions: ﬁrst, to identify germs and parasites that may cause damage to the body and second, to repel attacks by these organisms with toxic defenses. Allergic reactions can occur when immune functions are turned on by any agent— infectious or not— that is richly endowed with alien antigens. Once the immune system has been sensitized, subsequent exposures result in the binding of speciﬁc immunoglobulins (esp. IgE) or the activation of immunologically active cells (including mast cells, basophils, or T cells). These can release inﬂammatory chemicals such as histamines, kinins, leukotrienes, and interleukins that, acting locally or systemically, create allergic symptoms. SYMPTOMS: Nasal inﬂammation, mucus production, watery eyes, itching, rashes, tissue swelling, bronchospasm, stridor, and shock are all potential symptoms of allergy. DIAGNOSIS: A history of exposure and reaction is crucial to the diagnosis of allergy. Tests for speciﬁc allergies include skin prick tests, intradermal injections, bronchial provocation tests, or blood tests (e.g., measurements of antigen-speciﬁc immunoglobulins). TREATMENT: Avoiding allergens is the ﬁrst step in treatment. Effective drugs for allergic symptoms include antihistamines, cromolyn, corticosteroids, and epinephrine. Which of these is given depends on the severity of the reaction. Antigen desensitization (immunotherapy) may be used by experienced professionals; however, this technique may occasionally trigger severe systemic reactions. PATIENT CARE: Before any drug is given, the health care provider should determine if the patient has any history of allergy. Patients receiving any injected drugs or blood products are closely observed for rash, itch, wheezing, stridor, or hypotension. If an aller-

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Common Allergies and Allergens Common Name Aspirin

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Representative Illnesses

Asa

Drug allergen

asthma, rhinitis, anaphylaxis

Birch

Acetylsalicylic acid; other nonsteroidal anti-inﬂammatory drugs Betula

Bet

hay fever

Cat

Felis domesticus

Fel

Cockroach

Blatella germanica

Bla g

Dog

Canis familiaris

Can

Dust mite

Blomia tropicalis; Dermatophagoides farinae; Euroglyphus Apovitellin; ovalbumin; ovomucoid Solenopsis invicta Radiologic contrast Hevea brasilensis

Blo t; Der f; Eur

Aeroallergen (inhaled, or “outdoor” allergen) Pet-associated (indoor) Pest-associated allergen (indoor) Pet-associated (indoor) Indoor

Egg Imported ﬁre ant Iodine Latex (rubber) Molds

asthma, atopy, hives asthma, atopy, hives asthma, atopy, hives allergic rhinitis; contact dermatitis; asthma

Gad d Gal

Food allergen

Sol i

Insect venom

anaphylaxis

Drug allergen Occupational exposures

anaphylaxis

Hev b

asthma, contact dermatitis, rhinitis allergic rhinitis, asthma

Alternaria alternata; Aspergillus fumigatus; Cladosporium herbarum; Penicillium notatum Artemisia vulgaris Olea europaea Arachis hypogaea Beta-lactam

Alt a; Asp f; Cla h; Pen n

Indoor and outdoor

Art v

Outdoor allergen Food allergen Food allergen

hay fever

Amb

anaphylaxis; rashes hay fever

Timothy grass

Ambrosia artemisiifolia, and others Phleum pratense

Drug allergen Outdoor allergen

hay fever

Yellow jacket venom Wheat

Vespula vulgaris, and others Gliadins glutens

Ves v

Outdoor allergen Insect venom

Tri a

Food allergy

anaphylaxis, “Baker’s asthma,” rhinitis

Mugwort Olive Peanut Penicillin Ragweed

Ole e Ara h Pcn

Phl p

anaphylaxis anaphylaxis

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allergy gic reaction begins, medications prescribed for immediate management are given to the patient. Patients are taught how to identify and avoid common allergens and how to identify an allergic reaction. The use of drugs for the chronic management of allergies is explained. If a patient needs injectable epinephrine for emergency outpatient treatment of anaphylaxis, both the patient and family are instructed in its use. atopic a. Atopy. contact a. A type IV hypersensitivity reaction following direct contact with an allergen; most frequently involves the skin. SEE: contact dermatitis. drug a. A type I hypersensitivity reaction to a drug. food a. An immunologic reaction to food to which a patient has become sensitized. It requires a ﬁrst exposure (sensitization), which stimulates the production of IgE antibodies; subsequent exposures produce symptoms. Sensitivity to almost any food may develop, but it develops most frequently to milk, eggs, wheat, shellﬁsh, and chocolate. Because food allergies are type I reactions, symptoms can appear within minutes. Mild symptoms, such as urticaria, eczema, abdominal cramps, and gastrointestinal upset, are most common, but food allergies also can cause life-threatening systemic anaphylaxis. Food allergies are identiﬁed by eliminating any foods suspected of causing symptoms and reintroducing them one at a time. Blood tests for IgE are useful in separating food allergies from abnormal metabolic or digestive responses to food. Desensitization to food allergies is not possible, and use of antihistamines, epinephrine, and corticosteroids, the most common treatments for symptoms, cannot be used for prophylaxis. Many adverse reactions to foods are not allergic in nature, but may be caused by toxic, metabolic, or pharmacological reactions. SEE: anaphylaxis; desensitization. latex a. An immune reaction resulting from contact with products derived from the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis, or the chemicals added to latex during the manufacturing process. Latex antigens can be absorbed through the skin or inhaled. The allergic reaction may be relatively mild (marked by rashes or reddened skin) or more severe (rhinitis, hives, bronchospasm, or anaphylaxis). In health care workplaces, where universal precautions against contact with blood and body ﬂuids have made the wearing of protective latex gloves common, nonlatex products have been substituted for latex barriers to reduce exposure. A nonallergic contact dermatitis caused by the irritation of powders used in the gloves may be mistaken

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for a true latex allergy and is much more common. peanut a. An IgE-mediated immediate hypersensitivity reaction to the consumption of peanuts (the seeds of Arachis hypogaea). Peanut allergens are designated Ara by the World Health Organization. Peanut allergy is the single most important food allergy in the U.S., affecting more than a million people. Reactions to peanuts may range from mild (rashes) to life-threatening (closure of the airway, cardiac dysrhythmias, coma). About 50 people die of peanut allergy in the U.S. each year. People with known allergies to peanuts should scrupulously avoid eating raw or processed peanuts. Individuals affected by peanut allergy should learn to watch for the signs of anaphylaxis (e.g., hives, pruritus, rashes in the skin creases, swelling of the lip or tongue, shortness of breath, a sense of tightness in the neck or chest, palpitations, choking, wheezing, stridor, or loss of consciousness). People with known anaphylaxis to peanuts should carry epinephrine injectors and use them at the onset of a hypersensitivity reaction. (Repeated use may be necessary in persistent reactions.) Cross-reactivity to other nuts and other legumes (e.g., peas and soy products) may affect some people and therefore pose important health risks. Affected people should wear medical alert bracelets or necklaces identifying their condition. Densensitization can be accomplished with modiﬁed peanut allergens. allergy response, latex An allergic response to natural latex rubber products. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. allergy response, risk for latex At risk for allergic response to natural latex rubber products. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. allesthesia (a˘l⬙e˘s-the¯⬘se¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ aisthesis, sensation] Perception of stimulus in the limb opposite the one stimulated. SYN: allochesthesia; allochiria. alleviate To lessen the effect of. allied health professional An individual who has received special training in an allied health ﬁeld, such as clinical laboratory science, radiology, emergency medical services, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, medical assisting, athletic training, dental hygiene, or occupational therapy. alliesthesia (a˘l⬙e¯-e˘s-the¯⬘se¯-a˘) [Gr. allios, changed, ⫹ aisthesis, sensation] The perception of an external stimulus as pleasant or unpleasant depending upon internal stimuli. A particular stimulus may be perceived as pleasant at one time and unpleasant at another. alliteration (a˘-lı˘t⬙e˘r-a¯⬘shu˘n) [L. ad, to, ⫹ litera, letter] A speech disorder in

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Allium sativum which words beginning with the same consonant sound are used to excess. Allium sativum (a˘l⬘e¯-u˘m sa˘-te¯⬘vu˘m, tı¯⬘) [L., planted garlic] The scientiﬁc name for garlic. allo-, all- [Gr. allos, other] Combining forms indicating divergence, difference from, or opposition to the normal. alloantigen (a˘l⬙lo¯-a˘n⬘tı˘-je˘n) [⬙ ⫹ anti, against, ⫹ gennan, to produce] An antigen in the blood or tissue of a donor that is not present in the recipient, which can therefore trigger an immune response. allocation (a˘l⬙o˘-ka¯⬘-shu˘n) The assignment or distribution of assets or duties. allochesthesia (a˘l⬙o¯-ke˘s-the¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. allache, elsewhere, ⫹ aisthesis, sensation] Allesthesia. allochiria, allocheiria (a˘l⬙o¯-kı¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ cheir, hand] Allesthesia. allochroism (a˘l-o¯k⬘ro¯-ı˘zm, a˘l⬙o¯-kro¯⬘ı˘zm) [⬙ ⫹ chroa, color, ⫹ −ismos, condition] A change in color. allochromasia (a˘l⬙o¯-kro¯-ma¯⬘se¯-a˘) A change in the color of hair or skin. allocinesia (a˘l⬙o¯-sı˘n-e¯⬘se¯-a˘) [Gr. allos, other, ⫹ kinesis, movement] An obsolete spelling for allokinesia. SEE: allokinesis. allodiploidy (a˘l⬙o¯-dı˘p⬘loy-de¯) [⬙ ⫹ diploe, fold, ⫹ eidos, form, shape] Possession of two sets of chromosomes, each from a different species. A hybrid is allodiploid. allodynia (a˘l⬙o¯-dı˘n⬘e¯-a˘) The condition in which an ordinarily painless stimulus, once perceived, is experienced as being painful. alloeroticism, alloerotism (a˘l⬙o¯-e¯-ro˘t⬘ı˘sı˘zm, −e˘r⬘o¯-tı˘zm) [⬙ ⫹ Eros, god of love] Sexual urges stimulated by and directed toward another person. Opposite of autoerotism. alloesthesia Allesthesia. allogeneic, allogenic (a˘l⬙o¯-je˘-ne¯⬘ı˘k, a˘l⬙o¯je˘n⬘ı˘k) Having a different genetic constitution but belonging to the same species. SEE: isogeneic. allograft (a˘l⬘o¯-gra˘ft) [⬙ ⫹ L. graphium, grafting knife] Transplant tissue obtained from a member of one’s species. Commonly transplanted organs include cornea, bone, artery, cartilage, kidney, liver, lung, heart, and pancreas. Recipients of allografts take immunosuppressive drugs to prevent tissue rejection. SYN: homograft. SEE: autograft; heterograft; transplantation. alloimmune (a˘l⬙o¯-ı˘m-u¯n⬘) [⬙ ⫹ L. immunis, safe] The lack of an immune response to antigens on blood or tissue cells received from a donor of the same species. alloiococcus otitis (a˘l-oi⬙o˘-ko˘k’u˘s) A species of aerobic gram-positive bacteria often found in patients with otitis media with effusion.

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allokinesis (a˘l⬙o¯-kı˘-ne¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ kinesis,

movement] Passive or reﬂex movement; involuntary movement. allokinetic (−kı˘-ne˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. allolalia (a˘l⬙o¯-la¯⬘le¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ lalia, talk] A speech defect or impairment, esp. due to a brain lesion, in which words are spoken unintentionally or inappropriate words are substituted for appropriate ones. allomerism (a˘-lo˘m⬘e˘r-ı˘zm) [⬙ ⫹ meros, part, ⫹ −ismos, condition] A change in chemical constitution without a change in form. SEE: allomorphism. allomorphism (a˘l⬙o¯-mor⬘fı˘zm) [⬙ ⫹ morphe, form, ⫹ −ismos, condition] A change in form without a change in chemical constitution. SEE: allomerism. allopath (a˘l⬘o¯-pa˘th) One who practices allopathy. allopathy (a˘l⬙o˘p⬘a˘-the¯) [Gr. allos, other, ⫹ pathos, disease, suffering] 1. A system of treating disease by inducing a pathological reaction that is antagonistic to the disease being treated. 2. A term erroneously used for the regular practice of medicine to differentiate it from homeopathy. allophasis (a˘l-o˘f⬘a˘-sı˘s) [Gr. allos, other, ⫹ phasis, speech] Incoherent speech. alloplasia (a˘l⬙o¯-pla¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ plasis, a molding] The development of tissue at a location where that type of tissue would not normally occur. SYN: heteroplasia. alloplasty (a˘l⬘o¯-pla˘s-te¯) [⬙ ⫹ plasis, a molding] 1. Plastic surgery using inert materials or those obtained from a tissue bank (e.g., cornea, bone). 2. In psychiatry, adaptation by altering the external environment rather than changing oneself. SEE: autoplasty. alloploidy (a˘l⬙o¯-ploy⬘de¯) [⬙ ⫹ ploos, fold, ⫹ eidos, form, shape] The state of having two or more sets of chromosomes derived from different ancestral species. allopolyploidy (a˘l⬙o¯-po˘l⬘e¯-ploy-de¯) [⬙ ⫹ polys, many, ⫹ ploos, fold, ⫹ eidos, form, shape] The state of having more than two sets of chromosomes derived from different ancestral species. allopsychic (a˘l-o¯-sı¯⬘kı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ psyche, mind] Pert. to mental processes in relation to the external environment. allopurinol (a˘l⬙o¯-pu¯⬘rı˘n-o˘l) A drug that inhibits the enzyme xanthine oxidase. Because its action causes a reduction in both serum and urine levels of uric acid, allopurinol is used in the treatment of gout and of renal calculi caused by uric acid. A rare but important side effect of allopurinol is a potentially fatal rash. allostery (a˘l-o˘⬘ste˘r-e¯) [Gr. allos, other ⫹ stereos, shape] In bacteria, alteration of a regulatory site on a protein that changes its shape and activity. This change is important in altering the way

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allotransplantation the organism responds to its molecular environment. allotransplantation (a˘l⬙o¯-tra˘ns⬙pla˘nta¯⬘shu˘n) [⬙ ⫹ L. trans, through, ⫹ plantare, to plant] Grafting or transplantation of tissue from one individual into another of the same species. SYN: homeotransplantation. allotriogeustia (a˘-lo˘t⬙re¯-o˘-ju˘st⬘e¯-a˘, −gu¯⬘ste¯-a˘) [Gr. allotrios, strange, ⫹ geusis, taste] Perverted appetite or sense of taste. SEE: parageusia. allotriophagy (a˘-lo˘t⬙re¯-o˘f⬘a˘-je¯) [⬙ ⫹ phagein, to eat] A perversion of appetite with ingestion of material not suitable as food, such as starch, clay, ashes, or plaster. SYN: pica. allotriosmia (a˘l⬙o¯-tre¯-o˘s⬘me¯-a˘) Heterosmia. allotropic (a˘l⬙o¯-tro˘p⬘ı˘k) [Gr. allos, other, ⫹ tropos, direction] 1. Pert. to the existence of an element in two or more distinct forms with different physical properties. 2. Altered by digestion so as to be changed in its nutritive value. 3. Indicating one who is concerned with the welfare and interests of others (i.e., not self-centered). allotropism, allotropy (a˘-lo˘t⬘ro¯-pı˘zm, −pe¯) [⬙ ⫹ trope, a turn, ⫹ −ismos, condition] The existence of an element in two or more distinct forms with different physical properties. allotype (a˘l⬘o¯-tı¯p⬙) Any one of the genetic variants of protein that occur in a single species. The serum from a person with one form of allotype could be antigenic to another person. alloxan (a˘l-o˘k⬘sa˘n) [allantoin ⫹ oxalic] C2H2N2O4; an oxidation product of uric acid. In laboratory animals, it causes diabetes by destroying the islet cells of the pancreas. alloy (a˘l⬘oy, a˘-loy⬘) [Fr. aloyer, to combine] A metallic substance (e.g., brass) resulting from the fusion or mixture of two or more metals; also, a substance (e.g., steel) formed from the fusion or mixture of a metal and a nonmetal. In dentistry, several alloys are commonly used to restore teeth. Alloys used to construct cast restorations are often goldand copper-based alloys. Common “silver ﬁllings” are alloys of silver, copper, tin, and mercury. The silver-tin-mercury alloys are called amalgams. base metal a. An alloy that does not contain noble metals such as gold or silver. Steel and brass are examples of this type of alloy. Corrosion of a base metal alloy is slowed by the formation of a protective oxide layer on its surface.

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noble-metal a. An alloy of two or more metals, one of which is a noble metal such as gold, silver, platinum, or palladium. Noble-metal alloys are generally nonreactive and corrosion-resistant. allyl (a˘l⬘ı˘l) [L. allium, garlic, ⫹ Gr. hyle, matter] C3H5; a univalent unsaturated radical found in garlic and mustard. Alma-Ata Declaration A declaration made in 1978 at the Conference on Primary Health Care in Alma-Ata, Russia. It stated that primary health care is the key to attaining health for all by the year 2000. Deﬁned as essential to this were eight elements: education, food supply, safe water, maternal and child health, including family planning, immunization, prevention and control of endemic diseases, appropriate treatment of common diseases and injuries, and provision of essential drugs. ALOC altered level of consciousness. alochia (a˘-lo¯⬘ke¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ lokhos, pert. to childbirth] Absence of lochia, the vaginal discharge following childbirth. aloe (a˘l⬘o¯) The dried juice of one of several species of plants of the genus Aloe, used to heal skin conditions. alogia (a˘-lo˘⬘je¯-a˘) Inability to speak. aloin (a˘l⬘o¯-ı˘n) A yellow crystalline substance obtained from aloe. alopecia (al⬙o¯-pe¯⬘she¯-a˘) [Gr. alopekia, fox mange] Absence or loss of hair, esp. of the head. ETIOLOGY: Alopecia may result from serious illness, drugs, endocrine disorders, certain forms of dermatitis, hereditary factors, radiation, or physiological changes as a part of the aging process. TREATMENT: Treatments may include drugs, such as minoxidil or ﬁnasteride; surgeries, such as hair transplantation; or prostheses (wigs). a. areata Loss of hair in sharply deﬁned patches usually involving the scalp or beard. SEE: illus.

ALOPECIA AREATA OF SCALP

CAUTION: Base metal alloys should not be cleaned with sodium hypochlorite solutions.

a. capitis totalis Complete or near complete loss of hair on the scalp. SEE: illus.

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cicatricial a. Loss of hair due to formation of scar tissue. a. congenitalis Baldness due to absence of hair bulbs at birth. a. follicularis Baldness due to inﬂammation of the hair follicles of the scalp. a. liminaris Loss of hair along the hairline, both front and back, of the scalp. male pattern a. Typical hair loss pattern of males in which the alopecia begins in the frontal area and proceeds until only a horseshoe area of hair remains in the back and temples. This loss is dependent on the presence of the androgenic hormone testosterone. a. medicamentosa Loss of hair as a result of medical treatment, esp. treatment with drugs used in chemotherapy for cancer. a. pityroides Loss of both scalp and body hair accompanied by desquamation of branlike scales. a. prematura Premature baldness. a. symptomatica Loss of hair after prolonged fevers or during the course of a disease; may result from systemic or psychogenic factors. a. totalis Alopecia capitis totalis. a. toxica Loss of hair thought to be due to toxins of infectious disease. a. universalis Loss of hair from the entire body. alpha (a˘l⬘fa˘) The ﬁrst letter of the Greek alphabet, ␣. In chemistry, it denotes the ﬁrst in a series of isomeric compounds or the position adjacent to a carboxyl group. alpha-adrenergic blocking agent A substance that interferes with the transmission of stimuli through pathways that normally allow sympathetic ner-

Alport’s syndrome vous excitatory stimuli to be effective. SEE: beta-adrenergic blocking agent. alpha-D-galactosidase An enzyme, derived from Aspergillus niger, used in treating intestinal gas or bloating. SEE: ﬂatus. alpha-fetoprotein ABBR: AFP. An antigen present in the human fetus and in certain pathological conditions in the adult. The maternal serum level should be evaluated at 15 to 22 weeks’ gestation. During pregnancy, elevated levels are associated with open neural tube defects, anencephaly, omphalocele, gastroschisis, and fetal death. Decreased levels may indicate an increased risk of having a baby with Down syndrome. If an abnormal level of AFP is found, further tests such as ultrasound or amniocentesis need to be done. Elevated serum levels are found in adults with certain hepatic carcinomas or chemical injuries. Test results also may be abnormal in persons with diabetes, multiple pregnancies, or obesity. alpha-fetoprotein kit ABBR: AFP test. A monoclonal antibody test for the presence of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in vaginal secretions, used in cases of suspected premature rupture of membranes. In healthy pregnancies AFP is detectable in the amniotic ﬂuid, but is present only in very low concentrations in vaginal secretions. If there is leakage of amniotic ﬂuid into the vagina as a result of premature rupture of membranes, AFP levels in the vagina rise signiﬁcantly. alpha-globulin One of the serum globulins. SEE: globulin, serum. alpha-hydroxy acid ABBR: AHA. A water-soluble acid derived from fruit or milk, having a hydroxyl moiety in the ﬁrst position in the molecule. AHAs are used in chemical peels and other skin care products to remove the outer layer of the epidermis. This chemical exfoliation is promoted for its cosmetic effects on wrinkled or sun-damaged skin. alpha particles, alpha rays Radioactive, positively charged particles, two protons and two neutrons, ejected at high speeds in certain atomic reactions. alpha-rhythm In electroencephalography, rhythmic oscillations in electric potential occurring at an average rate of 10/sec. SYN: alpha-wave. alpha-tocopherol The most active form of vitamin E found in food. Alphavirus (a˘l⬘fa˘-vı¯-ru˘s) A genus of the family of Togaviridae viruses (e.g., Sindbis virus; Semliki forest virus) transmitted to humans by mosquito bite. They may cause fever, rash, or CNS infection. alpha-wave Alpha-rhythm. Alport’s syndrome (a˘l⬘portz) [Arthur Cecil Alport, S. African physician, 1880– 1959] Congenital glomerulone-

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alprazolam phritis associated with deafness and a decrease in large thrombocytes. Occasionally there are eye abnormalities such as cataracts. Although there is no speciﬁc treatment for this condition, dialysis or kidney transplantation is used to treat affected patients with kidney failure. SYN: hereditary nephritis. SEE: macrothrombocyte. alprazolam (a˘l-pra¯⬘zo¯-la˘m) A benzodiazepine and antianxiety agent, administered orally to treat anxiety and manage panic attacks. alprostadil (a˘l-pro˘s⬘ta˘-de¯l) A synthetic prostaglandin used to treat erectile dysfunction. ALS amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALT alanine aminotransferase. alternans (awl-te˘r⬘na˘nz) [L. alternare, to alternate] Alternation. Alternaria (awl⬙te˘r-na¯⬘re¯-a˘) A genus of fungi of the Dematiaceae family. The fungus can cause pneumonitis and may cause wound or skin infections in immunocompromised patients. It has been implicated as the cause of pulmonary disease in wood pulp workers. SEE: illus.

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alternator An electrical generator that produces alternating current.

altitude sickness SEE: under sickness. altretamine (a˘l-tre˘⬘ta˘-mı¯n) A drug used

for treating persistent or recurrent ovarian cancer. altricious (a˘l-trı˘sh⬘u˘s) [L. altrix, nourisher] 1. Slow in developing. 2. Requiring long-term nursing care. alum (a˘l⬘u˘m) [L. alumen] 1. A double sulfate of aluminum and potassium or aluminum and ammonia; used as an astringent and styptic. 2. Any of a group of double sulfates of a trivalent metal and a univalent metal. ammonia a. Aluminum ammonia sulfate. aluminosis (a˘-loo⬙mı˘n-o¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. osis, condition of] Chronic inﬂammation of the lungs in alum workers due to alum particles in inspired air. aluminum (a˘-loo⬘mı˘-nu˘m) SYMB: Al. A silver-whitish metal used to ﬁlter low-

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energy radiation out of the x-ray beam; atomic mass 26.9815, atomic number 13. a. acetate A salt formed by the reaction between aluminum sulfate and lead acetate. Its aqueous solution (Burow’s solution) is used as a local astringent. a. ammonia sulfate An astringent. SYN: ammonia alum. a. chloride A chemical substance used as an astringent and antiperspirant. a. phosphate gel An aqueous suspension of aluminum phosphate used as an astringent and antacid. a. potassium sulfate An astringent and styptic. SYN: potassium alum. a. sulfate A chemical substance used topically as an antiperspirant. aluminum poisoning SEE: under poisoning, aluminum. alveoalgia (a˘l⬙ve¯-o˘-a˘l⬘je¯-a˘) [L. alveolus, small cavity, ⫹ Gr. algos, pain] Pain in the socket of a tooth.

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(a˘l⬙ve¯-o¯-bro˘ng⬙ke¯-o˘-lı¯⬘tı˘s, −bro˘ng-kı¯⬘tı˘s) [L. alveolus, small hollow or cavity, ⫹ Gr. bronchos, windpipe, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the bronchioles and pulmonary alveoli. SYN: bronchopneumonia. alveolalgia (a˘l⬙ve¯-o˘-la˘l⬘je¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. algos, pain] Pain in the alveolus of a tooth. alveolar (a˘l-ve¯⬘o¯-la˘r) Pert. to an alveolus. alveolate (a˘l-ve¯⬘o¯-la¯t) Honeycombed; pitted. alveolectomy (a˘l⬙ve¯-o˘-le˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [L. alveolus, small hollow or cavity, ⫹ Gr. ektome, excision] Surgical removal of all or part of the alveolar process of the mandible or maxilla; usually performed in treatment of neoplasms. alveoli-, alveolo- Combining forms meaning alveolus. alveoli (a˘l-ve¯⬘o¯-lı¯) [L.] Pl. of alveolus. a. breast The glandular structures that comprise the mammary lobules and are the site of milk synthesis. a. dentales Tooth sockets. a. pulmonis Air sacs of the lungs. alveolitis (a˘l⬙ve¯-o˘-lı˘⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the alveoli. allergic a. Inﬂammation of the bronchial tree, interstitial tissue, and alveoli of the lung caused by a hypersensitivity reaction to an inhaled antigen. With repeated exposure, large numbers of macrophages, the primary white blood cell in the lungs, form granulomas, which damage and scar lung tissue. Inhaled allergens are most often bacteria or fungi found in grains, fertilizer, grasses, and compost. Farmer’s lung and bagas-

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alveoloclasia sosis are two common names for forms of allergic alveolitis. SYN: hypersensitivity pneumonitis. alveoloclasia (a˘l-ve¯⬙o¯-lo¯-kla¯⬘se¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. klasis, fracture] Destruction of a tooth socket. alveolodental (a˘l-ve¯⬙o¯-lo¯-de˘n⬘ta˘l) [⬙ ⫹ dens, tooth] Pert. to the alveolus of the tooth and to the tooth itself. alveololingual (a˘l-ve¯⬙lo¯-lı˘ng⬘gwa˘l) [⬙ ⫹ lingua, tongue] Concerning the alveolar process and tongue. alveoloplasty (a˘l-ve¯⬙o¯-lo¯-pla˘s⬘te¯) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. plassein, to form] Surgical reconstruction of the alveolus. alveolotomy (a˘l⬙ve¯-o˘-lo˘t⬘o¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. tome, incision] Surgical incision of the alveolus of a tooth. alveolus (a˘l-ve¯⬘o¯-lu˘s) pl. alveoli [L., small hollow or cavity] 1. A small hollow. 2. The socket of a tooth. 3. An air sac of the lungs. SEE: illus.; canal of Lambert; pores of Kohn. 4. One of the honeycombed depressions of the gastric mucous membrane. 5. A follicle of a racemose gland. a. dentalis Tooth socket. pulmonary a. One of the terminal epithelial sacs of an alveolar duct where gases are exchanged in respiration. SYN: air sac. alveus (a˘l⬘ve¯-u˘s) [L.] A channel or groove. a. hippocampi A layer of white matter covering the ventricular surface of the hippocampus. alymphia (a˘-lı˘m⬘fe¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ L. lympha, lymph] Complete or partial deﬁciency of lymph. alymphocytosis (a˘-lı˘m⬙fo¯-sı¯-to¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ Gr. kytos, cell, ⫹ osis, condition] Decreased number or absence of lymphocytes in the blood.

Alzheimer’s disease alymphoplasia (a˘⬙lı˘m-fo¯-pla¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹

⬙ ⫹ Gr. plasis, a developing] Failure of lymphatic tissue to develop. thymic a. Thymic aplasia. Alzheimer’s disease (a˘lts⬘hı¯-me˘rz) [Alois Alzheimer, Ger. neurologist, 1864– 1915] ABBR: AD. A chronic, progressive, degenerative cognitive disorder that accounts for more than 60% of all dementias. The most common form occurs in people over 65 (senile dementia of the Alzheimer’s type [SDAT]), but the presenile form can begin between the ages of 40 and 60. The illness causes signiﬁcant functional disability, and costs more than $33 billion for health care and lost wages in the U.S. every year. SEE: tomography, positron emission for illus.; Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. ETIOLOGY: There are probably multiple interacting causes, including some genetic risk factors. These include the presence of the apolipoprotein epsilon 4 allele in late-onset disease and presenile genes in early onset AD. People with Down syndrome are at increased risk for the disease. Environmental agents, esp. viruses; previous head trauma; previous minor strokes; and immunological factors are all contributing causes to the illness. SYMPTOMS: The disease begins with a mild memory loss (Stage I), which then progresses to deterioration of intellectual functions, personality changes, and speech and language problems (Stage II). In the terminal stage (Stage III), patients depend on others for activities of daily living. Seizures, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, or depression can occur in either Stage II or III. SEE: table. RESPIRATORY BRONCHIOLE

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Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease Stage

Common Behaviors

Stage I (early stage, mild dementia)

Loss of short-term memory Decreased judgment (safety concern) Inability to perform mathematical calculations Inability to comprehend abstract ideas Difﬁculty with speech and language (aphasia, anomia) Labile personality changes Changes in usual grooming habits Inability to remember purpose of items (apraxia) Urinary incontinence Wandering Seizures Psychotic behaviors, such as hallucinations and paranoia Depression Inability to perform activities of daily living, such as eating, dressing, and bathing; requires total care Unable to remember how to walk, toilet, swallow Minimal or no communication Eventually becomes bedridden and develops complications of immobility, such as pneumonia, pressure ulcers, and constipation

Stage II (middle stage, moderate dementia)

Stage III (late stage, severe dementia)

DIAGNOSIS: The diagnosis is usually made by ruling out other causes of cognitive dysfunction, although a variety of laboratory tests also are employed in some settings. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: Characteristic pathophysiological changes in the brain are neuritic plaques, neuroﬁbrillary tangles, and marked cerebral atrophy. In addition to structural changes, abnormalities in cranial neurotransmitters may occur. Acetylcholine, e.g., may be reduced by as much as 75%, contributing to cognitive impairment. TREATMENT: The treatment of Alzheimer’s disease includes environmental structuring and drug therapy. Environmental structuring involves providing a safe, stimulating milieu that provides consistency and comfort for the patient. Drug therapy is aimed at improving memory rather than curing the disease. Several cholinergic drugs, such as donepezil HCl (Aricept) and physostigmine salicylate (Antilirium), are anticholinesterase inhibitors that prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine to enhance cognitive function. Antidepressants and psychotropic medications should be reserved for patients who have secondary diagnoses such as depression and hallucinations. PATIENT CARE: Reality orientation is helpful for patients in Stage I of the disease. Validation therapy is most appropriate for patients in Stage II or III. These patients are unable to be reoriented and need reassurance and afﬁrmation of their feelings and thoughts. Validation therapy is a form of commu-

nication in which the patient’s feelings are valued and supported by all members of the health care team rather than refuted. In collaboration with the physical and occupational therapists, the nurse assesses the patient’s need for assistance with activities of daily living. Self-care, exercise, and other activities are encouraged to the fullest extent possible. If sleep disturbances occur, the patient should rest between daytime activities, but sleeping during daytime hours is discouraged. Neurological function, including mental and emotional states and motor capabilities, is monitored for further deterioration. Vital signs and respiratory status are assessed for signs and symptoms of pneumonia and other infections. The patient is evaluated for indications of gastrointestinal or urinary problems (anorexia, dysphagia, and urinary or fecal incontinence), and ﬂuid and food intake is monitored to detect imbalances. The nurse or assistive nursing personnel takes the patient to the bathroom or bedside commode before and after meals and every 2 hr in between. Skin is inspected for evidence of trauma, such as bruises, abrasions, or other breakdown. The occupational therapist, home health nurse, or case manager assesses the patient’s living environment to eliminate hazards and teaches the family to monitor the patient’s activity to prevent falls, burns, and other injuries. Expectations should not exceed the patient’s ability to perform tasks. Because the patient may misperceive the environment, health

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Am professionals should speak softly and calmly and allow sufﬁcient time for answers, given the patient’s slowed thought processes and impaired ability to communicate verbally. The case manager or nurse evaluates the caregiver’s ability to manage the patient at home and makes the appropriate referrals to available local resources such as counseling, support groups, and respite care, as indicated. Loneliness, helplessness, and boredom, all problems associated with institutionalization, can be reduced by incorporating into the environment plants, pets, aviaries, and children as well as opportunities to handle objects having different tactile surfaces. A de´cor that is similar to the patient’s childhood surroundings may provide comfort. Music therapy may enhance emotional and physical well-being, cognitive skills, ability to communicate, and social functioning. Activity therapy should include the patient’s known earlier interests and preferences. Such activities beneﬁt the patient by encouraging interaction with others (patients or health-care providers) and by providing intellectual stimulation. The local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association (ADRDA), sometimes simply referred to as the Alzheimer’s Association, is an excellent resource. A list of local chapters can be found through the national ADRDA at 919 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 606111676 or at their web site at www.alz.org. Am 1. mixed astigmatism. 2. ametropia. 3. Symbol for the element americium. AMA against medical advice. A.M.A. American Medical Association. amaas (a˘⬘ma˘s) A mild form of smallpox. SYN: variola minor. amacrine (a˘m⬘a˘-krı˘n) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ makros, long, ⫹ is, inos, ﬁber] Lacking a long process. amalgam (a˘-ma˘l⬘ga˘m) [Gr. malagma, soft mass] Any alloy containing mercury. dental a. A dental restorative material made by mixing approx. equal parts of elemental liquid mercury (43% to 54%) and an alloy powder (57% to 46%) composed of silver, tin, copper, and sometimes smaller amounts of zinc, palladium, or indium. It has been used for more than 150 years in dental restorations; only gold has been used longer for this purpose. It is known that a fraction of the mercury in amalgam is absorbed by the body and that people with amalgam restorations in their teeth have higher concentrations of mercury in various tissues (including the blood, urine, kidneys, and brain) than those without amalgam ﬁllings. In 1993 the Public Health Service of the U.S. Department

amazia of Health and Human Services published a report acknowledging that scientiﬁc data are insufﬁcient to conclude that amalgam ﬁllings have compromised health. Furthermore, there is no evidence that removal of amalgam ﬁllings has a beneﬁcial effect on health. SYN: silver amalgam; silver ﬁlling. amalgamate (a˘-ma˘l⬘ga˘-ma¯t⬙) The combining of mercury with silver, tin, and copper to produce a dental restorative alloy called amalgam. amalgamation (a˘-ma˘l⬙ga˘-ma¯⬘shu˘n) The process of combining mercury with silver, tin, and copper to produce a dental restorative alloy called amalgam. amalgamator (a˘-ma˘l⬘ga˘-ma¯⬙tor) A device that provides a mechanical means of amalgamation. This can also be done by hand using a mortar and pestle. amanita (a˘m⬙a˘-nı¯⬘ta˘, −ne¯⬘ta˘) [Gr. amanitai, mushrooms] Any of various mushrooms of the genus Amanita (e.g., A. muscaria and A. phalloides). Most are extremely poisonous. SEE: Poisons and Poisoning Appendix. amastia (a˘-ma˘s⬘te¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ mastos, breast] Absence of breast tissue. SYN: amazia. amatoxin (a˘⬙ma˘-to˘k⬘sı˘n) [ama(nita) ⫹ ⬙] The chemical component of poisonous mushrooms that causes early onset of gastrointestinal upset, followed about 36 hours later by liver failure. amaurosis (a˘m⬙aw-ro¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr., darkening] Complete loss of vision. amaurotic (a˘m-aw-ro˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. albuminuric a. Amaurosis caused by kidney disease. congenital a. Amaurosis present at birth. diabetic a. Amaurosis associated with diabetes. epileptoid a. Sudden blindness following an epileptic seizure and lasting up to 2 weeks. a. fugax Transient monocular blindness. lead a. Amaurosis caused by lead poisoning. a. partialis fugax Sudden transitory blindness with symptoms similar to those of migraine: nausea; vomiting; dizziness; and disturbances of vision. reﬂex a. Amaurosis due to reﬂex action caused by irritation of a remote part. saburral a. Amaurosis in conjunction with acute gastritis. toxic a. Amaurosis from optic neuritis caused by toxins that may be endogenous (as in diabetes) or exogenous (as in alcohol or tobacco). uremic a. Amaurosis caused by acute renal failure. amaxophobia (a˘-ma˘ks⬙o¯-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [Gr. amaxa, a carriage, ⫹ phobos, fear] Fear of riding in a vehicle. amazia (a˘-ma¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ mazos, breast] Amastia.

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ambiambi- [L. ambi-, on both sides] Preﬁx indicating both, both sides, around, or about. ambidextrous (a˘m⬙bı˘-de˘k⬘stru˘s) [⬙ ⫹ dexter, right] Having the ability to work effectively with either hand. ambient (a˘m⬘be¯-e˘nt) [L. ambiens, going around] Surrounding. ambiguous [L. ambiguus, to be uncertain] To have several meanings or interpretations. In anatomy, being difﬁcult to classify. ambilateral (a˘m⬙bı˘-la˘t⬘e˘r-a˘l) [L. ambi-, on both sides, ⫹ latus, side] Pert. to both sides. SEE: bilateral. ambilevous (a˘m-bı˘-le¯⬘vu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ laevus, lefthanded] Awkward in the use of either hand. SYN: ambisinister. ambiopia (a˘m⬙be¯-o¯⬘pe¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. ops, eye] Double vision. SYN: diplopia. ambisexual (a˘m⬙bı˘-se˘ks⬘u¯-a˘l) [⬙ ⫹ sexus, sex] Pert. to both sexes. SEE: bisexual. ambisinister (a˘m⬙bı˘-sı˘n⬘ı˘s-te˘r) [⬙ ⫹ sinister, left] Ambilevous. ambitendency (a˘m⬙bı˘-te˘n⬘de˘n-se¯) [⬙ ⫹ tendere, to stretch] Ambivalence of the will. SEE: ambivalence. ambivalence (a˘m-bı˘v⬘a˘-le˘ns) [⬙ ⫹ valentia, strength] Coexistence of contradictory feelings about an object, person, or idea. ambivalent (a˘m-bı˘v⬘a˘-le˘nt), adj. ambivert (a˘m⬘bı˘-ve˘rt) [⬙ ⫹ vertere, to turn] An individual whose personality type falls between introversion and extroversion, having tendencies of each. amblyacousia (a˘m⬙ble¯-a˘-koo⬘se¯-a˘) [Gr. amblys, dull, ⫹ akousis, hearing] Dullness of hearing. amblychromasia (a˘m⬙ble¯-kro¯-ma¯⬘se¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ chroma, color] The state in which the cell nucleus stains faintly. amblychromatic (a˘m⬙ble¯-kro¯-ma˘t⬘ı˘k) Staining faintly. Amblyomma (a˘m⬘ble¯-o¯-ma˘) A genus of ticks that includes the Lone Star tick (A. americanum) and the Gulf Coast tick (A. maculatum). Some ticks from this genus are vectors of tularemia, human ehrlichiosis, and tick bite paralysis. amblyopia (a˘m⬙ble¯-o¯⬘pe¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ops, eye] Reduction or dimness of vision, esp. that in which there is no apparent pathologic condition of the eye. amblyopic (−o¯⬘ı˘k), adj. crossed a. Amblyopia of one eye with hemianesthesia of the opposite side of the face. SYN: amblyopia cruciata. a. cruciata Crossed a. deprivation a. Amblyopia resulting from nonuse of the eye. It is usually secondary to an organic problem such as cataract or ptosis. a. ex anopsia Amblyopia resulting from disuse. It usually occurs in one eye and is associated with convergent squint or very poor visual acuity. reﬂex a. Amblyopia due to irritation of the peripheral area.

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strabismic a. Amblyopia secondary to malalignment of the eyes. In this condition, the brain suppresses the visual image from the deviating eye to prevent double vision. About 50% of childhood amblyopia is strabismic. toxic a. Amblyopia due to the effect of alcohol, tobacco, lead, drugs, or other toxic substances. uremic a. Dimness or loss of vision during a uremic attack. amblyoscope (a˘m⬘ble¯-o˘-sko¯p⬙) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ skopein, to examine] An instrument for measuring binocular vision; used to stimulate vision in an amblyopic eye. amboceptor unit The smallest amount of amboceptor (hemolysin) required in the presence of which a given quantity of red blood cells will be hemolyzed by an excess of complement. ambon (a˘m⬘bo˘n) [Gr., edge of a dish] The elevated ring of ﬁbrocartilage around the edge of a bone socket. ambos (a˘m⬘bo¯s) [Ger.] Incus or anvil bone of the middle ear. Ambrosia (a˘m-bro¯⬘zha˘) [Gr., food of the gods, immortality] The scientiﬁc name of the genus of weeds commonly known as ragweed. Ambrosia species include Ambrosia artemisiaefolia and A. triﬁda (“giant ragweed”) and are a major source of seasonal pollen and allergies in North America. Ambrosia allergens are abbreviated Amb by the World Health Organization. ambulance [L. ambulare, to move about] A vehicle for transporting the sick or injured, staffed with appropriately certiﬁed or licensed personnel and equipped with prehospital emergency medical care supplies and equipment such as oxygen, deﬁbrillator, splints, bandages, adjunctive airway devices, and patientcarrying devices. ambulant, ambulatory (a˘m⬘bu¯-la˘nt, −la˘to¯⬙re¯) Able to walk; not conﬁned to bed. ambulate (a˘m⬘bu¯-la¯t) To walk or move above freely. ambulation (a˘m-bu¯-la¯⬘shun) The action of walking or moving above freely. ameba (a˘-me¯⬘ba) pl. amebas, amebae [Gr. amoibe, change] A unicellular organism of the genus Amoeba in the kingdom Protista, found in water and soil. It constantly changes shape by sending out ﬁngerlike processes of cytoplasm (pseudopods), through which it moves about and obtains nourishment. It feeds by surrounding its food with pseudopods, forming a food vacuole in which digestion takes place. Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged by simple diffusion through the cell membrane. Reproduction is by binary ﬁssion. Some species of Entamoeba are parasitic in humans. amebic (a˘-me¯⬘bı˘k), adj. amebapore (a˘-me¯⬘ba-por⬙) A pore-forming protein released by Entamoeba histolytica. It may destroy target cell mem-

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amebiasis branes, resulting in the lysis of cells, such as in human red blood cells. amebiasis, amoebiasis (am⬙e˘-bı¯⬘a˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ −iasis, state] Infection or colonization with amebas, esp. Entamoeba histolytica. Approx. 500 million people in tropical countries are infected. The infection typically begins in the colon but may spread to other organs, such as the liver or, less often, the skin or lungs. SYN: amebic dysentery. SEE: amebapore; cyst; dysentery. ETIOLOGY: Amebiasis is acquired by ingesting contaminated food or drink that contains E. histolytica cysts, which gastric acid does not destroy. The cysts enter the intestines, where they release trophozoites, the feeding form of the organism, which may invade the walls of the colon or spread to the liver via the portal vein. Trophozoites divide to form new cysts, which may subsequently be excreted in stool. DIAGNOSIS: The diagnosis of amebiasis is based on the detection of cysts or trophozoites of E. histolytica in stools and the presence of antibodies to the amebas in the blood. Antiamebic antibodies appear by the 7th day of infection. A colonoscopy may be performed to obtain tissue samples to differentiate amebiasis from inﬂammatory bowel disease. A liver abscess is diagnosed when a patient has right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, and fever; a mass in the liver (found by ultrasonography or computed tomography); and positive serological tests for E. histolytica. SYMPTOMS: Most infected patients have no tissue invasion and, thus, are asymptomatic. Acute colitis, when it occurs, is marked by bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, tenesmus, and weakness. The symptoms may be confused with those of ulcerative colitis. The dysentery lasts 3 to 4 weeks. Complications occasionally include toxic megacolon and ulcer perforation. Patients who develop liver abscesses present with severe upper right quadrant pain and fever; massive diarrhea is usually not present. Asymptomatic paTREATMENT: tients are treated with paromomycin (500 mg PO tid for 7 days) or iodoquinol (650 mg PO tid for 20 days). Dysentery and liver abscess are treated with metronidazole (750 mg PO tid for 10 days), followed by iodoquinol (650 mg PO tid for 20 days). PATIENT CARE: People traveling to developing countries, esp. India and Mexico, should be taught to avoid unboiled water, ice, and fresh fruits and vegetables, all of which may be infected with amebic cysts. hepatic a. Infection of the liver by Entamoeba histolytica, resulting in hepatitis and abscess formation; usually a sequel to amebic dysentery.

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amebic carrier state State in which an individual harbors a form of pathogenic ameba but has no clinical signs of the disease. amebicide, amebacide (a˘-me¯⬘bı˘-sı¯d) [Gr. amoibe, change, ⫹ L. caedere, to kill] An agent that kills amebas. amebiform (a˘-me¯⬘bı˘-form) [⬙ ⫹ L. forma, shape] Shaped like an ameba. amebocyte (a˘-me¯⬘bo¯-sı¯t⬙) [⬙ ⫹ kytos, cell] A cell showing ameboid movements. ameboid (a˘-me¯⬘boyd) [⬙ ⫹ eidos, form, shape] Resembling an ameba. ameboidism (a˘-me¯⬘boyd-ı˘zm) 1. Amebalike movements. 2. Denoting a condition shown by certain white blood cells. ameboma (a˘m⬙e¯-bo¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ oma, tumor] A tumor composed of inﬂammatory tissue caused by amebiasis. ameburia (a˘m⬙e˘-bu¯⬘re¯-a˘) [Gr. amoibe, change, ⫹ ouron, urine] The presence of amebas in the urine. amelanotic (a˘⬙me˘l-a˘-no˘t⬘ı˘k) Lacking melanin; unpigmented. amelia (a˘-me¯⬘le¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ melos, limb] Congenital absence of one or more limbs. SEE: phocomelia. amelification (a˘-me˘l⬙ı˘-fı˘-ka¯⬘shu˘n) [O. Fr. amel, enamel, ⫹ L. facere, to make] Formation of dental enamel by ameloblasts. amelioration (a˘-me¯l⬙yo¯-ra¯⬘shu˘n) [L. ad, to, ⫹ melior, better] Improvement; moderation of a condition. ameloblast (a˘-me˘l⬘o¯-bla˘st) [O. Fr. amel, enamel, ⫹ Gr. blastos, germ] A cell from which tooth enamel is formed. ameloblastoma (a˘-me˘l⬙o¯-bla˘s-to¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ oma, tumor] A tumor of the jaw, esp. the lower one, arising from enamel-forming cells and having lowgrade malignancy. It may be partly cystic and partly solid and may become large. SYN: adamantinoma. amelodentinal (a˘-me˘l⬘o¯-de˘n⬘tı˘n⬙a˘l) [O. Fr. amel, enamel, ⫹ L. dens, dent-, tooth] Pert. to both enamel and dentin. amelogenesis (a˘m⬙e˘-lo¯-je˘n⬘e˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. genesis, generation, birth] The formation of dental enamel by ameloblasts. a. imperfecta ABBR: AI. One of several hereditary disorders that produce enamel that is inadequately mineralized. The enamel may separate easily from the underlying dentin. CAUTION: Acidulated phosphate ﬂuoride may further damage enamel in patients with AI. SYMPTOMS: Symptoms include enamel that may be pitted, local, smooth, rough, or lacking. Enamel may also be of normal thickness but poorly calciﬁed or with a mottled appearance. amelus (a˘m⬘e˘-lu˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ me-

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amenorrhea los, limb] An individual with congenitally absent arms and legs. amenorrhea (a˘-me˘n⬙o¯-re¯⬘a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ rhoia, ﬂow] Absence of menstruation, either as a result of lack of menarche (i.e., lack of menstruation by age 16) or absence of menstruation for more than 3 months in women who had previously experienced menstruation and who are not pregnant. Amenorrhea may be classed as physiological, or primary, when it occurs during pregnancy, early lactation, or after menopause. Pathological, or secondary, amenorrhea is caused by several conditions. ETIOLOGY: The primary causes of abnormal amenorrhea are related either to an underlying hypothalamic-pituitary-endocrine dysfunction or to congenital or acquired abnormalities of the reproductive tract. Common abnormal diagnoses include metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, malnutrition, or obesity; emotional and stress-related disorders, such as anorexia nervosa; and systemic diseases, such as cancer, lupus, or tuberculosis. TREATMENT: The underlying cause should be determined and corrected. If hormone deﬁciencies exist, substitutional therapy is recommended. PATIENT CARE: The patient is assessed for other symptoms and is encouraged to seek medical attention if absence of menses is not related to pregnancy, menopause, or hormonal therapy. dietary a. Cessation of menses due to voluntary or involuntary (as in starvation) dietary restriction. emotional a. Amenorrhea resulting from shock, fright, or hysteria. exercise a. A form of stress-related failure to menstruate, often seen in women who participate in esp. intensive workouts or exercise programs. SEE: hypothalamic a. hyperprolactinemic a. Amenorrhea due to an excessive secretion of prolactin by the pituitary. SEE: prolactin. hypothalamic a. Absence of menstruation related to interference with release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) or with pituitary release of follicle-stimulating hormone or luteinizing hormone. Hypothalamic dysfunction may be drug-induced (e.g., related to abuse of marijuana or tranquilizers); psychogenic (e.g., related to chronic anxiety); functional (e.g., related to excessive exercise, anorexia, or obesity); or related to chronic medical illness, head injuries, or cancer. lactational a. Suppression of normal cyclic hormonal changes, resulting from breastfeeding. The advent of postpartum ovulation and menses is related to the amount of time the mother breastfeeds. Even after the resumption of

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menses, 50% of initial cycles are anovulatory. Women who stop nursing within 30 days usually experience the return of menstruation between 6 and 10 weeks after delivery; among those who continue to nurse, ovulation usually occurs between postpartum weeks 17 and 28, with menstruation 30 to 36 weeks after the birth. pathological a. Inability to menstruate related to organic damage, disease, or dysfunction. Common causes include hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction; ovarian dysfunction; alteration or obstruction of the genital outﬂow tract; congenital abnormalities; neoplasms; and injuries. Examples of inability to menstruate related to disease include Ascherman syndrome, Blizzard syndrome, Savage syndrome, Sheehan’s syndrome, and Turner’s syndrome. physiological a. Absence of menstruation related to normal aspects of body function in response to age, such as immaturity in the prepubescent girl and aging in the postmenopausal woman, or to hormonal interruptions in the gonadotropic feedback loop, such as occur during pregnancy and lactation. It is not related to organic disease. postpartum a. Amenorrhea following childbirth that may last for only a month or two and thus would be within normal limits; or it may be permanent and thus abnormal. NOTE: The onset of menstruation after childbirth may be delayed by continued breastfeeding. SEE: Sheehan’s syndrome. primary a. Delay of menarche until after age 16 or the absence of secondary sex characteristics after age 14. Typical causes include congenital abnormalities of reproductive structures, such as the mullerian ducts; absence of the uterus and/or vagina; imperforate hymen; or ovarian failure secondary to chromosomal abnormalities, such as occurs in Turner’s syndrome. secondary a. Cessation of menses in women who have menstruated previously but have not had a period in 6 months. Pregnancy is the single most common cause of secondary amenorrhea. It should be excluded before other causes are sought. stress a. Cessation of menses secondary to extreme mental or physical stress. The condition was ﬁrst identiﬁed in women incarcerated in prisoner-ofwar camps and has been observed in some female athletes and others undergoing intensive, rigorous training. It may be related to hormonal changes caused by stress or to the concomitant alteration in the ratio of muscle to fat as training intensity increases. SEE: pseudocyesis. amenorrheic (−re¯⬘ı˘k), adj. American Academy of Nursing An organization formed by the American

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Copyright © 2005 by F. A. Davis. American Association of Blood Banks Nurses’ Association. Membership in this honorary association indicates that the person selected has contributed signiﬁcantly to nursing. A member is titled Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, abbreviated F.A.A.N.

American Association of Blood Banks ABBR: AABB. A professional organization whose mission is to promulgate standard practices in immunohematology.

American Association for Clinical Chemistry ABBR: AACC. A U.S.-based association of clinical laboratory scientists including clinical chemists, microbiologists, pathologists, hematologists, and medical technologists.

American Association for Respiratory Care ABBR: AARC. The primary professional association for respiratory care practitioners in the U.S.

American Association of Retired Persons ABBR: AARP. The largest voluntary association of older adults (retired or not) in the U.S., with a membership of more than 30 million. The association lobbies on behalf of its members, sponsors research on aging, operates a mailorder pharmaceutical service, and publishes magazines and other literature for older adults. American College of Toxicology The current name of the American Board of Medical Toxicology.

American Federation for Aging Research ABBR: AFAR. An association of physicians, scientists, and other individuals involved or interested in research on aging and associated diseases. Its purpose is to encourage and fund research on aging. American Geriatrics Society ABBR: AGS. An association of health care professionals interested in the problems of older adults. It encourages and promotes the study of geriatrics and stresses the importance of medical research in the ﬁeld of aging.

American Medical Records Association ABBR: AMRA. A professional organization of individuals trained in health information management, including patient records, particularly in medical care facilities. American Nurses Association ABBR: A.N.A. The only full-service professional organization representing the 2.2 million registered nurses in the U.S. It comprises 53 State Nurses Associations. The organization fosters high standards of nursing practice, promotes the economic and general welfare of nurses in the work environment, projects a realistic, positive view of nursing, and lobbies Congress and regulatory agencies about health care issues affecting nurses and the public. SEE: Code for Nurses.

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ABBR: ANA*NET. A wide-area computer network linking the 53 constituent State Nurses Associations with the national headquarters. It provides databases pert. to workplace and practice issues, and various databases and services related to nursing practice. Future plans include subscriber service for all nurses, nursing organizations, and nursing schools.

American Occupational Therapy Association ABBR: AOTA. A national professional organization concerned with establishing and promoting standards of practice for occupational therapists.

American Psychiatric Nurses Association ABBR: APNA. An organization that provides leadership to advance psychiatric-mental health nursing practice; improve mental health care for individuals, families, groups, and communities; and shape health policy for the delivery of mental health services. American Red Cross A branch of the international philanthropic organization Red Cross Society. It provides emergency aid during civil disasters such as ﬂoods and earthquakes, offers humanitarian services for armed forces personnel and their families, and operates centers for collecting and processing blood and blood products. American Sign Language ABBR: ASL. A nonverbal method of communicating by deaf or speech-impaired people in which the hands and ﬁngers are used to indicate words and concepts.

American Standard Association rating ABBR: ASA rating. A measure of photographic ﬁlm speed, created by the American Standard Association. Americans with Disabilities Act ABBR: ADA. Legislation passed by the U.S. Congress in 1990 to ensure the rights of persons with disabilities. It provides enforceable standards to ensure access and prohibit discrimination in employment, public services, transportation, public accommodation, communications, and other areas. Also called Public Law 101-336 . americium (a˘m-e˘r-ı˘sh⬘e¯-u˘m) SYMB: Am. A metallic radioactive element, atomic number 95. The atomic weight of the longest-lived isotope is 243. Ames test (a¯mz) [Bruce Nathan Ames, U.S. biochemist, b. 1928] A laboratory test of the mutagenicity of chemicals. Special strains of organisms are incubated with the test chemical and their growth is an indicator of the mutagenicity of the substance. Most chemicals that test positive are carcinogens. Use of the test has helped reduce the use of mammals for tests of mutagenicity. ametria (a˘-me¯⬘tre¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ metra, uterus] Congenital absence of the uterus. ametrometer (a˘m⬙e˘-tro˘m⬘e˘-te˘r) [ame-

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ametropia tropia ⫹ Gr. metron, measure] An instrument for measuring the degree of ametropia. ametropia (a˘⬙me˘-tro¯⬘pe¯-a˘) [Gr. ametros, disproportionate, ⫹ ops, eye] Imperfect refractive powers of the eye in which the principal focus does not lie on the retina, as in hyperopia, myopia, or astigmatism. ametropic, adj. AMI acute myocardial infarction. amicrobic (a˘⬙mı¯-kro¯⬘bı˘k) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ mikros, small, ⫹ bios, life] 1. Lacking microbes. 2. Not caused by microbes. amidase (a˘m⬘ı˘-da¯s) A deamidizing enzyme; one that catalyzes the hydrolysis of amides. amide (a˘m⬘ı¯d) Any organic substance that contains the monovalent radical 9 CONH2. It is usually formed by replacing the hydroxyl ( 9 OH) group of the 9 COOH by the 9 NH2 group. amido- Preﬁx indicating the presence of the radical CONH2. amidulin (a˘-mı˘d⬘u¯-lı˘n) [Fr. amidon, starch] Soluble starch. amimia (a˘-mı˘m⬘e¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ mimos, mimic] Loss of power to express ideas by signs or gestures. amnesic a. Amimia in which signs and gestures can be made but their meaning is not remembered. amine (a˘-me¯n⬘, a˘m⬘ı˘n) Any one of a group of nitrogen-containing organic compounds that are formed when one or more of the hydrogens of ammonia have been replaced by one or more hydrocarbon radicals. amino- (a˘-me¯⬘no¯, a˘m⬘ı˘-no¯) Preﬁx denoting the presence of an amino group (NH2). amino acid One of a large group of organic compounds marked by the presence of both an amino (NH2) group and a carboxyl (COOH) group. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and the end products of protein digestion. Approx. 80 amino acids are found in nature, but only 20 are necessary for human metabolism or growth. Of these, some can be produced by the liver; the rest— called essential amino acids— must be supplied by food. These are histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, cysteine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine. The nonessential amino acids are alanine, aspartic acid, arginine, citrulline, glutamic acid, glycine, hydroxyglutamic acid, hydroxyproline, norleucine, proline, and serine. Oral preparations of amino acids may be used as dietary supplements. Arginine, while nonessential for the adult, cannot be formed quickly enough to supply the demand in infants and thus is classed as essential in early life. Some proteins contain all the essential amino acids and are called complete proteins. Examples are milk, cheese,

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eggs, and meat. Proteins that do not contain all the essential amino acids are called incomplete proteins. Examples are vegetables and grains. Amino acids pass unchanged through the intestinal wall into the blood, then through the portal vein to the liver and into the general circulation, from which they are absorbed by the tissues according to the speciﬁc amino acid needed by that tissue to make its own protein. Amino acids if not otherwise metabolized may be converted into urea. SEE: illus.; deaminization; digestion; protein. branched-chain a.a. ABBR: BCAA. The essential amino acids, leucine, isoleucine, and valine. “Branched-chain” refers to their chemical structure. Therapeutically, they are valuable because they bypass the liver and are available for cellular uptake from the circulation. Parenteral administration, alone or mixed with other amino acids, is thought to be beneﬁcial whenever catabolism due to physiological stress occurs. The skeletal muscles can use these amino acids for energy. conditionally dispensable a.a. An amino acid that becomes essential when a speciﬁc clinical condition is present. essential a.a. An amino acid that is required for growth and development but that cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained from food. nonessential a.a. An amino acid that can be produced by the body and is not required in the diet. semi-essential a.a. An amino acid of which an adequate amount must be consumed in the diet to prevent the use of essential amino acids to synthesize it. An example is tyrosine. Without adequate dietary intake, the essential amino acid, phenylalanine, is used to make tyrosine. aminoacidemia (a˘-me¯⬙no¯-, a˘m⬙ı˘-no¯-a˘s⬙ı˘de¯⬘me¯-a˘) [amino acid ⫹ Gr. haima, blood] Excess of amino acids in the blood. amino acid group The NH2 group that characterizes the amines. aminoacidopathies (a˘m⬙ı˘-no¯-a˘s⬙ı˘-do˘p⬘a˘the¯z) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. pathos, disease, suffering] Various disorders of amino acid metabolism, of which there are nearly 100, including cystinuria, alkaptonuria, and albinism. aminoaciduria (a˘-me¯⬙no¯-, a˘m⬙ı˘-no¯-a˘s⬙ı˘du¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] Excess amino acids in the urine. aminobenzene (a˘-me¯⬙no¯-, a˘m⬙ı˘-no¯be˘n⬘ze¯n) The simplest aromatic amine, C6H7N; an oily liquid derived from benzene. It is used in the manufacture of medical and industrial dyes. SYN: phenylamine. aminoglutethimide (a˘m⬙ı˘-no¯-gloo-te˘th⬘ı˘mı¯d) A chemical that interferes with the production of adrenocortical hor-

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mone. It has been used to decrease the hypersecretion of cortisol by adrenal tumors and to treat cancer of the adrenal gland and breast cancer that is sensitive to adrenal hormone stimulation. aminoglycoside (a˘-me¯⬙no¯-, a˘m⬙ı˘-no¯glı¯⬘ko¯-zı¯d⬙) A class of antibiotics, including gentamicin and tobramycin, some of which are derived from microorganisms while others are produced synthetically. aminohippuric acid, sodium The sodium salt of aminohippuric acid. It is given intravenously to test renal blood ﬂow and the excretory capacity of the renal tubules. aminolysis (a˘m⬙ı˘-no˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘s) [amine ⫹ Gr. lysis, dissolution] Metabolic transformation of amino-containing compounds by removal of the amino group. aminophylline (a˘m-ı˘-no˘f⬘ı˘-lı˘n, a˘m⬙ı˘-no¯fı˘l⬘ı˘n) A mixture of theophylline and ethylenediamine, used esp. to treat patients with reactive airway disease that does not respond to safer medications such as beta-agonist drugs, other bronchodilators, or inhaled or injected corticosteroids. Besides stimulating diaphragmatic movement, it is a bronchodilator and increases heart rate. Common side effects include gastrointestinal upset and tachycardia. SYN: theophylline ethylenediamine. aminopterin (a˘m-ı˘-no˘p⬘te˘r-ı˘n) A folic acid antagonist used to treat acute leukemia. aminopurine (a˘m⬙ı˘-no¯-pu¯⬘rı˘n) An oxidation product of purine; includes ade-

nine and guanine. SEE: methyl purine; oxypurine. aminopyrine (a˘m⬙ı˘n-o¯-pı¯⬘rı˘n) An antipyretic and analgesic drug. It is not approved for use in the U.S. CAUTION: Because this drug may cause fatal agranulocytosis, it should not be used.

aminuria (a˘m-ı˘-nu¯⬘re¯-a˘) [amine ⫹ Gr.

ouron, urine] Presence of amines in urine. amiodarone (a˘-me¯-o¯⬘da˘-ro¯n) An antiarrhythmic drug with a complex pharmacology that is effective in the treatment of both atrial and ventricular rhythm disturbances. Its side effects include pulmonary ﬁbrosis and thyroid dysfunction, among others. amitosis (a˘m⬙ı˘-to¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ mitos, a thread, ⫹ osis, condition] Direct cell division; simple division of the nucleus and cell without the changes in the nucleus that characterize mitosis. amitotic (−to˘t⬘ik), adj. amitriptyline hydrochloride (a˘m⬙ı˘trı˘p⬘tı˘-le¯n) A tricyclic antidepressant administered orally or intramuscularly. Common side effects are drowsiness, sedation, and dry mouth. AML acanthiomeatal line; acute myelocytic leukemia. amlodipine (a˘m-lo¯⬘dı˘-pe¯n) A calcium channel blocker and antihypertensive, administered orally to control high

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ammeter blood pressure, angina pectoris, and Prinzmetal’s angina. ammeter (a˘m⬘me˘-te˘r) [ampere ⫹ Gr. metron, measure] An instrument, calibrated in amperes, that measures the quantity (number of electrons) in an electric current. SEE: milliammeter. ammoaciduria (a˘m⬙o¯-a˘s⬙ı˘-du¯⬘re¯-a˘) [ammonia ⫹ amino acid ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] An abnormal amount of ammonia and amino acids in the urine. ammonia (a˘-mo¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [Ammo, Egyptian deity near whose temple it was originally obtained] An alkaline gas, NH3, formed by decomposition of nitrogencontaining substances such as proteins and amino acids. Ammonia is converted into urea in the liver. It is related to many poisonous substances but also to the proteins and many useful chemicals. Dissolved in water, it neutralizes acids and turns litmus paper blue. aromatic spirit of a. A pungent solution of approx. 4% ammonium carbonate in 70% alcohol ﬂavored with lemon, lavender, and myristica oil. It is used to elicit reﬂex stimulation of respiration and as “smelling salts” to stimulate people who have fainted.

blood a. SEE: ammoniemia. ammoniacal (a˘m⬙o¯-nı¯⬘a˘-ka˘l) Having the characteristics of or pert. to ammonia.

ammoniated (a˘-mo¯⬘ne¯-a¯t’d) Containing ammonia.

ammonia water Ammonium hydroxide. ammoniemia (a-mo¯⬙nı˘-e¯⬘me¯-a˘) [ammo-

nia ⫹ Gr. haima, blood] Excessive ammonia in the blood. Normally only faint traces of ammonia are found in the blood. Increased amounts are due to a pathological condition such as impaired liver function. Also spelled ammonemia. ammonium (a˘-mo¯⬘ne¯-u˘m) A radical, NH4⫹, that forms salts analogous to those of alkaline metals. a. alum Aluminum ammonium sulfate, an astringent. SEE: alum. a. carbonate A compound used in preparing aromatic ammonia spirit; (NH4)2CO3. a. chloride A compound used as an expectorant and as an acidiﬁer in treating acid-base balance; NH4Cl. a. hydroxide A solution of ammonia in water, used as a household cleaner and a refrigerant; NH4OH. SEE: Poisons and Poisoning Appendix. a. thiosulfate The chemical in ﬁxing solution that removes unexposed silver bromide crystals from radiographic ﬁlm during the development process. ammoniuria (a˘-mo¯⬙ne¯-u¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] Excessive ammonia in the urine. amnesia (a˘m-ne¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr.] A loss of memory. The term is often applied to episodes during which patients forget recent events, although they may conduct themselves appropriately, and

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following which no memory of the period persists. Such episodes often are caused by strokes, seizures, trauma, senility, alcoholism, or intoxication. Often the cause is unknown. amnesiac, amnesic, amnestic (−ne¯⬘ze¯-a˘k, −ne¯⬘sı˘k, ne˘s⬘tı˘k), adj. anterograde a. Amnesia for events that occurred after a precipitating event or medication. CAUTION: This type of short-term memory loss may be induced in people who use benzodiazepine drugs (e.g., triazolam, lorazepam, or ﬂurazepam).

auditory a. Loss of memory for the meanings of sounds or spoken words. SYN: auditory aphasia; word deafness. dissociative a. Inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness. This was formerly called psychogenic amnesia. SYN: psychogenic amnesia. lacunar a. Loss of memory for isolated events. posttraumatic a. ABBR: PTA. A state of agitation, confusion, and memory loss that the patient with traumatic brain injury (TBI) enters soon after the injury or on awakening from coma. Edema, hemorrhage, contusions, shearing of axons, and metabolic disturbances impair the brain’s ability to process information accurately, resulting in unusual behaviors that often are difﬁcult to manage. Trauma patients with normal brain scans may have a mild TBI and display some of the symptoms of PTA. Posttraumatic amnesia can last for months but usually resolves within a few weeks. During PTA, the patient moves from a cognitive level of internal confusion to a level of confusion about the environment. SEE: Rancho Los Amigos Guide to Cognitive Levels. SYMPTOMS: Symptoms include restlessness, moaning or crying out, uninhibited behavior (often sexual or angry), hallucinations (often paranoid), lack of continuous memory, story fabrication to replace memory (confabulation), combative behavior, confused language, disorientation, repetition of movements or thoughts (perseveration), and sleep disturbances. Deﬁcits in attention and memory may persist, and communication and other cognitive weaknesses may become more apparent, such as difﬁculty with problem solving, reasoning, organizing thoughts, sequencing, word ﬁnding, and carrying out planned motor movements (as in activities of daily living). PATIENT CARE: The patient is evaluated for symptoms of PTA. The patient

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amnesia is continually reoriented by keeping a large calendar and clock within sight; each interaction with the patient begins with a repetition of who is in attendance, why the attendant is present, and what activity is planned; and the patient is kept safe and comfortable and is allowed as much freedom of movement as possible. At a cognitive level of internal confusion, the patient does not understand what is happening and becomes agitated. Health care professionals can limit agitation and confusion by speaking softly in simple phrases, using gestures as necessary, allowing time for the patient to respond, and avoiding towering over the patient. Regular visits from family are important; they should be prepared for the patient’s appearance and behavior, and their participation in assisting the patient with activities of daily living should be encouraged. The patient may respond best to the person he or she cares about most. Stimulation is limited, and frequent rest periods are scheduled. Equipment designed for agitated patients is used; wrist restraints are avoided if possible. Urinary catheters may increase agitation due to physical discomfort (incontinence briefs can be used during the training period of a toileting program). The patient’s swallowing function is evaluated as soon as possible to avoid feeding tubes, but swallowing precautions are observed. A list of stimulations that increase or decrease the patient’s agitation is posted for the use of everyone in contact with the patient. Distance is maintained during aggressive outbursts; the aggression is waited out and a soft speaking voice is used. The patient’s personal space should not be invaded without warning (e.g., the patient should be told in advance that his or her genitals are to be washed). The patient should be approached from the front, and items should be placed in positions where the patient can best see them. Hallucinations or confabulation are not encouraged, and the patient’s attention is redirected when he or she becomes argumentative. As the patient progresses, his or her self-awareness will be limited and variable. Health care professionals should watch closely for impulsive movement that can jeopardize the patient. They should warn others that the patient cannot monitor behavior, and that words and actions will occur without awareness or forethought. All possible independence and self-care are encouraged. The patient is engaged in short activities with a motor component. One behavior at a time should be monitored if the patient displays several that interfere with treatment. To promote ab-

amniocentesis stract reasoning, humor should be used if the patient understands it. A consistent daily schedule continues to be used and the patient is taught to use compensatory cues (a watch or written activity schedule) to aid memory. The patient is also assessed for posttraumatic headache, which is treated with prescribed analgesics. psychogenic a. Dissociative amnesia. retrograde a. Amnesia for events that occurred before the precipitating trauma. selective a. Inability to remember events that occurred at the same time as other experiences that are recalled. tactile a. Inability to distinguish objects by sense of touch. SYN: astereognosis. transient global a. Short-term memory loss that occurs in otherwise healthy people; remote memory is retained. Onset is usually sudden and may last for a few hours. Recovery is usually rapid. The memory loss in this syndrome is believed to be caused by a temporary loss of blood ﬂow to the temporal lobes of the brain. traumatic a. Amnesia caused by sudden physical injury. visual a. Inability to remember the appearance of objects or to be cognizant of printed words. amnesiac, amnesic A person who has amnesia. amnestic disorders A group of disorders marked by memory disturbance that is due either to the direct physiological effects of a general medical condition or to the persistent effects of a drug, toxin, or similar substance. Affected patients are unable to recall previously learned information or past events, and social or occupational functioning is signiﬁcantly impaired. amniocentesis (a˘m⬙ne¯-o¯-se˘n-te¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. amnion, lamb, ⫹ kentesis, puncture] Transabdominal puncture of the amniotic sac under ultasound guidance using a needle and syringe in order to remove amniotic ﬂuid. The sample obtained is studied chemically and cytologically to detect genetic and biochemical disorders and maternal-fetal blood incompatibility and, later in the pregnancy, to determine fetal maturity. The procedure also allows for transfusion of the fetus with platelets or blood and instillation of drugs for treating the fetus. This procedure is usually performed no earlier than at 14 weeks’ gestation. It is important that the analysis be done by experts in chemistry, cytogenetics, and cell culture. Cell cultures may require 30 days, and if the test has to be repeated, the time required may be insufﬁcient to allow corrective action. SEE: illus.

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amniochorial tubes are used (or clear test tubes are covered with aluminum foil) to shield the ﬂuid from light, which could break down bilirubin. Baseline vital signs and fetal heart rate are obtained, and the fundus is palpated for fetal position and fetal and uterine activity for 30 min before, during, and 30 min after the procedure. The patient is assessed for lightheadedness, nausea, and diaphoresis as well as for anxiety, pain, and labor onset. During the procedure, emotional support is provided. After the procedure, the patient is positioned on her left side and is instructed to report unusual fetal hyperactivity or hypoactivity, clear or bloody vaginal drainage, uterine contractions, abdominal pain, or fever and chills, any of which is indicative of complications. Rh-negative women with an Rh-positive fetus should be given RhoGam. SEE: chorionic villus sampling; fetal monitoring in utero. amniochorial, amniochorionic (a˘m⬙ne¯-o¯ko¯⬘re¯-a˘l, −ko¯-re¯-o˘n⬘ı˘k) Relating to both the amnion and chorion. amniogenesis (a˘m⬙ne¯-o¯-je˘n⬘e˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ genesis, generation, birth] Formation of the amnion. amniography (a˘m⬙ne¯-o˘g⬘ra˘-fe¯) [⬙ ⫹ graphein, to write] Radiography of the fetus for abnormalities after injection of a water-soluble contrast medium into the amniotic sac, an obsolete technique replaced by ultrasonography of the fetus. amnioinfusion (a˘m⬙ne¯-o¯-ı˘n-fu¯⬘zhu˘n) The instillation of ﬂuid, usually normal saline, into the amniotic sac to increase the amniotic ﬂuid volume. This is usually done by using a catheter passed through the cervix into the uterine cavity (or rarely, through the abdominal wall). INDICATIONS: The main indication for amnioinfusion is the treatment of repeated severe variable decelerations and fetal bradycardia unresponsive to conventional therapies. It may also be used to reduce the risk of meconium aspiration syndrome in labors where thick meconium ﬂuid is noted or to protect against cord compression due to oligohydramnios. Controversy exists as to whether the beneﬁts of performing this procedure outweigh the risks in the latter two cases. Several other clinical applications are being investigated. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Contraindications include amnionitis, known fetal or uterine anomaly, placenta previa or abruption, severe fetal distress, polyhydramnios, hypertonic uterus, and multiple gestation. COMPLICATIONS: Complications are rare and may include uterine overdistention and increased uterine resting tone, amniotic ﬂuid embolus, umbilical

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cord prolapse, and disruption of a previous uterine scar. PATIENT CARE: Consult local protocols for amnioinfusion, as these may vary from hospital to hospital. amnion (a˘m⬘ne¯-o˘n) [Gr. amnion, lamb] The innermost fetal membrane; a thin, transparent sac that holds the fetus suspended in the liquor amnii, or amniotic ﬂuid. The amnion grows rapidly at the expense of the extraembryonic coelom, and by the end of the third month it fuses with the chorion, forming the amniochorionic sac. Commonly called the bag of waters. SEE: oligohydramnios. amniotic (−o˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. a. nodosum Rounded or oval opaque elevations in the placenta, 1 to 6 mm in diameter, that are seen in the part of the amnion in contact with the chorionic plate and near the insertion of the cord into the placenta. These are usually associated with prolonged oligohydramnios. amnionitis (a˘m⬙ne¯-o¯-nı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Chorioamnionitis. amniorrhea (a˘m⬙ne¯-or-re¯⬘a˘) [⬙ ⫹ rhoia, ﬂow] Escape of the amniotic ﬂuid. amniorrhexis (a˘m⬙ne¯-o¯-re˘ks⬘ı˘s) Rupture of the amnion. amnioscope (a˘m⬘ne¯-o˘-sko¯p) [Gr. amnion, lamb, ⫹ skopein, to examine] Endoscope for examining the amniotic cavity. suction a. Amnioscope that allows suction to be applied so that it is held in place against the fetal scalp. This permits evacuation of the amniotic ﬂuid from the area pressing against the scalp, leaving a clear ﬁeld for sampling blood from that site. amnioscopy (a˘m⬙ne¯-o˘s⬘ko¯-pe¯) Direct visual examination of the fetus through an endoscope inserted into the amniotic cavity via the abdominal wall. amniote (a˘m⬘ne¯-o¯t) Any animal or group belonging to the Amniota, a major group of vertebrates, the members of which develop an amnion. Included are reptiles, birds, and mammals.

amniotic band disruption sequence syndrome A collection of fetal malformations associated with multiple ﬁbrous strands of amnion that appear to develop or entangle fetal parts in utero. This leads to structural malformations and deformations and disruption of function. Defects associated with this condition include limb defects and amputations; abnormal dermal ridge patterns; simian creases; clubbed feet; craniofacial defects, including cleft lip and palate; and visceral defects such as gastroschisis and omphalocele. Failure to understand the cause of this condition can lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate family and genetic counseling. SEE: multiple malformation syndrome.

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amniotic ﬂuid. amniotitis (a˘m-ne¯-o˘-tı¯⬘tı˘s) [Gr. amnion, lamb, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Chorioamnionitis. amniotome (a˘m⬘ne¯-o˘-to¯m) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. tome, incision] Instrument for puncturing fetal membranes. amniotomy (a˘m⬙ne¯-o˘t⬘o¯-me¯) Intentionally breaking the amniotic sac with a sterile amniohook, Allis forceps, or amniotome to stimulate or augment labor. SYN: artiﬁcial rupture of membranes. PATIENT CARE: Explanation of the procedure is reinforced. The patient is positioned and draped correctly, and the perineum is thoroughly cleansed. Before the procedure, baseline information is obtained on fetal heart rate (FHR) and uterine contractions, and these are monitored during and after the procedure. Immediately after the amniotomy, the electronic recording of FHR is auscultated or checked, because the procedure increases the risk of cord compression or prolapse. The color, odor, consistency, and approximate amount of amniotic ﬂuid expelled are assessed and documented. If any question exists as to its origin (amniotic ﬂuid versus urine), the ﬂuid’s pH is tested with nitrazine paper, which will turn blue (demonstrating alkalinity) in the presence of amniotic ﬂuid. Bloody show or insufﬁcient amniotic ﬂuid can cause a false test result. The patient is evaluated for onset of labor, which should begin within 12 hr of rupture, and for fever or other signs of infection in prolonged rupture. Oxytocin induction often is used with amniotomy to limit this potential. amnitis (a˘m-nı¯⬘tı˘s) Inﬂammation of the amnion. SYN: amniotitis; amnionitis. amobarbital (a˘m⬙o¯-bar⬘bı˘-ta˘l) An odorless white crystalline powder used as a sedative; C11H18N2O3. a. sodium An odorless white granular powder used as a sedative; C11H17N2NaO3. It is absorbed and inactivated rapidly in the liver. A-mode A-mode ultrasound.

thetic penicillin. Trade names include Amoxil, Polymox, and Trimox. AMP adenosine monophosphate. amperage (a˘m-pe¯r⬘ı˘j) The measure of the number of electrons in an electrical circuit, expressed in amperes. ampere (a˘m⬘pe¯r) ABBR: amp. The basic unit of current, deﬁned as the ﬂow of 6.25 ⫻ 10⫺18 electrons per sec (1 coulomb of charge ﬂowing per sec). SEE: electromotive force. amph- SEE: ampho-. amphetamine (a˘m-fe˘t⬘a˘-me¯n, −mı˘n) 1. A colorless liquid that volatilizes slowly at room temperature. It is a central nervous system stimulant. The preparation most commonly used is the sulfate form, marketed as tablets or capsules. SEE: a. sulfate. 2. An adrenergic administered orally to treat narcolepsy. Its therapeutic class is central nervous system stimulant. a. sulfate A synthetic white crystalline substance that acts as a central nervous system stimulant; (C9H13N)2SO4. It is used to treat narcolepsy and certain types of mental depression. Use of amphetamine sulfate to control appetite is contraindicated. Large doses are toxic, and prolonged use may cause drug dependence. Trade name is Benzadrine. amphi- [Gr. amphi, on both sides] Preﬁx indicating on both sides, on all sides, double. In chemistry, it denotes certain positions or conﬁgurations of molecules. amphiarthrosis (a˘m⬙fe¯-a˘r-thro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ arthrosis, joint] A form of articulation in which the body surfaces are connected by cartilage; mobility is slight but may be exerted in all directions. The articulations of the bodies of the vertebrae are examples. amphiaster (a˘m⬙fe¯-a˘s⬘te˘r) [⬙ ⫹ aster, star] Double star ﬁgure formed during mitosis. SYN: diaster. Amphibia (a˘m-fı˘b⬘e¯-a˘) [Gr. amphibios, double life] A class of cold-blooded animals that live on land and in water; includes salamanders, frogs, and toads. They breathe through gills during their aquatic larval stage but through lungs in their adult stage. amphibious (a˘m-fı˘b⬘e¯-u˘s) Able to live both on land and in water. amphiblastula (a˘m⬙fe¯-bla˘s⬘tu¯-la˘) [Gr. amphi, on both sides, ⫹ blastula, little sprout] A form of blastula in which the blastomeres are of unequal size; seen in sponges. amphibolism (a˘m-fı˘b⬘o˘-lı˘zm) Metabolic pathways that lead to both catabolic and anabolic outcomes, such as beta-oxidation of fatty acids by the liver. The resulting acetyl groups may enter the citric acid cycle for energy production, or may be used for the synthesis of other lipids or steroids. amphichroic, amphichromatic (a˘m⬙fe¯-

A-mode (amplitude modulation) display SEE: ultrasound, A-mode.

amodiaquine hydrochloride (a˘m⬙o˘-dı¯⬘a˘kwı˘n) An antimalarial drug similar in action to chloroquine. Trade name is Camoquin Hydrochloride. amoeba (a˘-me¯⬘ba) pl. amoebas, amoebae SEE: ameba. Amoeba (a˘-me¯⬘ba) [Gr. amoibe, change] A genus of protozoa of the class Sarcodina; commonly called amebas. Some are parasitic in humans but most of the parasitic species have been reclassiﬁed in the genus Entamoeba. amok (a˘-mo˘k⬘, a˘-mu˘k⬘) [Malay, to engage furiously in battle] A state of murderous frenzy. Also spelled amuck.

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amphicyte kro¯⬘ı˘k, −kro¯-ma˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ chroma, color] 1. Turning red litmus paper blue, and blue litmus paper red. 2. Reacting as both an acid and an alkali. 3. Capable of exhibiting two colors. amphicyte (a˘m⬘fe¯-sı¯t⬙) SEE: cell, satellite. amphidiarthrosis (a˘m⬙fe¯-dı¯-a˘r-thro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ diarthrosis, articulation] An articulation containing an amphiarthrosis and a diarthrosis, such as that of the lower jaw. amphipathic (a˘m-fe¯-pa˘th⬘ı˘k) In chemistry, having polar and nonpolar (watersoluble and water-insoluble) regions within a single molecule. This two-part structure allows these chemicals to link, or to segregate, oils and water. Phospholipids, bile salts, and detergents are examples of amphipathic molecules. amphitheater (a˘m⬙fı˘-the¯⬘a˘-te˘r) [⬙ ⫹ theatron, theater] An operating room or auditorium with tiers of seats around it for students and other observers. amphitrichate, amphitrichous (a˘m-fı˘t⬘rı˘ka¯t, −ku˘s) [⬙ ⫹ thrichos, hair] Having a ﬂagellum or ﬂagella at both ends, said of microorganisms. ampho-, amph- [Gr. ampho, both] Preﬁxes indicating both, both sides, on all sides, or double. amphocyte (a˘m⬘fo¯-sı¯t) [⬙ ⫹ kytos, cell] A cell that stains with either acid or basic stains. amphodiplopia (a˘m-fo¯-dı˘-plo¯⬘pe¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ diploos, double, ⫹ ops, vision] Double vision in each eye. SYN: amphoterodiplopia. ampholyte (a˘m⬘fo¯-lı¯t) [⬙ ⫹ electrolyte] A substance that acts as a base or an acid, depending on the pH of the solution into which it is introduced. amphophil (a˘m⬘fo¯-fı˘l) Amphocyte. amphoric (a˘m-for⬘ı˘k) [L. amphoricus] Pert. to a sound such as that caused by blowing across the mouth of a bottle; a resonance; a cavernous sound on percussion of a pulmonary cavity. amphoricity (a˘m⬙for-ı˘s⬘ı˘-te¯) The condition of producing amphoric sounds. amphoriloquy (a˘m⬙for-ı˘l⬘o¯-kwe¯) [L. amphora, jar, ⫹ loqui, to speak] The presence of amphoric sounds in speaking. amphorophony (a˘m⬙for-o˘f⬘o¯-ne¯) [Gr. amphoreus, jar, ⫹ phone, voice] Amphoric voice sound. amphoteric, amphoterous (a˘m-fo¯-te˘r⬘ı˘k, a˘m-fo˘t⬘e˘r-u˘s) [Gr. amphoteros, both] Being able to react as both an acid and a base. amphotericin B (a˘m⬙fo¯-te˘r⬘ı˘-sı˘n) An antibiotic agent obtained from a strain of Streptomyces nodosus. It is used to treat deep-seated fungal infections. The drug usually is administered intravenously. Premedication with antipyretics, antihistamines, or corticosteroids is often necessary to decrease febrile hypersen-

ampulla sitivity reactions. Patients must be monitored for hypokalemia or renal failure. amphoteric reaction Reaction in which a compound reacts as both an acid and a base. amphoterism (a˘m-fo¯⬘te˘r-ı˘zm) State of reacting as both an acid and a base. amphoterodiplopia (a˘m-fo˘t⬙e˘r-o¯-dı¯plo¯⬘pe¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ diploos, double, ⫹ ops, vision] Double vision in each eye. SYN: amphodiplopia. ampicillin (a˘mp⬙ı˘-sı˘l⬘ı˘n) A semisynthetic penicillin. Trade names include Amcill, Omnipen, Polycillin, and Principen. a. sodium Monosodium salt of ampicillin. Trade names include OmnipenN and Principen/N. amplification (a˘m⬙plı˘-fı˘-ka¯⬘shu˘n) [L. ampliﬁcatio, making larger] Enlargement, magniﬁcation, expansion. amplifier (a˘m⬘plı˘-fı¯⬙e˘r) 1. That which enlarges, extends, increases, or makes more powerful. 2. In electronics, a device for increasing the electric current or signal. amplitude (a˘m⬘plı˘-tu¯d) [L. amplitudo] 1. Amount, extent, size, abundance, or fullness. 2. In physics, the extent of movement, as of a pendulum or sound wave. The maximum displacement of a particle, as that of a string vibrating, as measured from the mean to the extreme. 3. Magnitude of an action potential. 4. In radiography, the extent of tube travel during tomography. amplitude modulation Modiﬁcation of the amplitude, esp. of a current used for muscle stimulation. SEE: A-mode ultrasound. ampule (a˘m⬘pu¯l) [Fr. ampoule] A small glass container that can be sealed and its contents sterilized. This is a French invention for containing hypodermic solutions. ampulla (a˘m-pu˘l⬘la˘) pl. ampullae [L., little jar] Saclike dilatation of a canal or duct. a. ductus deferentis An irregular and nodular dilatation of the vas deferens just before its junction with the secretory duct of the seminal vesicle. hepatopancreatic a. The entry of the common bile duct and main pancreatic duct into the duodenum. SYN: papilla of Vater. a. of lacrimal duct Slight dilatation of the lacrimal duct medial to the punctum. a. of rectum Slight dilatation of the rectum proper just before continuing as the anal canal. Also called infraperitoneal portion of rectum proper. a. of semicircular canal A dilatation at the end of the semicircular canal that houses an ampulla of a semicircular duct. a. of semicircular ducts Dilatation of semicircular ducts near their junction with the utricle. In their walls are the cristae ampullares.

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ampulla a. of uterine fallopian tube The dilated distal end of a uterine tube terminating in a funnel-like infundibulum. a. of vas deferens Ampulla ductus deferentis. a. of Vater [Abraham Vater, Ger. anatomist, 1684– 1751] Former name for Vater’s papilla. ampullitis (a˘m⬙pu˘l-lı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of any ampulla, esp. of the ductus deferens. ampullula (a˘m-pu˘l⬘u¯-la˘) [dim. of L. ampulla] A small dilatation, esp. of a lymph or blood vessel. amputation (a˘m⬙pu¯-ta¯⬘shu˘n) [L. amputare, to cut around] Removal of a limb, body part, or organ, usually as a result of surgery but occasionally due to trauma. In western countries, the most common underlying reason for loss of a limb is peripheral vascular disease, e.g., a blockage to blood ﬂow to the legs caused by cigarette smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus PATIENT CARE: In the immediate postoperative period after amputation, vital signs are assessed, the dressing is observed for bleeding at least every 2 hr, drain patency is checked, and the amount and character of drainage are documented. Limb circulation is ascertained by checking pulses, skin color, and temperature. Postoperative pain is managed by parenteral, and later, oral analgesics. To prevent contracture formation, the patient is encouraged to ambulate, change position, rest in proper body alignment with the residual limb in extension rather than in ﬂexion, do range-of-motion exercises (esp. extension), and do musclestrengthening exercises as soon as these are prescribed postoperatively. Residual limb-conditioning exercises and correct residual limb bandaging (applying graded, moderate pressure to mold the residual limb into a cone shape that allows a good prosthesis ﬁt) assist limb shrinkage. The residual limb may initially have a rigid plaster dressing; care for this type of cast is the same as for any plaster cast. The patient is instructed in skin hygiene techniques; to massage the limb; to examine the entire limb daily, using a mirror to visualize hidden areas; and to report symptoms such as swelling, redness, excessive drainage, increased pain, and residual limb skin changes (rashes, blisters, or abrasions). The patient is taught how to bandage the residual limb or, when it is dry, to apply a residual limb shrinker (a custom-ﬁtted elastic stocking that ﬁts over the residual limb) and is advised against applying body oil or lotion because it can interfere with proper ﬁt of a prosthesis. The need for constant bandaging until edema subsides and the

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prosthesis is properly ﬁtted, and the use of a residual limb sock and proper prosthesis care, are explained. The patient is encouraged to verbalize anger and frustration; to cope with grief, self-image, and lifestyle adjustments and to deal with phantom limb sensation (itching, numbness, or pain perceived in the area of amputation even though the limb is no longer there) if this occurs. The patient may require referral to a local support group or for further psychological counseling. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. congenital a. Amputation of parts of the fetus in utero, formerly believed to be caused by constricting bands but now believed to be a developmental defect. double-ﬂap a. Amputation in which two ﬂaps of soft tissue are formed to cover the end of the bone. a. in contiguity Amputation at a joint. a. in continuity Amputation at a site other than a joint. primary a. Amputation performed before inﬂammation or infection sets in. secondary a. Amputation performed after onset of infection. spontaneous a. Nonsurgical separation of an extremity or digit. SEE: ainhum. traumatic a. The sudden amputation of some part of the body due to an accidental injury. amputee (a˘m⬙pu¯-te¯⬘) A person who has had one or more amputations of an extremity; it may be congenital or acquired through trauma or surgery. Amsler grid (a˘mz⬘le˘r) [Marc Amsler, Swiss ophthalmologist, 1891– 1968] A grid of lines used in testing for macular degeneration. The grid is observed with each eye separately. Amsterdam criteria A means of screening family members for evidence of a hereditary predisposition to colorectal cancer. Persons in families with nonpolyposis colorectal cancer are screened for evidence of other malignancies of the skin, endometrium, and stomach. Those who meet the Amsterdam criteria should be closely followed, e.g., with regular colonoscopies. A.M.T. American Medical Technologists. amuck (a˘-mu˘k⬘) Amok. amusia (a˘-mu¯⬘se¯-a˘) [Gr. amousos, unmusical] Music deafness; inability to produce or appreciate musical sounds. motor a. Inability to produce musical sounds. sensory a. Music deafness; inability to appreciate musical sounds. vocal a. Inability to sing. Amussat’s operation (a˘m⬘u¯-sa˘z) [Jean Z. Amussat, Fr. surgeon, 1796– 1856] A surgical procedure formerly used in order to form an artiﬁcial anus. amychophobia (a˘-mı¯⬙ko¯-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [Gr.

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amyelencephaly amyche, scratch, ⫹ phobos, fear] Morbid fear of being scratched; fear of the claws of any animal. amyelencephaly (a˘-mı¯⬙e˘l-e˘n-se˘f⬘a¯⬘le¯) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ myelos, marrow, ⫹ enkephalos, brain] Congenital absence of the brain and spinal cord. amyelia (a˘-mı¯-e¯⬘le¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ myelos, marrow] Congenital absence of the spinal cord. amyelinic (a˘-mı¯⬙e˘-lı˘n⬘ı˘k) Not possessing a myelin sheath. amyelus (a˘-mı¯⬘e˘-lu˘s) An individual with congenital absence of the spinal cord. amygdala (a˘-mı˘g⬘da˘-la˘) pl. amygdalae [L., almond] A mass of gray matter in the anterior portion of the temporal lobe. It is believed to play an important role in arousal and emotional states. amygdalin (a˘-mı˘g⬘da˘-lı˘n) A bitter-tasting glycoside derived from the pit or other seed parts of several plants, including almonds and apricots. Amygdalin, from which the poisonous hydrocyanic acid can be produced by enzymatic action, is the substance known in the U.S. as Laetrile. Amygdalin has no therapeutic or nutritional value. SEE: Laetrile. amygdaline (a˘-mı˘g⬘da˘-lı¯n, −lı˘n) [L. amygdalinus] 1. Pert. to a tonsil. 2. Pert. to or shaped like an almond. SYN: amygdaloid. amygdaloid (a˘-mı˘g⬘da˘-loyd) [Gr. amygdale, almond, ⫹ eidos, form, shape] Resembling an almond. amygdaloid body An almond-shaped mass of gray matter in the lateral wall and roof of the third ventricle of the brain. amygdalolith (a˘-mı˘g⬘da˘-lo¯-lı˘th⬙) [⬙ ⫹ lithos, stone] Stone in a distended crypt of a tonsil. amygdalopathy (a˘-mı˘g⬙da˘-lo˘p⬘a˘-the¯) [⬙ ⫹ pathos, disease, suffering] Any disease of a tonsil. amygdalotome (a˘-mı˘g⬘da˘-lo¯-to¯m⬙) [⬙ ⫹ tome, incision] An instrument for excision of a tonsil. amyl (a˘m⬘ı˘l) [Gr. amylon, starch] A hypothetical univalent radical, C5H11, nonexistent in a free state. a. nitrite C5H11NO2; a volatile and highly ﬂammable clear liquid used as a vasodilator, esp. in the past for anginal pain. amylaceous (a˘m⬙ı˘-la¯⬘she¯-u˘s) Starchy. amylase (a˘m⬘ı˘-la¯s) [⬙ ⫹ −asis, colloid enzyme] A class of enzymes that split or hydrolyze starch. Those found in animals are called alpha-amylases; those in plants are called beta-amylases. SEE: enzyme; macroamylase. pancreatic a. Amylopsin. salivary a. Ptyalin. vegetable a. Diastase. amylasuria (a˘m⬙ı˘-la¯s-u¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ouron, urine] Increased amount of amylase in the urine; occurs in pancreatitis.

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amylodextrin (a˘m⬙ı˘-lo¯-de˘ks⬘trı˘n) [⬙ ⫹

dexter, right] Soluble substance produced during the hydrolysis of starch into sugar. amylodyspepsia (a˘m⬙ı˘-lo¯-dı˘s-pe˘p⬘se¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ dys, bad, ⫹ pepsis, digestion] Inability to digest starchy foods. amylogenesis (a˘m⬙ı˘-lo¯-je˘n⬘e˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ genesis, generation, birth] The production of starch. amylogenic (−je˘n⬘ı˘k), adj. amyloid (a˘m⬘ı˘-loyd) [Gr. amylon, starch, ⫹ eidos, form, shape] 1. Resembling starch; starchlike. 2. A protein-polysaccharide complex produced and deposited in tissues during some chronic infections, malignancies, and rheumatological disorders. It is a homogeneous substance staining readily with Congo red. It is associated with a variety of chronic diseases, particularly tuberculosis, osteomyelitis, leprosy, Hodgkin’s disease, and carcinoma. SEE: amyloidosis; amyloid degeneration. amyloid disease Amyloidosis. amyloidosis (a˘m⬙ı˘-loy-do¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. amylon, starch, ⫹ eidos, form, shape, ⫹ osis, condition] A group of incompletely understood metabolic disorders resulting from the insidious deposition of protein-containing ﬁbrils (amyloid) in tissues. The disease may cause localized or widespread organ failure. Amyloid may inﬁltrate many organs, including the heart and blood vessels, brain and peripheral nerves, kidneys, liver, spleen, skin, endocrine glands, or intestines. As a result, the clinical manifestations of amyloidosis are enormously varied, and the disease may mimic many other conditions ranging from nephrotic syndrome (when kidneys are inﬁltrated) to dementias (brain involvement) or congestive heart failure (myocardial deposition). Amyloidosis of the tongue may cause this organ to become markedly enlarged, interfering with speech or swallowing. Amyloid inﬁltration of endocrine organs can cause pituitary, thyroid, or pancreatic dysfunction, among others. Primary amyloidosis is said to be present when amyloid proteins are deposited throughout the body as a result of their overproduction by malignant clones of immune cells. Multiple myeloma and B-cell lymphoma are the two hematologic malignancies associated with primary amyloidosis. Secondary amyloidosis is the production and deposition of amyloid in patients with chronic inﬂammatory conditions (e.g., chronic tuberculosis or rheumatoid arthritis). This category of amyloidosis is also known as reactive, systemic amyloidosis. Localized amyloidosis is present when amyloid inﬁltrates an isolated organ (e.g., the brain or the pancreas). DIAGNOSIS: Amyloid in tissues can

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amyloidosis be demonstrated by its characteristically green appearance when stained with Congo Red stain and viewed under a polarizing microscope. TREATMENT: Corticosteroids and melphalan or very-high-dose chemotherapy followed by stem-cell transplantation have been used to treat primary amyloidosis. In secondary amyloidosis, controlling the primary inﬂammatory illness may arrest the progress of the disease. lichen a. A form of amyloidosis limited to the skin. localized a. Amyloidosis in which isolated amyloid tumors are formed. SEE: amyloidosis. primary a. Amyloidosis not associated with a chronic disease. SEE: amyloidosis. secondary a. Amyloidosis associated with a chronic disease, such as tuberculosis, syphilis, Hodgkin’s disease, or rheumatoid arthritis, and with extensive tissue destruction. The spleen, liver, kidneys, and adrenal cortex are most frequently involved. SEE: amyloidosis. amylolysis (a˘m⬙ı˘l-o˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ lysis, dissolution] Hydrolysis of starch into sugar in the process of digestion. amylolytic (−o¯-lı˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. amylopectin (a˘m⬙ı˘l-o¯-pe˘k⬘tı˘n) The insoluble component of starch. The soluble component is amidin. amylophagia (a˘m⬙ı˘-lo¯-fa¯⬘je¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ phagein, to eat] Abnormal craving for starch. amylopsin (a˘m⬙ı˘-lo˘p⬘sı˘n) [⬙ ⫹ opsis, appearance] An enzyme in pancreatic juice that hydrolyzes starch into achroodextrin and maltose. SYN: pancreatic amylase. SEE: digestion; duodenum; enzyme. amylose (a˘m⬘ı˘-lo¯s) [Gr. amylon, starch] A group of carbohydrates that includes starch, cellulose, and dextrin. amylosuria (a˘m⬙ı˘-lo¯-su¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ouron, urine] Amylose in the urine. amyluria (a˘m⬙ı˘l-u¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] Starch in the urine. amyoplasia The most common form of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a disease of bone and muscle in which children are born with multiple contracted joints. amyosthenia (a˘-mı¯⬙o˘s-the¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ mys, muscle, ⫹ sthenos, strength] Muscular weakness. SEE: myasthenia. amyosthenic, amyasthenic,

adj. amyotonia (a˘-mı¯⬙o¯-to¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹

tonos, tone] Deﬁciency or lack of muscular tone.

a. congenita SEE: myotonia congenita. amyotrophia, amyotrophy (a˘-mı¯⬙o¯tro¯⬘fe¯-a˘, a˘-mı¯-o˘t⬘ro¯-fe¯) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ trophe, nourishment] Muscular atrophy. amyotrophic (−tro˘f⬘ı˘k), adj.

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neuralgic a. Plexopathy. progressive spinal a. Progressive muscular atrophy.

amyxia (a˘-mı˘ks⬘e¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ myxa, mucus] Absence or deﬁciency of mucus.

amyxorrhea (a˘-mı˘ks-o¯-re¯⬘a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹

rhoia, ﬂow] Lack of normal secretion of mucus. An 1. Symbol for actinon. 2. anisometropia. 3. anode. 4. antigen. an- [Gr.] SEE: a-. A.N.A. American Nurses Association. ana- Preﬁx used in words derived from Greek. It indicates up, against, or back. anabolic agent Testosterone, or a steroid hormone resembling testosterone, which stimulates the growth or manufacturing of body tissues. Anabolic steroids have been used, sometimes in large doses, by male and female athletes to improve performance, esp. in events requiring strength. This use has been judged to be illegal by various organizations that supervise sports, including the International Olympic Committee and the U.S. Olympic Committee. They also are used to treat patients with wasting illnesses. SEE: doping; ergonomic aid. CAUTION: Indiscriminate use of anabolic agents is inadvisable because of the undesirable side effects they may produce (e.g., in women, hirsutism, masculinization, and clitoral hypertrophy; in men, aggressiveness, testicular atrophy, and other conditions).

anabolism (a˘-na˘b⬘o¯-lı˘zm) [Gr. anabole, a

building up, ⫹ −ismos, condition] The building of body tissues; the constructive phase of metabolism by which cells take from the blood nutrients required for repair or growth, and convert these inorganic chemicals into cell products or parts of living cells. Anabolism is the opposite of catabolism, the destructive phase of metabolism. anabolic (a˘n⬙a˘bo˘l⬘ı˘k), adj. anabolite (a˘-na˘b⬘o¯-lı¯t⬙) Any product of anabolism. anacamptometer (a˘n⬙a˘-ka˘mp-to˘m⬘e˘-te˘r) [Gr. ana, up, ⫹ kamptos, bent, ⫹ metron, to measure] A device for measuring the intensity of deep reﬂexes. anacatesthesia (a˘n⬙a˘-ka˘t⬙e˘s-the¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ aisthesis, sensation] A sensation of hovering. anacidity (a˘n⬙a˘-sı˘d⬘ı˘-te¯) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ L. acidum, acid] Abnormal deﬁciency of acidity, esp. of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice. anaclasis (a˘-na˘k⬘la˘-sı˘s) [Gr. anaklasis, reﬂection] 1. Refraction or reﬂection of light. 2. Refraction of light in the interior of the eye. 3. Reﬂex action. 4. Refraction for therapeutic reasons.

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anaclitic 5. Forcible movement of a joint in order to treat ﬁbrous ankylosis. anaclitic (a˘n⬙a˘-klı˘t⬘ı˘k) Leaning or depending on. In psychoanalysis, pert. to the dependence of an infant on the mother ﬁgure for care. anacrotic (a˘n⬙a˘-kro˘t⬘ı˘k) [Gr. ana, up, ⫹ krotos, stroke] 1. Pert. to the ascending or vertical upstroke of a sphygmogram. 2. Pert. to a pulse with more than one expansion of the artery. 3. Pert. to two heartbeats traced on the ascending line of a sphygmogram. SEE: pulse. anacrotism (a˘-na˘k⬘ro¯-tı˘zm) Existence of a double beat on the ascending line of a sphygmogram. SYN: anadicrotism. anacusia, anacusis, anakusis (a˘n-a˘ku¯⬘se¯-a˘, −sı˘s) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ akouein, to hear] Total deafness. anadicrotism (a˘n-a˘-dı˘k⬘ro¯-tı˘zm) [Gr. ana, up, ⫹ dikrotos, double beating] anadicrotic (a˘n-a˘-dı¯Anacrotism. kro˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. anadidymus (a˘n⬙a˘-dı˘d⬘ı˘-mu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ didymos, twin] A developmental abnormality in which the upper parts of the bodies of twins are fused, but the buttocks and legs are free. anadipsia (a˘n⬙a˘-dı˘p⬘se¯-a˘) [Gr. ana, intensive, ⫹ dipsa, thirst] Intense thirst. anadrenalism (a˘n⬙a˘-dre¯⬘na˘l-ı˘zm) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ adrenal ⫹ Gr. −ismos, condition] Failure of the adrenal gland to function. anadromous (a˘n⬙a˘-dro¯⬘mu˘s) [Gr. anadromos, running upward] Descriptive of ﬁsh that migrate from seawater to freshwater. anaerobe (a˘n⬘e˘r-o¯b) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ aer, air, ⫹ bios, life] A microorganism that can live and reproduce in the absence of oxygen. facultative a. An organism that can live and reproduce with or without oxygen. obligatory a. An organism that can live and reproduce only in the absence of oxygen. anaerobic (a˘n⬙e˘r-o¯⬘bı˘k) 1. Taking place in the absence of oxygen. 2. Concerning an organism that lives and reproduces in the absence of oxygen. anaerobiosis (a˘n⬙e˘r-o¯-bı¯-o¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ aer, air, ⫹ bios, life, ⫹ osis, condition] 1. Life in an oxygen-free atmosphere. 2. Functioning of an organ or tissue in the absence of free oxygen. anagen (a˘n⬘a˘-je˘n) [Gr. ana, up, ⫹ genesis, generation, birth] The growth stage of hair development. SEE: catagen; telogen. anakatadidymus (a˘n⬙a˘-ka˘t⬙a˘-dı˘d⬘ı˘-mu˘s) [Gr. ana, up, ⫹ kala, down, ⫹ didymos, twin] A congenital anomaly in which twins are separated above and below but joined at the trunk. anakre´ [African, big nose] Goundou. anal (a¯⬘na˘l) [L. analis] Rel. to the anus or outer rectal opening.

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anal continence plug SEE: under plug. anal dynamic graciloplasty The construction of a “new” anal sphincter to treat severe intractable fecal incontinence. The gracilis muscle tendon is detached at its insertion, mobilized, and reattached wrapped about the sphincter. Some patients can be trained to make the sphincter functional. If necessary a sustained contraction can be stimulated by implanted electrodes, closing the anus. Additional procedures have been employed as gluteal muscle mobilization. An implantable artiﬁcial sphincter has been employed. The functional result of all of these procedures is variable. analeptic (a˘n⬙a˘-le˘p⬘tı˘k) [Gr. analeptikos, restorative] 1. A drug that stimulates the central nervous system. 2. A restorative agent. anal erotism Localization of the libido in the anal region. SEE: anal stage. analgesia (a˘n-a˘l-je¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ algos, pain] Absence of a normal sense of pain. a. algera Spontaneous pain with loss of sensibility in a part. continuous caudal a. Analgesia to reduce the pain of childbirth. The anesthetic is injected continuously into the epidural space at the sacral hiatus. epidural a. A postoperative pain management technique in which narcotics are infused into the peridural space through an indwelling catheter. Administration may be at a continuous basal infusion rate or self-administered within programmed limits. inﬁltration a. Anesthesia produced in a local area by injecting an anesthetic agent into the nerve endings. paretic a. Complete analgesia of an upper limb in conjunction with partial paralysis. patient-controlled a. ABBR: PCA. A drug administration method that permits the patient to control the rate of drug delivery for the control of pain. It is usually accomplished by the use of an infusion pump. The patient must have complete understanding of the system and be willing to use it. The system should be designed so that the patient will be unable to administer an overdose of the analgesic; also, as with all narcotics, the system has to be designed to prevent its theft. preemptive a. The administration of anesthetic before surgery in an attempt to abort postoperative pain and disability. analgesic (a˘n⬙a˘l-je¯⬘sı˘k) 1. Relieving pain. 2. A drug that relieves pain. Analgesic drugs include nonprescription drugs, such as aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inﬂammatory agents, and those classiﬁed as controlled substances

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by the measurement of partial pressure or concentration. Analyzers are physical, electric, and electrochemical and use paramagnetic, thermal conductive polarographic, and galvanic cells, respectively. 3. Any device that determines some characteristic of the object, chemical, or action being investigated. There are devices for analyzing a voice; the breath for presence of certain chemicals such as alcohol; images; cells in a solution; and chemicals. automated a. A chemical instrument system designed to perform assays that were done, and may still be done, manually. batch a. A discrete automated chemical analyzer in which the instrument system sequentially performs a single test on each of a group of samples. continuous ﬂow a. An automated chemical analyzer in which the samples and reagents are pumped continuously through a system of modules interconnected by tubing. discrete a. An automated chemical analyzer in which the instrument performs tests on samples that are kept in “discrete containers,” in contrast to a continuous ﬂow analyzer. parallel a. A discrete automated chemical analyzer that performs a single test on a group of samples at practically the same time (actually, within milliseconds). pulse height a. ABBR: PHA. A circuit that differentiates between pulses of varying sizes. It is used in scintillation, blood cell, and particle counters. anamnesis (a˘n⬙a˘m-ne¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. anamnesis, recalling] 1. Recollection; the faculty of remembering. 2. That which is remembered. 3. The medical history of a patient. SEE: catamnesis. anamnestic (a˘n⬙a˘m-ne˘s⬘tı˘k) 1. Pert. to the medical history of a patient. 2. Assisting the memory. anamnestic reaction The rapid reappearance of antibodies in the blood as a result of a second contact with a foreign antigen caused by the presence of antigen-speciﬁc memory B cells, which were created during the ﬁrst contact with the antigen. anamniotic (a˘n⬙a˘m⬙ne¯-o˘t⬘ı˘k, an⬙am-neot⬘ik) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ amnion, amnion] Without an amnion. anamorph (a˘n’a-mawrf⬙) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. morphe, form] The asexual state of fungi (i.e., the state in which fungi reproduce by mitosis rather than by the union of two cell nuclei and meiosis). Fungi that reproduce anamorphically are said to be “imperfect” fungi. Fungi that reproduce sexually are said to be “perfect.” anamorphic (a˘n⬘a-mo˘r⬘fı˘k), adj. SEE: teleomorph. ANA*NET American Nurses Association Network.

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and available only by prescription. SYN: analgetic. analgetic (a˘n⬙a˘l-je˘t⬘ı˘k) Analgesic. analgia (a˘n-a˘l⬘je¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ algos, pain] State of being without pain. analog, analogue (a˘n⬘a˘-lo˘g) [Gr. analogos, analogy, proportion] 1. One of two organs in different species that are similar in function but different in structure. 2. In chemistry, a compound that is structurally similar to another. estrogen a. A compound that mimics the effects of estrogens. analogous (a˘-na˘l⬘o¯-gu˘s) Similar in function but different in origin or structure. analogy (a˘-na˘l⬘o¯-je¯) [Gr. analogos, analogy, proportion] 1. Likeness or similarity between two things that are otherwise unalike. 2. In biology, similarity in function, but difference in structure or origin; opposite of homology. anal personality SEE: under personality. anal stage SEE: under stage. anal wink Contraction of the anal sphincter in response to pinprick stimulus of the perineum. analysand (a˘n-a˘l⬘ı˘-za˘nd) A patient who is being psychoanalyzed. analysis (a˘-na˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘s) pl. analyses [LL. ana, up, back, ⫹ Gr. lysis, dissolution] 1. Separation of anything into its constituent parts. 2. In chemistry, determination of or separation into constituent parts of a substance or compound. Particular analyses are listed under the ﬁrst word. SEE: e.g., blood gas analysis; continuous-ﬂow analysis; hair specimen analysis. analytic (a˘n-a˘-lı˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. analysis of variance ABBR: ANOVA. A statistical technique for deﬁning and segregating the causes of variability affecting a set of observations. Use of this technique provides a basis for analyzing the effects of various treatments or variables on the subjects or patients being investigated. In an experimental design in which several samples or groups are drawn from the same population, estimates of population variance between samples should differ from each other only by chance. ANOVA provides a method for testing the hypothesis that several random and independent samples are from a common, normal population. analyst (a˘n⬘a˘-lı˘st) [Fr. analyse, analysis] 1. One who analyzes. 2. A practitioner of psychoanalysis. SYN: psychoanalyst. analyte (a˘n⬘a˘-lı¯t⬙) A substance being analyzed, esp. a chemical analysis. analyze (a˘n⬘a˘-lı¯z) [Fr. analyse, analysis] To separate into parts or principles in order to determine the nature of the whole; to examine methodically. analyzer (a˘n⬘a˘-lı¯⬙ze˘r) 1. A device used to determine the optical rotation produced when polarized light passes through a solution. 2. An oxygen device used to monitor delivered oxygen concentration

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an-, not, ⫹ angeion, vessel, ⫹ plassein, to form] Imperfect vascularization of a part. anangioplastic (−pla˘s⬘tı˘k), adj. anaphase (a˘n⬘a˘-fa¯z) [⬙ ⫹ phainein, to appear] The third stage in meiosis, and mitosis (between metaphase and telophase), in which there is longitudinal bisection of chromosomes (the chromatids), which separate and move toward their respective poles. anaphoresis (a˘n⬙a˘-fo¯-re¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ phoresis, bearing] The ﬂow of electropositive particles toward the anode (positive pole) in electrophoresis. anaphoria (a˘n⬙a˘-for⬘e¯-a˘) [Gr. ana, up, ⫹ phorein, to carry] The tendency of the eyeballs to turn upward. SYN: anatropia. anaphrodisia (a˘n-a˘f⬙ro¯-dı˘z⬘e¯-a˘) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ aphrodisia, sexual desire] Diminished or absent desire for sex. SEE: aphrodisiac. anaphrodisiac (a˘n⬙a˘f-ro¯-dı˘z⬘e¯-a˘k) 1. Repressing sexual desire. 2. An agent that represses sexual desire. anaphrodite (a˘n-a˘f⬘ro¯-dı¯t) A person with impaired or absent sexual desire. anaphylactic Of or pert. to anaphylaxis. SEE: anaphylactic shock. anaphylactic reaction Anaphylaxis. anaphylactogenic (a˘n⬙a˘-fı˘-la˘k⬙to¯-je˘n⬘ı˘k) 1. Producing anaphylaxis. 2. The agent producing anaphylactic reactions. anaphylactoid reaction A reaction that resembles anaphylaxis (e.g., characterized by hives, angioedema, laryngeal edema, or shock) but does not involve IgE antibodies or allergens, and therefore is without an allergic basis. ETIOLOGY: This relatively uncommon type of reaction can be caused by exercise; as the result of the release of histamine when body temperature rises; by elevated endorphin levels; by ionic compounds, such as contrast media that contain radiographic iodine or polymyxin B antibiotic; by solutions containing polysaccharides, such as dextran; by morphine, codeine, or meperidine; and by NSAIDs. The term should not be used as a synonym for mild anaphylaxis produced by IgEallergen reactions. SYMPTOMS: Anaphylactoid reactions produce hives and itching identical to that caused by anaphylaxis. Very rarely, severe anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock occurs. Anaphylactoid reactions are treated with the same drugs used to treat anaphylaxis. anaphylatoxin (a˘n⬙a˘-fı˘-la˘-to˘k⬘sı˘n) Complement components C3a, C4a, and C5a, which cause degranulation of mast cells and release of chemical mediators that promote the smooth muscle spasm, increased vascular permeability, increased mucus secretion, and attraction

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of neutrophils and eosinophils associated with systemic anaphylaxis. anaphylaxis (a˘n⬙a˘-fı˘-la˘k⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ phylaxis, protection] A type I hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction between an allergenic antigen and immunoglobulin E (IgE) bound to mast cells, which stimulates the sudden release of immunological mediators locally or throughout the body. The ﬁrst symptoms occur within minutes, and a recurrence may follow hours later (late-stage response). Anaphylaxis can only occur in an individual previously sensitized to an allergen, as it is the initial exposure that causes immunoglobulin E (IgE) to bind to mast cells. It is categorized as local or systemic. Local anaphylactic reactions include hay fever, hives, and allergic gastroenteritis. Systemic anaphylaxis, which produces peripheral vasodilation, bronchospasm, and laryngeal edema, can be life-threatening. anaphylactic (−la˘k⬘tı˘k), adj. ETIOLOGY: IgE antibodies bound to mast cells throughout the body as the result of previous exposure to an allergenic antigen (sensitization) react when the allergen is introduced a second time. The mast cells release packets containing chemical mediators (degranulation) that attract neutrophils and eosinophils and also stimulate urticaria, vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, and smooth muscle spasm, esp. in the bronchi and gastrointestinal tract. Chemical mediators involved in anaphylaxis include histamine, proteases, chemotactic factors, leukotrienes, prostaglandin D, and cytokines (e.g., TNF-␣ and interleukins 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6). The most common agents triggering anaphylaxis are drugs, food, and insect stings. Local anaphylactic reactions are also commonly triggered by pollens (e.g., hay fever, allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma). SEE: anaphylactic shock. Local anaphylaxis SYMPTOMS: causes signs to appear at the site of allergen-antibody interaction including urticaria (hives), edema, warmth, and erythema. In systemic anaphylaxis the respiratory tract, cardiovascular system, skin, and gastrointestinal system are involved. The primary signs are urticaria, angioedema, ﬂushing, wheezing, dyspnea, increased mucus production, nausea and vomiting, and feelings of generalized anxiety. Systemic anaphylaxis may be mild or severe enough to cause shock when massive vasodilation is present. TREATMENT: Local anaphylaxis is treated with antihistamines and occasionally epinephrine, if the reaction is severe. Treatment for systemic anaphylaxis includes protection of the airway and administration of oxygen; antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine or ci-

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of immunological mediators in the skin, respiratory, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems. The consequences may range from mild (e.g., itching, hives) to life-threatening (airway obstruction and shock). SEE: allergy; anaphylaxis; anaphylactic shock. anaplasia (a˘n⬙a˘-pla¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ plassein, to form] Loss of cellular differentiation and function, characteristic of most malignancies. anaplastic (−pla˘s⬘tı˘k), adj. Anaplasma phagocytophila (a˘n⬙a˘pla˘z⬘ma˘ fa˘⬙go¯-sı¯-to˘f⬘ı˘-la˘) [NL.] A small gram-negative coccus that is an obligate intracellular parasite. It can be transmitted to humans by tick bite and is the cause of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis. anapnea (a˘n⬙a˘p-ne¯⬘a˘) [Gr. anapnein, to breathe again] 1. Respiration. 2. Regaining the breath. anapneic (a˘n⬙a˘p-ne¯⬘ı˘k) Pert. to anapnea or relieving dyspnea. anapophysis (a˘n⬙a˘-po˘f⬘ı˘-sı˘s) [Gr. ana, back, ⫹ apophysis, offshoot] An accessory spinal process of a vertebra, esp. a thoracic or lumbar vertebra. Anaprox Naproxen. Anaprox DS Naproxen. anarthria (a˘n-a˘r⬘thre¯-a˘) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ arthron, joint] Loss of motor power to speak distinctly. It may result from a neural lesion or a muscular defect. a. literalis Stammering. anasarca (a˘n⬙a˘-sa˘r⬘ka˘) [Gr. ana, through, ⫹ sarkos, ﬂesh] Severe generalized edema. SYN: dropsy. anasarcous (−sa˘r⬘ku˘s), adj. anaspadias (a˘n⬙a˘-spa¯⬘de¯-a˘s) [⬙ ⫹ spadon, a rent] Congenital opening of the urethra on the dorsum of the penis; or opening by separation of the labia minora and a ﬁssure of the clitoris. SYN: epispadias. anastole (a˘n-a˘s⬘to¯-le¯) [Gr.] Shrinking away or retraction of the edges of a wound. anastomose (a˘-na˘s⬘to¯-mo¯s) [Gr. anastomosis, opening] 1. To communicate directly or by means of connecting two parts together, esp. nerves or blood vessels. 2. To make such a connection surgically. anastomosis (a˘-na˘s⬙to¯-mo¯⬘sı˘s) pl. anastomoses [Gr., opening] 1. A natural communication between two vessels; may be direct or by means of connecting channels. 2. The surgical or pathological connection of two tubular structures. anastomotic (−mo˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. antiperistaltic a. Anastomosis between two parts of the intestine such that the peristaltic ﬂow in one part is the opposite of that in the other. arteriovenous a. Anastomosis between an artery and a vein by which the capillary bed is bypassed. biofragmentable a. ring ABBR: BFR; BAR. An absorbable (i.e., tempo-

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metidine to block histamine H1 and H2 receptors); IV ﬂuids to support blood pressure) and vasopressors (e.g., epinephrine or dopamine) to prevent or treat shock. Epinephrine also is used to treat bronchospasm. Generally, drugs are given intravenously; drugs may also be given intramuscularly (e.g., diphenhydramine) or endotracheally (e.g., epinephrine). In mild cases they may be given subcutaneously. Corticosteroids may be used to prevent recurrence of bronchospasm and increased vascular permeability. PATIENT CARE: Prevention: A history of allergic reactions, particularly to drugs, blood, or contrast media, is obtained. The at-risk patient is observed for reaction during and immediately after administration of any of these agents. The patient is taught to identify and avoid common allergens and to recognize an allergic reaction. Patients also should be taught to wear tags identifying allergies to medications, food, or insect venom at all times to prevent inappropriate treatment during an emergency. Individuals who have had an anaphylactic reaction and are unable to avoid future exposure to allergens should carry a kit containing a syringe of epinephrine and be taught how to administer it. Patients who are allergic to the venom of Hymenoptera insects (bees, wasps, hornets) can receive desensitization. active a. Anaphylaxis resulting from injection of an antigen. aggregate a. Anaphylaxis stimulated by the presence of antigen-antibody complexes in the blood, which in turn cleave complement and degranulate mast cells and basophils. exercise-induced a. Anaphylactoid reaction. local a. A reaction between IgE antibodies bound to mast cells and an allergen that is limited to a small part of the body. Localized edema and urticaria (hives) result and may vary in intensity. SEE: anaphylaxis. SYN: Arthus reaction. passive a. Anaphylaxis induced by injection of serum from a sensitized animal into a normal one. After a few hours the latter becomes sensitized. passive cutaneous a. ABBR: PCA. A laboratory test of antibody levels in which serum from a sensitized individual is injected into the skin. Intravenous injection of an antigen accompanied by Evans blue dye at a later time reacts with the antibodies produced in response to the antigen, creating a wheal and blue spot at the site, indicating local anaphylaxis. systemic a. A reaction between IgE antibodies bound to mast cells and an allergen that causes the sudden release

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rary) surgical implant used to join resected loops of bowel. The ring is composed of two parts polyglycolic acid (Dexon) and one part barium sulfate. It dissolves, or “fragments,” about 3 weeks after implantation, when major tissue healing has occurred. The ring is easy to use; postoperative complications may include leakage and, rarely, intestinal stricture. crucial a. An arterial anastomosis on the back of the thigh, formed by the medial femoral circumﬂex, inferior gluteal, lateral femoral circumﬂex, and ﬁrst perforating arteries. end-to-end a. Anastomosis in which the ends of two structures are joined. Galen’s a. Anastomosis between the superior and inferior laryngeal nerves. heterocladic a. Anastomosis between branches of different arteries. homocladic a. Anastomosis between branches of the same artery.

Hyrtl’s a. SEE: Hyrtl’s anastomosis. ileal pouch anal a. A reservoir constructed in the terminal ileum of patients who have undergone colectomy, designed to create fecal continence. The pouch may be sewn or stapled together in a J-, W-, or S-shape. The procedure is complicated by inﬂammation (“pouchitis”) in about 50% or by stricture formation in about 10% of patients. intestinal a. Surgical connection of two portions of the intestines. SYN: enteroenterostomy. isoperistaltic a. Anastomosis between two parts of the intestine such that the peristaltic ﬂow in both parts is in the same direction. magnetic ring a. A surgical instrument that holds two segments of resected bowel together with progressively increasing magnetic force. It is used to help restore bowel continuity in patients who have had colonic resection. It consists of two cobalt magnetic circles embedded in polyester and applied to the bowel so that the submucosal layers of the resected bowel segments are brought into tight apposition. After 7 to 12 days of intestinal healing, the submucosal and intermediate layers of bowel necrose, and the intestines expel the magnets by peristalsis. PATIENT CARE: The patient is observed for evidence of dehiscence. Stools are examined for unusual amounts of bleeding and for the passage of the magnetic ring. precapillary a. Anastomosis between small arteries just before they become capillaries.

Schmiedel’s a. SEE: Schmiedel’s anastomosis. side-to-side a. Anastomosis between two structures lying or positioned beside each other. terminoterminal a. Anastomosis between the peripheral end of an artery

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and the central end of the corresponding vein and between the distal end of the artery and the terminal end of the vein. ureteroureteral a. Anastomosis between two parts of the same ureter. uterotubal a. Anastomosis between the uterus and fallopian tube. anatomic, anatomical (a˘n⬙a˘-to˘m⬘ı˘k, −to˘m⬘ı˘-ka˘l) [Gr. anatome, dissection] Rel. to the anatomy of an organism.

anatomic snuffbox, anatomical snuffbox The triangular area of the dorsum of the thumb overlying the scaphoid bone. A depression is formed when the thumb is extended. The tendons of the extensor pollicis longus muscle bound the ulnar side of the depression, and the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons form the radial border. When snuff was used, a small pinch could be placed in this “box” and snuffed up into the nose from that site. Tenderness in this area may be present when the scaphoid bone is fractured. anatomist (a˘-na˘t⬘o¯-mı˘st) A specialist in the ﬁeld of anatomy. anatomy (a˘-na˘t⬘o¯-me¯) [Gr. anatome, dissection] 1. The structure of an organism. 2. The branch of science dealing with the structure of organisms. applied a. 1. The detailed study of body structures in order to determine how the body’s construction inﬂuences its optimal performance characteristics and its susceptibility to disease. 2. The study of the body’s construction as a means of guiding endoscopy, surgery, or other forms of invasive therapy. comparative a. The comparison of similar body structures as they are found both in embryos and in the adult forms of different animals. Comparative anatomy is used to explore the hypothesis that through natural selection organisms evolved from one another. descriptive a. Description of individual parts of the body. SYN: systematic anatomy. developmental a. The study of the development of an organism’s body structures from the moment of fertilization of the egg, through the embryonic period, the fetal period, birth, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. gross a. The study of body structures that are visible with the naked eye, including muscles, tendons, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and viscera. SYN: macroscopic anatomy. macroscopic a. Gross anatomy. microscopic a. Study of structure by use of a microscope. SYN: histology. morbid a. Pathological a. pathological a. Study of the structure of abnormal, diseased, or injured tissue. SYN: morbid anatomy. radiological a. Anatomical study based on the radiological appearance of tissues and organs. SYN: x-ray anatomy.

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sectional a. Study of anatomy from transverse, sagittal, coronal, or oblique sections. Many digital imaging systems present only sectional images. surface a. Study of form and markings of the surface of the body, esp. as they relate to underlying structures. systematic a. Descriptive a. topographic a. Study of the structure and form of a portion of the body with particular emphasis on the relationships of the parts to each other. x-ray a. Radiological a. anatoxin (a˘n⬙a˘-to˘ks⬘ı˘n) [Gr. ana, backward, ⫹ toxikon, poison] A toxin that has been deactivated so that it can no longer destroy cells but can still stimulate the production of antibodies when anatoxic injected. SYN: toxoid. (−to˘ks⬘ı˘k), adj. anatricrotism (a˘n⬙a˘-trı˘k⬘ro¯-tı˘zm) [Gr. ana, up, ⫹ tresis, three, ⫹ krotos, stroke] The existence of three beats on the ascending line of a sphygmogram. anatricrotic (−trı¯-kro˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. anatripsis (a˘n⬙a˘-trı˘p⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ tripsis, friction] Therapeutic use of rubbing or friction massage. anatriptic (a˘n⬙a˘-trı˘p⬘tı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ tripsis, friction] 1. Pert to anatripsis. 2. An agent applied by rubbing. anatropia (a˘n⬙a˘-tro¯⬘pe¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ trope, a turning] Tendency of eyeballs to turn upward. SYN: anaphoria. anaxon(e) (a˘n-a˘k⬘so˘n) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ axon, axis] A nerve cell, as of the retina, having no axon. ANC absolute neutrophil count. A.N.C. Army Nurse Corps. anchor (a˘ng⬘ker) [Gr. ankyra, anchor] 1. Any structure that provides stability for a prosthetic dental appliance such as a crown, bridge, or denture. The anchor may be a metal or ceramic implant; a cast restoration, such as a crown; or a natural tooth. 2. In emergency medicine, to tie or attach a rope or sling so it will not move and can support the weight of the rescuers, basket, and patient. 3. A tree, rock, door casing, or other strong stable device that will not move when a rescuer and patient’s weight are attached to it. 4. In cell biology, a scaffold within the cell or its membranes, on which enzymes or other important molecules are suspended. anchorage (a¯ng⬘ke˘r-ı˘j) 1. Surgical ﬁxation, as of prolapsed abdominal organs. 2. The ﬁxation of a prosthesis to a ﬁxed support structure or anchor. ancillary (a˘n⬘sı˘l-la¯r⬙e¯) [L. ancillaris, handmaid] 1. Subordinate, secondary. 2. Auxiliary, supplementary. anconad (a˘n⬘ko¯-na˘d) [Gr. ankon, elbow, ⫹ L. ad, to] Toward the elbow. anconagra (a˘n⬙ko˘n-a˘g⬘ra˘) [⬙ ⫹ agra, a seizure] Gout of the elbow. anconal, anconeal (a˘n⬘ko¯-na˘l, a˘n-ko¯⬘ne¯a˘l) Pert. to the elbow.

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anconeus (a˘n-ko¯⬘ne¯-u˘s) [Gr. ankon, el-

bow] The short extensor muscle of the forearm, located on the back of the elbow. It arises from the back portion of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, and its ﬁbers insert on the side of the olecranon and upper fourth of the shaft of the ulna. It extends the forearm and stabilizes the ulna in pronation of the wrist. anconitis (a˘n⬙ko¯-nı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the elbow joint. ancrod (a˘n⬘krod) An enzyme puriﬁed from the venom of a Malayan pit viper and used as an anticoagulant. Ancylostoma (a˘n⬙sı˘l-o˘s⬘to¯-ma˘) [Gr. ankylos, crooked, ⫹ stoma, mouth] A genus of nematodes of the family Ancylostomatidae whose members are intestinal parasites and include the hookworms. A. braziliense Species of hookworm that infests dogs and cats and may cause cutaneous larva migrans in humans. SEE: larva migrans, cutaneous. A. caninum Species of hookworm that infests dogs and cats and may cause cutaneous larva migrans in humans. SEE: larva migrans, cutaneous. A. duodenale Species of hookworm that commonly infests humans, causing ancylostomiasis; widely found in temperate regions. SEE: Necator americanus. Ancylostomatidae (a˘n⬙sı˘-lo˘s⬙to¯-ma˘t⬘ı˘-de¯) A family of nematodes belonging to the suborder Strongylata. It includes the genera Ancylostoma and Necator, common hookworms of humans. ancylostomiasis (a˘n⬙sı˘-lo˘s-to¯-mı¯⬘a˘-sı˘s) [Gr. ankylos, crooked, ⫹ stoma, mouth, ⫹ −iasis, condition] Hookworm disease or infestation. SEE: hookworm. ancyroid (a˘n⬘sı˘-royd) [Gr. ankyra, anchor, ⫹ eidos, form, shape] Shaped like the ﬂuke of an anchor. Andernach’s ossicles (o˘n⬘de˘r-no˘ks) [Johann Winther von Andernach, Ger. physician, 1487– 1574] A rarely used term for wormian, or sutural bones. Andersen’s disease (a˘n⬙de˘r-so˘nz) [Dorothy H. Andersen, U.S. pediatrician, 1901– 1963] Glycogen storage disease, type IV. SEE: glycogen storage disease. andro- [Gr. andros, man] Combining form meaning man, male, or masculine. androgalactozemia (a˘n⬙dro¯-ga˘l-a˘k⬙to¯ze¯⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ gala, milk, ⫹ zemia, loss] Oozing of milk from a man’s breast. androgen (a˘n⬘dro¯-je˘n) [Gr. andros, man, ⫹ gennan, to produce] A substance producing or stimulating the development of male characteristics (masculinization), such as the hormones testosterone and androsterone. androgenetic (a˘n⬙dro¯-je˘-ne˘⬘tı˘k) [Gr. andros, man, ⫹ gennan, to produce] Caused by, or pertaining to, male hormones.

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(a˘n⬙dro¯-je˘n⬘ı˘k) Causing masculinization. SYN: andromimetic. androgyne (a˘n⬘dro¯-jı¯n) [⬙ ⫹ gyne, woman] A female pseudohermaphrodite. SYN: androgynus. androgynoid (a˘n-dro˘j⬘ı˘-noyd) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ eidos, form, shape] A person possessing female gonads (ovaries) but secondary sex characteristics of a male (a female pseudohermaphrodite). Term is less commonly used for a person possessing male gonads (testes) but secondary sex characteristics of a female (a male pseudohermaphrodite). androgynous (a˘n-dro˘j⬘ı˘-nu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ gyne, woman] 1. Resembling or pert. to an androgynoid. 2. Without deﬁnite sexual characteristics. androgynus (a˘n-dro˘j⬘ı˘-nu˘s) A female pseudohermaphrodite. SYN: androgyne. android (a˘n⬘droyd) [⬙ ⫹ eidos, form, shape] Resembling a male; manlike. andrology (a˘n-dro˘⬘lo¯-ge¯) [Gr. andros, man, ⫹ logos, word, reason] The scientiﬁc study of men’s health; particularly, the study of the ways in which male hormones affect men’s aging, body structure, psychology, and sexual performance. andromimetic (a˘n⬙dro¯-mı˘-me˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ mimetikos, imitative] Androgenic. andromorphous (a˘n⬙dro¯-mor⬘fu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ morphe, form] Resembling a male in physical structure and appearance. andropause (a˘n⬘dro¯-pawz⬙) [Gr. andros, man, ⫹ pausis, cessation] The psychological and physiological changes caused in aging men by the gradual decrease in male hormones. Andropause is thought by some researchers to be a male equivalent of menopause. Its signs and symptoms include bone loss, loss of lean body mass, depression, fatigue, and diminished sexual interest and decreased sexual potency. It is treated with testosterone. androphobia (a˘n⬙dro¯-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ phobos, fear] Morbid fear of the male sex. androstane (a˘n⬘dro¯-sta¯n) A steroid hydrocarbon, C19H32, that is the precursor of androgenic hormones. androstenedione A precursor of testosterone used orally by some athletes to enhance performance or increase body bulk. androsterone (a˘n⬙dro¯-ste¯r⬘o¯n, a˘ndro˘s⬘te˘r-o¯n) C19H30O2; an androgenic steroid found in the urine. It is a metabolite of testosterone and androstenedione. It has been synthesized. As one of the androgens (male sex hormones), androsterone contributes to the characteristic changes of growth and development of the genitals and axillary and pubic hair, deepening of the voice, and development of the sweat glands in the male.

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-ane In chemistry, a sufﬁx indicating a saturated hydrocarbon.

anechoic Sonolucent. anejaculation (a˘n⬙e¯-ja˘k⬙yu¯-la¯⬘shun) [L.

an-, not, without, ⫹ ejaculare, to throw out] The inability to release semen. Spinal cord injury is a frequent cause. Anel’s operation (a˘-ne˘lz⬘) [Dominique Anel, Fr. surgeon, 1679– 1725] A procedure formerly used involving ligation of an artery immediately above and on the proximal side of an aneurysm. anemia (a˘-ne¯⬘me¯-a˘) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ haima, blood] A reduction in the mass of circulating red blood cells. Generally, people are considered anemic when their hemoglobin levels are more than two standard deviations below the mean level in their hospital’s laboratory. The diagnosis of anemia is inﬂuenced by variables such as the patient’s age (neonates are anemic at levels of hemoglobin that would be considered polycythemic in some adults), gender (men have higher hemoglobin levels than women), pregnancy status (hemodilution in pregnancy lowers measured hemoglobin), residential altitude, and ethnic or racial background. Symptomatic anemia exists when hemoglobin content is less than that required to meet the oxygen-carrying demands of the body. If anemia develops slowly, however, there may be no functional impairment even though the hemoglobin is less than 7 g/100 ml of blood. Anemia is not a disease but rather a symptom of other illnesses. Commonly, it is classiﬁed on the basis of mean corpuscular volume as microcytic (80), normocytic (80– 94), and macrocytic (⬎94); on the basis of mean corpuscular hemoglobin as hypochromic (27), normochromic (27– 32), and hyperchromic (⬎32); and on the basis of etiological factors. ETIOLOGY: Anemia may be caused by bleeding (e.g., from the gastrointestinal tract or the uterus); vitamin or mineral deﬁciencies (esp. vitamin B12, folate, or iron deﬁciencies); decreases in red blood cell production (e.g., bone marrow suppression in kidney failure or bone marrow failure in myelodysplastic syndromes); increases in red blood cell destruction (e.g., hemolysis due to sickle cell anemia); or increases in red blood cell sequestration by the spleen (e.g., portal hypertension). SYMPTOMS: Anemic patients may experience weakness, fatigue, lightheadedness, breathlessness, palpitations, angina pectoris, and headache. Signs of anemia may include a rapid pulse or rapid breathing if blood loss occurs rapidly. Chronically anemic persons may have pale skin, mucous membranes, or nailbeds; ﬁssures at the

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corners of the mouth; among other signs. TREATMENT: Treatment of anemia must be speciﬁc for the cause. The prognosis for recovery from anemia is excellent if the underlying cause is treatable. Anemia due to excessive blood loss: For acute blood loss, immediate measures should be taken to stop the bleeding, to restore blood volume by transfusion, and to combat shock. Chronic blood loss usually produces iron-deﬁciency anemia. Anemia due to excessive blood cell destruction: The speciﬁc hemolytic disorder should be treated. Anemia due to decreased blood cell formation: For deﬁciency states, replacement therapy is used to combat the speciﬁc deﬁciency (e.g., iron, vitamin B12, folic acid, ascorbic acid). For bone marrow disorders, if anemia is due to a toxic state, removal of the toxic agent may result in spontaneous recovery. Anemia due to renal failure: Erythropoietin injections are helpful. PATIENT CARE: The patient is evaluated for signs and symptoms, and the results of laboratory studies are reviewed for evidence of inadequate erythropoiesis or premature erythrocyte destruction. Prescribed diagnostic studies are scheduled and carried out. Rest: The patient is evaluated for fatigue; care and activities are planned and regular rest periods are scheduled. Mouth care: The patient’s mouth is inspected daily for glossitis, mouth lesions, or ulcers. The sponge stick is recommended for oral care, and alkaline mouthwashes are suggested if mouth ulcers are present. A dental consultation may be required. Diet: The patient is encouraged to eat small portions at frequent intervals. Mouth care is provided before meals. The nurse or a nutritionist provides counseling based on type of anemia. Medications: Health care professionals teach the patient about medication actions, desired effects, adverse reactions, and correct dosing and administration. Patient education: The cause of the anemia and the rationale for prescribed treatment are explained to the patient and family. Teaching should cover the prescribed rest and activity regimen, diet, prevention of infection including the need for frequent temperature checks, and the continuing need for periodic blood testing and medical evaluation. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. achlorhydric a. A hypochromic, microcytic anemia associated with a lack of free hydrochloric acid in gastric juice. aplastic a. Anemia caused by deﬁcient red cell production due to bone marrow disorders. SEE: illus.; marrow for illus. of normal marrow.

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APLASTIC ANEMIA Normal blood-forming cells are absent (⫻200)

ETIOLOGY: Idiopathic cases range from 40% to 70% and are most common in adolescents and young adults. Exposure to chemical and antineoplastic agents and ionizing radiation can result in aplastic anemia and chronic renal failure; and inﬁltration of the bone marrow by cells that are not normally present there can interfere with normal blood production. Examples are metastatic carcinoma, miliary tuberculosis. A congenital form has been described. TREATMENT: Most patients can be treated effectively with bone marrow transplantation or immunosuppressive drugs. PATIENT CARE: The patient and family are educated about the cause and treatment of the illness. Measures to prevent infection are explained, and the importance of adequate rest is emphasized. In the acute phase, prescribed treatment is carried out, the side effects of drugs and transfusions are explained, and a restful environment is ensured. If the patient’s platelet count is low (less than 20,000/cu mm), the following steps are taken to prevent hemorrhage: avoiding parenteral injections, suggesting the use of an electric razor, humidifying oxygen to prevent dry mucous membranes, and promoting regular bowel movements with stool softeners and dietary measures. Pressure is applied to all venipuncture sites until bleeding has stopped, and bleeding is detected early by checking for occult blood in urine and stools and by assessing the skin for petechiae and ecchymoses. Universal precautions and careful handwashing (and protective isolation if necessary) are used, a diet high in vitamins and protein is provided, and meticulous oral and perianal care are provided. The patient is assessed for life-threatening hemorrhage, infection, adverse effects of drug therapy, or blood transfusion reactions. Throat, urine, and blood cultures are done regularly. SEE: protective isolation. autoimmune hemolytic a. ABBR: AIHA. Anemia caused by antibodies produced by the patient’s own immune

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system that destroy red blood cells. They are classiﬁed by the thermal properties of the antibody involved; the “warm” form is most common and may be associated with viral infections. Drug-induced hemolytic anemias are clinically indistinguishable from AIHA; for that reason, they are classiﬁed with this disorder. congenital hemolytic a. A group of inherited chronic diseases marked by disintegration of red blood cells, jaundice, splenomegaly, and gallstones. Hereditary spherocytosis is the most common of these hemolytic diseases. Other congenital hemolytic anemias include congenital elliptocytosis and hereditary stomatocytosis, and hemolytic anemias due to enzymatic defects of the red cell, of which G-6-PD and pyruvate kinase deﬁciency are the most important. SYN: hemolytic icterus; hemolytic jaundice. SEE: glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. congenital hypoplastic a. A rare but severe normochromic macrocytic anemia of neonates and infants in which vitamin B12 and folate levels are normal or elevated and reticulocytosis is inadequately low. SYN: Diamond-Blackfan anemia. TREATMENT: The anemia may respond to corticosteroid therapy or may require repeated transfusions or transplantation. Cooley’s a. Thalassemia major. deﬁciency a. Condition resulting from lack of an essential ingredient, such as iron or vitamins, in the diet or the inability of the intestine to absorb them. SYN: nutritional anemia. Diamond-Blackfan a. Congenital hypoplastic anemia. erythroblastic a. Anemia resulting from inheritance of a recessive trait responsible for interference with hemoglobin synthesis. SYN: thalassemia major. folic acid deﬁciency a. Anemia resulting from a deﬁciency of folic acid. It is a cause of red blood cell enlargement (megaloblastic anemia) and is common in patients who are experiencing nutritional deﬁciencies (e.g., alcoholics, patients with malabsorption) and during hemolysis or pregnancy. Folate deﬁciency during pregnancy increases the risk of thrombocytopenia, hemorrhage, infection, and fetal neural tube defects. PATIENT CARE: Fluid and electrolyte balance is monitored, particularly in the patient with severe diarrhea. The patient can obtain daily folic acid requirements by including an item from each food group in every meal; a list of foods rich in folic acid (green leafy vegetables, asparagus, broccoli, liver, organ meats, milk, eggs, yeast, wheat germ, kidney beans, beef, potatoes, dried peas and beans, whole-grain cereals, nuts, ba-

anemia nanas, cantaloupe, lemons, and strawberries) is provided. The rationale for replacement therapy is explained, and the patient is advised not to stop treatment until test results return to normal. hemolytic a. Anemia as the result of the destruction of red blood cells (RBCs) by drugs, artiﬁcial heart valves, toxins, snake venoms, infections, and antibodies. Drugs may either destroy the RBC membrane directly or may stimulate production of autoantibodies that lyse (kill) the RBCs. Children may develop hemolytic anemia in response to destruction of RBCs by viral and bacterial organisms. Artiﬁcial valves cause physical damage to the RBC membrane during the circulation of blood through the heart. SEE: hemolytic uremic syndrome. hyperchromic a. Anemia in which mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) is greater than normal. The red blood cells are darker staining than normal. hypochromic a. Anemia in which hemoglobin is deﬁcient and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration is less than normal. hypoplastic a. Term that has been used to describe aplastic anemia. If anemia due to failure of formation of red blood cells is meant, pure red blood cell aplasia is the term of choice. iron-deﬁciency a. Anemia resulting from a greater demand on stored iron than can be supplied. The red blood cell count may sometimes be normal, but there will be insufﬁcient hemoglobin. Erythrocytes will be pale (hypochromia) and have abnormal shapes (poikilocytosis). This condition is present in about 8% of men and 14% of women aged 3 to 74 years in U.S. ETIOLOGY: The condition is caused by inadequate iron intake, malabsorption of iron, blood loss, pregnancy and lactation, intravascular hemolysis, or a combination of these factors. SYMPTOMS: Chronically anemic patients often complain of fatigue and dyspnea on exertion. Iron deﬁciency resulting from rapid bleeding may produce palpitations, orthostatic dizziness, or syncope. DIAGNOSIS: Laboratory studies reveal decreased iron levels in the blood, with elevated iron-binding capacity, and a diminished transferrin saturation. Ferritin levels are low. The bone marrow does not show stainable iron. ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES: Adult nonmenstruating patients with iron-deﬁciency anemia should be evaluated to rule out a source of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. TREATMENT: Dietary iron intake is supplemented with oral ferrous sulfate or ferrous gluconate (with vitamin C to increase iron absorption). When under-

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lying lesions are found in the gastrointestinal tract (e.g. ulcers, esophagitis, cancer of the colon) they are treated with medications, endoscopy, or surgery. macrocytic a. Anemia marked by abnormally large erythrocytes.

Mediterranean a. SEE: thalassemia. megaloblastic a. Anemia in which megaloblasts are found in the blood. microcytic a. Anemia marked by abnormally small red blood cells. milk a. In a young child, iron-deﬁciency anemia caused by consistent consumption of milk in amounts greater than 1 qt daily. This excessive milk intake displaces iron-rich foods in the diet. a. of the newborn Hemoglobin levels less than 14 g/dl in term newborns. Common causes include peripartum bleeding, hemolytic disease of the newborn, twin-to-twin transfusion (15% to 30% of all monochorionic twins with abnormalities of placental blood vessels), and impaired red cell manufacture caused by glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deﬁciency. normochromic a. Anemia in which the red blood cells contain the normal amount of hemoglobin. normocytic a. Anemia in which the size and hemoglobin content of red blood cells remain normal. nutritional a. Deﬁciency a. pernicious a. A chronic, macrocytic anemia marked by achlorhydria. It occurs most often in 40- to 80-year-old northern Europeans of fair skin, but has been reported in other races and ethnic groups. It is rare in blacks and Asians. ETIOLOGY: Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disease. The parietal cells of the stomach lining fail to secrete enough intrinsic factor to ensure intestinal absorption of vitamin B12, the extrinsic factor. This is due to atrophy of the glandular mucosa of the fundus of the stomach and is associated with absence of hydrochloric acid. Symptoms include SYMPTOMS: weakness, sore tongue, paresthesias (tingling and numbness) of extremities, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and pain; in severe anemia, there may be signs of cardiac failure. TREATMENT: Vitamin B12 is given parenterally or, in patients who respond, orally.

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may include red blood cell transfusions (to increase iron stores) and/or recombinant human erythropoietin. pure red cell aplasia a. Anemia due to decreased production of red cells. runner’s a. Mild hemolysis with hematuria, hemoglobinemia, and hemoglobinuria produced by strenuous exercise including running. The anemia may be caused by: 1) the destruction of red blood cells during repeated striking of the ground by the runner’s feet; 2) plasma volume expansion; and 3) intestinal blood loss. Blood may be lost in the feces, presumably due to transient ischemia of the gut during vigorous exercise. septic a. Anemia due to severe infection. sickle cell a. An inherited disorder transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait that causes an abnormality of the globin genes in hemoglobin. The frequency of the genetic defect responsible for this chronic anemia disorder is highest among African-American, native African, and Mediterranean populations. The disease also affects people from the Caribbean and Central and South America. Approximately 75,000 people in the U.S. have sickle cell anemia. The illness affects one of every 500 AfricanAmerican babies. Roughly 8% of the African-American population carries the sickle cell trait. Sickle cell anemia during pregnancy increases the risk of crisis, pre-eclampsia, urinary tract infection, congestive heart failure, and pulmonary infarction. Use of supplemental oxygen during labor is recommended. SEE: hemoglobin S disease; illus.; Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. ETIOLOGY: When both parental genes carry the same defect, the person is homozygous for hemoglobin S, i.e., HbSS, and manifests the disorder. When exposed to a decrease in oxygen, hemoglobin S becomes viscous. This causes the red cells to become crescentshaped (sickling), rigid, sticky, and fragile. When they clump together, circulation through the capillaries is impeded, causing obstruction, tissue hypoxia, and further sickling. In infants younger than 5 months old, high levels of fetal hemoglobin inhibit the reaction of the hemoglobin S molecule to decreased oxygen. SYMPTOMS: Sickle cell crisis should be suspected in the sickle cell patient with pale lips, tongue, palms, or nail beds; lethargy; listlessness; difﬁculty awakening; irritability; severe pain; or temperature over 104⬚F (37.8⬚C) lasting at least 2 days. The shortened lifespan of the abnormal red cells (10 to 20 days) results in a chronic anemia; pallor, weakness, and fatigue are common. Jaundice may result from hemolysis of

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SICKLE CELL ANEMIA Structure of hemoglobin A and hemoglobin S and their effect on erythrocytes

red cells. Crisis may occur as a result of sickling, thrombi formation, vascular occlusion, tissue hypoxia, and infarction. People with sickle cell anemia are at increased risk of bacterial infections relative to the general population. Speciﬁc risks include osteomyelitis, meningitis, pneumonia, and sepsis from agents such as Streptococcus pneumonia, Mycoplasma, and Chlamydia. Sickle cell patients with fever, cough, and/or regional pain should begin antibiotic therapy immediately after cultures for blood and urine and diagnostic x-rays are obtained. Sickle cell anemia also increases the risk for ischemic organ and tissue damage. Intensely painful episodes (called “crises”) affecting the extremities, back, chest, and abdomen can last from hours to weeks and are the most frequent cause of hospitalization. Crises can be triggered by hypoxemia, infection, dehydration, and worsening anemia. Life-threatening complications may arise from damage to speciﬁc internal organs, including splenic infarcts, myocardial infarction,

acute chest syndrome, liver injury, aplastic anemia, and multiorgan dysfunction syndrome. SEE: sickle cell crisis. TREATMENT: Supportive therapy includes supplemental iron and blood transfusion. Administration of hydroxyurea stimulates the production of hemoglobin F and decreases the need for blood transfusions and painful crises. Prophylactic daily doses of penicillin have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the incidence of acute bacterial infections in children. Life-threatening complications require aggressive transfusion therapy or exchange transfusion, hydration, oxygen therapy, and the administration of high doses of pain relievers. PATIENT CARE: During a crisis, patients are often admitted to the hospital to treat pain and stop the sickling process. Adequate pain control is vital. Morphine is the opioid of choice to manage pain because it has ﬂexible dosing forms, proven effectiveness, and predictable side effects. It should be admin-

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a tube. The rate at which air ﬂows into or out of the lung may be measured by using a calibrated anemometer. anemophobia (a˘n⬙e˘-mo¯-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [Gr. anemos, wind, ⫹ phobos, fear] Morbid fear of drafts or of the wind. anencephalus (a˘n⬙e˘n-se˘f⬘a˘-lu˘s) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ enkephalos, the brain] Congenital absence of the brain and cranial vault, with the cerebral hemispheres missing or reduced to small masses. This condition is incompatible with life. SEE: neural tube defect. anephric Without kidneys. anephrogenesis (a˘-ne˘f⬙ro¯-je˘n⬘e˘-sı˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ nephros, kidney, ⫹ genesis, generation, birth] Congenital absence of the kidneys. anergasia (a˘n⬙e˘r-ga¯⬘se¯-a˘) [Gr. an-, not ⫹ ergon, work] Anergia; functional inactivity resulting from a structural lesion of the central nervous system. anergastic reaction (a˘n⬙e˘r-ga˘s⬘tı˘k) Disorder involving cerebral lesions or organic psychoses; marked by loss of memory and impairment of mental activity, function, or judgment. anergia (a˘n-e˘r⬘je¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ergon, work] Inactivity; lack of energy. anergy (a˘n⬘e˘r-je¯) 1. Impaired or absent ability to react to common antigens administered through skin testing. 2. Lack of energy. anergic (a˘n-e˘r⬘jı˘k), adj. aneroid (a˘n⬘e˘r-o˘yd) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ neron, water, ⫹ eidos, form, shape] Operating without ﬂuid, such as an aneroid barometer that uses atmospheric pressure instead of a liquid such as mercury. anerythroplasia (a˘n⬙e˘-rı˘th⬙ro¯-pla¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ erythros, red, ⫹ plasis, a molding] Absence of red blood cell formation in the bone marrow. anerythroplastic (−pla˘s⬘tı˘k), adj. anerythropsia (a˘n⬙e˘-rı˘-thro˘p⬘se¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ opsis, vision] Inability to distinguish clearly the color red. anesthecinesia, anesthekinesia (a˘n-e˘sthe¯⬙sı˘n-e¯⬘ze¯-a˘, −kı˘-ne¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ aisthesis, sensation, ⫹ kinesis, movement] Sensory and motor paralysis. anesthesia (a˘n⬙e˘s-the¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ aisthesis, sensation] 1. Partial or complete loss of sensation, with or without loss of consciousness, as a result of disease, injury, or administration of an anesthetic agent, usually by injection or inhalation. SIGNS: The signs of depth of anesthesia, based on pupillary size, eye motion, and the character of respirations as originally described for ether, have been found to be unreliable and poorly correlated with the alveolar concentration of anesthetic. The types of medicines used for premedication as well as the type of anesthetic employed will inﬂuence the signs of anesthesia. PATIENT CARE: Preoperative: Before

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istered using patient-controlled analgesia, continuous low-dose intravenous infusions, or sustained release pain relievers to maintain consistent blood levels. Supplemental short-acting analgesics may be needed for breakthrough pain. Side effects of narcotic pain relievers should be treated with concurrent administration of antihistamines, antiemetics, stool softeners, or laxatives. When administering pain relievers, care providers should assess pain using a visual analogue scale to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment. Other standard pain reduction techniques, such as keeping patients warm, properly positioned, relaxed, or distracted may be helpful. If transfusions are required, packed RBCs (leukocytedepleted and matched for minor antigens) are administered and the patient is monitored for transfusion reactions. Scheduled deep breathing exercises or incentive spirometry helps to prevent atelectasis, pneumonia, and acute chest syndrome. During remission, the patient can prevent some exacerbations with regular medical checkups; the use of medications such as hydroxyurea; consideration of bone marrow transplantation; and avoiding hypoxia (e.g., in aircraft or high altitudes), excessive exercise, dehydration, vasoconstricting drugs, and exposure to severe cold. The child must avoid strenuous exercise and body-contact sports but can still enjoy most activities. Patients and families should be advised to seek care at the onset of fevers or symptoms suggestive of infectious diseases. Annual inﬂuenza vaccination and periodic pneumococcal vaccination may prevent these common infectious diseases. Affected families should be referred for genetic counseling regarding risks to future children. Screening of asymptomatic family members may determine whether some family members are heterozygous carriers of the sickling gene. Families affected by sickle cell anemia may gain considerable support in their communities or from national associations such as the American Sickle Cell Anemia Association, www.ascaa.org. splenic a. Enlargement of the spleen due to portal or splenic hypertension with accompanying anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and gastric hemorrhage. SEE: Banti’s syndrome; congestive splenomegaly. transfusion-dependent a. Anemia for which the only effective therapy is repeated blood transfusions. anemic (a˘-ne¯⬘mı˘k) Pert. to anemia; deﬁcient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in volume of blood. anemometer (a˘-ne¯m⬙o˘m⬘e˘-te˘r) In pulmonary function studies, a device for measuring the rate of air ﬂow through

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induction of anesthesia, hearing aids, dentures, wristwatch, and jewelry are removed. If a menstruating female is using a tampon, it is removed and replaced with a perineal pad. Postoperative: During emergence from general anesthesia, the patient’s airway is protected and vital signs monitored. Level of consciousness, status of protective reﬂexes, motor activity, and emotional state are evaluated. The patient is reoriented to person, place, and time; this information is repeated as often as necessary. For patients who have received ketamine, a quiet area with minimal stimulation is provided. Before nerve block anesthesia, an intravenous infusion is established to ensure hydration. The patient is protected with side rails and other safety measures, and the anesthetized body part is protected from prolonged pressure. For regional anesthesia, sympathetic blockade is assessed by monitoring sensory levels along with vital signs (the block will wear off from head to toe, except for the sacrum and perineum, which wear off last). In obstetrics, maternal hypotension results in diminished placental perfusion and potential fetal compromise. Outcomes indicating returned sympathetic innervation include stable vital signs and temperature, ability to vasoconstrict, perianal pinprick sensations (“anal wink”), plantar ﬂexion of the foot against resistance, and ability to sense whether the great toe is ﬂexed or extended. It is ensured that the patient can urinate, and that the patient with postanesthesia headache remains ﬂat in bed. Prescribed analgesics are administered, comfort measures, abdominal support, and position changes are provided, and ﬂuids are offered to increase hydration. 2. The science and practice of anesthesiology. audio a. Anesthesia produced by sound; used by dentists to inhibit pain perception. basal a. A level of unconsciousness that is just above the level of complete surgical anesthesia. The patient does not respond to verbal stimuli but does react to noxious stimuli, such as a pinprick. Basal anesthesia is useful in combination with local or regional anesthesia, making the patient unaware of the surgical experience. block a. A regional anesthetic injected into a nerve (intraneural) or immediately around it (paraneural). SYN: conduction anesthesia; neural anesthesia. bulbar a. Anesthesia produced by a lesion of the pons. caudal a. Anesthesia produced by insertion of a needle into the sacrococcy-

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geal notch and injection of a local anesthetic into the epidural space. central a. Pathological anesthesia due to a lesion of the central nervous system. closed a. Inhalation anesthesia technique in which the gases are rebreathed. This requires appropriate treatment of the exhaled gas in order to absorb the expired carbon dioxide and to replenish the oxygen and the anesthetic. conduction a. Block a. crossed a. Anesthesia of the side opposite to the site of a central nervous system lesion. dissociative a. A type of anesthesia marked by catalepsy, amnesia, and marked analgesia. The patient experiences a strong feeling of dissociation from the environment. a. dolorosa Pain in an anesthetized zone, as in thalamic lesions. electric a. Anesthesia induced by the use of an electric current. electronic dental a. ABBR: EDA. In dentistry, the use of low levels of electric current to block pain signals en route to the brain. The patient controls the current through a hand-held control. The current creates no discomfort and, unlike local anesthesia, leaves no numbness to wear off once the dental work is completed. SEE: patient-controlled analgesia. endotracheal a. Anesthesia in which gases are administered via a tube inserted into the trachea. epidural a. Anesthesia produced by injection of a local anesthetic into the peridural space of the spinal cord. SYN: peridural anesthesia. SEE: illus. ethylene a. Ethylene given as a combination of oxygen 20%, cyclopropane 10%, and ethylene 70%. Because it is a rather weak anesthetic, and volatile and inﬂammable, it is rarely if ever used. general a. Anesthesia that produces complete loss of consciousness. General anesthesia is a medically controlled coma. Patients under general anesthesia do not respond to words or touch and cannot breathe spontaneously or protect their airway.

Gwathmey’s a. SEE: Gwathmey’s anesthesia. hypotensive a. Anesthesia during which the blood pressure is lowered. hypothermic a. General anesthesia during which the body temperature is lowered. hysterical a. Bodily anesthesia occurring in conversion disorders. ice a. Refrigeration a. inadequate a. Anesthesia in which the patient is not adequately sedated or relieved of pain. Common ﬁndings are spontaneous eye opening, grimacing,

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mixed a. General anesthesia produced by more than one drug, such as propofol, for induction followed by an inhaled drug for maintenance of anesthesia. neural a. Block a. open a. Application, usually by dropping, of a volatile anesthetic agent onto gauze held over the nose and mouth. paravertebral a. Injection of a local anesthetic at the roots of spinal nerves. peridural a. Epidural a. peripheral a. Local anesthesia produced when a nerve is blocked with an appropriate agent. primary a. The ﬁrst stage of anesthesia, before unconsciousness. pudendal a. A type of local anesthesia used in obstetrics. The pudendal nerve on each side, near the spinous process of the ischium, is blocked. rectal a. General anesthesia produced by introduction of an anesthetic agent into the rectum, used esp. in managing pediatric patients. refrigeration a. An obsolete synonym for cryoanesthesia. regional a. Nerve or ﬁeld blocking, causing loss of sensation over a partic-

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swallowing, or sweating. Vital signs may reveal unexpected hypertension or tachycardia. inﬁltration a. Local anesthesia produced by injection of the local anesthetic solution directly into the tissues, such as injection of procaine solution into the gums for dental procedures. inhalation a. General anesthesia produced by the inhalation of vapor or gaseous anesthetics such as ether, nitrous oxide, and methoxyﬂurane. insufﬂation a. Instillation of gaseous anesthetics into the inhaled air. intratracheal a. Anesthesia administered through a catheter passed to the level of the trachea. local a. The pharmacological inhibition of nerve impulses in a body part, typically to make it easier to treat a small lesion or laceration or to perform minor surgery. Commonly used agents include lidocaine, bupivacaine, or novocaine. All local anesthetic agents work by decreasing the ﬂow of sodium ions into nerve cells, thereby blocking the action potential of the cells. SEE: block anesthesia; inﬁltration anesthesia.

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ular area. SEE: block anesthesia; inﬁltration anesthesia. saddle block a. A type of anesthesia produced by introducing the anesthetic agent into the fourth lumbar interspace to anesthetize the perineum and the buttocks. segmental a. Anesthesia due to a pathological or surgically induced lesion of a nerve root. sexual a. Loss of genital sensation, with accompanying secondary sexual dysfunction. spinal a. 1. Anesthesia resulting from disease or injury to conduction pathways of the spinal cord. 2. Anesthesia produced by injection of anesthetic into the subarachnoid space of the spinal cord. SIDE EFFECTS: Common adverse reactions to spinal anesthesia include backache, bradycardia, headache, lowered blood pressure, and urinary retention, among others. SYN: subarachnoid block. splanchnic a. Anesthesia produced by injection of an anesthetic into the splanchnic ganglion. stages of a. The distinct series of steps through which anesthesia progresses. The ﬁrst stage of pharmacologically induced general anesthesia includes preliminary excitement until voluntary control is lost. Because hearing is the last sense to be lost, the conversation of operating room staff should be guarded during this stage. The second stage consists of loss of voluntary control. In the third stage there is entire relaxation, no muscular rigidity, and deep regular breathing. surgical a. Depth of anesthesia at which relaxation of muscles and loss of sensation and consciousness are adequate for the performance of surgery. tactile a. Loss of sense of touch. topical a. Local anesthesia induced by application of an anesthetic directly to the surface of the area to be anesthetized. traumatic a. Loss of sensation resulting from nerve injury. tumescent a. The injection of large volumes of diluted lidocaine, bicarbonate, and epinephrine subcutaneously for use in local anesthesia. This procedure is most often used prior to liposuction to limit blood loss and pain. twilight a. State of light anesthesia. SEE: twilight sleep. anesthesiologist (a˘n⬙e˘s-the¯⬙ze¯-o˘l⬘o¯-jı˘st) A physician specializing in anesthesiology. anesthesiology (a˘n⬙e˘s-the¯⬙ze¯-o˘l⬘o¯-je¯) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ logos, word, reason] The branch of medicine concerned with the control of acute or chronic pain; the use of sedative, analgesic, hypnotic, antiemetic, respiratory, and cardiovascular

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hood of rupture increases for aneurysms that are larger than 5.5 cm. Surgical repair is recommended for all aneurysms larger than 6 cm. If an aneurysm is tender and known to be enlarging rapidly (no matter what its size), surgery is strongly recommended. Surgical therapy consists of replacing the aneurysmal segment with a synthetic fabric graft. Immediate surgery is indicated for a ruptured aortic abdominal aneurysm. An alternative treatment to traditional laparotomy is to insert a bypass graft percutaneously into the aorta. PATIENT CARE: In acute situations, arterial blood gas values and cardiac rhythm are monitored, and a pulmonary artery line is inserted to monitor hemodynamics. The patient is observed for signs of rupture, which may be fatal. These include acute blood loss and shock; increasing pulse and respiratory rates; cool, clammy skin; restlessness; and decreased sensorium. Palpation of the abdomen for a mass is avoided if abdominal aortic aneurysm has been diagnosed or is suspected because deep palpation may rarely precipitate rupture. Prescribed medications are administered, and the patient is instructed in their use. In acute situations, admission to the intensive care unit is arranged, a blood sample is obtained for typing and cross-matching, and a large-bore (14G) venous catheter is inserted to facilitate blood replacement. The patient is prepared for and informed about elective surgery if indicated or emergency surgery if rupture occurs. Desired outcomes include the patient’s ability to express anxiety, use support systems, and perform stress reduction techniques that assist with coping; demonstrated abatement of physical signs of anxiety; avoidance of activities that increase the risk of rupture; understanding of and cooperation with the prescribed treatment regimen; ability to identify indications of rupture and to institute emergency measures; maintenance of normal ﬂuid and blood volume in acute situations; and recovery from elective or emergency surgery with no complications. PREVENTION: Because of the relatively high incidence of AAA in men over age 60 (esp. smokers or men with intermittent claudication), screening for AAA is recommended for this group of individuals. aortic a. An aneurysm affecting any part of the aorta from the aortic valve to the iliac arteries. The dilated artery usually is asymptomatic and often identiﬁed by chance. SEE: illus. arteriovenous a. An aneurysm of congenital or traumatic origin in which an artery and vein become connected. Symptoms may include pain, expansive

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AORTIC ANEURYSMS Aneurysms that may affect any part of the aorta

pulsation, and bruits, or occasionally, high output heart failure. atherosclerotic a. Aneurysm due to degeneration or weakening of the arterial wall caused by atherosclerosis.

Be´rard’s a. SEE: Be´rard’s aneurysm. berry a. A small saccular congenital aneurysm of a cerebral vessel. It communicates with the vessel by a small opening. Rupture of this type of aneurysm may cause subarachnoid hemorrhage, a devastating form of stroke. cerebral a. Aneurysm of a blood vessel in the brain.

Charcot-Bouchard a. SEE: CharcotBouchard aneurysm. cirsoid a. A dilatation of a network of vessels commonly occurring on the scalp. The mass may form a pulsating subcutaneous tumor. SYN: racemose aneurysm. compound a. Aneurysm in which some of the layers of the vessel are ruptured and others dilated. dissecting a. Aneurysm in which the blood makes its way between the layers of a blood vessel wall, separating them; a result of necrosis of the medial portion of the arterial wall. SEE: aortic aneurysm for illus. fusiform a. Aneurysm in which all the walls of a blood vessel dilate more or less equally, creating a tubular swelling. SEE: aortic aneurysm for illus.

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mycotic a. Aneurysm due to bacterial infection.

racemose a. Cirsoid a. sacculated a. Aneurysm in which there is weakness on one side of the vessel; usually due to trauma. It is attached to the artery by a narrow neck. SEE: aortic aneurysm for illus. varicose a. Aneurysm forming a blood-ﬁlled sac between an artery and a vein. venous a. Aneurysm of a vein. aneurysmal (a˘n⬙u¯-rı˘z⬘ma˘l), adj. aneurysmectomy (a˘n⬙u¯-rı˘z-me˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ ektome, excision] Surgical removal of the sac of an aneurysm. aneurysmoplasty (a˘n⬙u¯-rı˘z⬘mo¯-pla˘s⬙te¯) [⬙ ⫹ plassein, to form] Surgical repair of an aneurysm. aneurysmorrhaphy (a˘n⬙u¯-rı˘z-mor⬘a˘-fe¯) [⬙ ⫹ rhaphe, seam, ridge] Surgical closure of the sac of an aneurysm in conjunction with additional maneuvers such as bypass grafting. aneurysmotomy (a˘n⬙u¯-rı˘z-mo˘t⬘o¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ tome, incision] Incision of the sac of an aneurysm. A.N.F. American Nurses’ Foundation. angel dust Phencyclidine hydrochloride. Angelica sinensis (a˘n-je˘l⬘ı˘-ka˘ sı˘-ne˘n⬘sı˘s) [NL., Chinese angelic (plant)] The scientiﬁc name for dong quai. Angelman syndrome A rare genetic condition marked by severe mental retardation, microcephaly, and paroxysms of laughter. It is due to an abnormal chromosome 15 of maternal origin. SEE: Prader-Willi syndrome. angel’s trumpet [Datura ruaveolens] A ﬂowering shrub native to the southeastern U.S. Portions of the plant are used for hallucinogenic effects. The ﬂowers are made into a stew or tea, and the leaves are eaten. The ﬂowers contain large quantities of the alkaloids atropine, hyoscyamine, and hyoscine. Ingestion of the plant produces intense thirst, visual disturbances, ﬂushing, central nervous system hyperexcitability, sensory ﬂooding, delirium, and paranoia. This is followed by hyperthermia, tachycardia, hypertension, visual hallucinations, disturbed consciousness, clonus, and subsequent convulsions. If the condition is untreated, death may occur. TREATMENT: Treatment consists of gastric lavage, followed by 1 to 4 mg of intravenous physostigmine sulfate. This dosage should reverse the acute delirious state in 1 to 2 hr, but it may need to be repeated several times. Angelucci’s syndrome (a˘n⬙je˘-loo⬘che¯z) [Arnaldo Angelucci, It. ophthalmologist, 1854– 1934] Great excitability, palpitation, and vasomotor disturbance associated with vernal conjunctivitis. angel’s wing Posterior projection of the scapula; usually caused by paralysis of

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the serratus anterior muscle. SYN: winged scapula. anger (a˘ng⬘er) [L. angere, anguish] The basic emotion of extreme displeasure or exasperation in reaction to a person, a situation, or an object. Anger is instrumental in mobilizing and enhancing the ability to respond to adverse situations; for that reason, it may be essential to survival in some situations. Occasionally, anger may be a reaction to disease or dying and may be directed toward friends or family and those responsible for a patient’s medical care. angi- (a˘n⬘je¯) [Gr. angeion, vessel] SEE: angio-. angiasthenia (a˘n⬙je¯-a˘s-the¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ a-, not, ⫹ sthenos, strength] Loss of vascular tone. angiectomy (a˘n⬙je¯-e˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ ektome, excision] Excision or resection of a blood vessel. angiectopia (a˘n⬙je¯-e˘k⬘to¯⬘pe¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ektopos, out of place] Displacement of a vessel. angiemphraxis (a˘n⬙je¯-e˘m-fra˘k⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ emphraxis, stoppage] Obstruction of a vessel. angiitis (a˘n⬙je¯-ı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of blood vessels. SYN: vasculitis. angina (a˘n-jı¯⬘na˘, a˘n⬘jı˘-na˘) [L. angina, quinsy, from angere, to choke] 1. Angina pectoris. 2. Acute sore throat. anginal (a˘n⬘jı˘-nal), adj. abdominal a. Abdominal pain that occurs after meals, caused by insufﬁcient blood ﬂow to the mesenteric arteries. This symptom typically occurs in patients with extensive atherosclerotic vascular disease and is often associated with signiﬁcant weight loss. SYN: intestinal angina. a. decubitus Attacks of angina pectoris occurring while an individual is in a recumbent position. a. of effort Angina pectoris with onset during exercise. SYN: exertion angina. exertion a. Angina of effort. intestinal a. Abdominal a.

Ludwig’s a. SEE: Ludwig’s angina. a. pectoris An oppressive pain or pressure in the chest caused by inadequate blood ﬂow and oxygenation to heart muscle. It is usually produced by atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries and in Western cultures is one of the most common emergent complaints bringing adult patients to medical attention. It typically occurs after (or during) events that increase the heart’s need for oxygen, such as increased physical activity, a large meal, exposure to cold weather, or increased psychological stress. SEE: illus.; table. SYMPTOMS: Patients typically describe a pain or pressure located behind the sternum that may have a “tight” or

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binding quality; the sensation may radiate into the neck, jaw, shoulders, or arms and be associated with difﬁculty breathing, nausea or vomiting, sweating, anxiety, or fear. The pain is not usually described by patients as “sharp,” or “stabbing” and is usually not worsened by deep breathing, coughing, swallowing, or twisting or turning the muscles of the trunk, shoulders, or arms. TREATMENT: In health care settings, oxygen, nitroglycerin, and aspirin are provided, and the patient is placed at rest. Morphine sulfate is given for pain that does not resolve after about 15 minutes of treatment with that regimen. Beta blocking drugs (e.g., propranolol, metoprolol, atenolol, and others) are used to slow the heart rate and decrease blood pressure. They provide the mainstay for chronic treatment of coronary

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insufﬁciency and are indispensable when treating unstable angina or acute myocardial infarction. At home, patients typically rest and use short-acting nitroglycerin. Patients with chronic or recurring angina pectoris may get symptomatic relief from long-acting nitrates or calcium channel blockers. PATIENT CARE: The pattern of pain, including OPQRST (onset, provocation, quality, region, radiation, referral, severity, and time), is monitored and documented. Cardiopulmonary status is evaluated for evidence of tachypnea, dyspnea, diaphoresis, pulmonary crackles (rales), bradycardia or tachycardia, altered pulse strength, the appearance of a third or fourth heart sound or midto late-systolic murmurs over the apex on auscultation, pallor, hypotension or hypertension, gastrointestinal distress, or nausea and vomiting. The 12-lead electrocardiogram is monitored for ST-segment elevation or depression, T-wave inversion, and cardiac dysrhythmias. When the patient is stable, a stress test (with or without contrast medium) is performed to demonstrate the heart’s response to exercise. The health-care provider checks blood pressure and cardiac rhythm during and following the test and encourages the patient to describe any and all feelings experienced. Prescribed medication such as sublingual nitroglycerin if the patient remains hypertensive or normotensive and high concentration oxygen are administered, and the patient’s response is noted. A health-care provider should remain with the patient and provide emotional support throughout the episode. The patient is taught how to use the prescribed form of nitroglycerin for anginal attacks and about the importance of seeking medical attention if prescribed dosing does not provide relief. Based on individual

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Ordinary physical activity, such as walking or climbing stairs, does not cause angina. Angina occurs with strenuous, rapid, or prolonged exertion at work or recreation. Slight limitation of ordinary activity. Angina occurs on walking or climbing stairs rapidly, walking uphill, walking or stair climbing after meals, in cold, or in wind, under emotional stress, only during the few hours after awakening, or walking more than two level blocks and climbing more than one ﬂight of stairs at a normal pace and in normal conditions. Marked limitation of ordinary physical activity. Angina occurs on walking one to two level blocks and climbing one ﬂight of stairs in normal conditions at a normal pace. Inability to carry on any physical activity without discomfort— angina symptoms may be present at rest.

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needs, the patient should be encouraged and assisted to stop smoking, maintain ideal body weight, lower cholesterol by eating a lower fat diet, keep blood glucose under control if diabetic, limit salt intake, and engage in some form of exercise, such as walking or swimming for 30 minutes daily. When appropriate the patient also is taught about prescribed beta-adrenergic or calcium channel blockers, clot busters, cardiac catheterization, and needed interventions to ensure his or her understanding of these procedures should they become necessary. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. preinfarction a. Angina pectoris occurring in the days or weeks before a myocardial infarction. The symptoms may be unrecognized by patients without a history of coronary artery disease. Prinzmetal’s a. [Myron Prinzmetal, U.S. cardiologist, 1908-1987] SEE: Prinzmetal’s angina. silent a. Unrecognized angina pectoris, i.e., coronary insufﬁciency that presents with symptoms other than chest pain or pressure. The patient may experience dyspnea on exertion, heartburn, nausea, arm pain, or other atypical symptoms. Silent angina pectoris occurs most often in older adults, in women, in post-operative patients who are heavily medicated, or in patients with diabetic neuropathy. stable a. Angina that occurs with exercise and is predictable; usually promptly relieved by rest or nitroglycerin. unstable a. Angina that has changed to a more frequent and more severe form. It can occur during rest and may be an indication of impending myocardial infarction. Unstable angina should be treated as a medical emergency and the patient hospitalized without delay. variant a. Chest pain that results from the spasm of coronary arteries, rather than from exertion or other increased demands on the heart. The pain typically occurs at rest. During coronary catheterization, the spasm is usually found near an atherosclerotic plaque, often in the right coronary artery. Infusions of ergonovine may provoke it. On the electrocardiogram, the diagnostic hallmark is elevation of the ST segments during episodes of resting pain. Treatments include nitrates and calcium channel blocking drugs. Betablocking drugs, frequently used as ﬁrstline therapy in typical angina pectoris, are often ineffective in this form of angina. SYN: Prinzmetal’s angina. Vincent’s a. Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis. anginal equivalent The occasional idiosyncratic signs and symptoms that patients may experience during coronary ischemia or myocardial infarction. Although the most common of these are breathlessness, isolated arm, neck, jaw, or shoulder pain, sweating, syncope, or

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graphic record of the size, shape, and location of the heart and blood vessels after introduction of a radiopaque contrast medium. A catheter is usually inserted into a peripheral vessel and guided to the affected area by use of the Seldinger technique. The recording can be either serial ﬁlm or digital imaging. aortic a. Angiogram of the aorta; used in diagnosing aneurysms or tumors that contact and deform the aorta. cardiac a. Angiogram of the heart; used to determine the size and shape of the cavities of the heart and the condition of the valves. cerebral a. Angiogram of blood vessels of the brain. angiograph (a˘n⬘je¯-o¯-gra˘f⬙) [⬙ ⫹ graphein, to write] A variety of sphygmograph. angiography (a˘n⬙je¯-o˘g⬘ra˘-fe¯) 1. A description of blood vessels and lymphatics. 2. Diagnostic or therapeutic radiography of the heart and blood vessels using a radiopaque contrast medium. Types include magnetic resonance angiography, interventional radiology, and computed tomography. 3. Recording of arterial pulse movements by use of a sphygmograph. aortic a. Angiography of the aorta and its branches. cardiac a. Angiography of the heart and coronary arteries. cerebral a. Angiography of the vascular system of the brain. coronary a. Angiography of the coronary arteries, to determine any pathological obstructions to blood ﬂow to the heart muscle. digital subtraction a. Use of a computer technique to investigate arterial blood circulation. A reference image is obtained by ﬂuoroscopy. Then a contrast medium is injected intravenously. Another ﬁlm is produced from the ﬂuoroscopic image, and then the computer technique “subtracts” the image produced by surrounding tissues. The third image is an enhanced view of the arteries. pulmonary a. Angiography of the pulmonary vessels (e.g., in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism). selective a. Angiography in which a catheter is introduced directly into the vessel to be visualized. angiohyalinosis (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-hı¯⬙a˘-lı˘n-o¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. angeion, vessel, ⫹ hyalos, glass, ⫹ osis, condition] Hyaline degeneration of blood vessel walls. angiohypertonia (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-hı¯⬙pe˘r-to¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ hyper, over, ⫹ tonos, act of stretching, tension] Spasm of blood vessels, esp. arteries. SEE: angiospasm; vasospasm. angiohypotonia (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-hı¯⬙po¯-to¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ hypo, under, ⫹ tonos, act of stretching, tension] Angioparalysis; angioparesis; vascular dilatation.

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the development of edematous areas of skin, mucous membranes, or internal organs. It is frequently associated with urticaria (hives). It is benign when limited to the skin but can cause respiratory distress when present in the mouth, pharynx, or larynx. It is usually the result of a type I hypersensitivity reaction. Histamine released during an immunoglobin E antibody reaction to ingested allergens such as food or drugs causes vasodilation and increased vascular permeability, producing the characteristic nonpitting, nondependent swelling that distinguishes it from regular edema. The nonallergic forms of angioedema are hereditary angioedema, which is caused by a complement deﬁciency, and anaphylactoid reactions. SYN: angioneurotic edema. SEE: urticaria. TREATMENT: Antihistamines are used ﬁrst for immediate relief. Epinephrine is used if swelling of the upper airways compromises breathing. hereditary a. ABBR: HAE. A rare autosomal dominant disease marked by episodic bouts of subcutaneous and submucosal edema, esp. of the gastrointestinal tract or the upper airways. It is caused by the hereditary lack of a protein (C1 INH) that inactivates complement or by the malfunction of this protein. Physical trauma or psychological stress may precipitate attacks. The symptoms usually worsen after puberty. Anabolic steroids are typically used to treat HAE. angioendothelioma (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-e˘n⬙do¯the¯⬙le¯-o¯⬘ma˘) pl. angioendotheliomas, −mata [⬙ ⫹ endon, within, ⫹ thele, nipple, ⫹ oma, tumor] A tumor consisting of endothelial cells, commonly occurring as single or multiple tumors of bone. angiofibroma (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-fı¯-bro¯⬘ma˘) pl. angiofibromas, −mata [⬙ ⫹ L. ﬁbra, ﬁber, ⫹ Gr. oma, tumor] A tumor consisting of vascular and ﬁbrous tissue. angiogenesis (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-je˘n⬘e˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ genesis, generation, birth] Development of blood vessels. angiogenic (−je˘n⬘ı˘k), adj. angiogenic growth factors A group of polypeptides that stimulate the formation of new blood vessels. They include agents like vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and blood vessel ﬁbroblastic growth factor (bFGF). These factors are active in healing wounds, chronic inﬂammatory conditions, retrolental ﬁbroplasia, and malignant tumors, which require new blood vessels for continued growth. angioglioma (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-glı¯-o¯⬘ma˘) [Gr. angeion, vessel, ⫹ glia, glue, ⫹ oma, tumor] A mixed angioma and glioma. angiogram (a˘n⬘je¯-o¯-gra˘m) [⬙ ⫹ gramma, something written] A radio-

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shape] Resembling a blood vessel. angioid streaks Dark, wavy, anastomosing striae lying beneath retinal vessels. angiokeratoma (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-ke˘r⬙a˘-to¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ keras, horn, ⫹ oma, tumor] A skin disorder occurring chieﬂy on the feet and legs, marked by formation of telangiectases or warty growths accompanied by thickening of the epidermis along the course of dilated capillaries. angiokinetic (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-kı˘-ne˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ kinesis, movement] Pert. to constriction and dilation of blood vessels. SYN: vasomotor. angioleukitis (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-loo-kı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ leukos, white, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of lymphatics. angiolipoma (a˘n⬘je¯-o¯-lı˘p-o¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ lipos, fat, ⫹ oma, tumor] A mixed angioma and lipoma. angiolith (a˘n⬘je¯-o¯-lı˘th) [⬙ ⫹ lithos, stone] Calcareous deposit in the wall of a blood vessel. angiology (a˘n⬙je¯-o˘l⬘o¯-je¯) [⬙ ⫹ logos, word, reason] The study of blood vessels and lymphatics. angiolymphitis (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-lı˘m-fı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ L. lympha, lymph, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the lymphatics. SYN: lymphangitis. angiolysis (a˘n⬙je¯-o˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ lysis, dissolution] Obliteration of blood vessels, as in the umbilical cord when it is tied just after birth. angioma (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ oma, tumor] A form of tumor, usually benign, consisting principally of blood vessels (hemangioma) or lymph vessels (lymphangioma). It is considered to represent remnants of fetal tissue misplaced or undergoing disordered development. SEE: choristoma; epithelioma; hamartoma; nevus. angiomatous (−o¯⬘ma˘-tu˘s), adj. capillary a. Congenital, superﬁcial hemangioma appearing as an irregularly shaped, red discoloration of otherwise normal skin; due to overgrowth of capillaries. SYN: angioma simplex. a. cavernosum Congenital hemangioma appearing as an elevated dark red benign tumor, ranging in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. It may pulsate. It commonly involves the subcutaneous or submucous tissue and consists of blood-ﬁlled vascular spaces. Small ones may disappear without therapy. cherry a. A benign 0.5-mm to 6.0-mm dome-shaped cherry-red papule on the trunk, esp. in persons over age 30. It consists of a compressible mass of blood vessels. SYN: ruby spot; senile angioma. senile a. Cherry angioma. serpiginous a. A skin disorder marked by the appearance of small red vascular dots arranged in rings; due to proliferation of capillaries. a. simplex Capillary a.

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angioneurectomy (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-nu¯-re˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ neuron, nerve, ⫹ ektome, excision] Excision of vessels and nerves. angioneuromyoma Angiomyoneuroma. angioneurotomy (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-nu¯-ro˘t⬘o¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ tome, incision] Cutting of vessels and nerves. angionoma (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-no¯⬘ma˘) [Gr. angeion, vessel, ⫹ nome, ulcer] Ulceration of a vessel. angioparalysis (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-pa˘-ra˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ paralyein, loosen, dissolve] Vasomotor relaxation of blood vessel tone. angiopathology (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-pa˘-tho˘l⬘o¯-je¯) [⬙ ⫹ pathos, disease, suffering, ⫹ logos, word, reason] Morbid changes in diseases of the blood vessels. angiopathy (a˘n-je¯-o˘p⬘a˘-the¯) Any disease of blood or lymph vessels. SYN: angiosis. amyloid a. An abnormality of cerebral blood vessels in which amyloid is deposited in the walls of small arteries and arterioles. It may occur in persons with chronic infectious and inﬂammatory disorders or B-cell lymphoma, and is a common contributor to intracerebral hemorrhage or Alzheimer’s disease in older persons.

angiophacomatosis, angiophakomatosis (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-fa˘k⬙o¯-ma˘-to¯⬘sis) [⬙ ⫹ phakos, lens, ⫹ oma, tumor, ⫹ osis, condition] Hippel’s disease. angioplasty (a˘n⬘je¯-o¯-pla˘s⬙te¯) [⬙ ⫹ plassein, to form] Any endovascular procedure that reopens narrowed blood vessels and restores forward blood ﬂow. Most often angioplasties are performed on coronary, carotid, or peripheral ar-

teries occluded by atherosclerosis. Some common angioplasty techniques include the following: atherectomy, which opens occluded, scarred, or calciﬁed vessels by removing atherosclerotic plaques with rapidly rotating drills; balloon angioplasty, which relies on the inﬂation of high-pressure balloons within blocked arteries to force them open; laser and radiofrequency angioplasties, which vaporize or ablate atherosclerotic plaques; endovascular stents, which hold vessels open with expandable lattices inserted across the narrowed section of the artery SEE: illus.; percutaneous transluminal coronary a. laser coronary a. The use of laser energy to vaporize an atherosclerotic plaque in a diseased coronary vessel. SEE: percutaneous transluminal coronary a.

percutaneous transluminal coronary a. ABBR: PTCA. A method of treating localized coronary artery narrowing. A special double-lumen catheter is designed so that a cylindrical balloon surrounds a portion of it. After the catheter is inserted transcutaneously in the artery, inﬂation of the balloon with pressure between 9 and 15 atmospheres (approximately 135 to 225 psi) dilates the narrowed vessel. This technique may be used on narrowed arteries other than the coronaries. In the U.S. alone, more than 400,000 coronary angioplasties are performed each year. Modiﬁcations in this technique may be used to open blocked arteries in many regions of the circulation (e.g., renal, iliac, or femoral arteries).

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PATIENT CARE: Preoperative: The cardiologist’s explanation of the procedure is reinforced. The patient is encouraged to verbalize feelings and concerns, and misconceptions are clariﬁed. The patient is prepared physically for the procedure according to the surgeon’s orders. Baseline data needed for comparison with postoperative assessment data are gathered. Postoperative: Vital signs, cardiac rate and rhythm, and neurovascular status distal to the catheter insertion site are monitored. A Doppler stethoscope should be used if peripheral pulses are difﬁcult to palpate. The catheter site is inspected periodically for hematoma formation, ecchymosis, or hemorrhage. The dressing is marked, and the health care provider is notiﬁed of any rapid progression. If bleeding occurs, direct pressure is applied to the catheter site. The patient should keep the leg straight and limit head elevation to no more than 15 degrees to prevent hip ﬂexion and potential catheter migration. The patient is assessed for chest pain, which may indicate vasospasm or reocclusion of the ballooned vessel. Intravenous ﬂuids are administered as prescribed to promote excretion of contrast medium. The patient is assessed for signs and symptoms of ﬂuid overload (i.e., dyspnea, pulmonary crackles, distended neck veins, tachycardia, bounding pulse, hypertension, gallop rhythms). Pharmacological therapy is continued as prescribed (I.V. nitroglycerin, heparin). Catheter removal is explained to the patient, and direct pressure is applied to the insertion site for 30 min and then pressure dressing. Vital signs continue to be monitored until it is certain that no occult hemorrhage is occurring. Discharge instructions are provided to the patient and family regarding the scheduled return visit with the cardiologist, follow-up exercise, thallium stress testing or angiography, and any exercise prescriptions or activity restrictions (usually patients can walk 24 hr after the procedure and return to work in 2 weeks). The importance of drug regimens, including desired effects and potential adverse reactions, is reinforced. rescue a. The use of angioplasty to open coronary arteries that remain occluded after intravenous thrombolytic therapy for acute myocardial infarction. angiopoiesis (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-poy-e¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ poiein, to make] The formation of blood vessels. angiopoietic (−poy-e˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. angiopoietin (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-poi-e¯⬘tı˘n; poi⬘e˘-tı˘n) [Gr.angeion, body cavity or vessel ⫹ poiesis, making] One of several genes (or the proteins they encode) that stimulate new blood vessel formation. The proteins encoded by angiopoietin are

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⫹ telos, end, ⫹ ektasis, stretching out] Dilatation of terminal arterioles. angiotensin (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-te˘n⬘sı˘n) A vasopressor produced when renin is released from the kidney. Renin is formed by the juxtaglomerular apparatus of the kidney. SEE: apparatus, juxtaglomerular. a. I Physiologically inactive form of angiotensin; converted to angiotensin II in the lungs. a. II Physiologically active form of angiotensin; a powerful vasopressor and stimulator of aldosterone production and secretion. a. amide A vasoconstricting compound of angiotensin.

angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor ABBR. ACE inhibitor. Any of the therapeutic agents that inhibit conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. As a result, blood pressure falls. ACE inhibitors are used to treat hypertension, heart failure, and other diseases. angiotensinogen (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-te˘n-sı˘n⬘o¯-je˘n) A serum globulin fraction formed in the liver; converted to angiotensin as a result of hydrolysis by renin. angiotherapy (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-the˘r⬘a˘-pe¯) [Gr. angeion, vessel, ⫹ therapeia, treatment] Treatment applied directly into a catheterized blood vessel. Angiotherapy is used, e.g., to dissolve thrombi within arteries or veins or to infuse drugs directly into the blood supply of a tumor. angiotitis (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-tı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ otos, ear, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the blood vessels of the ear. angiotome (a˘n⬘je¯-o¯-to¯m⬙) [Gr. angeion, vessel, ⫹ tome, incision] Any segment of the embryonic vascular system. angiotomy (a˘n⬙je¯-o˘t⬙o¯-me¯) Incision into a blood vessel. angiotonic (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-to˘n⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ tonos, tension] Increasing arterial tension. angiotribe (a˘n⬘je¯-o˘-trı¯b⬙) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. tribein, to crush] A forceps designed for application of a strong, crushing force to a tissue containing an artery. This is done to control hemorrhage. angiotrophic (a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-tro˘f⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ trophe, nourishment] Pert. to nutrition of blood vessels or lymph vessels. angle (a˘ng⬘gl) [L. angulus] 1. The ﬁgure or space outlined by the diverging of two lines from a common point or by the meeting of two planes. 2. A projecting or sharp corner. acromial a. The angle formed by the junction of the lateral and posterior borders of the acromion. acute a. An angle less than 90⬚. alpha a. The angle formed by intersection of the visual line with the optic axis. alveolar a. The angle between the horizontal plane and a line drawn through the base of the nasal spine and

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base of the skull and the pterygoid process. obtuse a. An angle greater than 90⬚. occipital a. The angle formed at the opisthion by the intersection of lines from the basion and from the lower border of the orbit. ophryospinal a. The angle formed at the anterior nasal spine by the intersection of lines drawn from the auricular point and the glabella. parietal a. The angle formed by the meeting of a line drawn tangent to the maximum curve of the zygomatic arch and a line drawn tangent to the end of the maximum frontal diameter of the skull. If these lines are parallel, the angle is zero; if they diverge, a negative angle is formed. pontine a. Cerebellopontine a. pubic a. The angle formed by the junction of the rami of the pubes. a. of refraction The angle formed by a refracted ray of light with a line perpendicular to the surface at the refraction point. right a. An angle of 90⬚. sacrolumbar a. The angle formed by articulation of the last lumbar vertebra and the sacrum. sacrovertebral a. The angle formed by the base of the sacrum and the ﬁfth lumbar vertebra. sphenoid a. The angle formed at the top of the sella turcica by the intersection of lines drawn from the nasal point and the tip of the rostrum of the sphenoid. sternal a. The angle formed by the junction of the manubrium and the body of the sternum. a. of Treitz Sharp curve at the duodenojejunal junction. venous a. The angle formed by the junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins.

visual a. SEE: visual angle. Angle’s classification (a˘ng⬘glz) Classiﬁcation of malocclusion.

angor (a˘ng⬘gor) [L., strangling] Violent distress, as in angina pectoris.

angor animi (a˘ng⬘gor a˘n⬘ı˘-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ L.

animus, soul] The feeling that one is dying, as may occur in connection with angina pectoris. angstrom unit (o˘ng⬘stru˘m) [Anders J. ˚ ngstro¨m, Swedish physicist, 1814– A ˚ . U. An in1874] ABBR: A. SYMB: A ternationally adopted unit of length equal to 10⫺10 m, or 0.1 nm; used esp. to measure radiation wavelengths. angular (a˘ng⬘gu¯-la˘r) [L.] Having corners or angles. angulation (a˘ng⬙u¯-la¯⬘shu˘n) 1. Abnormal formation of angles by tubular structures such as the intestines, blood vessels, or ureter. 2. In radiology, the direction of the primary beam in relation to the ﬁlm and the object being imaged.

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3. The angular relationship formed at a joint between two long bones. horizontal a. The position of the dental x-ray tube head in the horizontal plane. To avoid errors in x-ray interpretation, the central ray is directed perpendicular to the curve of the dental arch and ﬁlm. Correct horizontal angulation produces a radiograph with “open” contacts. Incorrect horizontal angulation produces a radiograph with “overlapped” contacts. vertical a. The position of the dental x-ray tube head in the vertical plane, measured in degrees. The central ray is directed perpendicular to the ﬁlm and the tooth when using the paralleling imaging technique. When using the bisecting angle technique, the central ray is directed perpendicular to the bisector. Errors in calculating the vertical angulation produce elongated or foreshortened images. anhedonia (a˘n⬙he¯-do¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ hedone, pleasure] Lack of pleasure in acts that are normally pleasurable. SEE: hedonism. anhedonic (−do˘n⬘ı˘k), adj. anhidrosis (a˘n⬙hı¯-dro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ hidros, sweat] Diminished or complete absence of secretion of sweat. It may be generalized or localized, temporary or permanent, disease related or congenital. SYN: anidrosis. TREATMENT: Treatment consists of therapy for the cause or accompanying conditions. The patient should wear soft, nonirritating clothing and use bland, soothing skin ointments and lubricants. Air conditioning provides comfort in most instances. anhidrotic (a˘n⬙hı¯-dro˘t⬘ı˘k) 1. Inhibiting or preventing perspiration. 2. An agent that inhibits or prevents perspiration. SYN: anidrotic; antihidrotic; antiperspirant; antisudoriﬁc. anhydrase (a˘n⬙hı¯⬘dra¯s) [⬙ ⫹ hydor, water, ⫹ −ase, enzyme] An enzyme that promotes the removal of water from a chemical compound. anhydration (a˘n-hı¯⬘dra¯⬘shu˘n) [⬙ ⫹ hydor, water] Removal of water from a substance. SYN: dehydration. anhydride (a˘n-hı¯⬘drı¯d) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ hydor, water] A compound formed by removal of water from a substance, esp. from an acid. anhydrochloric (a˘n-hı¯-dro¯-klo¯⬘rı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ chloros, green] Lacking hydrochloric acid. anhydrous (a˘n-hı¯⬘dru˘s) [⬙ ⫹ hydor, water] Lacking water. anianthinopsy (a˘n-e¯-a˘n⬘thı˘n-o˘p⬙se¯) [⬙ ⫹ ianthinos, violet, ⫹ opsis, vision] Inability to recognize violet or purple. anicteric (a˘n⬙ı˘k-te˘r⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ ikteros, jaundice] Without jaundice. anidrosis (a˘n-ı˘-dro¯⬘sı˘s) Anhidrosis. anidrotic (a˘n-ı˘-dro˘t⬘ı˘k) Anhidrotic.

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salts. SEE: electrolyte; ion. anionic (a˘n⬙ı¯o˘n⬘ı˘k), adj. aniridia (a˘n⬙ı˘-rı˘d⬘e¯-a˘) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ iris, rainbow, iris] Congenital absence of all or part of the iris. SYN: irideremia. anisakiasis (a˘n⬙ı˘s-sa¯-kı¯⬘a˘-sı˘s) Disease of the gastrointestinal tract accompanied by intestinal colic, fever, and abscesses; caused by eating uncooked ﬁsh containing larval nematodes of the family Anisakidae. anise (a˘n⬘ı˘s) An annual herb, Pimpinella anisum, cultivated for its licorice-ﬂavored seeds; used as a culinary herb, an aromatic, and a digestive aid. aniseikonia (a˘n-ı˘s-ı¯-ko¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [Gr. anisos, unequal, ⫹ eikon, image] A condition in which the size and shape of the ocular image of one eye differ from those of the other. SYN: anisoiconia. anismus (a˘n⬘ı˘s-mu˘s) Excessive contraction of the external sphincter of the rectum. aniso- (a˘n-ı¯⬘so¯) [Gr. anisos, unequal] Combining form meaning unequal, asymmetrical, or dissimilar. anisoaccommodation (a˘n-ı¯⬙so¯a˘-ko˘m⬙mo˘da¯⬘shu˘n) [⬙ ⫹ L. accommodare, to suit] Difference in the ability of the eyes to accommodate. SEE: accommodation. anisochromatic (a˘n-ı¯⬙so¯-kro¯-ma˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ chroma, color] Not of uniform color. anisocoria (a˘n-ı¯⬙so¯-ko¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ kore, pupil] Inequality of the size of the pupils; may be congenital or associated with aneurysms, head trauma, diseases of the nervous system, brain lesion, paresis, or locomotor ataxia. anisocytosis (a˘n-ı¯⬙so¯-sı¯-to¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ kytos, cell, ⫹ osis, condition] Condition in which there is excessive inequality in the size of cells, esp. erythrocytes. anisogamy (a˘n⬙ı¯-so˘g⬘a˘-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ gamos, marriage] Sexual fusion of two gametes of different form and size. anisognathous (a˘n⬙ı¯-so˘g⬘na˘-thu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ gnathos, jaw] Having an upper jaw wider than the lower one. anisoiconia (a˘n-ı¯⬙so¯-ı¯-ko¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ eikon, image] Aniseikonia. anisokaryosis (a˘n-ı¯⬙so¯-ka˘r⬙e¯-o¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ karyon, nucleus, ⫹ osis, condition] Unequal size of the cell nuclei. anisomastia (a˘n-ı¯-so¯-ma˘s⬘te¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ mastos, breast] Condition in which the breasts are markedly unequal in size. anisomelia (a˘n-ı¯⬙so¯-me¯⬘le¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ melos, limb] Condition in which paired limbs are noticeably unequal. anisometrope (a˘n-ı¯⬙so¯-me˘t⬘ro¯p) [Gr. anisos, unequal, ⫹ metron, measure, ⫹ ops, vision] One afﬂicted with anisometropia. anisometropia (a˘n-ı¯⬙so¯-me˘-tro¯⬘pe¯-a˘) Condition in which the refractive power of the eyes is unequal. anisometropic (−tro˘p⬘ı˘k), adj. anisonormocytosis (a˘n-ı¯⬙so¯-nor⬙mo¯-sı¯-

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to¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ L. norma, rule, ⫹ Gr. kytos, cell, ⫹ osis, condition] Condition in which the total number of leukocytes is normal but the proportion of different types is abnormal. anisophoria (a˘n⬙ı¯-so¯-fo¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ phoros, bearing] Eye muscle imbalance so that the horizontal visual plane of one eye is different from that of the other. anisopia (a˘n⬙ı¯-so¯⬘pe¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ops, vision] Condition in which the visual power of the eyes is unequal. anisosthenic (a˘n-ı¯⬙so˘s-the˘n⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ sthenos, strength] Of unequal strength; used of paired muscles. anisotonic (a˘n-ı¯⬙so¯-to˘n⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ tonos, act of stretching, tension] Pert. to a solution not isotonic as compared with another. anisotropal (a˘n⬙ı¯-so˘t⬘ro¯-pa˘l) [⬙ ⫹ tropos, a turning] 1. Not equal in every direction. 2. Unequal in power of refraction. SYN: anisotropous. anisotropic (a˘n-ı¯⬙so¯-tro˘p⬘ı˘k) 1. Having different optical properties in different directions, as with certain crystals. 2. Having double polarizing power. anisotropous (a˘n-ı¯-so˘t⬘ro¯-pu˘s) Anisotropal. ankle (a˘ng⬘kl) [AS. ancleow] 1. The joint between the leg and foot; the articulation of the tibia, ﬁbula, and talus. The ankle is a hinge joint. 2. In popular usage, the region of this joint, including the tarsus and lower end of the leg. SEE: foot for illus. ankle clonus Repetitive extension-ﬂexion movement of the ankle muscles, associated with increased muscle tonus; a common symptom of corticospinal disease. a.c. reﬂex A reﬂex elicited by quick, vigorous dorsiﬂexion of the foot while the knee is held in a ﬂexed position, resulting in repeated clonic movement of the foot as long as it is maintained in dorsiﬂexion. In women with pregnancyinduced hypertension, this reﬂects hyperirritability of the central nervous system and increased risk for eclamptic convulsions. ankylo-, ankyl- (a˘ng⬘kı˘-lo¯) [Gr. ankylos, crooked] Combining forms meaning crooked, bent, or a fusion or growing together of parts. ankyloblepharon (a˘ng⬙kı˘-lo¯-ble˘f⬘a˘r-o˘n) [⬙ ⫹ blepharon, eyelid] Blepharosynechia. ankylochilia (a˘ng⬙kı˘-lo¯-kı¯⬘le¯-a) [⬙ ⫹ cheilos, lip] Adhesion of the upper and lower lips. ankylodactylia (a˘ng-kı˘-lo¯-da˘k-tı˘l⬘e¯-a) [⬙ ⫹ daktylos, ﬁnger] Adhesion of two or more ﬁngers or toes. ankyloglossia (a˘ng⬙kı˘-lo¯-glo˘s⬘se¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ glossa, tongue] Abnormal shortness of the frenulum of the tongue. SYN: lingua frenata; tongue-tie. ankylopoietic (a˘ng⬙kı˘-lo¯-poy-e˘t⬘ı˘k) [Gr.

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ankyle, stiff joint, ⫹ poiein, to form] 1. Indicating the presence of ankylosis. 2. Causing ankylosis. ankyloproctia (a˘ng⬙kı˘-lo¯-pro˘k⬘she¯-a˘) [Gr. ankylos, crooked, ⫹ proktos, anus] Stricture or imperforation of the anus. ankylosed (a˘ng⬘kı˘-lo¯sd⬙) 1. Fixed; stiffened; held by adhesions. 2. Affected with ankylosis. ankylosis (a˘ng⬙kı˘-lo¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. ankyle, stiff joint, ⫹ osis, condition] Immobility of a joint. The condition may be congenital (sometimes hereditary), or it may be the result of disease, trauma, surgery, or contractures resulting from immobility. PATIENT CARE: Immobility-induced contractures that can result in ankylosis can be prevented by putting joints through their normal range of motion passively whenever they cannot be exercised actively. If a nonsurgical ankylosis is present, the joint is maintained in a functional position, splints are used for patients with spastic muscles, passive range-of-motion exercises to affected joints are initiated, and physical therapy or orthopedic intervention may be appropriate. If an ankylosis is surgically created, the joint is immobilized until the bone has healed (usually in 6 to 12 weeks), and correct body alignment is maintained. artiﬁcial a. The surgical ﬁxation of a joint. bony a. The abnormal union of the bones of a joint. SYN: true ankylosis. dental a. A condition marked by the loss of tooth movement due to the fusion of the root cementum with the adjacent alveolar bone. extracapsular a. Ankylosis caused by rigidity of parts outside a joint. false a. Fibrous a. ﬁbrous a. Ankylosis due to the formation of ﬁbrous bands within a joint. SYN: false ankylosis; ligamentous ankylosis. intracapsular a. Ankylosis due to undue rigidity of structures within a joint. ligamentous a. Fibrous a. true a. Bony ankylosis. Ankylostoma (a˘ng⬙kı˘-lo˘s⬘to¯-ma˘) Ancylostoma. ankylostomiasis (a˘ng⬙kı˘-lo¯-sto¯-mı¯⬘a˘-sı˘s) Hookworm. ankylotia (a˘ng⬙kı˘-lo¯⬘she¯-a˘) [Gr. ankylos, crooked, ⫹ ot-, ear] Stricture or imperforation of the external auditory meatus of the ear. ankylotome (a˘ng⬘kı˘l-o¯-to¯m, a˘ng-kı˘l⬘o¯to¯m) [⬙ ⫹ tome, incision] An instrument for cutting the frenulum of the tongue in tongue-tie. ankylurethria (a˘ng⬙kı˘l-u¯-re¯⬘thre¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ourethra, urethra] Stricture or imperforation of the urethra. ankyrin A structural protein in red blood

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cells that binds cell membrane transport molecules to spectrin. anlage (o˘n⬘lo˘-jha˘) [Ger., a laying on] The ﬁrst accumulation of cells in an embryo; the beginning of an organized tissue, organ, or part. SYN: primordium. A.N.N.A. American Nephrology Nurses’ Association. anneal (an-ne¯l⬘) [AS. anaelan, to burn] To soften a material, such as glass, metal, or wax, by heating and cooling to remove internal stresses and to make it more easily adapted or swaged, as in preparation of materials for restorative dentistry. annectant, annectent (a˘-ne˘k⬘te˘nt) [L. annectens, tying or binding to] Linking; connecting. Annelida (a˘-ne˘l⬘ı˘-da˘) The phylum that includes earthworms, leeches, and other segmented worms. Some annelids serve as intermediate hosts for parasitic worms. Leeches are ectoparasites. The medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis, is the source of an anticoagulant that is used to treat myocardial infarction and other conditions caused by blood clots. annexa (a˘-ne˘ks⬘a˘) [L. annectere, to tie or bind to] Accessory parts of a structure. SYN: adnexa. annexitis (a˘-ne˘ks-ı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the adnexa uteri. SYN: adnexitis. annular (a˘n⬘u¯-la˘r) [L. annulus, ring] Circular; ring-shaped (e.g., annular ligament of the elbow). annuloplasty (a˘n⬘u¯-lo¯-pla˘s⬘te¯) 1. Surgical repair of a ring-shaped structure (e.g., a heart valve, an intervertebral disk). 2. An annuloplastic device used to repair a ring-shaped structure. annulo-

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rhaphe, seam, ridge] Closure of a hernial ring by suture. annulus (a˘n⬘u¯-lu˘s) pl. annuli [L.] A ring-shaped structure; a ring. Also spelled anulus. anococcygeal (a¯⬙no¯-ko˘k-sı˘⬘je¯-al) [L. anus, anus, ⫹ Gr. kokkyx, coccyx] Rel. to both the anus and coccyx. SEE: anococcygeal body; anococcygeal ligament. anococcygeal body The muscle and ﬁbrous tissue lying between the coccyx and the anus. anodal closure contraction SEE: under contraction. anodal opening contraction SEE: under contraction. anode (a˘n⬘o¯d) [Gr. ana, up, ⫹ hodos, way] 1. The positive pole of an electri-

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cal source. 2. In radiography, the target of the x-ray tube. SEE: cathode. anodal (a˘n-o¯⬘da˘l), adj. anodmia (a˘n-o˘d⬘me¯-a˘) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ odme, stench] Anosmia. anodontia (a˘n⬙o˘-do˘n⬘she¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ odous, tooth] Absence of the teeth. SYN: edentia. anodyne (a˘n⬘o¯-dı¯n) [⬙ ⫹ odyne, pain] A drug that relieves pain. SYN: analgesic. anodynia (a˘n⬙o¯-dı˘n⬘e¯-a˘) Cessation or absence of pain. anogenital (a¯⬙no¯-je˘n⬘ı˘-ta˘l) Concerning the anal and genital areas. anoikis (a˘n-o˘y⬘e¯-kı˘s) Programmed cell death (apoptosis) occurring in epithelial cells. It is associated with loss of the normal ability to establish contacts between the cell and the extracellular matrix. SEE: apoptosis. anomaloscope (a˘-no˘m⬘a˘-lo¯-sko¯p⬙) [Gr. anomalos, irregular, ⫹ skopein, to examine] A device used to assess color perception (color blindness). The patient is asked to adjust red and green lights to match another color, e.g., a yellow light. anomalous (a˘-no˘m⬘a˘-lu˘s) [Gr. anomalos, uneven] Irregular; deviating from or contrary to normal. anomaly (a˘-no˘m⬘a˘-le¯) [Gr. anomalia, irregularity] Deviation from normal. congenital a. Intrauterine development of an organ or structure that is abnormal in form, structure, or position. SEE: defect, birth. anomia (a˘-no¯⬘me¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ onoma, name] Inability to remember names of objects. anomie (a˘n⬘o˘-me¯) [Fr. from Gr. anomia, lawlessness] A term coined by the French sociologist Emile Durkheim (1858– 1917) to indicate a condition similar to alienation. The individual feels there has been a disintegration of his or her norms and values. Durkheim felt such individuals were prone to take their lives because of the anxiety, isolation, and alienation that they experience. anonychia (a˘n-o¯-nı˘k⬘e¯-a˘) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ onyx, nail] Absence of the nails. anoperineal (a¯⬙no¯-pe˘r-ı˘-ne¯⬘a˘l) Rel. to both the anus and perineum. Anopheles (a˘-no˘f⬘e˘-le¯z) [Gr. anopheles, harmful, useless] A genus of mosquitoes belonging to the family Culicidae, order Diptera. It is a vector of many infectious diseases, including malaria, dengue, and ﬁlariasis. SEE: malaria.

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an-, not, ⫹ ophthalmos, eye] Congenital absence of one or both eyes. SYN: anopia(1). anopia (an-o¯⬘pe¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ops, eye] 1. Anophthalmia. 2. Hyperphoria. anoplasty (a¯⬘no¯-pla˘s⬙te¯) [L. anus, anus, ⫹ Gr. plassein, to form] Reconstructive surgery of the anus. Anoplura (an-o¯-ploo⬘ra˘) [Gr. anoplos, unarmed, ⫹ oura, tail] An order of insects composed of the sucking lice. SEE: louse; pediculosis. anopsia (a˘n-o˘p⬘se¯-a˘) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ opsis, sight] 1. Hyperphoria. 2. Inability to use the vision, as occurs in strabismus, cataract, or refractive errors or in those conﬁned in the dark. anorchia (a˘n-or⬘ke¯-a˘) Anorchidism. anorchidism, anorchism (a˘n-or⬘kı˘-dı˘zm⬙, a˘n-or⬘kı˘zm) [⬙ ⫹ orchis, testicle, ⫹ −ismos, condition] Congenital absence of one or both testes. SYN: anorchia. anorectal (a¯-no¯-re˘k⬘ta˘l) Pert. to both the anus and rectum. anorectic, anorectous (a˘n-o¯-re˘k⬘tı˘c, −tu˘s) [Gr. anorektos, without appetite for] Having no appetite. anorexia (a˘n-o¯-re˘k⬘se¯-a˘) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ orexis, appetite] Loss of appetite. Anorexia is seen in depression, malaise, commencement of fevers and illnesses, disorders of the alimentary tract (esp. the stomach), and alcoholism and drug addiction (esp. cocaine). Many medicines and medical procedures have the undesired side effect of causing the suppression of appetite. anorexic (−re˘k⬘sı˘k), adj. PATIENT CARE: Oral hygiene is provided before and after eating. The patient’s food preferences are determined, and only preferred foods are offered. Small, frequent meals or smaller meals with between-meal and bedtime nutritional snacks are provided. The patient area is kept free of odors, and a quiet atmosphere is provided for meals. Family and friends are encouraged to bring favorite home-cooked meals and to join the patient for meals. Mealtime conversation should focus on pleasant topics and should not involve the patient’s food intake. Actual intake is documented, indicating food types, amounts eaten, and approximate caloric and nutrient intake. a. nervosa An eating disorder marked by weight loss, emaciation, a disturbance in body image, and a fear of weight gain. Patients with the disorder lose weight either by excessive dieting or by purging themselves of calories they have ingested. The illness is typically found in industrialized nations and usually begins in the teen years. Young women are 10 to 20 times more likely than men to suffer from the dis-

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order. Weight loss of greater than 15% of body weight is typical, often with signiﬁcant metabolic consequences. These may include severe electrolyte disturbances, hypoproteinemia, and endocrine dysfunction. Immune disturbances, anemia, and secondary cardiac arrhythmias may occur. In women, amenorrhea is also characteristic. The disease often resists therapy. Diagnosis is made by the following criteria: Intense fear of becoming obese. This does not diminish as weight loss progresses. The patient claims to feel fat even when emaciated. A loss of 25% of original weight may occur. No known physical illness accounts for the weight loss. There is a refusal to maintain body weight over a minimal normal weight for age and height. Psychiatric therapy in a hospital is usually required if the patient refuses to eat. The patient may need to be fed parenterally. SEE: bulimia; Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. PATIENT CARE: The nurse, nutritionist, and physician monitor the patient’s vital signs and electrolyte balance; daily ﬂuid intake and output; food types, amounts, and approximate nutrient intake; and laboratory values. The patient is weighed daily or weekly as prescribed. As necessary, the patient’s body oriﬁces, underarm area, and hair are checked for hidden weight before weighing. Small, frequent meals and nutritionally complete ﬂuids are provided; the patient may accept the latter more readily. If tube feeding or parenteral nutrition is required, the procedure is explained to the patient and family. Edema or bloating, if present, is also explained, and the patient is reassured of its temporary nature. The patient’s activities are strictly monitored as a precaution against vomiting, catharsis, or excessive exercise. The patient is taught that improved nutrition can correct abnormal laboratory ﬁndings. Arguments about food or related subjects are avoided. The patient is encouraged to recognize and express feelings; assertive behavior is supported. Assistance is offered to the family and close friends in dealing with their feelings about the patient and the patient’s behavior, and they are instructed not to discuss food or weight with the patient. The patient and family are encouraged to seek professional counseling, and are referred to local and national support and information organizations. Stable weight and eating patterns, the ability to express feelings, and the establishment of healthier patient-family relationships are good indicators of successful intervention. anorexiant (a˘n-o¯-re˘ks⬘e¯-a˘nt) An appetite suppressor. Examples include am-

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⫹ LL. ovarium, ovary, ⫹ Gr. −ismos, condition] Absence of ovaries. anovesical (a¯⬙no¯-ve˘s⬘ı˘-kl) [L. anus, anus, ⫹ vesica, bladder] Rel. to both the anus and urinary bladder. anovular, anovulatory (a˘n-o˘v⬘u¯-la˘r, a˘no˘v⬘u¯-la˘-to¯⬙re¯) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ LL. ovarium, ovary] Without ovulation. anovulation Failure to ovulate. Ovulation failures occur commonly during the reproductive cycle of women, beginning in puberty when ovulation is irregular, and recurring after pregnancy and during menopause. Diseases causing anovulation include Stein-Leventhal syndrome (polycystic ovary syndrome), among others. SEE: ovulation. hyperandrogenic a. Failure to ovulate as a result of excessive levels of male hormones. Polycystic ovary syndrome (Stein-Leventhal syndrome) is the most common form of hyperandrogenic anovulation. anoxemia (a˘n-o˘k-se¯⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ oxygen ⫹ Gr. haima, blood] Insufﬁcient oxygenation of the blood. SEE: hypoxemia; respiration. anoxia (a˘n-o˘k⬘se¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ oxygen] Absence of oxygen. This term is often used incorrectly to indicate hypoxia. anoxic (a˘n-o˘ks⬘ı˘k), adj. ANP advanced nurse practitioner. ANS autonomic nervous system. ansa (a˘n⬘sa˘) pl. ansae [L., a handle] In anatomy, any structure in the form of a loop or arc. a. cervicalis A nerve loop in the neck formed by ﬁbers from the ﬁrst three cervical nerves. Formerly called ansa hypoglossi. a. hypoglossi Ansa cervicalis. a. lenticularis Tortuous ﬁber tract from the globus pallidus, extending around the internal capsule, to the ventral thalamic nucleus. a. nervorum spinalium Connecting loops of nerve ﬁbers between the anterior spinal nerves. a. peduncularis Complex ﬁber tract from the anterior temporal lobe, extending around the internal capsule to the mediodorsal thalamic nucleus. a. sacralis Nerve loop connecting the sympathetic trunk with the coccygeal ganglion. a. subclavia Nerve loop that passes anterior and inferior to the subclavian artery, connecting the middle and inferior cervical sympathetic ganglia. ANSER system A group of questionnaires for evaluating developmental dysfunction in children. A.N.S.I. American National Standards Institute. ansiform (a˘n⬘sı˘-form) [L. ansa, a handle, ⫹ forma, shape] Shaped like a loop. ant Small social insect of the order Hymenoptera and family Formicidae, distributed worldwide. Ants live in highly

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phetamines, fenﬂuramine, phentermine, and related drugs. anorexic (a˘n-o¯-re˘k⬘sı˘k) 1. Of or relating to anorexia; anorectic. 2. One who is affected with anorexia. anorexigenic (a˘n⬙o¯-re˘k⬙sı˘-je˘n⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ gennan, to produce] Causing loss of appetite. anorgasmic (a˘n⬙o˘r-ga˘z⬘-mı˘k) 1. Unable to experience orgasm. 2. Never having experienced orgasm. anorgasmy (a˘n-or-ga˘z⬘me¯) [⬙ ⫹ orgasmos, swelling] Failure to reach orgasm during sexual intercourse or masturbation. anorthopia (a˘n⬙or-tho¯⬘pe¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ ops, eye] 1. Vision in which straight lines do not appear straight; symmetry and parallelism not properly perceived. 2. Strabismus. anoscope (a¯⬘no¯-sko¯p) [L. anus, anus, ⫹ Gr. skopein, to examine] Speculum for examining the anus and lower rectum. anosigmoidoscopy (a¯⬙no¯-sı˘g⬙moydo˘s⬘ko¯-pe¯) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. sigmoeides, shaped like Greek S, ⫹ skopein, to examine] Proctosigmoidoscopy. anosmatic (a˘n-o˘z-ma˘t⬘ı˘k) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ osme, smell] Lacking the sense of smell. anosmia (a˘n-o˘z⬘me¯-a˘) Loss of the sense of smell. SYN: anodmia. anosmic, anosmous (a˘n-o˘z⬘mı˘k, −mu˘s) 1. Lacking the sense of smell. 2. Odorless. anosognosia (a˘n-o¯-so˘g-no¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ gnosis, knowledge] The apparent denial or unawareness of one’s own neurological defect. visual a. A neurological syndrome in which patients who cannot see deny that they are blind. An excuse such as “I lost my glasses” may be offered. The lesion is in the visual association areas of the cortex of the brain. SYN: Anton’s syndrome. anospinal (a¯⬙no¯-spı¯⬘na˘l) [L. anus ⫹ spina, thorn] Pert. to the anus and spinal cord or to the center in the spinal cord that controls the contraction of the anal sphincter. anostosis (a˘n-o˘s-to¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. an-, not, ⫹ osteon, bone, ⫹ osis, condition] A defective formation or development of bone; failure to ossify. anotia (a˘n-o¯⬘she¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ours, ear] Congenital malformation with absence of the ears. anotropia (a˘n⬙o¯-tro¯⬘pe¯-a˘) [Gr. ana, up, ⫹ trope, a turning] Tendency of the eyes to turn upward and away from the visual axis. ANOVA Term used in statistics for analysis of variance. SEE: analysis of variance. anovaginal (a¯⬙no¯-va˘j⬘ı˘-na˘l) Pert. to the anus and vagina. anovarism (a˘n-o¯⬘va˘r-ı˘zm) [Gr. an-, not,

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organized colonies whose members specialize in performing speciﬁc tasks. Because some ants secrete formic acid, their sting can be hazardous. ﬁre a. An aggressive, stinging species that often forms large colonies. Its sting may cause itchy, painful rashes and, in some cases, anaphylactic shock. ant- SEE: anti-. Antabuse (a˘n⬘ta˘-bu¯s⬙) Proprietary name for disulﬁram; administered orally in treatment of alcoholism. Drinking alcohol after taking this drug causes severe reactions, including nausea and vomiting, and may endanger the life of the patient. SEE: Poisons and Poisoning Appendix. antacid (a˘nt-a˘s⬘ı˘d) [Gr. anti, against, ⫹ L. acidum, acid] An agent that neutralizes acidity, esp. in the stomach and duodenum. Examples are aluminum hydroxide and magnesium oxide. antagonism (a˘n-ta˘g⬘o¯-nı˘zm⬙) [Gr. antagonizesthai, to struggle against] Mutual opposition or contrary action, as between muscles or medicines. microbial a. The inhibition of one bacterial organism by another. This is a function of the normal bacterial ﬂora and is one of the most important host defenses against microbial pathogens. SEE: opportunistic infection. antagonist (a˘n-ta˘g⬘o¯-nı˘st) That which counteracts the action of something else, such as a muscle or drug; opposite of synergist. dental a. The tooth in the opposite arch with which a tooth occludes in function. drug a. A drug that prevents receptor stimulation. An antagonist drug has an afﬁnity for a cell receptor and, by binding to it, prevents the cell from responding to an agonist. endothelin-receptor a. A medicine that lowers blood pressure by opposing the vasoconstricting effects of endothelins. leukotriene-receptor a. Any of several medications (e.g., zaﬁrlukast and montelukast) that block the inﬂammatory effects of leukotrienes and are used to treat patients with asthma. These medications help to reduce the dependence of asthmatic patients on corticosteroids and beta agonist inhalers. muscular a. A muscle that opposes the action of the prime mover and produces a smooth movement by balancing the opposite forces. narcotic a. A drug that prevents or reverses the action of a narcotic. SEE: nalorphine hydrochloride. serotonin a. A class of medications used to treat or prevent severe nausea. The antiemetics in this drug class have markedly improved the experience of undergoing chemotherapy. Examples are ondansetron (Zofran) and granisetron (Kytril.)

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kaline] An agent that neutralizes alkalinity. antaphrodisiac (a˘nt⬙a˘f-ro¯-dı˘z⬘e¯-a˘k) [⬙ ⫹ aphrodisiakos, sexual] An agent that depresses sexual desire. SYN: anaphrodisiac. antasthenic (a˘nt⬙a˘s-the˘n⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ astheneia, weakness] Relieving weakness; strengthening, invigorating. antatrophic (a˘nt⬙a˘-tro¯⬘fı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ atrophia, atrophy] Preventing or curing atrophy. antazoline phosphate SEE: under phosphate. ante- [L.] Preﬁx meaning before. antebrachium (a˘n⬙te¯-bra¯⬘ke¯-u˘m) [L. ante, before, ⫹ brachium, arm] The forearm. antebrachial (−a˘l), adj. antecardium (a˘n⬙te¯-ka˘r⬘de¯-u˘m) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. kardia, heart] The area on the anterior surface of the body overlying the heart and the lower part of the thorax; also spelled anticardium. SYN: precordia; precordium. antecedent (a˘n⬙te¯-se¯⬘de˘nt) [L. antecedere, to precede] Something that comes before something else; a precursor. plasma thromboplastin a. ABBR: PTA. Blood coagulation factor XI. SYN: Christmas factor. SEE: coagulation factor. ante cibum (a˘n⬘te¯ se¯⬘bu˘m) [L.] ABBR: a.c. Used in prescription writing to indicate before meals. antecubital (a˘n⬙te¯-ku¯⬘bı˘-ta˘l) [⬙ ⫹ cubitum, elbow] In front of the elbow; at the bend of the elbow. antecurvature (a˘n⬙te¯-ku˘r⬘va˘-tu˘r⬙) [⬙ ⫹ curvatura, bend] Bending forward abnormally. SEE: anteﬂexion. antefebrile (an⬙te¯-fe¯⬘brı˘l, −fe¯⬘brı¯l, −fe˘b⬘rı˘l) [L. ante, before, ⫹ febris, fever] Before the development of fever. SYN: antepyretic. anteflect (a˘n⬘te¯-ﬂe˘kt) [⬙ ⫹ ﬂectere, to bend] To bend or cause to bend forward. anteflexion (a˘n⬙te¯-ﬂe˘k⬘shu˘n) The abnormal bending forward of part of an organ, esp. of the uterus at its body and neck. SEE: anteversion. antegrade (a˘n⬘te¯-gra¯d) Moving forward or in the same direction as the ﬂow. antelocation (a˘n⬙te¯-lo¯-ka¯⬘shu˘n) [⬙ ⫹ locare, to place] Forward displacement of an organ. antemortem (a˘n⬘te¯-mor⬘te˘m) [L.] Before death. antemortem statement Declaration made by an individual immediately preceding death. SYN: deathbed statement. antenatal (a˘n⬙te¯-na¯⬘ta˘l) [⬙ ⫹ natus, born] Before birth. SYN: prenatal. antepartal, antepartum (a˘n⬙te¯-pa˘r⬘ta˘l, −tu˘m) [L.] Period of pregnancy between conception and onset of labor, used with reference to the mother.

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fore, ⫹ Gr. pyretos, fever] Before the development of fever. SYN: antefebrile. anterior (a˘n-te¯r⬘e¯-o˘r, a˘n-tı˘r⬘e¯-o˘r) [L.] Before or in front of; in anatomical nomenclature, refers to the ventral or abdominal side of the body. anterior drawer test 1. Knee: A test for anterior cruciate ligament rupture. It is positive if anterior glide of the tibia is increased. 2. Ankle: A test for stability of the anterior taloﬁbular ligament of the ankle. It is positive if movement is increased as the examiner grasps the heel with one hand and the distal tibia with the other and draws the heel forward. SYN: anterior drawer sign. anterior horn cell SEE: under cell. antero- [L.] Preﬁx denoting anterior, front, before. anteroexternal (a˘n⬙te˘r-o¯-e˘ks-te˘r⬘na˘l) [L. antero, anterior, ⫹ externus, outside] In anatomy, located to the front and laterally. This is not a preferred term. anterograde (a˘n⬙te˘r-o¯-gra¯) [⬙ ⫹ gradior, to step] Moving frontward. anteroinferior (a˘n⬙te˘r-o¯-ı˘n-fe¯⬘re¯-or) [⬙ ⫹ inferior, below] In front and below. anterointernal (a˘n⬙te˘r-o¯-ı˘n-te˘r⬘na˘l) [⬙ ⫹ internus, within] In anatomy, located to the front and to the inner side. anterolateral (a˘n⬙te˘r-o¯-la˘t⬘e˘r-a˘l) [⬙ ⫹ latus, side] In front and to one side. anteromedial (a˘n⬙te˘r-o¯-me¯⬘de¯-a˘l) [⬙ ⫹ medius, middle] In front and toward the center. anteroposterior (a˘n⬙te˘r-o¯-po˘s-te¯⬘re¯-or, a˘n⬙te˘r-o¯-po¯⬘stı˘r-e¯-or) [⬙ ⫹ posterior, rear] Passing from front to rear. anterosuperior (a˘n⬙te˘r-o¯-soo-pe¯⬘re¯-o˘r) [⬙ ⫹ superior, above] In front and above. anteversion (a˘n⬙te¯-ve˘r⬘zhu˘n) [⬙ ⫹ vertere, to turn] 1. A tipping forward of an organ as a whole, without bending. SEE: anteﬂexion. 2. Excessive anterior angulation of the neck of the femur (i.e., femoral neck anteversion), leading to excessive internal rotation of the femur. The normal value for femoral neck anteversion is approx. 15⬚. Any increase in this anterior angulation is called femoral anteversion. anteverted (a˘n⬙te¯-ve˘rt⬘e˘d) Tipped forward. anthelix (a˘nt⬘he¯-lı˘ks, a˘n⬘the¯-lı˘ks) [Gr. anti, against, ⫹ helix, coil] Antihelix.

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thos, ﬂower, ⫹ kyanos, dark blue] Any one of several water-soluble pigments found in berries, grapes, and other fruits and vegetables as they ripen. All of them are antioxidants. SEE: antioxidant. anthophobia (a˘n⬙tho¯-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ phobos, fear] Morbid dislike or fear of ﬂowers. anthracene (a˘n⬘thra˘-se¯n) C14H10; a hydrocarbon obtained from distilling coal tar. It is used in manufacturing dyes. anthracoid (an⬘thra˘-koyd) [⬙ ⫹ eidos, form, shape] Resembling or pert. to anthrax. anthracosilicosis (a˘n⬙thra˘-ko¯-sı˘l⬙ı˘-ko¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ L. silex, ﬂint, ⫹ Gr. osis, condition] A form of pneumoconiosis in which carbon and silica deposits accumulate in the lungs due to coal dust inhalation. SYN: coal worker’s pneumoconiosis. SEE: anthracosis; silicosis. anthracosis (a˘n-thra˘-ko¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ osis, condition] Accumulation of carbon deposits in the lungs due to inhalation of smoke or coal dust. SYN: black lung. anthracycline (a˘n-thra˘-sı¯⬘kle¯n) Any of several antibiotic-based drugs that block DNA synthesis in tumors. They are used in the treatment of solid organ cancers and leukemias. Examples include doxorubicin and daunorubicin. anthralin (a˘n⬘thra˘-lı˘n) A synthetic hydrocarbon used in ointment form for treating various skin diseases, including fungal infections and eczema. anthrax (a˘n⬘thra˘ks) [Gr., coal, carbuncle] An acute infectious disease caused by contact with, ingestion of, or inhalation of the spores of Bacillus anthracis, a large, spore-forming bacterial rod. People who work with contaminated textiles or animal products usually contract it from skin contact with animal hair, hides, or waste (the most common form of the disease, accounting for 95% of cases), but the bacilli may cause a fatal pneumonia if they are inhaled. SEE: illus.

anthelmintic, anthelminthic, antihelmintic (a˘nt⬙he˘l-mı˘n⬘tı˘k, −thı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ helmins, worm] An agent that treats or destroys parasitic worms. SYN: helminthagogue; vermicide. Anthemis (a˘n⬘the˘m-ı˘s) 1. A genus of aromatic ﬂowering plants. 2. Chamomile; dried blossoms of Anthemis nobilis; a bitter tonic and antispasmodic. anthemorrhagic (a˘nt⬙he˘m-o¯-ra˘j⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ haima, blood, ⫹ rhegnynai, to burst forth] Antihemorrhagic. anthocyanin (a˘n⬙tho¯-sı¯⬘a˘-nı˘n) [Gr. an-

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some American troops have been vaccinated against the disease during their military training with one of several evolving vaccines. The effectiveness of the vaccine in disease prevention remains uncertain. Vaccination is also given to patients affected by active anthrax to prevent relapses. SEE: biological warfare; Standard and Universal Precautions Appendix. Cutaneous anthrax SYMPTOMS: presents with large painless boils (“malignant pustules”), vesicles, or skin ulcers and surrounding brawny edema, usually on an exposed body surface, such as the skin of the hand. Inhalation anthrax (also called pulmonary anthrax or “Woolsorter’s disease”) is marked by fevers, sweats, cough, weakness, and rapidly developing respiratory failure, septic shock, and/or meningitis. Infection of the lungs may be suggested by the rapid onset of respiratory symptoms and chest x-ray or CT ﬁndings that may include widening of the mediastinum with hemorrhagic lymph nodes, hilar fullness, and pleural effusion. The disease is often fatal even with the appropriate antibiotic therapy. TREATMENT: Persons exposed to anthrax (e.g., after its dissemination by bioterrorists) should receive a 60– to 100– day course of preventive therapy with ciproﬂoxacin, doxycycline, or penicillin G procaine. Individuals who have active infection with anthrax should receive two of the following antibiotics for a 60– day period: aminoglycosides, penicillin G (or amoxicillin), chloramphenicol, ciproﬂoxacin, doxycycline, imipenem or meropenem, rifampin, tetracycline, or vancomycin. Patients with pleural effusion beneﬁt from drainage of the effusion with a chest tube. PATIENT CARE: Health supervision is provided to at-risk employees, along with prompt medical care of all lesions. Terminal disinfection of textile mills contaminated with B. anthracis is supervised, using vaporized formaldehyde or other recommended treatment. All cases of anthrax are reported to local health authorities. Isolation procedures (mask, gown, gloves, hand hygiene, and incineration of contaminated materials) are maintained to protect against drainage secretions for the duration of illness in both inhalation and cutaneous anthrax. For patients with inhalation anthrax, vital signs are monitored and respiratory support is provided. For patients with cutaneous anthrax, lesions are kept clean and covered with sterile dressings. Prescribed antibiotics are administered. Frequent oral hygiene and skin care are provided. Oral ﬂuid intake and frequent small, nutritious meals are encouraged. anthropo- [Gr. anthropos, man] Preﬁx

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denoting relationship to human beings or human life. anthropobiology (a˘n⬙thro¯-po¯-bı¯-o˘l⬘o¯-je¯) [⬙ ⫹ bios, life, ⫹ logos, word, reason] Study of the biology of humans and the great apes. anthropoid (a˘n⬘thro¯-poyd) [⬙ ⫹ eidos, form, shape] 1. Resembling humans. 2. An ape. anthropological baseline An imaginary line that passes from the lower border of the orbit to the superior margin of the external auditory meatus. anthropology (a˘n⬙thro¯-po˘l⬘o¯-je¯) [⬙ ⫹ logos, word, reason] The scientiﬁc study of human origins, including the development of physical, human cultural, religious, and social attributes. physical a. The branch of anthropology concerned with physical measurement of human beings (as living subjects or skeletal remains). anthropometer (a˘n⬙thro¯-po˘m⬘e˘-te˘r) [⬙ ⫹ metron, measure] A device for measuring the human body and its parts. anthropometry (a˘n-thro¯-po˘m⬘e˘t-re¯) The science of measuring the human body, including craniometry, osteometry, and skin fold evaluation for subcutaneous fat estimation, and height and weight measurements; usually performed by an anthropologist. anthropometric (−po¯me˘t⬘rı˘k), adj. anthropomorphism (a˘n⬙thro¯-po¯mor⬘fı˘zm) [⬙ ⫹ morphe, form, ⫹ −ismos, condition] Attributing human qualities to nonhuman organisms or objects. anthropophilic (a˘n⬙thro¯-po¯-fı˘l⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ philein, to love] Preferring humans, said of parasites that prefer a human host to an animal. anthropozoonosis (a˘n⬙thro¯-po¯-zo¯⬙o¯no¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ zoon, animal, ⫹ nosis, disease] An infectious disease acquired by humans from vertebrate hosts of the causative agents. Examples are rabies and trichinosis. anti-, ant- [Gr.] Preﬁxes meaning against, opposing, counteracting. antiadrenergic (a˘n⬙te¯-a˘-dre˘n-e˘r⬘jı˘k) [Gr. anti, against, ⫹ L. ad, to, ⫹ ren, kidney, ⫹ Gr. ergon, work] Preventing or counteracting adrenergic action. antiagglutinin (a˘n⬙te¯-a˘-gloo⬘tı˘-nı˘n) A speciﬁc antibody opposing the action of an agglutinin. antiaggregant, platelet (a˘n⬙tı¯-a˘g⬘re˘ga˘nt) A medicine, such as aspirin, that interferes with the aggregation or clumping of platelets. antiamebic (a˘n⬙te¯-a˘-me¯⬘bı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ amoibe, change] A medicine used to prevent or treat amebiasis. antianaphylaxis (a˘n⬙te¯-a˘n-a˘-fı˘-la˘ks⬘ı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ana, away from, ⫹ phylaxis, protection] Desensitization. antiandrogen (a˘n⬙te¯-a˘n⬘dro¯-je˘n) [⬙ ⫹

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androgen] A substance that inhibits or prevents the action of an androgen. antianemic (a˘n⬙te¯-a˘-ne¯⬘mı˘k) Preventing or curing anemia. antianginal (a˘n⬙tı˘-a˘n⬘jı˘-na˘l) [Gr. anti-, against, ⫹ angeion, vessel] 1. Preventing or relieving angina pectoris. 2. Any agent used to relieve angina pectoris. Drugs in this class include the long- and short-acting nitrates, e.g., nitroglycerin. antiangiogenesis (a˘n⬙te¯-a˘n⬙je¯-o¯-je˘n⬘e˘sı˘s) The blocking of the formation of new blood vessels, esp. the blood vessels that grow under the inﬂuence of malignant tumors. Numerous agents have such activity, including angiostatin, endostatin, tetracyclines, and paclitaxel, among others. They are useful in the treatment of cancer. SEE: angiogenesis. antiantibody (a˘n⬙te¯-a˘n⬘tı˘-bo˘d-e¯) [⬙ ⫹ antibody] An antibody that blocks the binding site of another antibody. Blocking the site inhibits antibody-antigen binding since the antigen must compete with the antiantibody for the binding site. antiantitoxin (a˘n⬙te¯-a˘n⬙tı˘-to˘k⬘sin) [⬙ ⫹ antitoxin] An antibody that acts against an antitoxin, which is an antibody that binds with and destroys a bacterial toxin. SEE: antibody; antitoxin. antiarrhythmic (a˘n⬙te¯-a˘-rı˘th⬘mı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ a-, not, ⫹ rhythmos, rhythm] A drug or physical force that acts to control or prevent cardiac arrhythmias. antiarthritic (a˘n⬙te¯-a˘r-thrı˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ arthritikos, gouty] Relieving arthritis. antiasthmatic (a˘nt⬙a˘z-ma˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. asthma, panting] 1. Preventing or relieving asthma. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves an asthma attack. antibacterial (a˘n⬙tı˘-ba˘k-te¯⬘re¯-a˘l) 1. Destroying or stopping the growth of bacteria. 2. An agent that destroys or stops the growth of bacteria. antibiogram (a˘n⬙tı˘-bı¯⬘o¯-gra˘m⬙) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ Gr. gramma, something written] A record of the susceptibility of speciﬁc pathogenic bacteria to antibiotics. Such susceptibility varies from hospital to hospital, state to state, and country to country. Antibiograms are constructed from cultural and other data accumulated in clinical laboratories. They help clinicians decide which antibiotics to use when treating suspected infections and help public health agencies track the antibiotic resistance of microorganisms over time. antibiosis (an⬙tı˘-bı¯-o¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ bios, life] An association or relationship between two organisms in which one is harmful to the other. antibiotic (a˘n⬙tı˘-bı¯-o˘t⬘ı˘k) 1. Destructive to life. 2. Pert. to antibiosis. 3. A natural or synthetic substance that destroys microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antibiotics are used extensively to treat

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infectious diseases in plants, animals, and humans. SEE: antimicrobial drug; bacterium. bactericidal a. An antibiotic that kills microorganisms. bacteriostatic a. An antibiotic that inhibits the growth of microorganisms. beta-lactam a. Any of the antimicrobial drugs, such as penicillins or cephalosporins, that kill germs by interfering with the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. SYN: beta-lactam. broad-spectrum a. An antibiotic that is effective against a wide variety of microorganisms. narrow-spectrum a. An antibiotic that is speciﬁcally effective against a limited group of microorganisms.

antibiotic-impregnated polymethacrylate beads Vehicles for delivering highconcentration antibiotic therapy to a speciﬁc area. The antibiotic-impregnated beads are implanted in open wounds with loss of tissue substance, such as open fractures. antibiotic resistance The evolution of microorganisms that has provided them with mechanisms to block the action of antibiotics. Chance mutations have provided some bacteria with genes for enzymes that destroy antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporins, or aminoglycosides. Other mutations have changed the structure of bacterial cell walls previously penetrable by antibiotics or have created new enzymes for cellular functions that were previously blocked by drugs. SEE: vancomycin-resistant enterococci; resistance transfer factor; methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. CAUTION: The indiscriminate use of antibiotics provides the selection pressure that creates ever more resistant strains. The most effective, and frequently ignored, measure to reduce the spread of many organisms is careful handwashing with antimicrobial soap after contact with all patients.

antibody (a˘n⬘tı˘-bo˘d⬙e¯) ABBR: Ab. A substance produced by B lymphocytes in response to a unique antigen. Each Ab molecule combines with a speciﬁc antigen to destroy or control it. All antibodies, except natural antibodies (e.g., antibodies to different blood types), are made by B cells stimulated by a foreign antigen, typically a foreign protein, polysaccharide, or nucleic acid. SYN: immunoglobulin. SEE: illus.; antigen; autoantibody; cytokine; isoantibody. Antibodies neutralize or destroy antigens in several ways. They can initiate lysis of the antigen by activating the complement system, neutralizing toxins released by bacteria, coating (opsoniz-

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antibody ANTIGEN BINDING SITE

LIGHT CHAIN DISULFIDE BONDS

HEAVY CHAIN COMPLEMENT BINDING SITE

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amide, or isoniazid. In addition, ANA is present in some normal individuals. Tests for ANAs are used in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune diseases. antiphospholipid a. Antibodies against the phospholipids contained in cell membranes. They are occasionally responsible for catastrophic coagulation disorders, which result in cerebral infarction (stroke), placental infarction (with loss of pregnancy), or blood clotting in other organs.

anti-proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) a. ABBR: anti-PCNA. An ANTIBODY Schematic structure of immunoglobulin G antibody

ing) the antigen or forming a complex to stimulate phagocytosis, promoting antigen clumping (agglutination), or preventing the antigen from adhering to host cells. An antibody molecule consists of four polypeptide chains (two light and two heavy), which are joined by disulﬁde bonds. The heavy chains form the complement-binding site, and the light and heavy chains form the site that binds the antigen. anti-DNase B a. An antibody formed during infection with group A betahemolytic streptococci. It is used, retrospectively, to help diagnose recent streptococcal infections. antiendomysial a. An antibody that cross-reacts with smooth muscle collagen and the gluten in wheat, found in the serum of persons with celiac sprue and some related autoimmune diseases. antiganglioside a. An antibody formed against the chemical components of nerves, found in the serum of persons with Guillain-Barre´ syndrome. antigliadin a. An antibody formed against the gluten in wheat, found in the serum of persons with celiac sprue.

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ABBR: ANCA. An autoantibody found in the blood of patients with certain forms of vasculitis, such as Wegener’s granulomatosis, esp. when it affects small blood vessels, and several other diseases. antinuclear a. ABBR: ANA. A group of autoantibodies that react against normal components of the cell nucleus. These antibodies are present in a variety of immunologic diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, progressive systemic sclerosis, Sjo¨gren’s syndrome, scleroderma, polymyositis, and dermatomyositis, and in some persons taking hydralazine, procain-

antibody found in the blood of patients with diseases in which cells replicate rapidly. Such conditions include autoimmune and inﬂammatory diseases and malignancies. antireceptor a. An antibody that reacts with the antigen receptor on a cell rather than with an antigen itself. anti-scl-70 a. Anti-topoisomerase I antibody. antititin a. An antibody that reacts with striated muscle cells. It is found principally in persons with myasthenia gravis who also have thymoma. anti-topoisomerase I a. An autoantibody found in the serum of patients with progressive systemic sclerosis, silicosis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. Higher levels of the antibody correlate with worsening kidney, lung, and skin disease. blocking a. An antibody that prevents an antigen from binding with a cell. cross-reacting a. An antibody that reacts with antigens other than its speciﬁc antigen, because they contain binding sites that are structurally similar to its speciﬁc antigen. SEE: antigenic determinant. cytotoxic a. An antibody that lyses cells by binding to a cellular antigen and activating complement or killer cells. direct ﬂuorescent a. ABBR: DFA. A ﬂuorescent antibody test performed on sputum designed to detect microorganisms that invade the respiratory tract, such as legionella, mycoplasma, or anthrax. SYN: direct immunoﬂuorescence test. ﬂuorescent a. ABBR: FA. An antibody that has been stained or marked by a ﬂuorescent material. The ﬂuorescent antibody technique permits rapid diagnosis of various infections. immune a. An antibody produced by immunization or as a result of transfusion of incompatible blood. maternal a. An antibody produced by the mother and transferred to the fetus in utero or during breastfeeding.

monoclonal a. SEE: monoclonal antibody.

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natural a. An antibody present in a person without known exposure to the speciﬁc antigen, such as an anti-A antibody in a person with B blood type. polyclonal a. An antibody that reacts with many different antigens. protective a. An antibody produced in response to an infectious disease. SEE: immunity. warm a. Warm autoagglutinin. antibody combining site SEE: under site. antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity ABBR: ADCC. The process by which phagocytes and natural killer cells bind with receptors on antibodies to destroy the antigens to which the antibodies are bound. SEE: natural killer cell. antibody therapy The creation of antibodies that target speciﬁc antigens; used to treat immunological deﬁciencies, some cancers, and organ transplant rejection. The antibodies are given by injection. SEE: monoclonal antibody. antibrachium (a˘n⬙tı˘-bra¯⬘ke¯-u˘m) Antebrachium; the forearm. antibromic (a˘n⬙tı˘-bro¯⬘mı˘k) [Gr. anti, against, ⫹ bromos, smell] 1. Deodorizing. 2. A deodorant. anti– burn scar garment A carefully ﬁtted garment of material with calibrated stretch characteristics worn to provide uniform pressure over burn graft sites in order to reduce scarring during healing. anticarcinogenic (a˘n⬙tı¯-ka˘r⬙sı˘-no¯-je˘n⬘ı˘k) 1. Tending to delay or prevent tumor formation. 2. A substance or action that prevents or delays tumor formation. anticariogenic (a˘n⬙tı¯-ka¯⬙re¯-o¯-je˘n⬘ı˘k) A substance or action that interferes with the development of dental caries. anticarious (a˘n⬙tı˘-ka¯⬘re¯-u˘s) [⬙ ⫹ caries, decay] Preventing decay of teeth. anticholinergic (a˘n⬙tı˘-ko¯⬙lı˘n-e˘r⬘jı˘k) 1. Impeding the impulses of cholinergic, esp. parasympathetic, nerve ﬁbers. 2. An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses. The side effects, which include dry mouth and blurred vision, are seen in phenothiazine and tricyclic antidepressant drug therapy. SYN: parasympatholytic. anticholinesterase (a˘n⬙tı˘-ko¯-lı˘n-e˘s⬘te˘ra¯s) A chemical (e.g., an enzyme or drug) that opposes the action of cholinesterase. anticipate (a˘n-tı˘s⬘ı˘-pa¯t) [L. ante, before, ⫹ capere, to take] 1. To occur prior to the usual time of onset of a particular illness or disease, said of an event, sign, or symptom. 2. In nursing and medicine, to prepare for other than the routine or fully expected. anticipation, genetic a. (a˘n-tı˘s⬙ı˘pa¯⬘shu˘n) In inherited illnesses, the expression of a trait at earlier and earlier ages as it is passed from one generation to the next. Some studies suggest this effect results from enhanced surveil-

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lance of offspring as opposed to earlier disease onset. anticipatory grief Mental anguish caused by the impending loss of a body part, a function, or a loved one. anticipatory guidance SEE: under guidance. anticlinal (a˘n⬙tı˘-klı¯⬘na˘l) [Gr. anti, against, ⫹ klinein, to incline] Inclined in opposite directions. anticoagulant (a˘n⬙tı˘-ko¯-a˘g⬘u¯-la˘nt) [⬙ ⫹ L. coagulans, forming clots] 1. Delaying or preventing blood coagulation. 2. An agent that prevents or delays blood coagulation. Common anticoagulants include heparin, sodium citrate, and warfarin sodium. SEE: illus.

ANTICOAGULATION Bruising and bleeding — common side effects of anticoagulation.

warfarin sodium a. SEE: warfarin sodium. anticoagulant therapy The use of drugs, such as heparin, low-molecular-weight heparin, or warfarin, that interfere with coagulation. It is used to prevent or treat disorders, such as pulmonary embolism, that result from vascular thrombosis. SEE: heparin; thrombosis; warfarin sodium. CAUTION: Anticoagulant therapy increases the risk of bleeding. PATIENT CARE: The patient is observed closely for desired and adverse effects of anticoagulation therapy. This includes assessing the results of laboratory tests (protime, INR, aPTT) speciﬁc to the anticoagulant drug being used and assessing the patient daily for signs or symptoms of bleeding. anticodon (a˘n⬙tı˘-ko¯⬘do˘n) A triplet (codon) of bases on tRNA (transfer RNA) that complements the corresponding codon on mRNA (messenger RNA), which ensures the proper sequence of amino acids in the protein being synthesized. anticonvulsant (a˘n⬙tı˘-ko˘n-vu˘l⬘sa˘nt) [⬙ ⫹ L. convulsio, pulling together] 1. Preventing or relieving convulsions.

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2. An agent that prevents or relieves convulsions. anticytotoxin (a˘n⬙tı¯-sı¯⬙to¯-to˘k⬘sı˘n) Something that opposes the action of a cytotoxin. SEE: cytotoxin. antidepressant (a˘n⬙tı˘-de¯-pre˘s⬘sa˘nt) Any medicine or other mode of therapy that acts to prevent, cure, or alleviate mental depression. tricyclic and tetracyclic a. A class of antidepressant agents whose chemical structure has three (or four) fused rings. These drugs block the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at the nerve endings. antidiabetic (a˘n⬙tı˘-dı¯⬙a˘-be˘t⬘ı˘k) 1. Preventing or relieving diabetes. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves diabetes. SEE: oral hypoglycemic agent. antidiarrheal (a˘n⬙tı˘-dı¯-a˘-re¯⬘a˘l) A substance used to prevent or treat diarrhea. antidiuretic (a˘n⬙tı˘-dı¯-u¯-re˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ dia, intensive, ⫹ ouresis, urination] 1. Lessening urine formation. 2. A drug that decreases urine formation. antidotal (a˘n⬙tı˘-do¯⬘ta˘l) Acting as or pert. to an antidote. antidote (a˘n⬘tı˘-do¯t) [Gr. antidoton, given against] A substance that neutralizes poisons or their effects. antidotal, adj. chemical a. An antidote that reacts with the poison to produce a harmless chemical compound. For example, table salt precipitates silver nitrate and forms the much less toxic silver chloride. Chemical antidotes should be used sparingly and, after their use, should be removed from the stomach by gastric lavage because they may produce serious results if allowed to remain there. mechanical a. An antidote that prevents absorption of the poison. Examples are fats, oils, milk (casein coagulum), whites of eggs, ﬁnely divided charcoal, fuller’s earth, and mineral oil. (Fats and oils are not to be used in treating phosphorus, camphor, aspidium, and cantharides poisonings.) physiologic a. An antidote that produces physiological effects opposite to the effects of the poison; e.g., sedatives are given for convulsants and stimulants are given for hypnotics. These should not be given without a physician’s deﬁnite instructions. universal a. An antidote that was once used in poisoning where the speciﬁc antidote was unknown or not available; consisting of two parts activated charcoal, one part tannic acid, and one part magnesium oxide. CAUTION: The idea that there is a “universal antidote” for poisonings is ﬂawed.

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(a˘n⬙tı˘-dro˘m⬘ı˘k) [Gr. anti, against, ⫹ dromos, running] Denoting nerve impulses traveling in the opposite direction from normal.

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antiemetic (a˘n⬙tı˘-e¯-me˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ emeti-

kos, inclined to vomit] 1. Preventing or relieving nausea and vomiting. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting. antienzyme (an⬙tı˘-e˘n⬘zı¯m) A substance that opposes the action of an enzyme. antiepileptic (a˘n⬙tı˘-e˘p⬙ı˘-le˘p⬘tı˘k) 1. Opposing epilepsy. 2. Any procedure or therapy that combats epilepsy. antiestrogen (a˘n⬙tı˘-e˘s⬘tro¯-je˘n) A substance that blocks or modiﬁes the action of estrogen. antifebrile (a˘n⬙tı˘-fe¯⬘brı˘l, −fe¯⬘brı¯l, −fe˘b⬘rı˘l) [⬙ ⫹ L. febris, fever] 1. Reducing fever. 2. An agent that reduces fever. SYN: antipyretic. antifibrinolysin (a˘n⬙tı˘-fı¯⬙brı˘-no˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘n) [⬙ ⫹ L. ﬁbra, ﬁber, ⫹ Gr. lysis, dissolution] A substance that counteracts ﬁbrinolysis. antiflatulent (a˘n⬙tı˘-ﬂa˘ch⬘u˘-le˘nt, a˘n⬙tı¯-) [Gr. anti-, against, ⫹ L. ﬂatus, a blowing] 1. Preventing or relieving ﬂatulence. 2. Any agent that prevents or relieves ﬂatulence. antifungal (a˘n⬙tı˘-fu˘ng⬘ga˘l) 1. Destroying or inhibiting the growth of fungi. 2. An agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi. antigalactic (a˘n⬙tı˘-ga˘-la˘k⬘tı˘k) 1. Preventing or diminishing the secretion of milk. 2. An agent that prevents or diminishes the secretion of milk. antigen (a˘n⬘tı˘-je˘n) [Gr. anti, against, ⫹ gennan, to produce] A protein or oligosaccharide marker on the surface of cells that identiﬁes the cell as self or non-self; identiﬁes the type of cell, e.g., skin, kidney; stimulates the production of antibodies, by B lymphocytes, that will neutralize or destroy the cell if necessary; and stimulates cytotoxic responses by granulocytes, monocytes, and lymphocytes. Antigens on the body’s own cells are called autoantigens. Antigens on all other cells are called foreign antigens. Matching certain types of tissue antigens is important for the success of an organ transplant. Inﬂammation occurs when neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages encounter an antigen from any source during bodily injury. The antigen may be foreign or may be an autoantigen that has been damaged and, therefore, appears to be foreign. Reactions to antigens by T and B cells are part of the speciﬁc immune response. SEE: autoantigen; cytokine; histocompatibility locus antigen. allogeneic a. An antigen that occurs in some individuals of the same species. Examples are the human blood group antigens.

alpha-fetoprotein a. SEE: alphafetoprotein. Australia a. SEE: Australia antigen . carcinoembryonic a. ABBR: CEA. A

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molecular marker found on normal fetal cells and in the bloodstream of patients with cancers of the colon, breast, lung, and other organs. Assays for CEA are used both to monitor the effectiveness of treatments for cancer and to provide prognostic information to patients. CD a. Cell surface molecules, also known as cluster of differentiation antigens, that determine the immunological ancestry, functional development, or stage of maturity of a cell. They are designated CD1, CD2, and so on. The markers may be identiﬁed by speciﬁc monoclonal antibodies and used to designate cell populations (e.g., CD4 lymphocytes and CD8 lymphocytes, which have different functions). CD4 a. A cell surface molecule present on T cells, monocytes, and macrophages that identiﬁes them. It is the receptor for the human immunodeﬁciency virus associated with AIDS. SEE: cluster of differentiation. class I a. One of the major histocompatibility molecules present on almost all cells except human red blood cells. These antigens are important in the rejection of grafts and transplanted organs. class II a. One of the major histocompatibility molecules present on immunocompetent cells. cross-reacting a. An antigen having the ability to react with more than one speciﬁc antibody. D a. The protein marker in the Rh group of antigens that stimulates the greatest immune response. SEE: Rh blood group. H a. A ﬂagellar protein present on the surface of some enteric bacilli such as Escherichia coli. The antigen is important in classifying these bacilli. hepatitis a. The original term for the Australian antigen, which is now called hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). Its discovery made possible the differentiation of hepatitis B from other forms of viral hepatitis. hepatitis B core a. ABBR: HBcAg. A protein marker found on the core of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It does not circulate in the blood but is found only in liver cells that have been infected by HBV. HBcAg stimulates the production of a protective antibody, immunoglobulin M (IgM-anti-HBc), which appears in the blood shortly before the onset of symptoms. Tests for this antibody are used with other blood tests in the diagnosis of acute and chronic hepatitis B infection. During the convalescent stage of hepatitis B infection, IgM anti-HBc is replaced by another antibody, IgG antiHBc, which remains in the blood for years. SEE: hepatitis B e antigen; hepatitis B surface antigen. hepatitis B e a. ABBR: HBeAg. A

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polypeptide from the hepatitis B viral core that circulates by itself in the blood of infected persons and indicates that the patient is highly infectious. It is released when viral DNA is actively replicating. hepatitis B surface a. ABBR: HBsAg. The glycoprotein found on the surface of the hepatitis B viral envelope. It is the ﬁrst marker of infection with the hepatitis B virus. If HBsAg is present in the blood after 6 months, the person is chronically infected and can transmit the infection to others. SEE: hepatitis B core antigen; hepatitis B e antigen. histocompatibility locus a. ABBR: HLA. One of the multiple antigens present on all nucleated cells in the body that identify the cells as “self.” Immune cells compare these antigens to foreign antigens, which do not match the “self” and which therefore trigger an immune response. These markers determine the compatibility of tissue for transplantation. They are derived from genes at seven sites (loci) on chromosome 6, in an area called the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) and each histocompatibility antigen is divided into one of two MHC classes. In humans, the proteins created in the MHC are called human leukocyte antigens (HLA) because these markers were originally found on lymphocytes. Each gene in the MHC has several forms or alleles. Therefore, the number of different histocompatibility antigens is huge, making it necessary to identify and match HLAs in donors and recipients involved in tissue and organ transplantation. The identiﬁcation of HLAs is called tissue typing. The identiﬁcation of HLA sites on chromosome 6 has enabled researchers to correlate the presence of speciﬁc histocompatibility and certain autoimmune diseases including insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, some forms of myasthenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. SYN: human leukocyte antigen. SEE: major histocompatibility complex. human leukocyte a. Histocompatibility locus antigen H-Y a. A histocompatibility antigen located on the cell membrane. It has a primary role in determining the sexual differentiation of the male embryo. K a. A capsular antigen present on the surface of some enteric bacilli. The antigen is important in classifying these bacilli. lymphogranuloma venereum a. An antigen used in a skin test for lymphogranuloma venereum. mumps skin test a. A standardized suspension of sterile formaldehyde-

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inactivated mumps virus. It is used in diagnosing mumps. nuclear a. An antigen present in the cells of patients with certain types of connective tissue disorders. Corticosteroids can be very helpful in treating patients with high concentrations of extractable nuclear antigen. O a. A surface antigen of some enteric bacilli. The antigen is important in classifying these bacilli. oncofetal a. An antigen normally expressed in the fetus that may reappear in the adult in association with certain tumors. Examples include alpha-fetoprotein and carcinoembryonic antigens. p24 a. The core protein of the human immunodeﬁciency virus (HIV). The presence of p24 antigen in the blood is a marker of uncontrolled HIV replication. p24 antigenemia is encountered in the acute retroviral syndrome before host immune response and in advanced acquired immunodeﬁciency syndrome when the immune system has been destroyed. When p24 antigen is detected in the blood, the HIV viral load is high and the person is highly infectious to others. proliferating cell nuclear a. ABBR: PCNA. A protein complex released by cells that are actively synthesizing DNA. In the blood, PCNAs can be used as markers of disease activity in autoimmune and inﬂammatory illnesses, malignancies, and other conditions marked by rapid cell replication. prostate-speciﬁc a. ABBR: PSA. A marker for cancer of the prostate, found in the blood. It is secreted by both benign and malignant prostate tumors, but cancerous prostate cells secrete it at much higher levels. Prostate-speciﬁc antigen is used as a screening test for cancer of the prostate and as a means of following the results of treatment in patients with known prostate cancer. SEE: prostate cancer. protective a. The protein made by Bacillus anthracis (the germ that causes anthrax) that binds to cell membranes and allows the lethal components of anthrax toxin to enter and kill cells. soluble a. An antigen present in a liquid (aqueous) substance. A soluble antigen is recognized by B lymphocytes but cannot be detected by T lymphocytes until it has been processed by an antigen-presenting cell. SEE: T cell. T-dependent a. An antigen that can stimulate an antibody response only in the presence of helper T cells. thymus dependent a. One of the foreign antigens that require B lymphocyte stimulation by T cells before production of antibodies and memory cells can occur.

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thymus independent a. One of the foreign antigens that are capable of stimulating B cell activation and the production of antibodies without T cell interaction. Most of these antibodies fall into the IgM class. A few memory cells are created. T independent a. One of two types of antigens that stimulate B cell production of antibodies without the presence of T cells. TI-1 antigens, such as lipopolysaccharides from gram-negative organisms, stimulate production of both speciﬁc (monoclonal) and nonspeciﬁc (polyclonal) antibodies and promote the release of cytokines from macrophages that enhance the immune response. TI2 antigens, which result in monoclonal antibody production, may require the presence of cytokines. SEE: B cell; T cell. transplantation a. The commonly used term for one of the histocompatibility antigens that cause the immune system of one individual to reject transplanted tissue. tumor-speciﬁc a. An antigen produced by certain tumors. It appears on the tumor cells but not on normal cells derived from the same tissue. antigen-antibody reaction The combination of an antigen with its speciﬁc antibody. It may result in agglutination, precipitation, neutralization, complement ﬁxation, or increased susceptibility to phagocytosis. The antigen-antibody reaction forms the basis for B-cell– mediated immunity. antigen binding site Antigenic determinant. antigenemia (a˘n⬙tı˘-je˘-ne¯⬘me¯-a˘) The presence of an antigen in the bloodstream. antigenic (a˘n-tı˘-je˘n⬘ı˘k) Capable of causing the production of an antibody. SEE: antigenic drift; antigenic speciﬁcity. antigenic determinant The speciﬁc area of an antigen that binds with an antibody combining site and determines the speciﬁcity of the antigen-antibody reaction. SEE: antigen. epitope a.d. The simplest form of an antigenic determinant within a complex antigenic marker. The epitope links with a paratope, one area of an antibody combining site. antigenicity (a˘n⬙tı¯-je˘n-ı˘s⬘ı˘-te¯) The condition of being able to produce an immune response to an antibody. antigenic, adj. antigen processing The mechanism by which foreign antigens are taken into antigen-presenting cells (APCs) and broken up. Part of the antigen is then displayed (presented) on the surface of the APC next to a histocompatibility or “self” antigen, activating T lymphocytes and cell-mediated immunity. T lymphocytes are unable to recognize or respond to most antigens without APC assist-

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used to treat allergies, hives, and other local and systemic hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions. Side effects of ﬁrstgeneration antihistamines (e.g, chlorpheniramine) include sedation, drying of mucous membranes, and urinary retention. Some ﬁrst-generation antihistamines can also be used to treat insomnia, motion sickness, or vertigo. Second-generation agents (e.g., loratadine) tend to be less sedating, but still have beneﬁcial effects in the treatment of allergies. SYN: histamine blocking agent. SEE: Poisons and Poisoning Appendix; histamine. antihistaminic (a˘n⬙tı˘-hı˘s⬙ta˘-mı˘n⬘ı˘k) 1. Opposing the action of histamine. 2. An agent that opposes the action of histamine. antihormone (a˘n⬙tı¯-hor⬘-mo¯n) A substance that interferes with the action of a hormone. antihypercholesterolemic (a˘n⬙tı˘-hı¯⬙pe˘rko¯-le˘s⬙te˘r-o˘l-e¯⬘mı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ hyper, above, ⫹ chole, bile, ⫹ stereos, solid, ⫹ haima, blood] 1. Preventing or controlling elevation of the serum cholesterol level. 2. An agent that prevents or controls elevation of the serum cholesterol level. antihyperprolactinemic (a˘n⬙tı˘-hı¯⬙pe˘rpro¯-la˘k⬙tı˘-ne¯⬘mı˘k) [Gr. anti-, against, ⫹ hyper-, above, excessive, ⫹ pro-, in behalf of, ⫹ L. lac, milk, ⫹ Gr. haima, blood] 1. Relieving or preventing the effects of high blood levels of prolactin. 2. Any agent that lowers high blood levels of prolactin. antihypertensive (a˘n⬙tı˘-hı¯⬙pe˘r-te˘n⬘sı˘v) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ L. tensio, tension] 1. Preventing or controlling high blood pressure. 2. An agent that prevents or controls high blood pressure. antihypnotic (a˘n⬙tı˘-hı˘p-no˘t⬘ı˘k) 1. Preventing or inhibiting sleep. 2. An agent that prevents or inhibits sleep. anti-icteric (a˘n⬙tı˘-ı˘k-te˘r⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ ikteros, jaundice] 1. Preventing or relieving jaundice. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves jaundice. anti-infective (a˘n⬙tı˘-ı˘n-fe˘k⬘tı˘v) [Gr. anti-, against, ⫹ L. inﬁcere, to corrupt, to infect] Any agent, such as an antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral drug, that is used to combat infection. anti-inflammatory (a˘n⬙tı˘-ı˘n-ﬂa˘m⬘a˘-to¯-re¯) 1. Counteracting inﬂammation. 2. An agent that counteracts inﬂammation. antiketogenesis (a˘n⬙tı˘-ke¯-to¯-je˘n⬘e˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ketone ⫹ Gr. gennan, to produce] The prevention or inhibition of formation of ketone bodies. In starvation, diabetes, and certain other conditions, production of ketones is increased, but they accumulate in the blood because cells do not use them as rapidly as they would carbohydrate energy sources. Increased carbohydrate intake will help to prevent or treat this. Carbohydrates are

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ance. The most active APCs are macrophages, B cells, and dendritic cells. SEE: antigen; macrophage processing; self. antigen unit The smallest quantity of antigen required to ﬁx one unit of complement. antiglobulin (a˘n⬙tı˘-glo˘b⬘u¯-lı˘n) An antibody that binds with globulin and makes it precipitate out of solution. Antiglobulins are used in Coombs’ test to detect the presence of a particular antibody or to type blood groups. antiglobulin test A test for the presence in human blood of antibodies. The antibodies present in the blood do not, themselves, cause agglutination. It is the addition of an antibody made in animals (antiglobulin) that stimulates red blood cell clumping. The direct antiglobulin test (DAT) is used to diagnose autoimmune hemolytic anemia and hemolytic disease of the newborn. The indirect antiglobulin test (IAT), or Coombs’ test, is used to identify blood types. SYN: Coombs’ test. direct a. t. ABBR: DAT. A laboratory test for the presence of complement or an antibody that are bound to a patient’s red blood cells (RBCs). The test is used in patients with autoimmune hemolytic anemia, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and transfusion reactions. After the patient’s RBCs are washed to remove unbound antibodies, they are mixed with antihuman globulin serum containing polyvalent antibodies that bind with the antibody or complement on the RBCs and cause them to agglutinate (clump). Monoclonal antibodies can be used to identify the speciﬁc class of antibody or complement component causing RBC destruction. SEE: Coombs’ test. antigoitrogenic (a˘n⬙tı˘-goy⬙tro¯-je˘n⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ L. guttur, throat, ⫹ Gr. gennan, to produce] Preventing the formation of a goiter. antihelix (a˘n⬙tı˘-he¯⬘lı˘ks) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. helix, coil] The inner curved ridge of the external ear parallel to the helix. SYN: anthelix. antihemolysin (a˘n⬙tı˘-he˘-mo˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘n) A substance that opposes the action of hemolysin. antihemorrhagic (a˘n⬙tı˘-he˘m-o¯-ra˘j⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ haima, blood, ⫹ rhegnynai, to burst forth] 1. Preventing or arresting hemorrhage. 2. An agent that prevents or arrests hemorrhage. antihidrotic (a˘n⬙tı˘-hı¯-dro˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ hidrotikos, sweating] Antiperspirant. antihistamine (a˘n⬙tı˘-hı˘s⬘ta˘-me¯n, −mı˘n) A drug that opposes the action of histamine. Although there are two classes of histamine-blocking drugs, the term antihistamine is typically used to describe agents that block the action of histamines on H1 receptors. These agents are

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therefore antiketogenic. In ketonemia due to diabetes, both insulin and carbohydrates are needed to allow carbohydrate metabolism to proceed at a rate that would control ketone formation. antiketogenetic, antiketogenic (−je˘ne˘t⬘ik, −je˘n⬘ı˘k), adj. antilactase (a˘n⬙tı˘-la˘k⬘ta¯s) [⬙ ⫹ lac, milk, ⫹ −ase, enzyme] A substance that opposes the action of lactase. antilipemic (a˘n⬙tı˘-lı¯-pe¯⬘mı˘k) 1. Preventing or counteracting the accumulation of fatty substances in the blood. 2. An agent that prevents or counteracts the accumulation of fatty substances in the blood. antilithic (a˘n⬙tı˘-lı˘th⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ lithos, stone] 1. Preventing or relieving calculi. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves calculi. antilysin (a˘n-tı˘-lı¯⬘sı˘n) Antibody that opposes the action of lysin. antilysis (a˘n-tı˘-lı¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ lysis, dissolution] Prevention of lysis (death) of a cell. antilytic (−lı˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. antilyssic (a˘n-tı˘-lı˘s⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ lyssa, frenzy] Preventing rabies. antimalarial (a˘n⬙tı˘-ma˘-la¯⬘re¯-a˘l) 1. Preventing or relieving malaria. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves malaria. antimanic (a˘n⬙tı˘-ma˘n⬘ı˘k) [Gr. anti-, against, ⫹ mania, frenzy, madness] 1. Preventing or relieving bipolar disorder. 2. Any agent that prevents or treats bipolar disorder. antimere (a˘n⬘tı˘-me¯r) [⬙ ⫹ meros, a part] One of corresponding parts of the body on opposite sides of the long axis. antimetabolite (a˘n⬙tı˘-me˘-ta˘b⬘o¯-lı¯t) 1. A substance that opposes the action of or replaces a metabolite and is structurally similar to it. Certain antibiotics are effective because they act as antimetabolites. 2. A class of antineoplastic drugs used to treat cancer. Antimetabolites are structurally similar to vitamins, coenzymes, or other substances essential for growth and division of normal and neoplastic cells. These drugs are most effective against rapidly growing tumors. A drug-induced block of DNA synthesis occurs when the cells take in the antimetabolite rather than the necessary nutrient or enzyme. antimetropia (a˘n⬙tı˘-me˘-tro¯⬘pe¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ metron, measure, ⫹ ops, eye] An ocular disorder in which each eye has a different error of refraction (e.g., one eye may be hyperopic; the other, myopic). antimicrobial (a˘n⬙tı˘-mı¯-kro¯⬘be¯-a˘l) 1. Destructive to or preventing the development of microorganisms. 2. An agent that destroys or prevents the development of microorganisms. antimicrobic (a˘n⬙tı˘-mı¯-kro¯⬘bı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ mikros, small, ⫹ bios, life] Antimicrobial. antimitotic (a˘n⬙tı˘-mı¯-to˘t⬘ı˘k) Interfering with or preventing mitosis.

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antimonial (a˘n⬙tı˘-mo¯⬘ne¯-a˘l) Pert. to or containing antimony.

antimony (a˘n⬘tı˘-mo¯⬙ne¯) SYMB: Sb. Stib-

ium; a crystalline metallic element, atomic weight 121.75, atomic number 51. Its compounds are used in alloys and medicines and may form poisons. SEE: Poisons and Poisoning Appendix. antimuscarinic (a˘n⬙tı¯-mu˘s⬙ka˘-rı˘n⬘ı˘k) Opposing the action of muscarine or agents that act like muscarinics. Atropine and scopolamine are antimuscarinic drugs. antimyasthenic (a˘n⬙tı˘-mı¯⬙a˘s-the˘n⬘ı˘k) [Gr. anti-, against, ⫹ mys, muscle, ⫹ asthenia, weakness] 1. Preventing or relieving muscle weakness. 2. Any agent that prevents or relieves muscle weakness, e.g., in the treatment of myasthenia gravis. antimycotic (a˘n⬙tı˘-mı¯-ko˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ mykes, fungus] Inhibiting or preventing the growth of fungi. antinarcotic (a˘n⬙tı˘-na˘r-ko˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ narkotikos, benumbing] 1. Opposing the action of a narcotic. 2. An agent that opposes the action of a narcotic. Naloxone is an antinarcotic medication that is used in the reversal of narcotic overdose. antinatriuresis (a˘n⬙tı˘-na¯⬙trı˘-u¯-re¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ L. natrium, sodium, ⫹ Gr. ouresis, making water] Decreasing the excretion of sodium in the urine. antinauseant (a˘n⬙tı˘-naw⬘se¯-a˘nt) 1. Preventing or relieving nausea. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves nausea. antineoplastic (a˘n⬙tı˘-ne¯⬙o¯-pla˘s⬘tı˘k) 1. Preventing the development, growth, or proliferation of malignant cells. 2. An agent that prevents the development, growth, or proliferation of malignant cells. antinephritic (a˘n⬙tı˘-ne˘-frı˘t⬘ı˘k) 1. Preventing or relieving inﬂammation of the kidneys. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves inﬂammation of the kidneys. antineuralgic (a˘n⬙tı˘-nu¯-ra˘l⬘jı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ neuron, nerve, ⫹ algos, pain] 1. Relieving neuralgia. 2. An agent that relieves neuralgia. antineuritic (a˘n⬙tı˘-nu¯-rı˘t⬘ı˘k) 1. Preventing or relieving inﬂammation of a nerve. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves inﬂammation of a nerve. antinuclear (a˘n⬙tı˘-nu¯⬘kle¯-a˘r) Reacting with or destroying the nucleus of a cell. antiobsessive (a˘n⬙tı˘-o˘b-se˘s⬘ı˘v) [Gr. anti-, against, ⫹ L. obsidere, to besiege] 1. Preventing or treating obsession or obsessive-compulsive disorder. 2. Any agent used to treat obsession or obsessive-compulsive disorder. antiodontalgic (a˘n⬙te¯-o¯⬙do˘n-ta˘l⬘jı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ odous, tooth, ⫹ algos, pain] 1. Relieving toothache. 2. An agent that relieves toothache. anti-oncogene A gene that inhibits or

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prevents the growth of tumor cells. SEE: oncogene. antiovulatory (a˘n⬙te¯-o˘v⬘u¯-la˘-to¯⬙re¯) Inhibiting or preventing ovulation. antioxidant (a˘n⬙te¯-o˘k⬘sı˘-da˘nt) An agent that prevents or inhibits oxidation. Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damaging effects of oxygen radicals, highly reactive chemicals that play a part in atherosclerosis, some forms of cancer, and reperfusion injuries. antiparallel (a˘n⬙tı˘-pa˘r⬘a˘-le˘l) The characteristic sequencing of the deoxyribonucleotides on one strand of the DNA helix, which is matched by the opposite sequencing on the other strand. antiparalytic (a˘n⬙tı˘-pa˘r-a˘-lı˘t⬘ı˘k) Relieving paralysis. antiparasitic (a˘n⬙tı˘-pa˘r-a˘-sı˘t⬘ı˘k) 1. Destructive to parasites. 2. An agent that destroys parasites. antiparkinsonian (a˘n⬙tı¯-pa˘r⬙kı˘n-so¯n⬘e¯a˘n) 1. Pert. to any effective therapy for parkinsonism. 2. An agent effective against parkinsonism. antipathy (a˘n-tı˘p⬘a˘-the¯) 1. Feeling of strong aversion. 2. Antagonism. antipathic (a˘n⬙tı˘-pa˘th⬘ı˘k), adj. antipedicular (a˘n⬙tı˘-pe˘-dı˘k⬘u¯-la˘r) Effective against pediculosis, said of a medicine or procedure. antiperistalsis (a˘n⬙tı˘-pe˘r⬙ı˘-sta˘l⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ peri, around, ⫹ stalsis, constriction] Reversed peristalsis; a wave of contraction in the gastrointestinal tract moving toward the oral end. In the duodenum it is associated with vomiting; in the ascending colon it occurs normally. SEE: peristalsis. antiperistaltic (−sta˘l⬘tı˘k), adj. antiperspirant (a˘n⬙tı˘-pe˘r⬘spı˘-ra˘nt) 1. Inhibiting perspiration. 2. A substance that inhibits perspiration. SYN: anhidrotic; antihidrotic; antisudoriﬁc. antiphagocytic (a˘n⬙tı˘-fa˘g-o¯-sı˘t⬘ı˘k) Preventing or inhibiting phagocytosis. antiphospholipid antibody syndrome A condition characterized by hypercoagulability associated with high blood levels of IgG antibodies against phospholipids, which are a major component of cell membranes. Many affected patients have a systemic autoimmune disease, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, but others present only with a history of frequent arterial and venous thrombi or pregnancy loss. Recent evidence suggests that antiphospholipid antibodies play a role in approx. 20% of strokes, esp. in patients who do not have common risk factors for stroke. Antiphospholipid antibodies include lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipins; the presence of the latter causes these patients to test positive for syphilis. Thromboses caused by the syndrome are treated and prevented with heparin, warfarin, corticosteroids, or, in some in-

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CAUTION: Warfarin should not be used during pregnancy, because of the associated risk of fetal malformations.

antiplastic (a˘n⬙tı˘-pla˘s⬘tı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ plassein,

to form] 1. Preventing or inhibiting wound healing. 2. An agent that prevents or inhibits wound healing by preventing formation of granulation tissue. antiplatelet (a˘n⬙tı˘-pla¯t⬘le˘t) 1. Destructive to platelets. 2. An agent that destroys or inactivates platelets, preventing them from forming blood clots. antipodal (a˘n-tı˘p⬘o¯-da˘l) [Gr. antipous, with feet opposite] Located at opposite positions. antiporter (a˘n⬘te¯-por⬙te˘r) A cell membrane protein that moves two substances in opposite directions through the membrane; the opposite of symporter. antiprostaglandin (a˘n⬙tı˘-pro˘s⬙ta˘-gla˘n⬘dı˘n) Any agent that blocks the release or action of prostaglandins. Antagonists of prostaglandins are primarily used to relieve pain and inﬂammation. SEE: nonsteroidal anti-inﬂammatory drug. antiprostatitis (a˘n⬙tı˘-pro˘s⬙ta˘-tı¯⬘tı˘s) Inﬂammation of Cowper’s gland. antiprotease (a˘n⬙tı˘-pro¯⬘te¯-a¯s) A chemical that interferes with the hydrolysis of proteins by a protease enzyme. antiprotozoal (a˘n⬙tı˘-pro¯⬙to¯-zo¯⬘a˘l) Destructive to protozoa. antipruritic (a˘n⬙tı˘-proo-rı˘t⬘ı˘k) 1. Preventing or relieving itching. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves itching. antipsoriatic (a˘n⬙tı˘-so¯⬙re¯-a˘t⬘ı˘k) [Gr. anti, against, ⫹ psora, itch] 1. Preventing or relieving psoriasis. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves psoriasis. antipsychotic (a˘n⬙te¯-sı¯-ko˘t⬘ı˘k) [Gr. anti, against, ⫹ psyche, mind, soul] 1. Preventing or treating psychosis, e.g., schizophrenia. 2. A medication used to treat psychosis. SEE: psychosis. antipyresis (a˘n⬙tı˘-pı¯-re¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ pyretos, fever] Use of antipyretics. antipyretic (a˘n-tı˘-pı¯-re˘t⬘ı˘k) 1. Reducing fever. 2. An agent that reduces fever. SYN: antifebrile. antipyrotic (a˘n⬙tı˘-pı¯-ro˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ pyrotikos, burning] 1. Promoting the healing of burns. 2. An agent that promotes the healing of burns. antirachitic (a˘n⬙tı˘-ra˘-kı˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ rachitis, rickets] 1. Helping to cure rickets. 2. An agent for treating rickets. antiresorptive (a˘n⬙te¯-re¯-so˘rp⬘tı˘v) [Gr. anti, against, ⫹ L. resorbere, to suck in] 1. Blocking or opposing osteoporosis. 2. An agent that prevents or slows the progress of osteoporosis. SEE: osteoporosis.

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(a˘n⬙tı˘-re˘t⬙ro¯-vı¯⬘ra˘l) Any agent that acts against retroviruses such as the human immunodeﬁciency virus, the virus that causes the acquired immunodeﬁciency syndrome. antirheumatic (a˘n⬙tı˘-roo-ma˘t⬘ı˘k) 1. Preventing or relieving rheumatism. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves rheumatism. antiscabietic (a˘n⬙tı˘-ska¯⬙be¯-e˘t⬘ı˘k) [Gr. anti, against, ⫹ L. scabies, itch] 1. Preventing or relieving scabies. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves scabies. antiscorbutic (a˘n⬙tı˘-skor-bu¯⬘tı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ L. scorbutus, scurvy] 1. Preventing or relieving scurvy. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves scurvy. antiseborrheic (a˘n⬙tı˘-se˘b⬙o¯-re¯⬘ı˘k) 1. Counteracting or effectively treating seborrhea. 2. An agent that counteracts or relieves seborrhea. antisecretory (a˘n⬙tı˘-se¯-kre¯⬘to¯-re¯) 1. Inhibiting secretion of a gland or organ. 2. An agent that inhibits secretion of a gland or organ. antiself The abnormal reaction of antibodies or lymphocytes with antigens present in the host. SEE: autoantibody; autoimmune disease. antisense (a˘n⬙te¯-se˘ns⬘) Strands of genetic material having a matching but reversed order of nucleic acids. In a typical double-stranded molecule of DNA, one strand, called the “sense” strand, codes for the messenger RNA; the matching strand of DNA is the antisense strand. antisepsis (a˘n⬙tı˘-se˘p⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ sepsis, putrefaction] The prevention of sepsis by preventing or inhibiting the growth of causative microorganisms. antiseptic (a˘n⬙tı˘-se˘p⬘tı˘k) 1. Rel. to antisepsis. 2. An agent capable of producing antisepsis. Chemically, antiseptics may be inorganic, such as the mercury preparations, or organic, such as carbolic acid (phenol). Oxidizing disinfectants liberate oxygen when in contact with pus or organic substances. When in use they should be washed away and replaced frequently to help remove pus, blood, and other substances. Different types of bacteria are sensitive to different antiseptics. antiserum (a˘n⬙tı˘-se¯⬘ru˘m) A serum that contains antibodies for a speciﬁc antigen. It may be of human or animal origin. SYN: immune serum. monovalent a. Antiserum containing antibodies speciﬁc for one antigen. polyvalent a. Antiserum containing antibodies speciﬁc for more than one antigen. antishock garment A three compartment garment that can be placed quickly on the patient in severe hypovolemia or with a suspected pelvic fracture. When the compartments are inﬂated they compress the abdomen and legs, limit-

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ing the blood ﬂow into these areas and preventing pooling of blood and ﬂuid in the underlying tissues. The value of the device in improving long-term survival has been questioned; therefore these garments are no longer used as frequently as they were in the past. Also known as MAST (military antishock trousers). CAUTION: This garment is contraindicated in congestive heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and penetrating chest trauma. PATIENT CARE: Inﬂatable compartments are ﬁlled to appropriate pressure (approximately 104 mm Hg or until the pop-off valves begin to leak), from the bottom up, and inﬂation is maintained until venous access and ﬂuid resuscitation are initiated. Compartments are then deﬂated from top to bottom; the patient’s blood pressure and pulse are monitored frequently for evidence of hypotension. SEE: anti-G suit. antisialagogue (a˘n⬙tı˘-sı¯-a˘l⬘a˘-go˘g) [Gr. anti, against, ⫹ sialon, saliva, ⫹ agogos, drawing forth] An agent, such as atropine, that lessens or prevents production of saliva. antisialic (a˘n⬙tı˘-sı¯-a˘l⬘ı˘k) 1. Inhibiting the secretion of saliva. 2. An agent that inhibits the secretion of saliva. antisocial (a˘n⬙tı˘-so¯⬘sha˘l) Pert. to a person whose outlook and actions are socially negative and whose behavior is repeatedly in conﬂict with what society perceives as the norm. SEE: asocial. antispasmodic (a˘n⬙tı¯-spa˘z-mo˘d⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ spasmos, convulsion] 1. Preventing or relieving spasm. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves spasm. SEE: spasm. antistaphylococcic (a˘n⬙tı˘-sta˘f⬙ı˘-lo¯ko˘k⬘sı˘k) [Gr. anti, against, ⫹ staphyle, bunch of grapes, ⫹ cocci, bacteria] Destructive to staphylococci. antistreptococcic (a˘n⬙tı˘-stre˘p⬙to¯-ko˘k⬘sı˘k) Destructive to streptococci. antistreptolysin (a˘n⬙tı˘-stre˘p-to˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘n) Antibody that opposes the action of streptolysin, a hemolysin produced by streptococci. a. O ABBR: ASLO. An antibody against streptolysin O that is used retrospectively to diagnose infections with group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. antisudorific (a˘n⬙tı˘-soo⬙dor-ı˘f⬘ı˘k) Antiperspirant. antisyphilitic (a˘n⬙tı˘-sı˘f⬙ı˘-lı˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ L. syphiliticus, pert. to syphilis] 1. Curing or relieving syphilis. 2. An agent that cures or relieves syphilis. antithenar (a˘n-tı˘th⬘e˘n-a˘r) [⬙ ⫹ thenar, palm] The eminence on the ulnar side of the palm, formed by the muscles of the little ﬁnger. SYN: hypothenar eminence.

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prevent or treat tuberculosis. SYN: antituberculotic. antituberculotic (a˘n⬙tı˘-too-be˘r⬘ku¯-lo˘t⬙ı˘k) Antitubercular. antitussive (a˘n⬙tı˘-tu˘s⬘ı˘v) [Gr. anti, against, ⫹ L. tussis, cough] 1. Preventing or relieving coughing. 2. An agent that prevents or relieves coughing. centrally acting a. An agent that depresses medullary centers, suppressing the cough reﬂex. antiurolithic (a˘n⬙tı˘-u¯⬙ro¯-lı˘th⬘ı˘k) [Gr. anti-, against, ⫹ ourikos, urine, ⫹ lithos, stone] 1. Dissolving or preventing the formation of calculi in the kidneys, ureters, or bladder. 2. An agent that dissolves or prevents the formation of urinary calculi. antivenene (a˘n⬙tı˘-ve˘n⬘e¯n) Antivenin. antivenereal (a˘n⬙tı˘-ve˘-ne¯⬘re¯-a˘l) Preventing or curing sexually transmitted diseases. antivenin (a˘n⬙tı˘-ve˘n⬘ı˘n) A serum that contains antitoxin speciﬁc for an animal or insect venom. Antivenin is prepared from immunized animal sera and is used in the treatment of poisoning by animal or insect venom. SYN: antivenene. black widow spider a. Antitoxic serum obtained from horses immunized against the venom of the black widow spider (Latrodectus mactans) and used speciﬁcally to treat bites of the black widow spider. The serum is available from Merck Co., Inc., West Point, PA 19486. (Crotalidae) polyvalent a. Antisnakebite serum obtained from serum of horses immunized against venom of four types of pit vipers: Crotalus atrox, C. adamanteus, C. terriﬁcus, and Bothrops atrox (family Crotalidae). The serum is used speciﬁcally to treat bites of these snakes. antivenomous (a˘n⬙tı˘-ve˘n⬘o˘-mu˘s) Opposing the action of venom. antiviral (a˘n⬙tı˘-vı¯⬘ra˘l) 1. Opposing the action of a virus. 2. A drug used to treat viral infections. antivitamin (a˘n⬘tı¯-vı¯⬙ta˘-mı˘n) A vitamin antagonist; a substance that makes a vitamin ineffective. antivivisection (a˘n⬙tı˘-vı˘v⬙ı˘-se˘k⬘shu˘n) Opposition to the use of live animals in experimentation. SEE: vivisection. antixerotic (a˘n⬙tı˘-ze¯-ro˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ xerosis, dryness] Preventing dryness of the skin. antizymotic (a˘n⬙tı˘-zı˘-mo˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ zymosis, fermentation] An agent that prevents or arrests fermentation (e.g., alcohol or salicylic acid). Anton’s syndrome (a˘n⬘to˘nz) [Gabriel Anton, Ger. psychiatrist, 1858– 1933] SEE: anosognosia, visual. antra (a˘n⬘tra˘) [L.] Pl. of antrum. antrectomy (a˘n-tre˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [L. antrum,

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(a˘n⬙tı¯-thro˘m⬘bı˘n) Any agent that prevents the action of thrombin. a. III (a˘n⬙tı¯-thro˘m⬘bı˘n) A plasma protein that inactivates thrombin and inhibits coagulation factors IX, X, XI, and XII, preventing abnormal clotting. antithrombotic (a˘n⬙tı˘-thro˘m-bo˘t⬘ı˘k) Interfering with or preventing thrombosis or blood coagulation. antithyroid (a˘n⬙tı˘-thı¯⬘royd) [⬙ ⫹ thyreoeides, thyroid] 1. Preventing or inhibiting the functioning of the thyroid gland. 2. An agent that prevents or inhibits the functioning of the thyroid gland. antitoxigen (a˘n⬙tı˘-to˘k⬘sı˘-ge˘n) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ gennan, to produce] Antitoxinogen. antitoxin (a˘n⬙tı˘-to˘k⬘sı˘n) An antibody produced in response to and capable of neutralizing a speciﬁc biologic toxin such as those that cause diphtheria, gas-gangrene, or tetanus. Antitoxins are used for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes. SEE: antivenin. antitoxic (−to˘k⬘sı˘k), adj. antitoxinogen (a˘n⬙tı˘-to˘k-sı˘n⬘o¯-je˘n) [Gr. anti, against, ⫹ toxikon, poison, ⫹ gennan, to produce] An antigen that stimulates production of antitoxin. SYN: antitoxigen. antitoxin unit A unit for expressing the strength of an antitoxin. Originally, the various units were deﬁned biologically but now are compared with a weighed standard speciﬁed by the U.S. Public Health Service and the World Health Organization. antitragicus (a˘n⬙tı˘-tra˘j⬘ı˘-ku˘s) A small muscle in the pinna of the ear. antitragus (a˘n⬙tı˘-tra¯⬘gu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ L. tragus, goat] A projection on the ear of the cartilage of the auricle in front of the tail of the helix, posterior to the tragus. antitrichomonal (a˘n⬙tı¯-trı¯⬘ko¯-mo¯n-a˘l) 1. Resistant to or lethal to trichomonads. 2. A medicine effective in treating trichomonal infections. antitrismus (a˘n⬙tı˘-trı˘s⬘mu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ trismos, grinding] A condition in which the mouth cannot close because of tonic spasm. SEE: trismus. antitrypsin (a˘n⬙tı˘-trı˘p⬘sı˘n) A substance that inhibits the action of trypsin. alpha-1-a a. A low-molecular-weight glycoprotein that inhibits proteolytic enzymes. Deﬁciency of this enzyme is associated with early-onset emphysema in some patients and liver disease in others. Replacement therapy for patients with this enzyme deﬁciency became available in the 1990s. antitryptic (a˘n⬙tı˘-trı˘p⬘tı˘k) Inhibiting the action of trypsin. antitubercular (a˘n⬙tı˘-too-be˘rk⬘u¯-le˘r, −tu¯) [Gr. anti-, against, ⫹ L. tuberculum, a little swelling] 1. Preventing or treating tuberculosis. 2. Any agent used to

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cavity, ⫹ Gr. ektome, excision] Excision of the walls of an antrum. antritis (a˘n⬙trı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of an antrum, esp. the maxillary sinus. antro-, antr- [L. antrum, cavity] Combining forms denoting relationship to an antrum. antroatticotomy (a˘n⬙tro¯-a˘t⬙ı˘-ko˘t⬘o¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ atticus, attic, ⫹ Gr. tome, incision] Operation to open the maxillary sinus and the attic of the tympanum. antrobuccal (a˘n⬙tro¯-bu˘k⬘a˘l) [⬙ ⫹ bucca, cheek] Concerning the maxillary sinus and the cheek. antrocele (a˘n⬘tro¯-se¯l) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. kele, tumor, swelling] Fluid accumulation in a cyst in the maxillary sinus. antroduodenectomy (a˘n⬙tro¯-du¯⬙o¯-de˘ne˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ duodeni, twelve, ⫹ Gr. ektome, excision] Surgical removal of the pyloric antrum and the upper portion of the duodenum. antronasal (a˘n⬙tro¯-na¯⬘za˘l) [⬙ ⫹ nasalis, nasal] Rel. to the maxillary sinus and nasal fossa. antroscope (a˘n⬘tro¯-sko¯p) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. skopein, to examine] An instrument for visual examination of a cavity, esp. the maxillary sinus. antrostomy (a˘n-tro˘s⬘to¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. stoma, mouth] Operation to form an opening in an antrum. antrotomy (a˘n⬙tro˘t⬘o¯-me¯) Cutting through an antral wall. antrotympanic (a˘n⬙tro¯-tı˘m-pa˘n⬘ı˘k) [L. antrum, cavity, ⫹ Gr. tympanon, drum] Rel. to the mastoid antrum and the tympanic cavity. antrotympanitis (a˘n⬙tro¯-tı˘m⬙pa˘n-ı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Chronic inﬂammation of the tympanic cavity and mastoid antrum. antrum (a˘n⬘tru˘m) pl. antra [L., cavity] Any nearly closed cavity or chamber, esp. in a bone. antral (−tra˘l), adj. a. auris External acoustic meatus. a. cardiacum A Latin term for the portion of the esophagus lying below the diaphragm that abuts the cardia of the stomach. duodenal a. The duodenal cap; a dilatation of the duodenum near the pylorus. It is seen during digestion. gastric a. Distal non– acid-secreting segment of the stomach or pyloric gland region that produces the hormone gastrin. a. of Highmore Maxillary a. mastoid a. Old name for mastoid sinuses. SYN: tympanic antrum. maxillary a. The maxillary sinus; a cavity in the maxillary bone communicating with the middle meatus of the nasal cavity. SYN: antrum of Highmore. puncture of the a. Puncture of the maxillary sinus by insertion of a trocar through the sinus wall in order to drain ﬂuid. The instrument is inserted near

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an identiﬁable condition, situation, or cause. separation a. Distress, agitation, or apprehension expressed by toddlers or others when they are removed from mother, family, home, or other familiar surroundings. anxiety attack SEE: under attack. anxiety disorder Any of a group of mental conditions that include panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, agoraphobia without panic disorder, simple (speciﬁc) phobia, social phobia, obsessivecompulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety caused by a general medical condition, and substance-induced anxiety disorder. The symptoms vary widely but interfere signiﬁcantly with normal functioning. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. generalized a.d. Excessive anxiety and worry predominating for at least 6 months. Restlessness, easy fatigability, difﬁculty in concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and disturbed sleep may be present. Adults with this disorder often worry about everyday, routine circumstances such as job responsibilities, ﬁnances, the health of family members, misfortune to their children, or minor matters such as being late or completing household chores. Frequently they experience cold, clammy hands; dry mouth; sweating; nausea or diarrhea; urinary frequency; trouble swallowing or a “lump in the throat”; an exaggerated startle response; or depressive symptoms. The intensity, duration, or frequency of the anxiety and worry is far out of proportion to the actual likelihood or impact of the feared event. anxiety reaction Anxiety disorder. anxiety state A condition marked by more or less continuous anxiety and apprehension. SEE: neurosis, anxiety. anxiolytic (a˘ng⬙zı¯-o¯-lı˘t⬘ı˘k) [L. anxietas, anxiety, ⫹ Gr. lysis, dissolution] 1. Counteracting or relieving anxiety. 2. A drug that relieves anxiety. SYN: agent, anti-anxiety. A.O.A. Alpha Omega Alpha, an honorary medical fraternity in the U.S.; American Osteopathic Association. AoA Administration on Aging. A.O.C. anodal opening contraction. A.O.R.N. Association of Operating Room Nurses. aort-, aorto- Combining forms meaning aorta. aorta (a¯-or⬘ta˘) pl. aortas, aortae [L. from Gr. aorte] The main trunk of the arterial system of the body. The aorta is about 3 cm in diameter at its origin in the upper surface of the left ventricle. It passes upward as the ascending aorta, turns backward and to the left (arch of the aorta) at about the

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Absence of urine formation. SEE: anuresis. anuric, adj. anus (a¯⬘nu˘s) [L.] The outlet of the rectum lying in the fold between the buttocks. artiﬁcial a. An opening into the bowel formed by colostomy. imperforate a. Condition in which the anus is closed. vulvovaginal a. Congenital anomaly in a female in which the anus is imperforate but there is an opening from the rectum to the vagina. anvil (a˘n⬘vı˘l) [AS. anﬁlt] A common name for the incus, the second of the three bones in the middle ear. SYN: incus. SEE: ear for illus. anxiety (a¯ng-zı¯⬘e˘-te¯) A vague uneasy feeling of discomfort or dread accompanied by an autonomic response; the source is often nonspeciﬁc or unknown to the individual; a feeling of apprehension caused by anticipation of danger. It is a potential signal that warns of impending danger and enables the individual to take measures to deal with threat. SEE: neurosis, anxiety; Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. PATIENT CARE: Health care providers evaluate the patient’s level of anxiety and document related behaviors and physical characteristics, such as sympathetic nervous system arousal and effects on the patient’s perceptual ﬁeld and ability to learn and solve problems. Coping and defense mechanisms, avoidance behaviors, and surrounding circumstances are also assessed. A calm, caring, quiet, and controlled atmosphere can prevent progression of the patient’s anxiety and even reduce it by lessening feelings of isolation and instability. Patients with mild anxiety are assisted to identify and eliminate stressors, if possible. Appropriate outlets are provided for excess energy. Health care providers establish a trusting relationship with the patient, encouraging the patient to express feelings and concerns. False reassurance is never offered. Care for patients with severe anxiety is focused on reducing environmental and other stimuli. Clear, simple validating statements are used to communicate with the patient and are repeated as often as necessary, and reality is reinforced if distortion is evident. The patient’s physical needs are addressed, and activity is encouraged to help the patient discharge excess energy and relieve stress. castration a. Anxiety about the possibility of injury to or loss of the testicles or ovaries. death a. The apprehension, worry, or fear related to death or dying. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. free-ﬂoating a. Anxiety unrelated to

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level of the fourth thoracic vertebra, and then passes downward as the thoracic aorta to the diaphragm, and below the diaphragm as the abdominal aorta. The latter terminates at its division into the two common iliac arteries. At the junction of the aorta and the left ventricle is the aortic semilunar valve, which contains three cusps. This valve opens when the ventricle contracts and is closed by the backup of blood when the ventricle relaxes. SEE: illus. The divisions of the aorta are as follows: Ascending aorta (two branches): Two coronary arteries (right and left) provide blood supply to the myocardium. Aortic arch (three branches): The brachiocephalic artery divides into the right subclavian artery, which provides blood to the right arm and other areas, and right common carotid artery, which supplies the right side of the head and neck. The left common carotid artery supplies the left side of the head and neck. The left subclavian artery provides blood for the left arm and portion of the thoracic area. Thoracic aorta: Two or more bronchial arteries provide blood for bronchi. Esophageal arteries provide blood to the esophagus. Pericardial arteries supply the pericardium. Nine pairs of intercostal arteries supply blood for intercostal areas. Mediastinal branches supply lymph glands and the posterior mediastinum. Superior phrenic arteries supply the diaphragm. Abdominal aorta: The celiac artery supplies the stomach, liver, and spleen. The superior mesenteric artery supplies all of the small intestine except the superior portion of the duodenum. The inferior mesenteric artery supplies all of the colon and rectum except the right half of the transverse colon. The middle suprarenal branches supply the adrenal (suprarenal) glands. The renal arteries supply the kidneys, ureters, and adrenals. The testicular arteries supply the testicles and ureter. The ovarian arteries (which correspond to internal spermatic arteries of the male) supply the ovaries, part of the ureters, and the uterine tubes. The inferior phrenic arteries supply the diaphragm and esophagus. The lumbar arteries supply the lumbar and psoas muscles and part of the abdominal wall musculature. The middle sacral artery supplies the sacrum and coccyx. The right and left common iliac arteries supply the lower pelvic and abdominal areas and the lower extremities. aortal, aortic (a¯-or⬘ta˘l, −tı˘k), adj. aortalgia (a¯⬙or-ta˘l⬘je¯-a˘) [L. from Gr. aorte, aorta, ⫹ algos, pain] Pain in the aortic area. aortarctia (a¯⬙or-ta˘rk⬘she¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ L. arc-

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skleros, hard] Aortic sclerosis. aortostenosis (a¯-or⬙to¯-ste˘-no¯⬘sı˘s) Aortic stenosis. aortotomy (a¯⬙or-to˘t⬘o¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ tome, incision] Incision of the aorta. A.O.S.S.M. American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. A.O.T.A. American Occupational Therapy Association. A.O.T.F. American Occupational Therapy Foundation. A.P. anteroposterior. A.P.A. American Pharmaceutical Association; American Podiatry Association; American Psychiatric Association; American Psychological Association. APACHE II Acronym for Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation, a severity of disease classiﬁcation system. apallesthesia (a˘-pa˘l⬙e˘s-the¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ pallein, to tremble, ⫹ aisthesis, sensation] Inability to sense vibrations. SEE: pallesthesia. apallic syndrome Persistent vegetative state. apancreatic (a˘-pa˘n⬙kre¯-a˘t⬘ı˘k) 1. Caused by absence of the pancreas. 2. Pert. to noninvolvement of the pancreas. aparalytic (a˘-pa˘r⬙a˘-lı˘t⬘ı˘k) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ paralyein, to loosen] Marked by lack of paralysis. aparathyrosis (a˘-pa˘r⬙a˘-thı¯-ro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ para, near, ⫹ thyreos, an oblong shield, ⫹ osis, condition] Parathyroid deﬁciency. apareunia (a˘⬙pa˘r-u¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ pareunos, lying with] Inability to accomplish sexual intercourse. SEE: dyspareunia. aparthrosis (a˘p⬙a˘r-thro¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. apo, from, ⫹ arthron, joint, ⫹ osis, condition] 1. A joint that moves freely in any direction, such as the shoulder joint. SYN: diarthrosis. 2. An ambiguous term meaning dislocation of a joint. apathetic (a˘p⬙a˘-the˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ pathos, disease, suffering] Indifferent; without interest. SYN: apathic. apathic (a˘-pa˘th⬘ı˘k) Apathetic. apathism (a˘p⬘a˘-thı˘zm) [⬙ ⫹ pathos, disease, suffering, ⫹ −ismos, condition] Slowness to react to stimuli; opposite of erethism. apathy (a˘p⬘a˘-the¯) [Gr. apatheia] Indifference; insensibility; lack of emotion. apatite (a˘p⬘a˘-tı¯t⬙) [Ger. Apatit, “the deceptive stone”] A mineral containing calcium and phosphate ions and a univalent anion in a speciﬁc ratio; the major constituent of teeth and bones. APC 1. absolute phagocyte count. 2. antigen-presenting cell. A.P.C. aspirin, phenacetin, and caffeine, common ingredients in various headache and cold tablets. Phenacetin is no longer considered suitable for use in any form. APE anterior pituitary extract. apellous (a˘-pe˘l⬘u˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ L.

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gree of fetal hypoxia may be obtained by direct measures of umbilical cord oxygen, carbon dioxide partial pressure, and pH. SEE: table. APHA American Public Health Association. aphacia, aphakia (a˘-fa¯⬘se¯-a˘, −ke¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ phakos, lentil] Absence of the crystalline lens of the eye. aphacic, aphakic (a˘fa¯⬘sı˘k, −kı˘k), adj. aphagia (a˘-fa¯⬘je¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ phagein, to eat] Inability to swallow. aphalangia (a˘⬙fa˘-la˘n⬘je¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ phalanx, closely knit row] Absence of ﬁngers or toes. aphanisis (a˘-fa˘n⬘ı˘-sı˘s) [Gr. aphaneia, disappearance] Fear or apprehension that sexual potency will be lost. aphasia (a˘-fa¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ phasis, speaking] Absence or impairment of the ability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs because of brain dysfunction. It is considered complete or total when both sensory and motor areas are involved. SEE: alalia. aphasic (−zı˘k), adj. acquired epileptiform a. LandauKleffner syndrome. amnesic a. Anomic a. anomic a. Inability to name objects; loss of memory for words. auditory a. Inability to understand spoken words. SYN: word deafness. Broca’s a. Motor a. conduction a. A speech deﬁcit whose hallmarks are an inability to repeat what one has heard and impairments in writing and word ﬁnding. crossed a. Aphasia that develops paradoxically in a right-handed person after a stroke or lesions affecting the right hemisphere. executive a. Motor a. ﬂuent a. Aphasia in which words are easily spoken but those used are incorrect and may be unrelated to the content of the other words spoken. gibberish a. Utterance of meaningless phrases. global a. Total aphasia involving failure of all forms of communication. infantile acquired a. Landau-Kleffner syndrome.

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jargon a. Communication that results in the use of jargon or disconnected words. mixed a. Combined sensory and motor aphasia. motor a. Aphasia in which patients know what they want to say but cannot say it; inability to coordinate the muscles controlling speech. It may be complete or partial. Broca’s area is disordered or diseased. SYN: Broca’s a. executive aphasia. nominal a. Inability to name objects. optic a. Inability to name an object recognized by sight without the aid of sound, taste, or touch; a form of agnosia. semantic a. Inability to understand the meaning of words. sensory a. Inability to understand spoken words if the auditory word center is involved (auditory aphasia) or written words if the visual word center is affected (visual aphasia). If both centers are involved, the patient will not understand spoken or written words. syntactic a. Loss of the ability to use proper grammatical construction. transcortical a. A speech impairment in which the ability to repeat words is preserved, but other language functions are absent. traumatic a. Aphasia caused by head injury. visual a. Inability to understand the written word. SYN: alexia; word blindness. Wernicke’s a. SEE: Wernicke’s aphasia. aphasiac (a˘-fa¯⬘ze¯-a˘k) An individual affected with aphasia.

aphasic (a˘-fa¯⬙zı˘k) 1. Pert. to aphasia. 2. An individual affected with aphasia.

aphasiologist (a˘-fa¯⬙ze¯-o˘l⬘o¯-jı˘st) [Gr. a-,

not, ⫹ phasis, speaking, ⫹ logos, word, reason] A person who studies the pathology of language and the production of speech and written language. aphemia (a˘-fe¯⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ pheme, speech] 1. Loss of the power to speak. SYN: motor aphasia. 2. Loss of the power to speak distinctly. SYN: anarthria. aphephobia (af⬙e˘-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [Gr. haphe,

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Slow (less than 100) Slow, irregular Some ﬂexion of extremities Grimace Body pink; extremities blue

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touch, ⫹ phobos, fear] Morbid fear of being touched. apheresis, therapeutic (a˘-fe˘r⬘e¯-sı˘s) [Gr. aphairesis, separation] Removal of unwanted or pathological components from a patient’s blood by means of a continuous-ﬂow separator; the process is similar to hemodialysis, as treated blood is returned to the patient. The removal of cellular material is termed cytapheresis; leukapheresis describes the removal of leukocytes only. Plasmapheresis, also called plasma exchange, involves removal of noncellular materials. Therapeutic apheresis has been used to treat blood hyperviscosity, cold agglutinin hemolytic anemia, posttransfusion purpura, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, myasthenia gravis, sickle cell anemia, GuillainBarre´ syndrome, familial hypercholesterolemia, and certain drug overdoses. aphonia (a˘-fo¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ phone, voice] Loss of speech sounds from the larynx, as may occur in chronic laryngitis. It is not caused by a brain lesion. The condition may be caused by disease of the vocal cords, paralysis of the laryngeal nerves, or pressure on the recurrent laryngeal nerve; or it may be functional (due to psychiatric causes). hysterical a. Aphonia due to somatoform disorders. There is no organic defect. a. paranoica Obstinate silence in the mentally ill. postoperative a. Loss of speech following laryngectomy. Restoration of speech is accomplished with speech synthesizers and speech therapy. spastic a. Aphonia resulting from spasm of the vocal muscles, esp. that initiated by efforts to speak. aphonogelia (a˘-fo¯⬙no¯-je¯⬘le¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ phone, voice, ⫹ gelos, laughter] Inability to laugh out loud. aphose (a˘f⬘o¯z) [⬙ ⫹ phos, light] A subjective visual perception of darkness or of a shadow. aphrasia (a˘-fra¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ phrasis, speech] Inability to speak or understand phrases. aphrodisiac (a˘f⬙ro¯-dı˘z⬘e¯-a˘k) 1. Stimulating sexual desire. 2. A drug, food, environment, or other agent that arouses sexual desire. aphtha (a˘f⬘thah) pl. aphthae [Gr. aphtha, small ulcer] A small ulcer on a mucous membrane of the mouth, as in thrush. aphthic (−thik), adj.

Bednar’s a. SEE: Bednar’s aphthae. cachectic a. A lesion formed beneath

the tongue and accompanied by severe constitutional symptoms. aphthoid (a˘f⬘thoyd) Resembling aphthae. aphthongia (a˘f-tho˘n⬘je¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ phthongos, voice] Inability to speak

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send normal periodic signals to the muscles of respiration. Observation of the patient reveals no respiratory effort, that is, no movement of the chest, and no breath sounds. deglutition a. Cessation of breathing while swallowing. a.– hypopnea index A measure of sleep-disordered breathing based on the number of episodes of apnea or periods of inadequate ventilation during sleep. mixed a. Dysfunctional breathing during sleep that combines elements of obstructive and central sleep apneas. obstructive a. Absent or dysfunctional breathing that occurs when the upper airway is intermittently blocked during sleep. Observation of the patient reveals vigorous but ineffective respiratory efforts, often with loud snoring or snorting. a. of prematurity ABBR: AOP. A condition of the premature newborn, marked by repeated episodes of apnea lasting longer than 20 sec. The diagnosis of AOP is one of exclusion, made when no treatable cause can be found. Increased frequency of apneic episodes directly relates to the degree of prematurity. AOP is not an independent risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome. Apneic episodes may result in bradycardia, hypoxia, and respiratory acidosis. TREATMENT: There is no speciﬁc treatment; however, initial efforts should begin with the least invasive method possible. Tactile stimulation is often successful with early recognition. When gentle stimulation does not produce a response, bag and mask ventilation is initiated. Methylxanthines such as caffeine, theophylline, and aminophylline are helpful. PATIENT CARE: Care should include maintenance of a neutral thermal environment, avoidance of prolonged oral feedings, use of tactile stimulation early in the apneic episode, and ventilatory support as needed. The infant who has experienced and survived an episode of apnea is maintained on cardiac and respiratory monitoring devices. Before discharge, parents are taught cardiopulmonary resuscitation, use of monitoring equipment, and how to recognize signs of medication toxicity if medications are used. sleep a. Sleep apnea. apnea alarm mattress A mattress that is designed to sound an alarm when the infant lying on it ceases to breathe. SEE: apnea monitoring; sudden infant death syndrome. apnea monitoring Monitoring the respiratory movements, esp. of infants. This may be done by use of an apnea alarm mattress, or devices to measure the infant’s thoracic and abdominal move-

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phobia] Unrealistic fear of bees. apitherapy In alternative medicine, the application of bee stings or their chemical constituents for their putative antiinﬂammatory effects. Apitherapy has been used by some health care practitioners to treat arthritis and multiple sclerosis, among other disorders. A.P.L. Trade name for chorionic gonadotropin, human. aplanatic (a˘⬙pla˘-na˘t⬘ı˘k) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ planetos, wandering] Free from or correcting spherical aberration. aplasia (a˘-pla¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ plasis, a developing] Failure of an organ or tissue to develop normally. aplastic (a˘pla˘s⬘tı˘k), adj.

a. axialis extracorticalis congenita Congenital defect of the axon formation on the surface of the cerebral cortex. a. cutis congenita Defective development of a localized area of the skin, usually on the scalp. The area is usually covered by a thin, translucent membrane. thymic a. A sometimes fatal disorder in which the thymus fails to develop, causing a deﬁciency of gamma globulin. There is a deﬁciency of lymph tissue throughout the body. SYN: thymic alymphoplasia. Apley’s scratch test (a˘p⬘le¯z) A test of shoulder function with several variations designed to detect asymmetries in range of motion observed during abduction, adduction, internal rotation, and external rotation. The patient performs instructed movements involving positioning the hand to touch the opposite shoulder in the scapular region from behind the back and over the shoulder. Apley’s test (a˘p⬘le¯z) A test for differentiating knee pain caused by meniscal injuries from pain caused by ligament sprains. The test is performed with the patient prone and the knee ﬂexed to 90⬚. With the femur stabilized, the leg is distracted and rotated internally and externally. An axial load is then applied to the leg. Pain produced only when the leg is compressed indicates a meniscal lesion; pain produced only when the leg is distracted indicates ligament trauma. APMA. American Podiatric Medical Association. Formerly called the American Podiatry Association. apnea (a˘p-ne¯⬘a˘) [⬙ ⫹ pnoe, breathing] Temporary cessation of breathing and, therefore, of the body’s intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide. It is a serious symptom, esp. in patients with other potentially life-threatening conditions. SEE: apnea monitoring; Cheyne-Stokes respiration; sleep apnea; sudden infant death syndrome. central a. Absence of breathing during sleep that occurs when the respiratory center of the brainstem does not

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ments and heart rate. SEE: sudden infant death syndrome. apnea test A test used to determine whether a comatose person receiving life support has suffered brain death. PATIENT CARE: The patient’s ventilator is set to deliver no breaths per minute, and the carbon dioxide level of the blood is allowed to rise above 60 mm Hg. If apnea (no spontaneous breathing) occurs, brain death is conﬁrmed. The test should not be performed if the person has recently received sedative, narcotic, or paralytic drugs, as they may suppress spontaneous breathing. apneumatic (a˘p⬙nu¯-ma˘t⬘ı˘k) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ pneuma, air] 1. Free of air, as in a collapsed lung. 2. Pert. to a procedure done in the absence of air. apneumatosis (a˘p⬙nu¯-ma˘-to¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ osis, condition] Noninﬂation of air cells of the lung; congenital atelectasis. apneumia (a˘p-nu¯⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ pneumon, lung] Congenital absence of the lungs. apneusis (a˘p-nu¯⬘sı˘s) Abnormal respiration marked by sustained inspiratory effort; caused by surgical removal of the upper portion of the pons. apo- (a˘p⬘o¯) [Gr. apo, from] Combining form meaning separated from or derived from. apo(a) Abbreviation for apolipoprotein(a). apocamnosis (a˘p⬙o¯-ka˘m-no¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. apokamnein, to grow weary] Weariness; easily induced fatigue. apochromatic (a˘p⬙o¯-kro¯-ma˘t⬘ı˘k) Free from spherical and chromatic aberrations. apocrine (a˘p⬘o¯-kre¯n, −krı¯n, −krı˘n) [Gr. apo, from, ⫹ krinein, to separate] Denoting secretory cells that contribute part of their protoplasm to the material secreted. SEE: eccrine; holocrine; merocrine. apodal (a˘-po¯⬘da˘l) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ pous, foot] Lacking feet. apodia (a˘-po¯⬘de¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ pous, foot] Congenital absence of one or both feet. apoenzyme (a˘p-o¯-e˘n⬘zı¯m) The protein portion of an enzyme. SEE: holoenzyme; prosthetic group. apoferritin (a˘p⬙o¯-fe˘r⬘ı˘-tı˘n) A protein that combines with iron to form ferritin. In the body, it is always bound to iron. apogee (a˘p⬘o¯-je¯) [Gr. apo, from, ⫹ gaia, earth] The climax or period of greatest severity of a disease. apolar (a˘-po¯⬘la˘r) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ polos, pole] Without poles or processes. Some nerve cells are apolar. apolipoprotein (a˘p⬙o¯-lı˘p⬙o¯-pro¯⬘te¯n) Proteins imbedded in the outer shell of lipoproteins. The apolipoproteins (Apo) are designated ApoAI, ApoAII, ApoAIV; ApoB48 and B100; ApoCI, ApoCII, ApoCIII; and ApoE. Except for ApoII and ApoAIV, the metabolic functions

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are concerned with metabolizing and transporting lipoproteins. The functions of ApoAII and ApoAIV are not fully understood. All are synthesized in the liver; ApoE is synthesized also in macrophages, neurons, and glial cells. SEE: lipoprotein. apolipoprotein E ABBR: ApoE. A protein that regulates lipid concentrations in plasma and repairs neuronal damage in the central nervous system. ApoE4 allele is associated with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, probably because it protects neurons less effectively than other ApoE alleles. apomorphine (a˘p⬙o¯-mor⬘fe˘n) [Gr. apo, from, ⫹ morphine] A morphine derivative prepared by removal of one molecule of water from the morphine molecule. a. hydrochloride A grayish white powder that becomes green on exposure to water or air. An emetic, apomorphine hydrochloride formerly was used to treat oral overdoses. In small doses it may be used as an expectorant. Apo-Napro-Na DS Naproxen. aponeurology (a˘p⬙o¯-nu¯-ro˘l⬘o¯-je¯) [⬙ ⫹ neuron, nerve, tendon, ⫹ logos, word, reason] The branch of anatomy dealing with aponeuroses. aponeurorrhaphy (a˘p⬙o¯-nu¯-ror⬘a˘-fe¯) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ rhaphe, seam, ridge] Suture of an aponeurosis. aponeurosis (a˘p⬙o¯-nu¯-ro¯⬘sı˘s) pl. aponeuroses [⬙ ⫹ neuron, nerve, tendon] A ﬂat ﬁbrous sheet of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone or other tissues; may sometimes serve as a fascia. aponeurotic (−ro˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. epicranial a. Fibrous membrane connecting the occipital and frontal muscles. SYN: galea aponeurotica. lingual a. Connective tissue sheet of the tongue to which lingual muscles attach. palatine a. Connective tissue sheet of the soft palate to which palatal muscles attach. pharyngeal a. Sheet of connective tissue lying between the mucosal and muscular layers of the pharyngeal wall. SYN: pharyngobasilar fascia. plantar a. Sheet of connective tissue investing the muscles of the sole of the foot. SYN: plantar fascia. aponeurositis (a˘p⬙o¯-nu¯-ro¯-sı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of an aponeurosis. aponeurotome (a˘p⬙o¯-nu¯⬘ro¯-to¯m) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ tome, incision] Surgical instrument for cutting an aponeurosis. aponeurotomy (a˘p⬙o¯-nu¯-ro˘t⬘o¯-me¯) Incision of an aponeurosis. apophysis (a˘-po˘f⬘ı˘-sı˘s) pl. apophyses [Gr. apophysis, off-shoot] A projection, esp. from a bone (e.g., a tubercle); an outgrowth without an independent cen-

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macists; based on 480 grains to 1 oz and 12 oz to 1 lb. It has been replaced by the metric system. SEE: Weights and Measures Appendix. apothecary (a˘-po˘th⬘e˘-ka¯-re¯) [Gr. apotheke, storing place] A druggist or pharmacist. In England and Ireland, one licensed by the Society of Apothecaries of London or the Apothecaries’ Hall of Ireland as an authorized physician and dispenser of drugs. apothem, apotheme (a˘p⬘o¯-the˘m, −the¯m) [Gr. apo, from, ⫹ thema, deposit] The brown precipitate that appears when vegetable decoctions or infusions are exposed to the air or are boiled a long time. apotripsis (a˘p⬙o¯-trı˘p⬘sı˘s) [Gr. apotribein, to abrade] Removal of a corneal scar or opacity. Apo-Verap SEE: verapamil. apovitellin (a˘p⬙o¯-vı¯-te˘l⬘-ı˘n) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙] One of several components of the lipoprotein in egg yolks; a source of food allergies in susceptible individuals. apparatus (a˘p⬙a˘-ra¯⬘tu˘s, −ra˘t⬘u˘s) [L. apparare, to prepare] 1. A number of parts that act together to perform a special function. 2. A group of structures or organs that work together to perform a common function. 3. A mechanical device or appliance used in operations and experiments. Particular apparatuses are listed under the ﬁrst word. SEE: e.g., dental apparatus; Golgi apparatus; vocal apparatus. apparent [L. apparens, appearing] 1. Obvious and easily seen; not disguised or hidden. 2. Appearing to the senses to be obvious and clear based on evidence that, with greater knowledge or closer examination, may or may not be valid. appearance The visible presentation of an object. appendage (a˘-pe˘n⬘dı˘j) Anything attached to a larger or major body part, such as a tail or a limb. SEE: appendix. atrial a. A small muscular pouch attached to each atrium of the heart. auricular a. 1. Atrial appendage. 2. Additional tissue attached to the ear. a. of the eye The eyelid, eyelashes, eyebrow, lacrimal apparatus, and conjunctiva. a. of the fetus The amnion, chorion, and umbilical cord. a. of the skin The nails, hair, and the sebaceous and sweat glands. uterine a. The ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterine ligaments. appendectomy (a˘p⬙e˘n-de˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. ektome, excision] Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix. incidental a. Removal of the appendix during another surgical procedure in the abdominal cavity. appendical, appendiceal (a˘-pe˘n⬘dı˘-ka˘l, a˘p-e˘n-dı˘s⬘e¯-a˘l) Pert. to an appendix.

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ter of ossiﬁcation. apophyseal, apophysial (a˘p⬙o¯-fı˘z⬘e¯-a˘l), adj. basilar a. Basilar process of the occipital bone. a. of Ingrassia Smaller wing of the sphenoid bone. lenticular a. Lenticular process of the incus, which articulates with the stapes. a. raviana Anterior process of the malleus. temporal a. Mastoid process of the temporal bone. apophysitis (a˘-po˘f⬙ı˘-sı¯⬘tı˘s) [Gr. apo, from, ⫹ physis, growth, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of an apophysis. apoplectic (a˘p⬙o¯-ple˘k⬘tı˘k) [Gr. apoplektikos, crippled by stroke] Pert. to apoplexy. apoplectiform (a˘p⬙o¯-ple˘k⬘tı˘-form) [Gr. apoplexia, stroke, ⫹ L. forma, form] Resembling apoplexy. SYN: apoplectoid. apoplectoid (a˘p⬙o¯-ple˘k⬘toyd) [⬙ ⫹ eidos, form, shape] Apoplectiform. apoplexia (a˘p⬙o¯-ple˘k⬘se¯-a˘) [Gr. apoplessein, to cripple by a stroke] Apoplexy. apoplexy (a˘p⬘o¯-ple˘k⬙se¯) [Gr. apoplessein, to cripple by a stroke] 1. Copious effusion of blood into an organ, as in abdominal apoplexy or pulmonary apoplexy. 2. An outmoded term for stroke, esp. a stroke in which a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. pituitary a. Hemorrhage into or necrosis of the pituitary gland. The symptoms are sudden headache, vision loss, and circulatory collapse. Treatment usually includes prompt administration of adrenal steroids. Sometimes neurosurgery is attempted to prevent permanent blindness. uteroplacental a. Couvelaire uterus. apoptosis (a˘-po˘p-to¯⬘sı˘s, a˘-po¯-to¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. apo, from, ⫹ ptosis, a dropping] 1. Programmed cell death; genetic limitation of the lifespan of cells. The process may be important in limiting growth of tumors. 2. Programmed death of cells. Apo-Ranitidine Ranitidine. aporepressor (a˘p⬙o¯-re¯-pre˘s⬘or) A protein, the synthesis of which is directed by a regulator gene, that functions only when bound with speciﬁc low-molecular-weight compounds called corepressors. aposia (a˘-po¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ posis, drink] Absence of thirst. SYN: adipsia. apotemnophilia (a˘p⬙o¯-te˘m⬙no¯-fe¯l⬘e¯-a˘) [Gr. apo, away, ⫹ temnein, to cut, ⫹ philein, to love] A form of paraphilia characterized by the individual requesting amputation of an extremity for erotic reasons. apothecaries’ weights and measures (a˘po˘th⬘e˘-ka¯r⬙e¯z) An outdated and obsolete system of weights and measures formerly used by physicians and phar-

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appendere, hang to, ⫹ Gr. ektasis, a stretching] Dilatation of the vermiform appendix. appendicectomy (a˘-pe˘n⬙dı˘-se˘k⬘to¯-me¯) Appendectomy. appendicitis (a˘-pe˘n⬙dı˘-sı¯⬘tı˘s) [L. appendere, hang to, ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the vermiform appendix, caused by blockage of the lumen of the appendix and followed by infection. It may be acute, subacute, or chronic and occasionally is difﬁcult to diagnose because many other illnesses may cause acute abdominal pain. SEE: acute a.and other subentries; Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. TREATMENT: Surgery is typically required. Preoperative intravenous hydration and antibiotics are given in most instances. acute a. A common presentation of appendiceal inﬂammation. Classic presentations, which occur about 60% of the time, include abdominal pain (initially diffuse, gradually localizing to the right lower quadrant), loss of appetite, nausea, fever, and an elevated white blood cell count. The disease is more common in males and generally occurs in the young, usually between the ages of 10 and 20, but rarely before age 2 and less often after age 50. It is nevertheless important in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain in older adults. DIAGNOSIS: Diagnosis is simple when pain eventually localizes to the right lower quadrant, with rebound tenderness and rigidity over the right rectus muscle or McBurney’s point. Diag-

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nostic difﬁculties may arise because the anatomical location of the appendix can vary; as a result, pain may be present in the pelvis, in the right upper quadrant, or in other locations. Tachycardia and moderate to severe discomfort are common. The differential diagnosis of this presentation includes ﬂares of inﬂammatory bowel disease, mesenteric adenitis, pelvic inﬂammation, and many other illnesses. When this diagnosis is considered in a woman, it must be differentiated from pain associated with ovulation (mittelschmerz), ruptured ectopic pregnancy, torsion of the ovary, and pelvic inﬂammatory disease. To aid preoperative diagnosis, imaging studies, such as ultrasound or computed tomography, are often performed. SEE: table. The greater the delay in diagnosis, the higher the incidence of complications, such as abscess formation, appendiceal rupture, sepsis, and death. PATIENT CARE: Preoperative: The patient is assessed for signs and symptoms of appendicitis, such as elevated temperature; nausea or vomiting; onset, location, quality, and intensity of pain; rebound tenderness; constipation or diarrhea; and an elevated white blood cell count. The patient is positioned for comfort and prepared physically and emotionally for surgery. CAUTION: To prevent possible rupture of an inﬂamed appendix, cathartics or enemas should not be used.

Some Severe Illnesses That May Mimic Appendicitis Disease Abdominal aortic aneurysm, rupture Colic caused by kidney stone Crohn’s disease, ﬂare Diverticulitis, rightsided Ectopic pregnancy Gastroenteritis Ischemia of the GI tract Perforation of an internal organ Pyelonephritis Salpingitis Typhlitis

Clinical Findings That May Suggest the Diagnosis Pulsatile abdominal mass; abdominal bruits; mature patient; imaging studies Blood present in the urine; visualization of stone by pyelography or computed tomography History of inﬂammatory bowel disease; pus or blood in stools May be difﬁcult to distinguish without imaging studies, laparotomy, or laparoscopy Positive pregnancy test; abdominal ultrasound Others at home also ill; recent travel abroad; vomiting and diarrhea present Pain more notable than physical ﬁndings; metabolic acidosis; blood in stools; mature patient; smoker Abdominal rigidity; free air under the diaphragm on abdominal x-ray studies Leukocytes and bacteria in catheterized urine specimen Sexually active woman; cervical purulence; tenderness of pelvic organs on examination History of leukemia

NOTE: Surgical consultation and abdominal imaging (e.g., with computerized tomography) will lower the likelihood of missed diagnoses or inappropriate surgery.

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Postoperative: Vital signs, the status of bowel sounds, abdominal ﬂatus, lung sounds, and intake and output, including prescribed intravenous ﬂuids, are monitored and documented. The patient is positioned comfortably (Fowler’s position in the case of a ruptured appendix or peritonitis). Prescribed analgesics and noninvasive comfort measures are provided. Position changes, deep breathing and coughing, and early ambulation are encouraged. The patient’s ability to urinate is ascertained and documented. If required, antibiotics are administered as prescribed. The dressing is inspected for any bleeding or drainage and the ﬁndings documented. The patient is prepared for return to home, work, and other activities. chronic a. Appendicitis that may follow an acute but untreated attack, leaving ﬁbrosis and narrowing of the lumen of the appendix. Some authorities question the existence of this entity, as those pathological changes can result from other inﬂammatory conditions or simply from a gradual narrowing of the lumen. gangrenous a. Appendicitis in which inﬂammation is extreme, blood vessels are blocked in the mesentery, circulation to the appendix is cut off, and diffuse peritonitis ensues. appendicoenterostomy (a˘-pe˘n⬙dı˘k-o¯e˘n⬙te˘r-o˘s⬘to¯-me¯) [L. appendere, hang to, ⫹ Gr. enteron, intestine, ⫹ stoma, mouth] 1. Appendicostomy. 2. The establishment of an anastomosis between the appendix and intestine. appendicolysis (a˘-pe˘n⬙dı˘-ko˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. lysis, dissolution] Surgery to free the appendix from adhesions. appendicopathy (a˘-pe˘n⬙dı˘-ko˘p⬘a˘-the¯) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. pathos, disease, suffering] Any disease of the vermiform appendix. a. oxyurica A lesion of the appendical mucosa supposedly due to oxyurids (intestinal parasitic worms). appendicostomy (a˘-pe˘n⬙dı˘-ko˘s⬘to¯-me¯) Surgical opening and ﬁxation of the appendix onto the skin. The opening is employed as a vent to an obstructed colon (it is less efﬁcient than a colostomy or cecostomy). Through the appendiceal lumen a tube can be passed to either instill medication (as in cases of colitis) or ﬂuids (e.g., to relieve fecal impaction in infants with Hirschsprung’s disease or in the inﬁrm elderly patient). The opening can also be used to remove foreign bodies from the intestinal lumen. PATIENT CARE: Emotional support is given to the patient and family members. Ostomy care is taught. appendicular (a˘p⬙e˘n-dı˘k⬘u¯-la˘r) [L. appendere, to hang to] 1. Pert. to an appendix. SYN: appendical; appendiceal. 2. Pert. to the limbs. appendix (a˘-pe˘n⬘dı˘ks) pl. appendixes pl.

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appendices [L.] An appendage, esp. the appendix vermiformis. SYN: appendage. SEE: digestive system and omentum for illus. atrial a. A small muscular pouch attached to each atrium of the heart. auricular a. Atrial appendix. ensiform a. A term formerly used to indicate the xiphoid process of the sternum. a. epididymidis A cystic structure attached to the epididymis, a vestigial remnant of the mesonephric duct. a. epiploica One of numerous pouches of the peritoneum, ﬁlled with fat and attached to the colon. a. testis A small bladder-like structure at the upper end of the testis, a vestigial remnant of the cephalic portion of the mu¨llerian duct. ventricular a. Laryngeal saccule. a. vermiformis A worm-shaped process projecting from the blind end of the cecum and lined with a continuation of the mucous membrane of the cecum. SEE: vermiform appendix. vesicular a. A cystic structure attached to the ﬁmbriated end of the uterine tube. It is a vestigial remnant of the mesonephric duct. xiphoid a. Xiphoid process. SYN: ensiform appendix. apperception (a˘p⬙e˘r-se˘p⬘shu˘n) [L. ad, to, ⫹ percipere, to perceive] The perception and interpretation of sensory stimuli; awareness of the meaning and signiﬁcance of a particular sensory stimulus as modiﬁed by one’s own experiences, knowledge, thoughts, and emotions. apperceptive (−tı˘v), adj. apperceptive personality test ABBR: APT. A test used to assess attitudes, moods, and perceptions. The person tested examines a series of images and is asked to construct a story about each of them. appestat (a˘p⬘e˘-sta˘t) [L. appetitus, longing for, ⫹ Gr. states, stand] The area of the brain (probably in the hypothalamus) that is thought to control appetite and food intake. appetite (a˘p⬘e˘-tı¯t) [L. appetitus, longing for] A strong desire, esp. for food. Appetite differs from hunger in that the latter is an uncomfortable sensation caused by lack of food, whereas appetite is a pleasant sensation based on previous experience that causes one to seek food for the purpose of tasting and enjoying. perverted a. Pica. appetizer (a˘p⬘e˘-tı¯⬙ze˘r) That which promotes appetite. applanation (a˘p⬙la˘-na¯⬘shu˘n) [L. ad, toward, ⫹ planare, to ﬂatten] Abnormal ﬂattening, esp. of the corneal surface. applanometer (a˘p⬙la˘-no˘m⬘e˘-te˘r) [⬙ ⫹ planum, plane, ⫹ Gr. metron, mea-

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sure] A device for measuring intraocular pressure. SEE: tonometer. apple packer’s epistaxis SEE: under epistaxis. apple picker’s disease Bronchitis resulting from a fungicide used on apples. apple sorter’s disease Contact dermatitis caused by chemicals used in washing apples. appliance (a˘-plı¯⬘a˘ns) 1. In dentistry, a device to provide or facilitate a particular function, such as artiﬁcial dentures or a device used to correct bite. SEE: dental prosthesis. 2. A device for inﬂuencing a speciﬁc function (e.g., a cane, crutch, or walker to assist walking, or an appliance to discourage thumb sucking). SEE: prosthesis. application A program designed to perform a speciﬁc function directly for the user or, in some cases, for another program. application service provider A company that offers individuals or enterprises access over the internet to applications and services that would otherwise have to be located on their own computers. applicator (a˘p⬘lı˘-ka¯⬙tor) [L. applicare, to attach] A device, usually a slender rod with a pledget of cotton on the end, for making local applications. apposition (a˘p⬙o¯-zı˘⬘shu˘n) [L. ad, toward, ⫹ ponere, to place] 1. Condition of being positioned side by side or ﬁtted together. SYN: contiguity. 2. Addition of one substance to another, as one layer of tissue upon another. 3. Development by means of accretion, as in the formation of bone or dental cementum. apprehension test A test of chronic joint instability. If this is present, the patient displays concern or discomfort when a joint is put in a position of risk for dislocation. There is an obvious facial display of discomfort; the patient may try to resist the maneuver by muscle contraction. Patella: The patient lies supine with a relaxed quadriceps, and the examiner places digital pressure on the patella, attempting to locate it laterally. Shoulder: The arm is abducted to 90⬚ and rotated externally. With continued external rotation, the patient with an unstable shoulder complains of pain and expresses fear of dislocation. approach (a˘-pro¯ch⬘) The surgical procedure for exposing an organ or tissue. appropriate (a˘p-pro¯⬘pre¯-a˘t) 1. In psychiatry, relating to a behavior that is suitable and congruent. 2. In medical practice, relating to care that is expected to yield health beneﬁts that considerably exceed risk. appropriate for gestational age ABBR: AGA. Born with a normal height, weight, head circumference, and body mass index; being neither abnormally large nor abnormally small at birth. Because pregnancies sometimes end be-

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lı˘zm) [⬙ ⫹ ptyalon, saliva] Absence of or deﬁciency in secretion of saliva. The condition may be caused by disease (mumps, typhoid fever), dehydration, drugs, radiation therapy to the salivary glands, old age, obstruction of salivary ducts, or Sjo¨gren’s syndrome, in which there is deﬁcient function of lacrimal, salivary, and other glands. APUD cells amine precursor uptake and decarboxylation cells. A class of cells, derived from the neural crest of the embryo, that produce hormones (such as insulin, ACTH, glucagon, and thyroxine) and amines (such as dopamine, serotonin, and histamine). These cells are involved in multiple endocrine neoplasia, types I and II. apudoma (a˘-pu¯-do¯⬘ma˘) [from APUD cells] A tumor of APUD cells. apulmonism (a˘-pool⬘mo˘n-ı˘zm) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ L. pulmo, lung, ⫹ Gr. −ismos, condition] Congenital absence of part or all of a lung. apus (a¯⬘pu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ pous, foot] A person who has apodia, congenital absence of the feet. apyknomorphous (a˘-pı˘k⬙no¯-mor⬘fu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ pyknos, thick, ⫹ morphe, form] Not pyknomorphous; pert. to a cell that does not stain deeply because its stainable material is not compact. apyogenous (a¯-pı¯-o˘j⬘e˘n-u˘s) [⬙ ⫹ pyon, pus, ⫹ genos, origin] Not producing pus. apyretic (a¯-pı¯-re˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ pyretos, fever] Without fever. SYN: afebrile. apyrexia (a¯-pı¯-re˘ks⬘e¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ pyrexis, feverishness] Absence of fever. apyrogenetic, apyrogenic (a¯⬙pı¯-ro¯-je˘ne˘t⬘ı˘k, −je˘n⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ genos, origin] Not causing fever. AQ achievement quotient. aq L. aqua, water. aqua (awk⬘wa˘) pl. aquae [L. aqua] ABBR: a; aq. Water. medicated a. An aqueous solution of a volatile substance. It usually contains only a comparatively small percentage of the active drug. Some of these solutions are merely water saturated with a volatile oil. They are used mostly as vehicles to give odor and taste to solutions. aquaphobia (a˘k⬙wa˘-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. phobos, fear] An abnormal fear of water. SYN: hydrophobia. aquaphorin A cell membrane protein that lets water ﬂow into and out of cells. aquapuncture (a˘k⬙wa˘-pu˘ngk⬘chu¯r) [⬙ ⫹ punctura, puncture] Subcutaneous injection of water, as to produce counterirritation. aqua running (ru˘n⬘ı˘ng) A form of lowimpact aerobic exercise for conditioning or for recovery from weight-bearing injuries to the limbs. Aqua running typically takes place in a pool, may involve repetitive movements of both the legs

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Hottentot a. SEE: Hottentot apron. lead a. An apron that contains lead or equivalent material and is sufﬁciently pliable to wear as protection from ionizing radiation. It is used to shield patients and personnel during radiological procedures. aprosody (a˘-pro˘s⬘o¯-de¯) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ prosodia, voice modulation] Absence of normal variations of pitch, rhythm, and stress in the speech. aprosopia (a˘p⬙ro¯-so¯⬘pe¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ prosopon, face] Congenital defect in which part or all of the face is absent. aprotes Chemical substances that are either cations such as sodium, calcium, potassium, and magnesium that carry a positive charge, or anions such as chloride and sulfate that carry a negative charge. These chemicals are unable to donate or accept protons; thus they are not acids, bases, or buffers. SEE: buffer. aprotinin (a˘-pro¯⬘tı˘n-ı˘n) A serine protease inhibitor obtained from bovine pancreas. Its action is believed to be inhibition of plasmin and kallikrein. It is used to decrease blood loss and thus transfusion requirements during surgery. APRV airway pressure release ventilation. APT alum-precipitated toxoid. APTA American Physical Therapy Association. APTA Code of Ethics A code of ethics that sets forth ethical principles for the physical therapy profession. According to its preamble, all physical therapists are responsible for maintaining and promoting ethical and competent practice and establishing a standard of conduct. This code of ethics, adopted by the Association (APTA), is binding on all physical therapists. Members who are found to be in breach of the ethical standards are subject to reprimand, probation, suspension, or expulsion. aptitude (a˘p⬘tı˘-tu¯d) Inherent ability or skill in learning or performing physical or mental endeavors. aptitude test A mental or physical (or both) test designed to evaluate skill or ability to perform certain tasks or assignments. Apt test [Leonard Apt, U.S. pediatric ophthalmologist] A test used originally to identify the source of black (bloody) stools in newborn infants; it is now used in modiﬁed form to distinguish fetal from maternal hemoglobin in blood samples from any source, e.g., the umbilical cord or the gastrointestinal tract. SEE: swallowed blood syndrome. aptyalia, aptyalism (a˘p⬙te¯-a¯⬘le¯-a˘, a˘-tı¯⬘a˘-

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and the arms, and is often undertaken in a supervised class. aquatic 1. Pert. to water. 2. Inhabiting water. aquatic therapy Exercises performed in or underwater for conditioning or rehabilitation (e.g., in injured athletes or patients with joint diseases). aqueduct (a˘k⬘we˘-du˘kt⬙) [⬙ ⫹ ductus, duct] Canal or channel. SYN: aqueductus. cerebral a. Canal in the midbrain connecting the third and fourth ventricles. SYN: aqueductus cerebri. vestibular a. Small passage reaching from the vestibule to the posterior surface of the temporal bone’s petrous section. aqueductus (a˘k⬙we˘-du˘k⬘tu˘s) A canal or channel. SYN: aqueduct. a. cerebri Canal in the midbrain connecting the third and fourth ventricles. SYN: cerebral aqueduct. a. cochleae Canal connecting subarachnoid space and the perilymphatic space of the cochlea. a. Fallopii Canal for facial nerve in the temporal bone. a. vestibuli Small passage reaching from the vestibule to the posterior surface of the temporal bone’s petrous section. aqueous (a¯⬘kwe¯-u˘s) [L. aqua, water] 1. Of the nature of water; watery. 2. Aqueous humor. aqueous chambers Anterior and posterior chambers of the eye, which contain the aqueous humor. aquiparous (a˘k-wı˘p⬘a˘-ru˘s) [⬙ ⫹ parere, to bring forth, to bear] Producing water. AR 1. achievement ratio. 2. alarm reaction. Ar Symbol for the element argon. ara-A Vidarabine. arabinose (a˘-ra˘b⬘ı˘-no¯s) Gum sugar, a pentose obtained from plants; sometimes found in urine. arabinosuria (a˘-ra˘b⬙ı˘-no¯-su¯⬘re¯-a˘) [arabinose ⫹ Gr. ouron, urine] Arabinose in the urine. Ara-C Cytarabine, an antineoplastic drug of the antimetabolite class. arachnid (a˘-ra˘k⬘nı˘d) A member of the class Arachnida. Arachnida (a˘-ra˘k⬘nı˘-da˘) [Gr. arachne, spider] A class of the Arthropoda, including the spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites. arachnidism (a˘-ra˘k⬘nı˘d-ı˘zm) [⬙ ⫹ eidos, form, shape, ⫹ −ismos, condition of] Systemic poisoning from a spider bite. SYN: arachnoidism. SEE: spider bite. arachnitis (a˘⬙ra˘k-nı¯⬘tı˘s) Arachnoiditis. arachnodactyly (a˘-ra˘k⬙no¯-da˘k⬘tı˘l-e¯) [⬙ ⫹ dactylos, ﬁnger] Spider ﬁngers; a state in which ﬁngers and sometimes toes are abnormally long and slender.

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as yellow fever and viral encephalitis. SEE: arenaviruses; Togaviridae. ARC AIDS-related complex. SEE: AIDS. arc (a˘rk) [L. arcus, bow] A curved line; a portion of a circle. reﬂex a. The path followed by a nerve impulse to produce a reﬂex action. The impulse originates in a receptor at the point of stimulation, passes through an afferent neuron or neurons to a reﬂex center in the brain or spinal cord, and from the center out through efferent neurons to the effector organ, where the response occurs. SEE: illus. arcade (a˘r-ka¯d) Any anatomic structure composed of a series of arches. Flint’s a. The arteriovenous anastomoses at the bases of the pyramids of the kidney. arcanum (a˘r-ka¯⬘nu˘m) pl. arcana [L. arcanum, a secret] Secret remedy. arcate (a˘r⬘ka˘t) [L. arcatus, bow-shaped] Arched; bow-shaped. arc eyes SEE: under eyes. ARCF American Respiratory Care Foundation. arch [L. arcus, a bow] Any anatomical structure having a curved or bowlike outline. SYN: arcus. abdominothoracic a. The costal arch; the anterior and lateral boundary between the line dividing the thorax and the abdomen. alveolar a. Arch of the alveolar process of either jaw (maxillary and mandibular arch). aortic a. Proximal curved part of the aorta, at about the level of the fourth thoracic vertebra. The brachiocephalic, left common carotid, and left subclavian arteries arise from the aortic arch.

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aortic a. A series of six pairs of vessels that develop in the embryo and connect the aortic sac with the dorsal aorta. During the ﬁfth to seventh weeks of gestation, the arches undergo transformation, some persisting as functional vessels, others persisting as rudimentary structures, and some disappearing entirely. axillary a. An anomalous muscular slip across the axilla, between the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi muscles. SYN: Langer’s muscle. branchial a. Five pairs of arched structures that form the lateral and ventral walls of the pharynx of the embryo. The ﬁrst is the mandibular arch; the second is the hyoid arch; the third, fourth, and ﬁfth arches are transitory. They are partially separated from each other externally by the branchial clefts and internally by the pharyngeal pouches. They are important in the formation of structures of the face and neck. SYN: pharyngeal arches. carotid a. The third aortic arch, which provides the common carotid artery. a. of Corti A series of arches made up of the rods of Corti in the inner ear. costal a. Arch formed by the ribs. crural a. The inguinal ligament, which extends from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle. SYN: Poupart’s ligament. deep crural a. A band of ﬁbers arching in front of the sheath of femoral vessels; the downward extension of the transversalis fascia. deep palmar a. An arch formed in

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the palm by the communicating branch of the ulnar and the radial artery. dental a. The arch formed by the alveolar process and teeth in each jaw (maxillary and mandibular arch). SYN: arcus dentalis. glossopalatine a. The anterior pillar of the fauces; one of two folds of mucous membrane extending from the soft palate to the sides of the tongue. hemal a. 1. In lower vertebrates, extensions from the lateral areas of the caudal vertebrae that fuse to enclose the caudal artery and vein. In humans these are represented by the costal processes of the vertebrae. 2. Arch formed by the body and dorsal processes of a vertebra. hyoid a. The second branchial arch, which gives rise to the styloid process, the stylohyoid ligament, and the lesser cornu of the hyoid bone. inferior tarsal a. The arch of the median palpebral artery that supplies the lower eyelid. longitudinal a. The anteroposterior arch of the foot; the medial portion is formed by the calcaneus, talus, navicular, cuneiforms, and ﬁrst three metatarsals; the lateral portion is formed by the calcaneus, cuboid, and fourth and ﬁfth metatarsals. mandibular a. 1. The curved composite structure of natural dentition and supporting tissues of the mandible. 2. The residual bony ridge after teeth have been lost from the mandible. maxillary a. The curved composite structure of the natural dentition and supporting tissues of the upper jaw (maxillary and mandibular arch); the residual bony ridge after teeth have been lost from the upper jaw. nasal a. Arch formed by the nasal bones and by the nasal processes of the maxilla. neural a. Vertebral a.

palmar a. SEE: deep palmar a.; superﬁcial palmar a. pharyngeal a. Branchial arches. pharyngopalatine a. The posterior pillar of the fauces; one of two folds of mucous membrane extending from the soft palate to the sides of the pharynx. plantar a. The arch formed by the external plantar artery and the deep branch of the dorsalis pedis artery. SYN: arcus plantaris. pubic a. The arch formed by the rami of the ischia and pubic bones. It forms the anterior portion of the pelvic outlet. pulmonary a. The ﬁfth aortic arch on the left side. It becomes the pulmonary artery. superciliary a. A curved process of the frontal bone lying just above the orbit and subjacent to the eyebrow. superﬁcial palmar a. An arch in the

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palm forming the termination of the ulnar artery. superior tarsal a. The arch of the median palpebral artery that supplies the upper eyelid. supraorbital a. A bony arch formed by the upper margin of the orbit.

tarsal a. SEE: inferior tarsal a.; superior tarsal a. thyrohyoid a. The third branchial arch, which gives rise to the greater cornu of the hyoid bone. transverse a. The transverse arch of the foot formed by the navicular, cuboid, cuneiform, and metatarsal bones. vertebral a. The arch formed by the posterior projection of a vertebra that, with the body, encloses the vertebral foramen. SYN: neural arch.

zygomatic a. SEE: zygomatic arch. arch- SEE: archi-. arche- SEE: archi-. archenteron (a˘rk-e˘n⬘te˘r-o˘n) [Gr. arche,

beginning, ⫹ enteron, intestine] The primitive digestive cavity of the gastrula, which is lined with endoderm. Its opening to the outside is the blastopore. SYN: gastrocoele. archetype (a˘r⬘ke˘-tı¯p) [⬙ ⫹ typos, model] 1. The original type, from which other forms have developed by differentiation. 2. An ideal or perfect anatomical type; used as a theoretical standard in judging other individuals. archi-, arche-, arch- [Gr. arche, beginning] Combining forms meaning ﬁrst, principal, beginning, or original. archiblast (a˘r⬘kı˘-bla˘st) [⬙ ⫹ blastos, a germ, bud] The outer layer that surrounds the germinal vesicle. archiblastic (a˘r⬙kı˘-bla˘s⬘tı˘k) Derived from or pert. to the archiblast. archiblastoma (a˘r⬙kı˘-bla˘s-to¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ blastos, germ, ⫹ oma, tumor] A tumor of archiblastic tissue. archigaster (a˘r⬘kı˘-ga˘s⬙te˘r) [⬙ ⫹ gaster, belly] The primitive embryonic alimentary canal. archinephron (a˘r⬙kı˘-ne˘f⬘ro˘n) Mesonephros. archipallium (a˘r⬙kı˘-pa˘l⬘e¯-u˘m) [⬙ ⫹ L. pallium, a cloak] Olfactory cortex; phylogenetically older than the neopallium. archistome (a˘r⬘kı˘-sto¯m) Blastopore. architis (a˘r-kı¯⬘tı˘s) [Gr. archos, anus, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the anus; proctitis. archive A place for storing documents, images, medical records, or other forms of data. arch width The measured distance between the canines, bicuspids, and the ﬁrst molars. These distances establish the shape and size of the dental arch. arciform (a˘r⬘sı˘-form) Arcuate. arctation (a˘rk-ta¯⬘shu˘n) [L. arctatus, pressing together] Stricture of any canal opening.

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arcuate (a˘r⬘ku¯-a¯t) [L. arcuatus, bowed] Bowed; shaped like an arc. SYN: arciform. arcuation (a˘r-ku¯-a¯⬘shu˘n) A bending; curvature. arcus (a˘r⬘ku˘s) pl. arcus [L. arcus, a bow] Arch. a. alveolaris mandibulae The arch Height

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senilis but occurring in young individuals; may be due to hypercholesterolemia, corneal irritation or inﬂammation, or a congenital anomaly. a. plantaris Plantar arch. a. senilis Opaque white ring about the periphery of the cornea, seen in aged persons; caused by the deposit of fat granules in the cornea or by hyaline degeneration. Height

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ARD acute respiratory distress. ardor (a˘r⬘dor) [L., heat] Burning; great heat.

ARDS acute respiratory distress syndrome; adult respiratory distress syndrome.

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function. Particular areas are listed under the ﬁrst word. SEE: e.g., acoustic area; effective radiating area. body surface a. The surface area of the body expressed in square meters. Body surface area is an important measure in calculating pediatric dosages, drug dosages in chemotherapy, managing burn patients, and determining radiation doses. Nomograms for accurately derately determining body surface area are available for both pediatric and adult patients. SEE: illus. burn; rule of nines.

performance a. SEE: performance area. Area Agency on Aging ABBR: AAA. An agency that develops, coordinates, and in some cases provides a wide range of community-based services for persons aged 60 or older. area pellucida The clear central portion of the embryonic disk. areata, areatus (a˘⬙re¯-a¯⬘ta˘, a˘⬙re¯-a¯⬘tu˘s) Occurring in circumscribed areas or patches. area under (the) curve ABBR: AUC. The integrated quantity of drug (the serum drug concentration curve) after a single dose. areca nut (a˘-re¯⬘ka˘ nu˘t) [NL. fr. Malayalam ataykka] Betel nut. arecoline (a˘-re¯⬘ko˘-lı˘n, le¯n⬙) An alkaloid found in the betel nut that causes cholinergic (parasympathetic) toxicity when the nut is chewed. This chemical also causes periodontal disease and upper gastrointestinal tract cancer. areflexia (a˘⬙re˘-ﬂe˘k⬘se¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ L. reﬂectere, to bend back] Absence of reﬂexes. arenaceous (a˘r⬙e˘-na¯⬘se¯-u˘s) [L. arenaceus, sandy] Resembling sand or gravel. SYN: arenoid. arenation (a˘⬙re˘-na¯⬘shu˘n) [L. arena, sand] A sand bath or application of hot sand. Arenaviridae (a˘⬙re¯-na˘-vı˘-rı˘⬘de¯) Arenaviruses. arenaviruses (a˘⬙re¯-na˘-vı¯⬘ru˘s-e˘s) [⬙ ⫹ virus, poison] A group of viruses once thought to be spread only by arthropod vectors; this is not so. Two important viruses in this group are lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCM virus) and Lassa virus. The LCM virus rarely infects humans, but when it does, the disease is usually a mild form of meningitis. The Lassa virus causes a highly contagious, severe febrile illness and may be fatal. SEE: Lassa fever. arenoid (a˘r⬘e˘-noyd) Arenaceous. areola (a˘-re¯⬘o¯-la˘) pl. areolae, areolas [L. areola, a small space] 1. A small space or cavity in a tissue. 2. A circular area of different pigmentation, as around a wheal, around the nipple of the breast, or the part of the iris around the pupil. areolar (−la˘r), adj.

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Chaussier’s a. SEE: Chaussier’s areola. a. mammae The pigmented area surrounding the nipple. SYN: areola papillaris. a. papillaris Areola mammae. second a. A pigmented area surrounding the areola mammae during pregnancy. a. umbilicalis A pigmented area surrounding the umbilicus. areolitis (a˘r⬙e¯-o¯-lı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of a mammary areola. arevareva (a˘r-e¯⬙va¯-ra¯⬘va˘) [Tahitian, skin rash] Severe skin disease marked by scales and general debility. Arevareva is thought to be caused by excess use of kava, an intoxicating beverage. Use of kava should be stopped. SEE: kava. ARF acute respiratory failure; acute renal failure. Argasidae (a˘r-ga˘s⬘ı˘-dı¯) [Gr. argeeis, shining] A family of soft ticks that usually infest birds but may attack humans, causing severe pain and fever. argentaffin, argentaffine (a˘r-je˘nt⬘a˘-fı˘n) [L. argentum, silver, ⫹ afﬁnis, associated with] Denoting cells that react with silver salts, thus taking a brown or black stain. argentaffinoma (a˘r⬙je˘n-ta˘f⬙ı˘-no¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ Gr. oma, tumor] An argentafﬁn cell tumor that may arise in the intestinal tract, bile ducts, pancreas, bronchus, or ovary. Tumors of this type secrete serotonin and may produce the carcinoid syndrome. SYN: carcinoid. argentum (a˘r-je˘n⬘tu˘m) [L.] SYMB: Ag. Silver; atomic weight 107.868, atomic number 47. arginase (a˘r⬘jı˘-na¯s) A liver enzyme that converts arginine into urea and ornithine. arginine (a˘r⬘jı˘-ne¯n, −nı˘n) [L. argentum, silver] A crystalline basic amino acid, C6H14N4O2, obtained from the decomposition of vegetable tissues, protamines, and proteins. It is a guanidine derivative, yielding urea and ornithine on hydrolysis. It may also be produced synthetically. SEE: amino acid. a. glutamate The L(⫹)— arginine salt of L(⫹)— glutamic acid. a. hydrochloride The L(⫹)— arginine salt of hydrochloric acid. suberyl a. A combination of suberic acid and arginine. It forms a portion of the molecule of various bufotoxins (toad poisons). argininosuccinicaciduria (a˘r⬙jı˘n-ı˘n-o¯su˘k-sı˘n⬙ı˘k-a˘s-ı˘-du¯⬘re¯-a˘) A hereditary metabolic disease caused by excessive excretion, and thus deﬁciency, of argininosuccinase, an enzyme required to metabolize argininosuccinic acid. Pre-

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sentation of this defect includes mental retardation, friable tufted hair, convulsions, ataxia, liver disease, and epilepsy. argon (a˘r⬘go˘n) [Gr. argos, inactive] SYMB: Ar. An inert gas; atomic weight 39.948, atomic number 18. It composes approx. 1% of the atmosphere. argon plasma coagulation The destruction of tissues with heat generated by applying an electrical current to an argon plasma. The plasma distributes heat to a minimal depth so that only superﬁcial structures are coagulated while deeper ones remain undisturbed. APC is used in several applications, e.g., in the destruction of some superﬁcial cancers and in the treatment of some stenoses that have formed within normally hollow organs, such as the trachea. Argyll Robertson pupil (a˘r-gı˘l⬘ ro˘b⬘e˘rtso˘n) [Douglas Argyll Robertson, Scottish ophthalmologist, 1837–1909] More properly the name of a symptom often present in paralysis and locomotor ataxia (due to syphilis), in which the light reﬂex is absent but there is no change in the power of contraction during accommodation. Usually bilateral. SYN: Robertson’s pupil. argyria, argyriasis (a˘r-jı˘r⬘e¯-a˘, a˘r⬙jı˘-rı¯⬘a˘sı˘s) [Gr. argyros, silver] Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes as a result of prolonged administration of silver. SYN: argyrosis. argyric (a˘r-jı˘r⬘ı˘k) Pert. to silver. argyrophil (a˘r-jı¯⬘ro¯-fı˘l) [⬙ ⫹ philos, fond] Denoting cells that bind with silver salts, which can then be reduced to produce a brown or black stain. argyrosis (a˘r⬙jı˘-ro¯⬘sı˘s) Argyria. arhinia Arrhinia. Arias-Stella reaction (a˘r⬙ı˘-a˘-ste˘l⬘a˘) [Javier Arias-Stella, Peruvian pathologist, b. 1924] A reaction marked by decidual changes in the endometrial epithelium. These changes consist of hyperchromatic cells with large nuclei; they may be associated with ectopic pregnancy. ariboflavinosis (a˘-rı¯⬙bo¯-ﬂa¯⬙vı˘n-o¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ riboﬂavin ⫹ Gr. osis, condition] Condition arising from a deﬁciency of riboﬂavin in the diet. Symptoms include lesions on the lips, stomatitis and, later, ﬁssures in the angles of the mouth, seborrhea around the nose, and vascularization of the cornea. Riboﬂavin is given orally. Aristolochia (a˘-rı˘s⬙to˘-lo¯⬘ke¯-a˘) [G., birthwort] Any derivative from one of several species of plants of the genus Aristolochia, also known as Virginia snakeroot, Texas snakeroot, and guaco, promoted as botanical dietary supplements.

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aristolochic acid (a˘-rı˘s⬙to˘-lo˘k⬘ı˘k) [fr. Aristolochia] An herbal remedy derived from Aristolochia. It is promoted as an aphrodisiac and an anticonvulsant. CAUTION: Its use has been associated with and may cause end-stage renal disease and cancers of the urinary tract.

arm [AS] 1. In anatomy, the upper extremity from shoulder to elbow. 2. In popular usage, the entire upper extremity, from shoulder to hand. SEE: illus. articulated a. A jointed instrument used in imaging and in therapeutic procedures (e.g., to permit stereotactic localization of deep anatomical structures; to guide the collection of ultrasonic images; or to focus or direct laser energy).

Boston a. SEE: Boston arm. brawny a. Hard, swollen arm caused by lymphedema after mastectomy. Saturday-night a. A colloquial term for musculospiral paralysis. arm, carrying angle of The angle between the long axes of the upper and lower arm. This angle is nearly straight in the male and is increased in the female (i.e., in the female the lower part of the arm will deviate away from the body more than is the case in the male). This is a secondary sex characteristic. armamentarium (a˘r⬙ma˘-me˘n-ta¯⬘re¯-u˘m) [L. armamentum, implement] The total equipment of a physician or institution, such as instruments, drugs, books, and supplies. armature (a˘r⬘ma˘-tu¯r) [L. armatura, equipment] 1. In biology, a structure that serves to protect or is used to attack a predator (e.g., a stinger). 2. A part of an electrical generator, consisting of a coil of insulated wire mounted around a soft iron core. arm board SEE: under board. armpit (a˘rm⬘pı˘t⬙) Axilla. arm ratio In chromosomes, the relation of the length of the long arm of the mitotic chromosome to that of the short arm. Arndt-Schultz principle Therapeutically applied energy (e.g., thermal agents, ultrasonic energy) must be of the proper intensity to stimulate the desired physiological response. Energy that lacks the needed intensity will not produce useful therapeutic effects. Energy that is applied at too great an intensity will destroy otherwise healthy biological tissue. The Arndt-Schultz principle is used to determine appropriate treatment dosages. Arneth, Joseph (a˘r⬘na¯t) German physician, 1873–1955. A.’s classiﬁcation of neutrophils A classiﬁcation of polymorphonuclear neutrophils based on the number of lobes (one to ﬁve) in the nucleus, termed stages one to ﬁve, respectively.

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arnica (ar⬘ni-ca˘h) A perennial herb, Arnica montana, used in ointments and as a homeopathic remedy for pain, inﬂammation, and bacterial infection. Arnold, Friedrich (a˘r⬘no˘ld) German anatomist, 1803–1890. A.’s canal Passage in the temporal bone for the lesser superﬁcial petrosal nerve. A.’s ganglion Otic ganglion. A.’s nerve Auricular branch of the vagus nerve. SEE: cough, reﬂex. Arnold-Chiari deformity (a˘r⬘no¯lt-ke¯⬘a˘-re¯) [Julius Arnold, Ger. pathologist, 1835– 1915; Hans Chiari, Austrian pathologist, 1851–1916] A condition in which the inferior poles of the cerebellar hemispheres and the medulla protrude through the foramen magnum into the spinal canal. It is one of the causes of hydrocephalus and is usually accompanied by spina biﬁda cystica and meningomyelocele. SYN: Chiari’s deformity. Arnold’s convolution One of the gyri posteriores inferiores.

AROM 1. active range of motion. 2. artiﬁcial rupture of membranes.

aroma (a˘-ro¯⬘ma˘) [Gr. aroma, spice] An agreeable odor.

aromatherapy The use of fragrant oils in baths, as inhalants, or during massage to relieve stress and to treat skin conditions. aromatic (a˘r⬙o¯-ma˘t⬘ı˘k) 1. Having an agreeable odor. 2. Denoting an organic chemical compound in which the carbon atoms form closed rings (as in benzene). a. ammonia spirit A solution consisting of 34 g of ammonium carbonate in 1000 ml of diluted ammonia solution, fragrant oils, alcohol, and puriﬁed water; used as an antacid and carminative. It acts as a reﬂex stimulant when its vapor is inhaled. a. compounds Ring or cyclic compounds related to benzene, many having a fragrant odor. a. elixir A ﬂavoring agent used in preparing medicines. arousal 1. Alertness; the state of being

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ACROMIAL END ACROMIAN PROCESS CLAVICLE CORACOID PROCESS HEAD STERNAL END

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CARPALS: LUNATE TRIQUETRUM PISIFORM HAMATE METACARPALS

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prepared to act. 2. Erotic excitement. 3. Awakening from sleep. a. level An individual’s degree of alertness or responsiveness to stimuli. In testing a newborn’s behavior, the level of arousal is important. These levels are deep sleep; sleep with rapid eye movements; drowsy state; a quiet, alert state; an awake and active state; and a state

of active, intense crying. The infant is capable of the most responsive and complex interactions with the environment in the quiet and alert states. SEE: psychomotor and physical development of infant. arraignment (ah-ra¯n⬘me˘nt) A procedure whereby an accused person is brought before the court to plead to a criminal

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charge. A person may plead guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere (“no contest”). The judge then sets bail. arrector pili pl. arrectores pilorum [L. arrectores, raisers, ⫹ pilus, hair] One of the involuntary muscle ﬁbers arising in the skin and extending down to connect with the hair follicles on the side toward which the hair slopes. After certain stimuli, including cold or fright, the muscle ﬁbers contract, straighten the follicles, and raise the hairs, resulting in gooseﬂesh (cutis anserina). arrest (a˘-re˘st⬘) 1. The condition of being stopped. 2. To bring to a stop. bradyasystolic a. The type of cardiac arrest marked by an extremely slow pulse, usually less than 30 beats/min. This can be due to increased vagal stimulation, progressive heart block, hypoxemia, drugs such as beta blockers, or other causes. cardiopulmonary a. Cardiac arrest. epiphyseal a. Arrest of the growth of long bones. pelvic a. Condition in which the presenting part of the fetus becomes ﬁxed in the maternal pelvis. respiratory a. Cessation of spontaneous respirations. sinus a. Condition in which the sinus node of the heart does not initiate impulses for heartbeat. If this condition persists, it usually requires implantation of a permanent cardiac pacemaker. SEE: artiﬁcial cardiac pacemaker. Arrhenius equation (a˘-ra¯⬘ne¯-us) [Svante Arrhenius, Swedish chemist and Nobel laureate, 1859–1927] A mathematical formula that speciﬁes the inﬂuence of temperature on the rate of a chemical reaction. In general, a higher temperature produces a faster reaction. arrhenoblastoma (a˘-re¯⬙no¯-bla˘s-to¯⬘ma˘) [Gr. arren, male, ⫹ blastos, germ, ⫹ oma, tumor] An ovarian tumor that secretes male sex hormone, causing secondary male sex characteristics (virilization) in the female. arrhinia (a˘-rı˘n⬘e¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ rhis, nose] Congenital absence of the nose. arrhythmia (a˘-rı˘th⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ rhythmos, rhythm] Irregularity or loss of rhythm, esp. of the heart. SEE: dysrhythmia. SEE: illus. arrhythmic (−mı˘k), adj.

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cardiac a. Irregular heart action caused by physiological or pathological disturbances in the discharge of cardiac impulses from the sinoatrial node or their transmission through conductive tissue of the heart. SEE: bradycardia; cardioversion; artiﬁcial cardiac pacemaker; sick sinus syndrome; tachycardia; Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. reperfusion a. Cardiac arrhythmia that occurs as the infarcted heart is resupplied with blood following angioplasty or thrombolysis. sinus a. Cardiac irregularity marked by variation in the interval between sinus beats and evident on the electrocardiogram as alternately long and short intervals between P waves. Sinus arrhythmia may occur with respiration (evidenced as an increased heart rate during inspiration and a decreased heart rate on expiration) or may result from the use of digitalis glycosides. In older patients, presence of sinus arrhythmia is common— and is statistically linked with an increased risk of sudden death. A.R.R.T. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. arseniasis (a˘r⬙se˘-nı¯⬘a˘-sı˘s) [L. arsenium, arsenic, ⫹ −iasis, condition] Chronic arsenic poisoning. SYN: arsenicalism. arsenic (a˘r⬘se˘-nı˘k) [L. arsenicum] SYMB: As. A poisonous, grayish-white metallic element, atomic weight 74.922, atomic number 33, speciﬁc gravity 5.73. It is used in the manufacture of dyes and medicines. Arsenic may be present in soil, water, and air as a common environmental toxicant. Minute traces of arsenic are found in vegetable and animal forms of life and are present in eggs. Many household and garden pesticides contain various forms of arsenic. All of these are toxic if ingested or inhaled in sufﬁcient quantity. An accumulation of arsenic in the body will cause alimentary tract disorders, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, neuritis, and paralysis of the wrist and ankle muscles. SEE: arsenic poisoning; Poisons and Poisoning Appendix. a. trioxide As2O3; a white powder, toxic in dosages greater than 0.20 mg

VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA Ventricular trigeminy

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per kilogram, which has been found useful in lower doses in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia. It may also be used to treat other cancers. arsenical (a˘r-se˘n⬘ı˘-ka˘l) 1. Pert. to or containing arsenic. 2. A drug containing arsenic. arsenicalism (a˘r-se˘n⬘ı˘-ka˘l-ı˘zm) [L. arsenicum, arsenic, ⫹ Gr. −ismos, condition of] Chronic arsenic poisoning. SYN: arseniasis. arsenicophagy (a˘r⬙se˘n-ı˘-ko˘f⬘a˘-je¯) [⬙ ⫹ phagein, to eat] Habitual eating of arsenic. arsenic poisoning SEE: under poisoning. arsenium (a˘r-se¯⬘ne¯-u˘m) [L.] Arsenic. arsine (a˘r⬘sı˘n) A poisonous gas used in chemical warfare. A.R.T. Accredited Record Technician. ART assisted reproductive technology. artefact SEE: artifact. arterectomy (a˘r⬙te˘-re˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [Gr. arteria, artery, ⫹ ektome, excision] Excision of an artery or arteries. SYN: arteriectomy. arteri- SEE: arterio-. arteria (a˘r⬙te¯⬘re¯-a˘) pl. arteriae The Latin word for artery. arterial (a˘r-te¯⬘re¯-a˘l) Pert. to one or more arteries. arterial blood gas ABBR: ABG. Literally, any of the gases present in blood; operationally and clinically, they include the determination of levels of pH, oxygen (O2), and carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood. ABGs are important in the diagnosis and treatment of disturbances of acid-base balance, pulmonary disease, electrolyte balance, and oxygen delivery. Values of the gases themselves are usually expressed as the partial pressure of carbon dioxide or oxygen, although derived values are reported in other units. Several other blood chemistry values are important in managing acid-base disturbances, including the levels of the bicarbonate ion (HCO3), blood pH, sodium, potassium, and chloride. arteriectasis, arteriectasia (a˘r⬙te˘-re¯e˘k⬘ta˘-sı˘s, −e˘k-ta¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ektasis, a stretching out] Arterial dilatation. arteriectomy (a˘r⬙te˘-re¯-e˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ ektome, excision] Arterectomy. arterio-, arteri- [Gr. arteria, artery] Combining forms indicating relationship to an artery. arteriocapillary (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯-ka˘p⬘ı˘-la˘r⬙e¯) [⬙ ⫹ L. capillus, like hair] Pert. to both arteries and capillaries. arteriofibrosis (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯-fı¯-bro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ L. ﬁbra, ﬁber, ⫹ Gr. osis, condition] Arteriocapillary ﬁbrosis. arteriogram (a˘r-te¯⬘re¯-o¯-gra˘m⬙) [⬙ ⫹ gramma, something written] A radiograph of an artery after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium, usually directly into the artery or near its origin. SEE: angiogram. arteriography (a˘r⬙te¯-re¯-o˘g⬘ra˘-fe¯) [⬙ ⫹

arteriopathy

graphein, to write] 1. A radiographic procedure for obtaining an arteriogram. SEE: angiography. 2. Description of arteries. arteriol-, arteriolo- Combining forms meaning arteriole. arteriola (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯⬘la˘) pl. arteriolae [L.] A small artery; an arteriole. a. macularis inferior The inferior macular arteriole, which supplies the macula retinae of the eye. a. macularis superior The superior macular arteriole, which supplies the macula retinae of the eye. a. medialis retinae The medial arteriole of the retina. a. nasalis retinae inferior The inferior nasal arteriole of the retina. a. nasalis retinae superior The superior nasal arteriole of the retina. a. recta One of the small arteries of the kidney that supply the renal pyramids. a. temporalis retinae inferior The inferior temporal artery of the retina. a. temporalis retinae superior The superior temporal artery of the retina. arteriole (a˘r-te¯⬘re¯-o¯l) pl. arterioles [L. arteriola] A minute artery, esp. one that, at its distal end, leads into a capillary. SYN: arteriola. arteriolar (a˘r-te¯re¯-o¯⬘la˘r), adj. arteriolith (a˘r-te¯⬘re¯-o¯-lı˘th) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. lithos, stone] An arterial calculus. arteriolitis (a˘r-te¯r⬙e¯-o¯-lı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the arteriolar wall. arteriolonecrosis (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯⬙lo¯-ne˘-kro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. nekros, corpse, ⫹ osis, condition] Destruction of an arteriole. arteriolopathy Any disease of the arterioles, esp. a disease that affects arterioles throughout the body. calciﬁc uremic a. Calciphylaxis. arteriolosclerosis (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯⬙lo¯-skle˘ro¯⬘sı˘s) [L. arteriola, small artery, ⫹ Gr. sklerosis, hardening] Thickening of the walls of the arterioles, with loss of elasticity and contractility. arteriolosclerotic (−ro˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. arteriomotor (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯-mo¯⬘tor) [Gr. arteria, artery, ⫹ L. movere, to move] Causing changes in the interior diameter of arteries by dilatation and constriction. arteriomyomatosis (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯-mı¯⬙o¯-ma˘to¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ mys, muscle, ⫹ oma, tumor, ⫹ osis, condition] Thickening of arterial walls due to overgrowth of muscle ﬁbers. arterionecrosis (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯-ne˘-kro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ nekros, corpse, ⫹ osis, condition] Arterial necrosis. arteriopathy (a˘r⬙te¯-re¯-o˘p⬘a˘-the¯) [⬙ ⫹ pathos, disease, suffering] Any disease of the arteries. obliterative a. In cardiac transplantation, diffuse concentric stenosis of the coronary arteries resulting from immunologic rejection.

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(a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯-pla˘s⬘te¯) [⬙ ⫹ plassein, to form] Repair or reconstruction of an artery. arteriopressor (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯-pre˘s⬘or) [⬙ ⫹ L. pressura, force] Causing increased arterial blood pressure. arteriorrhaphy (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-or⬘a˘-fe¯) [⬙ ⫹ rhaphe, seam, ridge] Arterial suture. arteriorrhexis (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯-re˘k⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ rhexis, rupture] Rupture of an artery. arteriosclerosis (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯-skle˘-ro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ sklerosis, to harden] A disease of the arterial vessels marked by thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity in the arterial walls. Three forms of arteriosclerosis are generally recognized: atherosclerosis, sclerosis of arterioles, and calciﬁc sclerosis of the medial layer of arteries (Mo¨nckeberg’s calciﬁcation). Atherosclerosis is the single most important cause of disease and death in Western societies. SEE: atherosclerosis. a. obliterans Arteriosclerosis in which the lumen of the artery is completely occluded. arteriosclerotic (−ro˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. arteriospasm (a˘r-te¯⬘re¯-o¯-spa˘zm⬙) [Gr. arteria, artery, ⫹ spasmos, a convulsion] Arterial spasm. arteriostenosis (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯-ste˘-no¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ stenosis, act of narrowing] Narrowing of the lumen of an artery; may be temporary or permanent. arteriostosis (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o˘s-to¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ osteon, bone, ⫹ osis, condition] Calciﬁcation of an artery. arteriostrepsis (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯-stre˘p⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ strepsis, a twisting] Twisting of the divided end of an artery to arrest hemorrhage. arteriosympathectomy (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯-sı˘m⬙pa˘the˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ sympatheia, suffer with, ⫹ ektome, excision] Removal of the arterial sheath containing ﬁbers of the sympathetic nerve. arteriotomy (a˘r⬙te¯-re¯-o˘t⬘o¯-me¯) Surgical division or opening of an artery. arteriovenous (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯-ve¯⬘nu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ L. vena, a vein] ABBR: A-V. Rel. to both arteries and veins. arteriovenous access Use of a shunt to connect an artery to a vein. This may be used in renal dialysis. arteriovenous oxygen difference ABBR: C (a-v) O2. The difference between the oxygen concentration of arterial and venous blood. arterioversion (a˘r-te¯⬙re¯-o¯-ve˘r⬘shu˘n) [⬙ ⫹ L. versio, a turning] Eversion of an arterial wall to arrest hemorrhage from the open end. arteritis (a˘r⬙te˘-rı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of an artery. SEE: endarteritis. giant cell a. Temporal arteritis. a. nodosa Widespread inﬂammation of adventitia of small and medium-sized

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arteries with impaired function of the involved organs. SYN: periarteritis nodosa; polyarteritis nodosa. a. obliterans Inﬂammation of the intima of an artery, causing occlusion of the lumen. SYN: endarteritis obliterans. rheumatic a. Arachaic term for inﬂammation of small arteries as a result of rheumatic fever.

Takayasu’s a. SEE: Takayasu’s arteritis. temporal a. A relatively common chronic inﬂammation of large arteries, usually the temporal, occipital, or ophthalmic arteries, identiﬁed on pathological specimens by the presence of giant cells. It causes thickening of the intima, with narrowing and eventual occlusion of the lumen. It typically occurs after age 50. Symptoms include headache, tenderness over the affected artery, loss of vision, and facial pain. The cause is unknown, but there may be a genetic predisposition in some families. Corticosteroids usually are administered. arteritic (−rı˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. artery (a˘r⬘te˘r-e¯) pl. arteries [Gr. arteria, windpipe] One of the vessels carrying blood from the heart to the tissues. There are two divisions, pulmonary and systemic. The pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs. The systemic arteries carry oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body. SEE: illus. (Systemic Arteries); aorta and coronary artery disease for illus. ANATOMY: An arterial wall has three layers: the inner layer (tunica intima) is endothelial tissue; the middle layer (tunica media) is smooth muscle and elastic connective tissue; and the outer layer (tunica externa) is white ﬁbrous connective tissue. SEE: illus. (Structure of an Artery). alar a. Branch of the angular artery that supplies the tissues of the ala nasi. angular a. The artery at the inner canthus of the eye; the facial artery. anterior tibial a. A continuation of the popliteal artery, supplying blood to the leg, ankle, and foot. axillary a. A continuation of the subclavian artery, supplying blood to the armpit and continuing into the arm as the brachial artery. brachial a. The main artery of the arm; a continuation of the axillary artery on the inside of the arm. SEE: illus. brachiocephalic a. Innominate a. bronchial a. A branch of the thoracic aorta, supplying blood to the bronchioles and connective tissue of the lungs. celiac a. The ﬁrst branch of the abdominal aorta. Its branches supply the

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stomach, liver, spleen, duodenum, and pancreas. ciliary a. Any of the branches of the ophthalmic artery that supply the choroid layer. coiled a. Spiral a. common iliac a. Either of the pair of

terminal branches of the abdominal aorta, each supplying blood to one side of the pelvis, abdominal wall, and lower limbs. conducting a. Elastic a. coronary a. 1. One of a pair of arteries that supply blood to the myocar-

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dium of the heart. They arise within the right and left aortic sinuses at the base of the aorta. Decreased ﬂow of blood through these arteries induces attacks of angina pectoris. SEE: illus. 2. The cervical branch of the uterine artery. dominant a. In cardiology, the coronary artery that supplies the major posterior descending artery (PDA) of the heart. The coronary circulation is said to be “right dominant” when the PDA receives its blood ﬂow from the right coronary artery, and “left dominant” when its ﬂow comes from the circumﬂex artery. dorsalis pedis a. A branch of the anterior tibial artery supplying blood to the foot. elastic a. A large artery in which elastic connective tissue is predominant in the middle layer (tunica media). Elastic arteries include the aorta and its larger branches (innominate, common carotid, subclavian, and common iliac), which conduct blood to the muscular arteries. SYN: conducting artery. end a. An artery whose branches do not anastomose with those of other arteries (e.g., arteries to the brain and spinal cord). SYN: terminal artery. external carotid a. A branch of the common carotid artery, supplying blood to the thyroid gland, pharynx, face, jaw, tongue, and occiput. external iliac a. A branch of the common iliac artery, supplying blood to the anterior abdominal wall and lower limb. femoral a. The artery that begins at the external iliac artery and terminates behind the knee as the popliteal artery on the inner side of the femur.

glaserian artery SEE: glaserian a. greater palatine a. The branch of the maxillary artery that supplies the palate, upper pharynx, and auditory tube. hepatic a. A branch of the celiac artery (a very short branch of the abdominal aorta) supplying blood to the liver. high-takeoff coronary a. A coronary

artery that originates more than a centimeter above the sinotubular junction of the aorta. hyaloid a. A fetal artery that supplies nutrition to the lens. It disappears in the later months of gestation. hypogastric a. Internal iliac artery. infarct-related a. An artery whose obstruction has resulted in the death of tissue, e.g., in a region of the heart or brain. inferior mesenteric a. A branch of the abdominal aorta, supplying blood to the left side of the colon, including the sigmoid colon and the rectum. inferior phrenic a. A branch of the abdominal aorta, supplying blood to the diaphragm. innominate a. The right artery arising from the arch of the aorta and dividing into the right subclavian and right common carotid arteries. SYN: brachiocephalic artery. intercostal a. One of several branches of the thoracic aorta that runs between the ribs and supplies blood to the skin, muscles, and bones of the trunk. internal carotid a. A branch of the common carotid artery supplying blood to the eyeball, its orbit, and the circle of Willis. Strokes that involve this artery may result in visual ﬁeld losses, weakness on one side of the body, difﬁculties with speech, and other neurological deficits. internal iliac a. A branch of the common iliac artery supplying blood to the pelvis, buttocks, external reproductive organs, and the medial side of the thigh. left common carotid a. The second branch of the aortic arch, supplying blood to the left side of the neck and head. left gastric a. A branch of the celiac artery (a very short branch of the abdominal aorta), supplying blood to the

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cardia, the esophagus below the diaphragm, and, in some people, the left lobe of the liver. lumbar a. One of several branches of the abdominal aorta that run toward the lumbar spine and supply blood to the vertebral bodies and muscles of the

lower back and to the posterior wall of the abdomen. middle sacral a. A branch of the abdominal aorta, supplying blood to the sacrum, coccyx, and buttocks. muscular a. A medium-sized artery with more smooth muscle than elastic

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AORTA LEFT MAIN CORONARY ARTERY

CORONARY SINUS LEFT ANTERIOR DESCENDING BRANCH CIRCUMFLEX GREAT CARDIAC VEIN POSTERIOR ARTERY AND VEIN

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tissue in the tunica media. Muscular arteries include the following: axillary, brachial, radial, intercostal, splenic, mesenteric, femoral, popliteal, and tibial arteries. ophthalmic a. A branch of the internal carotid artery, supplying blood to the eye. ovarian a. A branch of the abdominal aorta, supplying blood to the ovaries, their ligaments, the fallopian tubes, and the distal ureters. peroneal a. A branch of the posterior tibial artery, supplying blood to the ankle and deep calf muscles. popliteal a. A continuation of the femoral artery, supplying blood to the knee and calf. posterior tibial a. A branch of the popliteal artery, supplying blood to the leg and foot. pulmonary a. The artery that takes blood from the right ventricle to the lungs. radial a. A branch of the brachial artery, supplying blood to the forearm, the lateral side of the wrist, and the palm. renal a. A branch of the abdominal aorta, supplying blood to the kidneys, the adrenal gland, and the superior portion of the ureter. right common carotid a. A branch of the brachiocephalic artery supplying blood to the right side of the neck and the head.

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superior mesenteric a. A branch of the abdominal aorta, supplying blood to the small intestine and the proximal colon. superior phrenic a. A branch of the thoracic aorta, supplying blood to the diaphragm. suprarenal a. A branch of the abdominal aorta supplying blood to the adrenal gland. sylvian a. [Franc¸ois Sylvius] The middle cerebral artery in the ﬁssure of Sylvius. terminal a. End a. testicular a. A branch of the abdominal aorta, supplying blood to the testes, epididymis, cremasteric muscles, and lower ureters. ulnar a. A branch of the brachial artery supplying blood to the forearm, the medial side of the wrist, the palm, and the hand. vertebral a. The ﬁrst branch of the subclavian artery, supplying blood to the cervical vertebrae and the basilar artery. vidian a. SEE: vidian artery. arthr- SEE: arthro-. arthral (a˘r⬘thra˘l) Pert. to a joint. arthralgia (a˘r-thra˘l⬘je¯-a˘) [Gr. arthron,

joint, ⫹ algos, pain] Pain in a joint. arthralgic (−jı˘k), adj. a. saturnina Joint pain resulting from lead poisoning. arthrectomy (a˘r-thre˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ ektome, excision] Excision of a joint. arthrempyesis, arthroempyesis Suppuration in a joint. arthresthesia (a˘r⬙thre˘s-the¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ aisthesis, sensation] Joint sensibility; the perception of articular motions. arthritic (a˘r-thrı˘t⬘ı˘k) 1. Pert. to arthritis. 2. A person afﬂicted with arthritis. arthritis (a˘r-thrı¯⬘tı˘s) pl. arthritides [⬙ ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Joint inﬂammation, often accompanied by pain, swelling, stiffness, and deformity. Arthritis is very common, affecting millions of people. The most prevalent type, called osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis, increases in incidence with age, but is not considered a part of normal aging. Other forms of arthritis include rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis. The term arthritis differs from the term rheumatic disease in that arthritis is a disease of joints, whereas rheumatic disease may also affect other tissues and organs. arthritic (−thrı˘⬘tı˘k), adj. ETIOLOGY: Arthritis may result from infections (e.g., rheumatic fever, staphylococcal infections, gonorrhea, tuberculosis), metabolic disturbances (e.g., gout, calcium pyrophosphate crystal disease), multisystem autoimmune diseases (e.g., psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus), neuropathies (e.g., Charcot’s joint), joint

arthritis trauma, endocrine diseases (e.g., acromegaly), and other illnesses. SEE: bursitis; monoarthritis; osteoarthritis; polyarthritis; rheumatism. Anti-inﬂammatory TREATMENT: drugs, corticosteroids, monoclonal antibodies, antibiotics, joint aspiration, surgery, and occupational or physical therapies each may play a role in the treatment of arthritic illnesses, depending on the underlying cause and the severity of the illness. acute suppurative a. Inﬂammation of the synovial tissues in a joint as the result of a pyogenic (pus-forming) bacterial infection. Once infection occurs, cartilage is destroyed and the joint space narrows. Patients at greatest risk are those with pre-existing arthritis, joint trauma, or immune deﬁciencies and those who use intravenous drugs. SYN: bacterial arthritis; septic arthritis. ETIOLOGY: The primary site of infection is usually elsewhere, with joint infection occurring as the result of bacteremia or spread from osteomyelitis in an adjacent bone. The most common pathogen for those 16 to 40 years old is Neisseria gonorrhoeae; other common bacteria include Staphylococcus aureus, group B streptococci, and gram-negative bacilli such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. SYMPTOMS: Suppurative arthritis is marked by an acutely painful, warm, swollen joint with limited range of motion and fever; the white blood cell count and erythrocyte sedimentation rates are increased. Except in gonococcal arthritis, only one joint is affected, most commonly the knee, hip, or shoulder. TREATMENT: Prompt treatment is necessary, including drainage of the joint and antimicrobial drug therapy (intravenous penicillinase-resistant penicillins and third-generation cephalosporins). The affected joint is supported with a sling or pillows, and the patient’s pain is treated with mild opioids and nonsteroidal anti-inﬂammatory agents. Without vigorous treatment, signiﬁcant joint destruction can occur. adjuvant a. ABBR: AA. An experimental model of arthritis in rodents induced by injection of foreign substance, such as Freund’s adjuvant, into the tail vein or paw. This model can be used to study new agents for human arthritis treatment. SYN: experimental arthritis. SEE: Rheumatoid a. allergic a. Arthritis occurring in serum sickness or, rarely, as a result of food allergies. SEE: serum sickness. bacterial a. Infection of joints associated with fever and other systemic symptoms. Joint destruction occurs if the infection is not treated expeditiously. Removal of pus from the joint is necessary. In older or immunosup-

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pressed patients, the most common causative organism is Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococci, anaerobes, or gram-negative bacteria are found in prosthetic joint infections. Gonococci and Borrelia burgdorferi, the spirochete that causes Lyme disease, differ from other forms of bacteria that cause joint infection in that they tend to affect younger and more active individuals. SYN: acute suppurative arthritis; septic arthritis. cricoarytenoid a. One of the causes of dysphonia and vocal fold immobility that does not involve laryngeal nerve damage. It is caused by degenerative changes of the cricoarytenoid joints. degenerative a. Osteoarthritis. enteropathic a. Joint disease associated with inﬂammatory bowel disease. epidemic a. Infectious arthritis, often accompanied by a rash, caused by the Ross River virus. experimental a. Adjuvant a. gonococcal a. Arthritis, often with tenosynovitis and/or rash, caused by gonococcal infection. The joints of the knees, wrists, and hands are most commonly affected. The disease may affect any sexually active person and may follow infection of a mucous membrane by gonorrhea. SYN: gonorrheal rheumatism. TREATMENT: It is treated with penicillinase-resistant penicillins and third-generation cephalosporins. gouty a. Arthritis caused by gout. hypertrophic a. Osteoarthritis. juvenile idiopathic a. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. juvenile rheumatoid a. ABBR: JRA. A group of chronic, inﬂammatory diseases involving the joints and other organs in children under age 16. The age of onset is variable, as are the extra-articular manifestations. JRA affects about 1 in 1000 children and is the most common form of arthritis in childhood. At least ﬁve subgroups are recognized. SYN: Still’s disease; juvenile idiopathic arthritis. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. Anti-inﬂammatory TREATMENT: agents are the mainstay of drug treatment. Corticosteroids and other disease-modifying drugs are alternatives for patients who do not respond to NSAIDs, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation may be used in specialized treatment centers. Physical and occupational therapy are needed to maintain muscle strength and range of joint motion. Iridocyclitis should be managed by an ophthalmologist. Other extraarticular manifestations should be referred to experienced medical and surgical specialists. PATIENT CARE: The child and family are instructed about the disease process

arthritis and treatment and coping strategies, and are encouraged to express concerns. A well-balanced diet, regular rest periods, and avoidance of excessive fatigue and overexertion are encouraged. Moist heat helps to relieve pain and stiffness. Placing the child in a warm bath, immersing painful hands and feet in pans of warm water for 10 min two to three times daily, or using daily whirlpool baths, a parafﬁn bath, or hot packs provides temporary relief of acute swelling and pain. Swimming is recommended to strengthen muscles and maintain mobility. Good posture and body mechanics are important; sleeping on a ﬁrm mattress without a pillow or with only a thin pillow is recommended to maintain proper body alignment. The patient should lie prone to straighten the hips and knees when resting or watching television. If braces or splints are required, their use is explained and demonstrated. Activities of daily living and the child’s natural afﬁnity for play provide opportunities to maintain mobility and incorporate therapeutic exercises using assistive and safety devices. The child with photophobia due to iridocyclitis should wear sunglasses. The child and family are referred to local and national support and information groups like the Arthritis Foundation (404-8727100) (www.arthritis.org). Desired outcomes include the child’s ability to achieve and maintain optimal health with joints that are movable, ﬂexible, and free of deformity, to move with minimal or no discomfort, to engage in activities suitable to his or her interests, capabilities, and developmental level, and to perform self-care activities to maximum capabilities. Lyme a. The large-joint arthritis that develops in approx. 35% to 80% of patients with Lyme disease, caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. It appears 2 weeks to 2 years after infection and is marked by periodic episodes of pain that move among different joints; the shoulders, knees, elbows, and ankles are involved most commonly. Approx. 10% of patients develop permanent deformities. The likelihood of chronic arthritic complaints is markedly diminished if patients are treated with amoxicillin or other appropriate antibiotics. SEE: Lyme disease. neuropathic a. Arthritis associated with diseases of the nervous system. It occurs most commonly as a result of diabetes but can occur in tabes dorsalis, syphilis, and syringomyelia. SEE: Charcot’s joint. palindromic a. Transient recurrent arthritis, of unknown etiology, usually affecting large joints, such as the knees and elbows.

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matoid a. A form of JRA that accounts for about 33% of all JRA cases; 80% of cases occur in girls, usually presenting in early childhood. As the name implies, few joints are involved, typically the large joints of the knee, ankle, or elbow. One third of cases develop chronic iridocyclitis. Results of rheumatoid factor evaluation are usually negative. Ultimately, 10% of these children develop ocular damage, and 20% go on to develop polyarthritis. pauciarticular type II juvenile rheumatoid a. A form of JRA that 90% of the time occurs in boys. As with type I, few joints are involved in this form of JRA; the hip girdle is usually the one involved. Sacroiliitis and acute iridocyclitis are the important extra-articular manifestations; an unknown percentage of children develop chronic spondyloarthropathy.

polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid a., rheumatoid factor–negative A form of JRA that accounts for about 25% of all JRA cases; 90% of cases occur in girls. It may involve multiple joints. Iridocyclitis, its most severe extra-articular manifestation, is rare. Severe arthritis develops in 10% to 15% of these children.

polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid a., rheumatoid factor–positive A form of JRA that accounts for 5% to 10% of all JRA cases; 80% of cases occur in girls. Typically presenting later in childhood,

this form may affect multiple joints. There are few extra-articular manifestations but 50% or more of these children develop severe arthritis. psoriatic a. Arthritis associated with psoriasis. The exacerbations and remissions of arthritic symptoms do not always parallel those of psoriasis. “Sausage-shaped” deformities of the ﬁngers and toes are often present. reactive a. Joint inﬂammation that occurs shortly after an infection of the urinary or gastrointestinal tract. It often affects large joints in the lower extremities, usually in persons younger than 50. Reiter’s syndrome may be a form of reactive arthritis. rheumatoid a. A chronic systemic disease marked by inﬂammation of multiple synovial joints. The disease usually affects similar groups of joints on both sides of the body, and can create bony erosions that can be seen radiographically. Subcutaneous nodule formation and elevated serum rheumatoid factor levels are common. Patients typically complain of joint stiffness in the morning rather than after activities. Women are affected 3 times more often than men. Members of some ethnic groups, such as certain Native Americans, have higher rates of this disease than the general population. The illness usually begins in mid-life, but any age group can be affected. SEE: illus. ETIOLOGY: Factors implicated in the

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development and the severity of this disease include genetics (e.g., HLA haplotypes), autoimmune phenomena, and environmental inﬂuences. SYMPTOMS: Joint pains, morning stiffness, gelling (stiffness that returns after the patient sits or rests), malaise, and fatigue are often present. Systemic disease marked by pleural effusions, pericarditis, pulmonary ﬁbrosis, neuropathies, and ocular disorders may occur that can lead to symptoms from each of these organs. Symptoms usually develop gradually over the course of several months but may begin abruptly in some patients. TREATMENT: Most rheumatologists now recommend aggressive therapy with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) early in the course of the illness to prevent bony erosions and loss of joint function. Drugs in this class include agents like methotrexate. Nonsteroidal anti-inﬂammatory drugs (e.g., ibuprofen), or corticosteroids often are prescribed. Many patients may continue to take low-dose corticosteroids for years, but the beneﬁts of long-term steroid use have to be weighed against the risks, such as diabetes, osteoporosis, and adrenal suppression. Gold compounds can be used, but they are weaker than DMARDs and newer agents. Newer agents include antibodies to tumor necrosis factor and other immunomodulatory drugs. Powerful immunosuppressive agents like cyclosporine, azathioprine, and mycophenolate may also be used. Combination therapies involving several agents from different classes can be used. Joint replacement surgery can be helpful for some patients. PATIENT CARE: All joints are assessed for inﬂammation, deformities, and contractures. The patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) is evaluated. The patient is assessed for fatigue. Vital signs are monitored; and weight changes, pain (location, quality, severity, inciting and relieving factors), and morning stiffness (esp. duration) are documented. Use of moist heat is encouraged to relieve stiffness and pain. Prescribed anti-inﬂammatory and analgesic drug therapy is administered and evaluated; the patient is taught about the use of these medications. Patient response to all medications is evaluated, esp. after a change in drug regimen, and the patient and family are taught to recognize the purpose, schedule, and side effects of each. Over-the-counter drugs and herbal remedies may interact with prescribed drugs and should not be taken unless approved by knowledgeable physicians or pharmacists. Inﬂamed joints occasionally are splinted in extension as

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prescribed to prevent contractures. Pressure areas are noted, and range of motion is maintained with gentle, passive exercise if the patient cannot comfortably perform active movement. Once inﬂammation has subsided, the patient is instructed in active range-of-motion exercise for speciﬁc joints. Warm baths or soaks are encouraged before or during exercise. Cleansing lotions or oils should be used for dry skin. The patient is encouraged to perform ADLs, if possible, allowing extra time as needed. Assistive and safety devices may be recommended for some patients. The patient should pace activities, alternate sitting and standing, and take short rest periods. Referral to an occupational or physical therapist may be needed. The importance of keeping PT/OT appointments and following home-care instructions should be stressed to both the patient and the family. Both patient and family should be referred to local and national support and information groups. Desired outcomes include cooperation with prescribed medication and exercise regimens, ability to perform ADLs, slowed progression of debilitating effects, pain control, and proper use of assistive devices. For more information, contact the Arthritis Foundation (404-872-7100) (www.arthritis.org). SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. septic a. Acute suppurative a. syphilitic a. Arthritis that occurs in the secondary and tertiary stages of syphilis and is marked by tenderness, swelling, and limitation of motion.

systemic-onset juvenile rheumatoid a. A form of JRA that accounts for 20% of all JRA cases; boys are affected 60% of the time. Fever and rash may be the presenting symptoms, either with or without joint involvement. Ultimately, 25% of these children develop severe arthritis. tuberculous a. Chronic, slowly progressive infection of joints (such as hips, knees, ankles, or intervertebral disks) by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The organism usually spreads via the blood or from osteomyelitis in an adjacent bone. The macrophage and lymphocyte response to the mycobacterium destroys the bone along the joint margins, resulting in progressive pain, ﬁbrosis, and restricted movement. SEE: granuloma. arthritogenic (a˘r-thrı¯⬘to¯-je˘n⬙ı˘k) Capable of causing or accelerating joint disease. arthro-, arthr- [Gr. arthron, joint] Combining forms meaning joint. arthrocele (a˘r⬘thro¯-se¯l) [⬙ ⫹ kele, tumor, swelling] 1. Hernia of a synovial membrane, penetrating the capsule of a joint. 2. Any joint swelling. arthrocentesis (a˘r⬙thro¯-se˘n-te¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ kentesis, a puncture] Entry into a joint

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space with a needle to remove ﬂuid. SEE: illus. arthrochondritis (a˘r⬙thro¯-ko˘n-drı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ chondros, cartilage, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of an articular cartilage. arthroclasia (a˘r⬙thro¯-kla¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ klasis, a breaking] The intentional breaking of adhesions of an ankylosed joint to provide movement. arthrodesis (a˘r-thro¯-de¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ desis, binding] The fusion of two bones. arthrodia (a˘r-thro¯⬘de¯-a˘) [Gr.] A type of synovial joint that permits only simple gliding movement within narrow limits imposed by ligaments. arthrodynia (a˘r⬙thro¯-dı˘n⬘e¯-a˘) [Gr. arthron, joint, ⫹ odyne, pain] Pain in a joint. arthrodysplasia (a˘r⬙thro¯-dı˘s-pla¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ dys, bad, ⫹ plassein, to form] A hereditary condition marked by deformity of various joints. arthroendoscopy (a˘r⬙thro¯-e˘n-do˘s⬘ko¯-pe¯) [⬙ ⫹ endon, within, ⫹ skopein, to examine] An old term for arthroscopy. arthrogram (a˘r⬘thro¯-gra˘m) [⬙ ⫹ gramma, something written] Visualization of a joint by radiographic study after injection of a contrast medium into the joint space. arthrography (a˘r-thro˘g⬘ra˘-fe¯) [⬙ ⫹ graphein, to write] 1. Radiography of a joint. 2. Radiography of a synovial joint after injection of a contrast medium. The medium may be radiolucent (air), radiopaque, or both. magnetic resonance a. Imaging of joint diseases with magnetic resonance technologies, typically after the injection of a contrast agent into the affected joint.

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grypos, curved, ⫹ osis, condition] Fixation of a joint in a ﬂexed or contracted position; may be due to adhesions in or around the joint. a. multiplex congenita Congenital generalized ﬁxation or ankylosis of joints; may be due to a variety of changes in the spinal cord, muscles, or connective tissue. arthrokinematics (a˘r⬙thro¯-kı˘n⬙e˘-ma˘t⬘ı˘ks) Description of the movement of the joint surfaces when a bone moves through a range of motion. arthrokleisis (a˘r⬙thro¯-klı¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ kleisis, a closure] Ankylosis produced naturally or surgically. arthrology (a˘r-thro˘l⬘o¯-je¯) [Gr. arthron, joint, ⫹ logos, word, reason] The scientiﬁc study of joints. arthrolysis (a˘r-thro˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ lysis, dissolution] The operation of restoring mobility to an ankylosed joint. arthrometer (a˘r-thro˘m⬘e˘-te˘r) [Gr. arthron, joint, ⫹ metron, measure] An instrument that measures the degree of movement of a joint. SYN: goniometer. arthroneuralgia (a˘r⬙thro¯-nu¯-ra˘l⬘je¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ neuron, nerve, ⫹ algos, pain] Pain in or around a joint. arthropathology (a˘r⬙thro¯-pa˘-thol⬘o¯-je¯) [⬙ ⫹ pathos, disease, ⫹ logos, word, reason] The pathology of joint disease. arthropathy (a˘r-thro˘p⬘a˘-the¯) [⬙ ⫹ pathos, disease, suffering] Any joint disease.

Charcot’s a. SEE: Charcot’s joint. inﬂammatory a. An inﬂammatory joint disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis. arthrophyte (a˘r⬘thro¯-fı¯t) [Gr. arthron,

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stings, as parasites, and as vectors of microbial diseases. arthrosclerosis (a˘r⬙thro¯-skle˘-ro¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. arthron, joint, ⫹ sklerosis, a hardening] Stiffening or hardening of the joints, esp. in the aged. arthroscope (a˘r⬘thro¯-sko¯p) [⬙ ⫹ skopein, to examine] An endoscope for examining the interior of a joint. arthroscopy (a˘r-thro˘s⬘ko¯-pe¯) Direct joint visualization by means of an arthroscope, usually to remove tissue, such as cartilage fragments or torn ligaments, or to anneal injured tissues. PATIENT CARE: Preoperative: The patient is prepared physically and emotionally for the procedure. Baseline data (e.g., range of motion, girth measurements) are gathered. The operative site is prepared according to protocol and type of anesthesia. Postoperative: Vital signs are monitored until stable, and intravenous or oral ﬂuids are provided depending on the type of anesthesia used. The surgical dressing is inspected for drainage, and the presence of any drainage devices and their contents are documented. The dressing is reinforced or replaced under strict asepsis according to protocol. Postoperative teaching stresses expected sensations, such as joint soreness and grinding; the application of ice to relieve pain and swelling; analgesic use; activity or ambulation restrictions; weight-bearing exercises; and use of crutches or other assistive devices. The patient is instructed to report any unusual drainage, redness, joint swelling, unusual softness in the joint, severe or persistent pain, or fever, because these may indicate infection, effusion, hemarthrosis, or a synovial cyst. The patient is referred for outpatient follow-up care as necessary. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. arthrosis (a˘r-thro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ osis, condition] 1. Joint. 2. A joint disorder caused by trophic degeneration. arthrospore (a˘r⬘thro¯-spor) [⬙ ⫹ sporos, a seed] A fungal spore formed by segmentation. arthrosteitis (a˘r⬙thro˘s-te¯-ı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ osteon, bone, ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the bony structures of a joint. arthrostenosis (a˘r⬙-thro¯-ste˘-no¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ stenos, narrow] Pathological narrowing of a joint. arthrostomy (a˘r-thro˘s⬘to¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ stoma, mouth] A surgical opening into a diseased joint. arthrosynovitis (a˘r⬙thro¯-sı˘n⬙o¯-vı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ L. synovia, joint ﬂuid, ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the synovial membrane of a joint. arthrotome (a˘r⬘thro¯-to¯m) [⬙ ⫹ tome, incision] A knife used for joint surgery.

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joint, ⫹ phyton, growth] Abnormal growth in a joint cavity. arthroplasty (a˘r⬘thro¯-pla˘s⬙te¯) [⬙ ⫹ plassein, to form] Surgery to reshape, reconstruct, or replace a diseased or damaged joint. This may be done to alleviate pain, to permit normal function, or to correct a developmental, accidental, or hereditary joint defect. PATIENT CARE: Preoperative: The patient is prepared physically and emotionally for the procedure. Baseline data are gathered. Postoperative: The surgeon may prescribe traction or other immobilization devices, such as splints, pillows, or casts, or a continuous passive motion device. Bedrest is maintained for the prescribed period, and the patient is positioned as prescribed. The affected joint is maintained in proper alignment, immobilization devices are inspected for pressure, and frequent neurovascular and motor checks are performed on the involved extremity distal to the operative site. Prescribed analgesics are administered, and the patient is taught about self-administration. Noninvasive measures are employed to reduce pain and anxiety. Vital signs are monitored for hypovolemic shock due to blood loss, and the patient is assessed for other complications such as thromboembolism, fat embolism, and infection. The incision is dressed according to protocol and assessed for local signs of infection. Deep breathing and coughing, frequent position changes, and adequate ﬂuid intake are encouraged. Physical and occupational therapists assist the patient with prescribed exercise and activity, with appropriate measures taken to prevent dislocation of the prosthesis and to reinforce prescribed activity restrictions. The patient is taught to report symptoms such as fever, pain, and increased joint stiffness and is referred for home care and outpatient physical therapy. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. arthropneumoradiography (a˘r⬙thro¯nu¯⬙mo¯-ra¯-de¯-o˘g⬘ra˘-fe¯) [⬙ ⫹ pneuma, air, ⫹ radiography] Radiography of a synovial joint after injection of a radiolucent contrast medium such as air or helium. SEE: arthrogram. arthropod (a˘r⬘thro¯-po˘d) A member of the phylum Arthropoda. Arthropoda (a˘r-thro˘p⬘o¯-da˘) [⬙ ⫹ pous, foot] A phylum of invertebrate animals marked by bilateral symmetry, a hard exoskeleton, segmented bodies, and jointed paired appendages. It includes the crustaceans, insects, myriapods, arachnids, and similar forms. It is the largest animal phylum, containing over 900,000 species. Many are of medical importance because of their bites or

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arthrotomy (a˘r-thro˘t⬘o¯-me¯) Cutting into a joint.

(a˘r⬙thro¯-tro¯⬘pı˘k) [Gr. arthron, joint, ⫹ tropos, a turning] Attracted to joints; tending to grow in or to invade joints. arthrous (a˘r⬘thru˘s) [Gr. arthron, joint] Jointed or pert. to a joint. arthroxesis (a˘r-thro˘k⬘sı˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ xexis, scraping] Scraping of diseased tissue from a joint.

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Arthus reaction, Arthus phenomenon (a˘r-toos⬘) [Nicholas Maurice Arthus, Fr. bacteriologist, 1862–1945] A severe local inﬂammatory reaction that occurs at the site of injection of an antigen in a previously sensitized individual. Arthus reactions are a form of type III hypersensitivity reactions producing an antigen-antibody immune complex. articulate (a˘r-tı˘k⬘u¯-la¯t) [L. articulatus, jointed] 1. To join together as a joint. 2. In dentistry, to arrange teeth on a denture. 3. To speak clearly. articulatio (a˘r-tı˘k⬙u¯-la¯⬘she¯-o˘) [L.] The Latin term for a joint (an articulation): the site of union or junction of two bones. articulation (a˘r⬙tı˘k⬙u¯-la¯⬘shu˘n, a˘r-tı˘k⬙u¯la¯⬘shu˘n) 1. A joint; the site of close approximation of two or more bones. It may be immovable (as in synarthrosis), slightly movable (amphiarthrosis), or freely movable (diarthrosis). Cartilage or ﬁbrous connective tissue lines the opposing surfaces of all joints. 2. The relative position of the tongue and palate necessary to produce a given sound. 3. Enunciation of words and sentences. 4. The movement of articulating surfaces through their available joint play or range of motion, used to determine joint mobility or to treat joint pain. articular (a˘r-tı˘k⬘u¯-la˘r), adj. apophyseal a. The joint between the superior and the inferior articulating processes of the vertebrae. conﬂuent a. Speech in which syllables are run together. dental a. The contact relationship between upper and lower teeth when moving against each other or into or out of centric position. working a. The occlusion of teeth on the side toward which the mandible is moved. Also called working bite. articulation disorder Inability to produce speech sounds (phonemes) correctly because of imprecise placement, timing, pressure, speed, or ﬂow of movement of the lips, tongue, or throat. articulator (a˘r-tı˘k⬘u¯-la¯⬙tor) In dentistry, a device for maintaining casts of the teeth in a precise and natural relationship. articulo mortis (a˘r-tı˘k⬘u¯-lo¯⬙ mor⬘tı˘s) [L.] At the time of death. articulus (a˘r-tı˘k⬘u¯-lu˘s) [L.] 1. A knuckle or a joint. 2. A segment.

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cere, to make] 1. Anything artiﬁcially produced. 2. In histology and radiography any structure or feature produced by the technique used and not occurring naturally. 3. In electronics, the appearance of a spurious signal not consistent with results expected from the signal being studied. For example, an electrocardiogram may contain artifacts produced by a defective machine, electrical interference, patient movement, or loose electrodes. motion a. Blurring of a radiographic image, produced by respiratory or muscular movement of the patient. artificial (a˘r⬙tı˘-fı˘sh⬘a˘l) Not natural; made by plan or design. artificial rupture of membranes ABBR: AROM. Amniotomy. arum family poisoning SEE: under poisoning. aryepiglottic (a˘r⬙e¯-e˘p⬙ı˘-glo˘t⬘ı˘k) [Gr. arytaina, ladle, ⫹ epi, upon, ⫹ glottis, back of tongue] Pert. to the arytenoid cartilage and epiglottis. aryl- Preﬁx denoting a radical derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon. a. group In chemistry, a radical group of the aromatic or benzene series. arytenoid (a˘r⬙ı˘-te¯⬘noyd) [Gr. arytaina, ladle, ⫹ eidos, form, shape] 1. Resembling a ladle or pitcher mouth. 2. Pert. to the arytenoid cartilages or muscles of the larynx. SEE: larynx for illus. arytenoidectomy (a˘r⬙ı˘-te¯⬙noyd-e˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ ektome, excision] Excision of arytenoid cartilage. arytenoiditis (a˘r-ı˘t⬙e˘-noy-dı¯⬘tı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of arytenoid cartilage or muscles. arytenoidopexy (a˘r⬙ı˘-te˘-noy⬘do¯-pe˘k⬙se¯) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ pexis, ﬁxation] Surgical ﬁxation of the arytenoid muscle or cartilage. AS ankylosing spondylitis; aortic stenosis; L., auris sinistra, left ear. As 1. astigmatic. 2. astigmatism. 3. Symbol for the element arsenic. ASA 1. acetylsalicylic acid. 2. American Society of Anesthesiologists. asafetida, asafoetida (a˘s-a˘-fe˘t⬘ı˘d-a˘) [L. asa, gum, ⫹ foetida, smelly] A gum resin, obtained from the roots of Ferula asafoetida, with a characteristic strong odor and garlic taste. Although this substance is no longer used in medicine, it has historical interest. In the early 20th century, it was used as a carminative and as an amulet to ward off disease. It is used in Asia as a condiment and food ﬂavoring and as an animal repellent in veterinary medicine. ASAHP Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions. asana (a˘⬘sa˘-na˘) Any yoga posture employed in traditional Indian healing for

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aged to join smoking cessation programs because cigarettes and asbestos both damage the lungs and the damage from the combined exposures to these agents is more than additive. asbestosis body One of the minute bodies formed by the deposition of various salts and minerals around an asbestos particle. These may be found in the sputum, lung, or feces. ascariasis (a˘s⬙ka˘-rı¯⬘a˘-sı˘s) [Gr. askaris, pinworm, ⫹ −iasis, condition of] Condition resulting from infestation by Ascaris lumbricoides. ascaricide (a˘s-ka˘r⬘ı˘-sı¯d) [⬙ ⫹ L. cidus, killing] An agent that kills ascarids. ascaricidal (a˘s-ka˘r-ı˘-sı¯⬘da˘l), adj. ascarid (a˘s⬘ka˘-rı˘d) A nematode worm of the family Ascaridae. ascaris pl. ascarides A worm of the genus Ascaris. Ascaris (a˘s⬘ka˘-rı˘s) A genus of nematode worms belonging to the family Ascaridae. They inhabit the intestines of vertebrates. A. lumbricoides A species of Ascaris that lives in the human intestine; adults may grow to 12 in. long. Eggs are passed with the feces and require at least 2 weeks’ incubation in the soil before they become infective. After being swallowed, the eggs hatch in the intestinal tract and the larvae enter the venous circulation and pass to the lungs. From there they migrate up the respiratory passages, are swallowed, and reach their site of continued residence, the jejunum. In a 1- to 2-year life span, the female is capable of producing 200,000 eggs per day. The eggs are passed with the feces, and a new cycle is started. Children up to the ages of 12 to 14 are likely to be infected. Intestinal obstruction may be a complication in children under 6 years of age. SEE: illus. TREATMENT: Pyrantel pamoate is the drug of choice. Mebendazole is also effective. No drug is useful during the pulmonary phase of the infection. ascend To move from the lower part of the body toward the head; to move in a cephalic direction. Guillain-Barre´ syndrome is an example of an ascending paralysis, one that begins in the feet and progresses upward to the muscles of the legs, abdomen, and chest. Aschner’s phenomenon (a˘sh⬘ne˘rz) [Bernhard Aschner, Austrian gynecologist, 1883–1960] Slowing of the heart rate after pressure is applied to the eye or the carotid sinus. It was formerly used to slow the heart in patients with supraventricular tachycardia or angina pectoris. Also called Aschner’s reﬂex and sign. SYN: oculocardiac reﬂex. Aschoff, Ludwig (a˘sh⬘o˘f) German pathologist, 1866–1942. A.’s cells Large cells with basophilic cytoplasm and a large vesicular nu-

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ﬂexibility, strength, relaxation, and mental discipline. ASAP as soon as possible. SEE: stat. asbestiform (a˘s-be˘s⬘tı˘-form) [Gr. asbestos, unquenchable, ⫹ L. forma, appearance] Having a structure similar to that of asbestos. asbestos (a˘s-be˘s⬘to˘s) [Gr. asbestos, unquenchable] A ﬁbrous, incombustible form of magnesium and calcium silicate used to make insulating materials. Although asbestos ﬁbers are commercially useful, they have been implicated in several human diseases, including ﬁbrosis of the lung and cancers of the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. Because of these health hazards they are no longer sold or manufactured in the U.S. asbestos bodies A beaded, dumbbellshaped body formed when a macrophage engulfs asbestos ﬁbers. asbestosis (a˘s⬙be˘-sto¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ osis, condition] Lung disease, a form of pneumonoconiosis resulting from protracted inhalation of asbestos particles. Exposure to asbestos has been linked with lung cancer, including bronchogenic carcinoma and esp. mesothelioma. The latency period may be 20 years or more. SYMPTOMS: Symptoms include exertional dyspnea or, with extensive ﬁbrosis, dyspnea at rest. In advanced disease, the patient may complain of a dry cough (productive in smokers), chest pain (often pleuritic), and recurrent respiratory tract infections. Tachypnea, crackles, and clubbing may be present. PATIENT CARE: A history of occupational, family, or neighborhood exposure to asbestos ﬁbers is obtained. The chest is auscultated for tachypnea and ﬁne crackles in the lung bases, and the ﬁngers are inspected for clubbing. Changes in sputum quality and quantity, restlessness, increased tachypnea, and changes in breath sounds are monitored and documented. Complications such as cor pulmonale or pulmonary hypertension are noted. Oxygen is administered when arterial blood gas levels or pulse oximetry indicate hypoxemia on room air. Mucolytics and chest physical therapy usually are not needed unless the patient develops a secondary lung infection with excessive secretions. The patient is advised to avoid persons with known respiratory infections and to obtain inﬂuenza and pneumococcal immunizations. Instruction by the respiratory therapist is given in the use and care of required oxygen and aerosol equipment, inhalers, or transtracheal catheters. Patients often require home use of oxygen, requiring education by the respiratory therapist on the safe and effective use of needed equipment. Patients who smoke tobacco are encour-

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ASCARIS LUMBRICOIDES (A) Smaller male encircled by female, (B) Mass of worms removed from the intestine

cleus, often multinucleated. They are characteristic of Aschoff’s nodules. Aschoff bodies Microscopic foci of ﬁbrinoid degeneration and granulomatous inﬂammation found in the interstitial tissues of the heart in rheumatic fever. asci (a˘s⬘ı¯) Pl. of ascus. ascia (a˘s⬘e¯-a˘, a˘s⬘ke¯-a˘) [L. ascia, ax] A form of spiral bandage with each turn overlapping the previous one for a third of its width. ascites (a˘-sı¯⬘te¯z) [Gr. askite¯s from askos, a leather bag] The abnormal accumulation of ﬂuid in the peritoneal cavity. SEE: edema; peritonitis. ETIOLOGY: Ascites may be caused by interference in venous return as occurs in congestive heart failure; obstruction of ﬂow in the vena cava or portal vein; obstruction in lymphatic drainage; disturbance in electrolyte balance as occurs in sodium retention; depletion of plasma proteins; cirrhosis of the liver; malignancies; or infections within the peritoneum. PATIENT CARE: Ventilatory effort, appetite and food intake, ﬂuid intake and output, and weight are assessed. Abdominal girth is measured at the largest point, and the site marked for future measurements. Paracentesis, if necessary, is explained to the patient. Emotional and physical support are provided to the patient throughout the procedure. Desired outcomes include eased ventilatory effort, improved appetite, improved general comfort, and identiﬁcation of the cause of the accumulated ﬂuid. a. chylosus Chyle in the ascitic ﬂuid, usually resulting from rupture of the thoracic duct. hemorrhagic a. Bloody ascites, usually caused by malignancy or occasionally by tuberculosis. ascitic (−sı˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. A.S.C.L.S. American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, formerly American Society for Medical Technology.

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coli, It. serologist, 1877–1957] Precipitation test for anthrax; used for detection of anthrax bacilli in animal hides and meat. Also called Ascoli’s test. Ascomycetes (a˘s⬙ko¯-mı¯-se¯⬘te¯z) [Gr. askos, leather bag, ⫹ mykes, fungus] In one system of taxonomy, a class of the true fungi that includes the genera Histoplasma, Micosporum, Penicillium, and the yeast Saccharomyces. This class is equivalent to the phylum Ascomycotina in another system of taxonomy. Ascomycotina (a˘s⬙ko¯-mı¯⬙ko¯-te¯n⬘a˘) [NL.] In one system of taxonomy, a phylum of the true fungi. It is synonymous with the class Ascomycetes in another system of taxonomy. ascospore (a˘s⬘ko¯-spor) [Gr. askos, leather bag, ⫹ sporos, seed] A spore produced within an ascus or spore sac. ASCOT Acronym for a severity characterization of trauma. SEE: under trauma. ascus (a˘s⬘ku˘s) pl. asci [Gr. askos, leather bag] A saclike spore case in which ascospores, typically eight, are formed; characteristic of the Ascomycetes. -ase A sufﬁx used in forming the name of an enzyme. It is added to the name of the substance upon which it acts (e.g., lipase, which acts on lipids). asemia (a˘-se¯⬘me¯-a˘) Asymbolia. asepsis (a¯-se˘p⬘sı˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ sepesthai, to decay] A condition free from germs, infection, and any form of life. SEE: antisepsis; sterilization. aseptic (−tı˘k), adj. aseptic-antiseptic [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ sepsis, decay, ⫹ anti, against, ⫹ sepsis, decay] Both aseptic and antiseptic. aseptic technique SEE: under technique. asexual (a¯-se˘k⬘shu¯-a˘l) [⬙ ⫹ L. sexualis, having sex] Without sex; nonsexual. asexualization (a¯-se˘k⬙shu¯-a˘l-ı˘-za¯⬘shu˘n) Sterilization by ablation of the ovaries or testes. ash (a˘sh) [AS. aesc, ash] Incombustible

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powdery residue of a substance that has been incinerated. ASHD atherosclerotic heart disease. Asherman’s syndrome (a˘sh⬘e˘r-ma˘nz) [Joseph G. Asherman, Czech. physician, b. 1889] Secondary amenorrhea related to endometrial scarring. Causes include endometritis and aggressive curettage for purposes of removing the products of conception, such as in abortion or removal of retained placental fragments. asialia (a˘⬙sı¯-a¯⬘le¯-a˘, a¯⬙se¯-a¯⬘le¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ sialon, spittle] Absence or deﬁciency of saliva. SYN: aptyalia. Asiatic cholera SEE: cholera. asiderosis (a˘⬙sı˘d-e˘-ro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ sideros, iron, ⫹ osis, condition] Deﬁciency of iron reserve in the body. ASIS anterior superior iliac spine. Radiographic palpation point on the skin on each side of the front of the pelvis. -asis Sufﬁx meaning condition, state. ASLO antistreptolysin-O. as low as reasonably achievable ABBR: ALARA. A philosophy of radiation protection advocated by many agencies, including government regulators and voluntary accrediting agencies. asocial (a¯-so¯⬘shı˘l) 1. Withdrawn from society. 2. Inconsiderate of the needs of others. asoma (a¯-so¯⬘ma˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ soma, body] A deformed fetus with an imperfectly formed trunk and head. asonia (a˘-so¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ L. sonus, sound] Tone deafness. asparaginase (a˘s-pa˘r⬘a˘-jı˘n-a¯z) An antineoplastic agent derived from the bacterium Escherichia coli. asparagine (a˘s-pa˘r⬘a˘-jı˘n) Aminosuccinic acid, a nonessential amino acid. Asparagus (a˘-spa˘r⬘a˘-gu˘s) [Gr. asparagos] A genus of liliaceous herbs. aspartame (a˘-spa˘r⬘ta¯m) A low calorie artiﬁcial sweetener made of aspartic acid and phenylalanine. It should not be consumed by individuals with phenylketonuria, and is unsuitable for cooking because its ﬂavor is changed when heated. Trade names are Equal and NutraSweet. aspartate aminotransferase (a˘-spa˘r⬘ta¯t⬙) ABBR: AST. An intracellular enzyme involved in amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism. It is present in high concentrations in muscle, liver, and brain. An increased level of this enzyme in the blood indicates necrosis or disease in these tissues. Formerly called serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) or glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase. aspastic (a˘-spa˘s⬘tı˘k) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ spastikos, having spasms] Nonspastic. aspecific (a˘-spe˘-sı˘f⬘ı˘k) Not speciﬁc. aspect (a˘s⬘pe˘kt) [L. aspectus, a view] 1. The part of a surface facing in any designated direction. 2. Appearance, looks.

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A.S.P.E.N. American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.

Asperger’s disorder A severe and sustained impairment of social interaction and functioning. In contrast to autism, there are no clinically signiﬁcant delays in language, cognitive, or developmental age-appropriate skills. aspergillin (a˘s⬙pe˘r-jı˘l⬘ı˘n) A pigment produced by Aspergillus niger. aspergillosis (a˘s⬙pe˘r-jı˘l-o¯⬘sı˘s) [aspergillus ⫹ Gr. osis, condition] Infection caused by the Aspergillus fungus or one of its mold species, of which A. fumigatus is the most common. Colonizing aspergillosis involves growth of the fungus within the body, without tissue invasion. Invasive aspergillosis is an opportunistic infection that affects people with immunodeﬁciencies; the primary infection is usually pneumonia, but the brain, kidney, and heart valves may also be affected. It is treated with intravenous amphotericin B or long-term oral itraconazole. SEE: illus.; allergic alveolitis.

ASPERGILLOSIS OF LUNG Growth of fungus (purple) ﬁlls the alveoli (⫻450)

TREATMENT: Amphotericin B is administered. allergic bronchopulmonary a. A disease in which a patient with asthmatic bronchitis develops a hypersensitivity to Aspergillus colonizing (not invading) the airways. SYMPTOMS: Worsening of asthma, ﬂeeting inﬁltrates, eosinophilia, and positive aspergillus precipitants are clues to diagnosis. TREATMENT: The mainstay of therapy is the use of steroids to suppress the hypersensitivity. aural a. A form of otomycosis caused by Aspergillus. pulmonary a. Lung disease caused by Aspergillus. Aspergillus (a˘s⬙pe˘r-jı˘l⬘u˘s) [L. aspergere, to sprinkle] A genus of fungi comprising more than 600 species of molds, some of which are pathogenic. The principal human pathogen is Aspergillus fumigatus, although others (A. ﬂavus, A.

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nidulans, and A. niger) may be pathogenic. SEE: aspergillosis. A. clavatus A species found in soil and manure. A. concentricus A species once thought to be the cause of tinea imbricata ringworm. A. ﬂavus A species found on corn, peanuts, and grain. A. fumigatus The species that is the most common cause of aspergillosis in humans and birds. It is found in soil and manure. A. glaucus A species with blue pigment found on dried fruit. A. nidulans A species common in soil, causing one form of white mycetoma. A. niger A pathogenic species with black spores, frequently present in the external auditory meatus. It may cause otomycosis. SEE: illus.

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A. ochraceus A species that produces the characteristic odor of brewing coffee. A. versicolor A species that produces a toxin similar to aﬂatoxin. aspermatogenesis (a˘-spe˘r⬙ma˘-to¯-je˘n⬘e˘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ genesis, generation, birth] Nonfunction of the spermproducing system of the testicles. aspermia (a˘-spe˘r⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ sperma, seed] Failure to form semen or to ejaculate. aspermic (−mı˘k), adj. aspersion (a˘s-pe˘r⬘zhu˘n) [L. aspersio, sprinkling] Sprinkling an affected part with water; a form of hydrotherapy. asphalgesia (a˘s⬙fa˘l-je¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. asphe-, self, ⫹ algos, pain] A burning sensation sometimes felt on touching certain articles during hypnosis. asphyctic, asphyctous (a˘s-fı˘k⬘tı˘k, −tu˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ sphyxis, pulse] 1. Pert. to, or affected with, asphyxia. 2. Without pulse. asphyxia (a˘s-fı˘k⬘se¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ sphyxis, pulse] Condition caused by insufﬁcient intake of oxygen. asphyxial (−se¯-a˘l), adj. ETIOLOGY: Extrinsic causes include choking, toxic gases, exhaust gas (principally carbon monoxide), electric shock, drugs, anesthesia, trauma, crushing injuries of the chest, compression of the

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on inspiration. 2. Withdrawal of ﬂuid from a cavity by suctioning with an aspirator. The purpose of aspiration is to remove ﬂuid or air from an affected area (as in pleural effusion, pneumothorax, ascites, or an abscess) or to obtain specimens (such as blood from a vein or serum from the spinal canal). EQUIPMENT: Aspiration equipment includes disinfecting solution for the skin; local anesthetic; two aspirating needles with the aspirating apparatus as indicated; a utensil for receiving the ﬂuid and a sterile receptacle for the specimen; sterile sponges, towels, basins; sterile gloves, face masks, and gowns; sterile forceps; surgical dressings as the case may require; a stimulant ordered if the indication arises. PATIENT CARE: Pathological respiratory aspiration is prevented by placing the unconscious patient (or any other patient without a gag reﬂex) in a head-low position to protect the airway, to prevent silent regurgitation, and to promote evacuation of mucus or vomitus; and by suctioning the nasopharynx as necessary. The nurse assists with the aspiration procedures by assembling necessary equipment, by explaining the procedure and expected sensations to the patient, and by ascertaining that a consent form has been signed. The patient is draped to ensure privacy and warmth as well as emotional comfort. Emotional support is provided throughout the procedure. The operator is assisted in obtaining and processing specimens. The type and amount of any drainage or aspirated material is observed and documented. The operative site is dressed, and patient outcomes and any complications are monitored. The respiratory therapist often is involved in aspirating (suctioning) excessive airway secretions. This procedure may be done as a therapeutic maneuver to ease breathing or as a diagnostic procedure to collect a sputum sample for analysis of the microbes associated with the infection. fetal meconium a. Aspiration by the fetus of the ﬁrst stool, occurring either in utero during episodes of severe fetal hypoxia or with the ﬁrst few breaths after birth. SYN: meconium aspiration syndrome. transbronchial needle a. ABBR: TBNA. A method of sampling abnormal tissue masses found in the mediastinum. A needle is guided into the mass during bronchoscopy and then cells are dislodged with a sawing motion. Suction is applied to gather specimens. TBNA is typically used to determine whether the mass represents a malignancy, such as a bronchogenic carcinoma or lymphoma. aspiration, risk for The state in which an

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individual is at risk for entry of gastric secretions, oropharyngeal secretions, or exogenous food or ﬂuids into tracheobronchial passages due to dysfunction or absence of normal protective mechanisms. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. aspirator (a˘s⬘pı˘-ra¯-tor) An apparatus for evacuating the ﬂuid contents of a cavity. Varieties are piston pump, compressible rubber tube, rubber bulb, and siphon, a trocar and cannula, and hypodermic needle and syringe. dental a. An aspirator that suctions water, saliva, blood, or tissue debris from the oral cavity. aspirin (a˘s⬘pe˘r-ı˘n) ABBR: ASA. Acetylsalicylic acid, C9H8O4, a nonsteroidal anti-inﬂammatory drug that is a derivative of salicylic acid. It occurs as white crystals or powder. It is one of the most widely used and prescribed analgesicantipyretic and anti-inﬂammatory agents. Because of its ability to bind irreversibly to platelets and inhibit platelet aggregration, aspirin in a dose of 80 to 325 mg/day is used prophylactically to prevent coronary artery disease, transient ischemic attacks, and thromboembolic disease of the cerebral vessels. Aspirin causes prolongation of the bleeding time. A single dose of 65 mg approx. doubles the bleeding time of normal persons for a period of 4 to 7 days. This same antiplatelet effect can cause the undesired effects of intestinal bleeding and peptic ulceration. CAUTION: Children with viral infections such as varicella or inﬂuenza should not be given aspirin because of the possibility of increasing their risk of developing Reye’s syndrome.

aspirin poisoning SEE: under poisoning. asplenia (a˘-sple¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ L. splen, spleen] Absence of the spleen.

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The analysis of a substance or mixture to determine its constituents and the relative proportion of each. biological a. Bioassay. fetal ﬁbronectin a. ABBR: f FN. A screening test that identiﬁes the probability of preterm labor. Fibronectin, a cold insoluble globulin, is usually found in cervicovaginal ﬂuid during the ﬁrst 20 weeks of pregnancy. It is then undetectable until about gestational week 37. A positive f FN test result in women with symptoms of threatened preterm labor indicates the probability of delivery within 1 week. Aggressive treatment of threatened preterm labor with tocolytics and corticosteroids increases potential for fetal survival. gel mobility shift a. Electrophoretic study in a gel that permits the identiﬁcation of interactions between DNA and other molecules, such as receptor proteins, based on their differential movement. hormone a. A blood test to assess endocrine system status. immunodot a. An antigen detection tool in which droplets containing antibodies to a speciﬁc antigen are dried on strips of nitrocellulose. Samples of body ﬂuids from patients are exposed to these antibodies. A chemical or ﬂuorescent reaction from binding of the antigen is used to suggest its presence in the tested sample. Immunodot assays are used, e.g., in rapid tests for the presence of inﬂuenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, malaria, and strep throat. immunoradiometric a. ABBR: IRMA. Radioassay in which the antibody rather than the antigen is labeled. This offers an advantage in that antibodies are generally more stable than antigens when a label is attached. intracellular killing a. A laboratory test of bacterial ingestion by phagocytes. Neutrophils or macrophages are placed in a culture with bacteria. After 30 min, the remaining bacteria are killed with an antibiotic and the phagocytes are stained and examined for the number of bacteria they have ingested. This assay is only accurate if the phagocytes have been tested previously for the ability to ingest bacteria. SYN: neutrophil microbicidal assay. neutrophil microbicidal a. Intracellular killing a. assessment 1. An appraisal or evaluation of a patient’s condition by a physician or nurse, based on clinical and laboratory data, medical history, and the patient’s account of symptoms. 2. The process by which a patient’s condition is appraised or evaluated. comprehensive a. A detailed, systematic physical examination of a patient.

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comprehensive geriatric a. ABBR: CGA. A multidisciplinary process to evaluate the medical, functional, psychiatric, and social strengths and limitations in older patients. CGA provides a focus on the interrelated factors that contribute to illness. By addressing the complexity of needs, in some studies CGA improves survival and decreases the frequency of acute care hospitalization. external quality a. ABBR: EQA. Proﬁciency testing. functional a. In rehabilitation, the determination of a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks and requirements of living. Functional assessment scales vary greatly with respect to the number, type, and scoring of the tasks used to determine performance levels, their degree of standardization, and their predictive validity. SEE: activities of daily living. gestational age a. 1. Estimation of the prenatal age of the fetus, typically by reviewing the pregnant woman’s menstrual history, making measurements of fundal height, or by making ultrasonic measurements of fetal parts. This information is essential so that appropriately timed obstetrical care can be provided and the pregnancy’s progress can be compared with normal standards. SEE: amniocentesis; fundal height. 2. Estimation of newborn maturity; comparison of newborn assessment ﬁndings against the expected physical and neuromuscular characteristics consistent with a given point in gestation. SEE: Dubowitz tool; large for gestational age; small for gestational age. initial a. The ﬁrst evaluation of the patient in the ﬁeld, conducted after it is clear that the scene is safe. This preliminary evaluation is designed to locate and manage life-threatening injuries or illness, and to determine the patient’s triage priority. The initial assessment follows the sequence of mental status, airway, breathing, and circulation. Kitchen Task a. ABBR: KTA. A performance-based measure of cognitive function in which a subject is asked to follow a pudding recipe, and the amount of support needed to complete the task is measured. The test has been used to assess the ability of demented patients to make their own meals and to demonstrate to caregivers the amount of support that cognitively impaired individuals may need when performing simple household tasks. nursing a. SEE: nursing assessment. ongoing a. The evaluation and care of patients recovered from the ﬁeld, performed en route to the hospital. It includes reassessments of mental status, airway, breathing, circulation, vital

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signs, chief complaints, and the effectiveness of initial treatments. rapid trauma a. The evaluation of a trauma patient’s head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, and posterior, conducted after the initial assessment in patients with a forceful mechanism of injury, such as a car crash.

Assessment of Motor and Process Skills ABBR: AMPS. A performance test of complex tasks required for activities of daily living, used in rehabilitation. It is one of the ﬁrst of a generation of functional performance assessments designed to accommodate differences in settings and raters through statistical mechanisms. SEE: functional assessment. assignment (a˘s-sı¯n⬘me˘nt) The amount of money Medicare approves for speciﬁc health care services. Health care providers who “accept assignment” from Medicare agree to provide medical services in exchange for Medicare’s monetary reimbursement and do not seek additional payments from patients. assimilable (a˘-sı˘m⬘ı˘-la˘-bl) [L. ad, to, ⫹ similare, to make like] Capable of assimilation. assimilate (a˘-sı˘m⬘ı˘-la¯t) 1. To absorb digested food. 2. In psychology, to absorb newly perceived information into the existing subjective conscious structure. assimilation (a˘-sı˘m⬙ı˘-la¯⬘shu˘n) 1. The transformation of food into living tissue; the constructive phase of metabolism (i.e., anabolism). 2. In psychology, the absorption of newly perceived information into the existing subjective conscious structure. assistant One who aids or supports. SYN: aide. dental a. One who assists in the care and treatment of dental patients. The responsibilities vary according to the needs of the dentist, the training and capability of the individual, and the state regulations of duties. physician a. ABBR: PA. SEE: physician assistant. assisted death SEE: under death. assisted living A group residence for adults, in which tenants live in individual apartments but receive some group services, including shared meals, day and night supervision, assistance with prescriptions, and other beneﬁts.

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ABBR: ART. Techniques to assist infertile women to conceive and give birth. These include hormonal stimulation of ovulation, and operative techniques such as in vitro fertilization with embryonic transfer, zygote intrafallopian transfer for women whose infertility results from tubal factors, and gamete intrafallopian transfer for couples whose infertility stems from semen inade-

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quacy. In 1996, fewer than one-third of attempted ART procedures succeeded in either generating in vitro fertilization or returning an egg fertilized in vitro to infertile women. assisted reproductive technology Any method of fertilizing an egg in which sperm and egg are combined outside the human body. Examples include gamete intrafallopian transfer and in vitro fertilization. assisted suicide SEE: under suicide. associated reaction Involuntary and nonfunctional spontaneous movements associated with the performance of difﬁcult or stressful intentional motion. SEE: associated movement. association [L. ad, to, ⫹ socius, companion] 1. The act of joining or uniting; coordination with another idea or structure; relationship. In psychiatry, association refers in particular to the interrelationship of the conscious and unconscious ideas. 2. In genetics, the occurrence together of two characteristics at a frequency greater than would be predicted by chance. 3. In clinical epidemiology, the relationship of the occurrence of two events, without evidence that the event being investigated actually causes the second condition (e.g., malaria occurs in warm climates with proper breeding conditions for certain types of mosquitoes, but those conditions are associations). The actual cause is the malaria parasite. controlled a. Induced a. free a. 1. The trend of thoughts when one is not under mental restraint or direction. 2. The procedure in psychoanalysis that requires the patient to speak his or her thought ﬂow aloud, word for word, without censorship. induced a. The idea suggested when the examiner gives a stimulus word. SYN: controlled association. SEE: association test. association area Area of the cerebral cortex connected to motor and sensory areas of the same side, to similar areas on the other side, and to other regions of the brain (e.g., the thalamus). It integrates motor and sensory functions.

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to other association neurons. SYN: interneuron. association test A test used to determine an individual’s response to word stimuli. The nature of the response and time required may provide insight into the subject’s personality and previous experiences. assonance (a˘s⬘o¯-na˘ns) [L. assonans, answering with same sound] 1. Similarity of sounds in words or syllables. 2. Abnormal tendency to use alliteration. assumption (a˘-su˘mp⬘shu˘n) A supposition; an idea that is not subjected to logical or empirical study. assumption of risk A doctrine of law whereby the plaintiff assumes the risk of medical treatment or procedures and may not recover damages for injuries sustained as a result of the known and described dangers. AST aspartate aminotransferase. astasia (a˘-sta¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ stasis, stand] Inability to stand or sit erect due to motor incoordination. astasia-abasia A form of hysterical ataxia, with incoordination and inability to stand or walk although all leg movements can be performed while sitting or lying down. astatine (a˘s⬘ta˘-te¯n, −tı¯n) [Gr. astatos, unstable] SYMB: At. A radioactive element, atomic number 85, atomic weight 210. asteatosis (a˘s⬙te¯-a˘-to¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ stear, tallow, ⫹ osis, condition] Any disease condition in which there is persistent scaling of the skin, suggesting deﬁciency or absence of sebaceous secretion. a. cutis Winter itch. aster (a˘s⬘te˘r) [Gr., star] The stellate rays forming around the dividing centrosome during mitosis. astereognosis (a˘-ste˘r⬙e¯-o˘g-no¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ stereos, solid, ⫹ gnosis, knowledge] Inability to recognize objects or forms by touch. asterion (a˘s-te¯⬘re¯-o˘n) pl. asteria [Gr., starlike] A craniometric point at the junction of the lambdoid, occipitomastoid, and parietomastoid sutures. asterixis (a˘s⬙te˘r-ı˘k⬘sı˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ sterixis, ﬁxed position] Abnormal muscle tremor consisting of involuntary jerking movements, esp. in the hands, but also seen in the tongue and feet. It may be due to various diseases, but is usually found in patients with diseases of the liver. SYN: ﬂapping tremor. SEE: alcoholism; hepatic encephalopathy. asternal (a¯-ste˘r⬘na˘l) [⬙ ⫹ sternon, chest] 1. Not connected with the sternum. 2. Having no sternum. asternia (a˘-ste˘r⬘ne¯-a˘) Congenital absence of the sternum. asteroid (a˘s⬘te˘r-oyd) [Gr. aster, star, ⫹ eidos, form, shape] Star-shaped.

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(a˘s-the¯⬘ne¯-a˘) [Gr. asthenes, without strength] Lack or loss of strength; debility; any weakness, but esp. one originating in muscular or cerebellar disease. SYN: adynamia. neurocirculatory a. A somatoform disorder marked by mental and physical fatigue, dyspnea, giddiness, precordial pain, and palpitation, esp. on exertion. The cause is unknown but the condition occurs in those under stress. It is common among soldiers in combat. Psychotherapy and removal of the stress situation are needed. SYN: cardiac neurosis. SEE: chronic fatigue syndrome; post-traumatic stress disorder. -asthenia Sufﬁx meaning weakness or debility. asthenic (a˘s-the˘n⬘ı˘k) 1. Weak; pert. to asthenia. 2. Pert. to a body habitus marked by a narrow, shallow thorax, a long thoracic cavity, and a short abdominal cavity. asthenobiosis (a˘s-the˘⬙no¯-bı¯-o¯⬘sı˘s) [Gr. asthenes, without strength, ⫹ bios, life, ⫹ osis, condition] Condition of reduced biological activity of an animal, resembling hibernation but not related to temperature or humidity. asthenocoria (a˘s-the¯⬙no¯-ko¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ kore, pupil] A sluggish pupillary light reﬂex. asthenope (a˘s⬘the˘-no¯p) [⬙ ⫹ opsis, power of sight] An individual who is affected with asthenopia. asthenopia (a˘s⬙the˘-no¯⬘pe¯-a˘) Weakness or tiring of the eyes accompanied by pain, headache, and dimness of vision. Symptoms include pain in or around the eyes; headache, usually aggravated by use of the eyes for close work; fatigue; vertigo; reﬂex symptoms such as nausea, twitching of facial muscles, or migraine. asthenopic (−no˘p⬘ı˘k), adj. accommodative a. Asthenopia due to strain of the ciliary muscles. muscular a. Asthenopia caused by weakness of the extrinsic ocular muscles. nervous a. Asthenopia of hysteric or neurasthenic origin. asthenospermia (a˘s⬙the˘-no¯-spe˘r⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ sperma, seed] Loss or reduction of motility of spermatozoa in semen; associated with infertility. asthma (a˘z⬘ma˘) [Gr., panting] A disease caused by increased responsiveness of the tracheobronchial tree to various stimuli, which results in episodic narrowing and inﬂammation of the airways. asthmatic (a˘z-ma˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. Clinically, most patients present with wheezing and shortness of breath. Cough is also a common symptom. Between attacks the patient may have normal respiratory function. Although most asthmatics have mild disease, in some cases the attacks become contin-

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uous. This condition, called status asthmaticus, may be fatal. ETIOLOGY: The recurrence and severity of attacks is inﬂuenced by a variety of triggers, including allergens, dust, fumes, medicines, dyes, odors, exercise, occupational exposures, or infection. Autonomic and inﬂammatory mediators (esp. arachidonic acid derivatives, such as leukotrienes) play important roles. The role of emotional disturbance in asthmatic attacks has been difﬁcult to quantify. TREATMENT: Mild episodic asthma is well managed with intermittent use of beta agonists, such as albuterol. Patients with more severe disease or frequent exacerbations rely on medications to control the disease, such as corticosteroids, mast cell stabilizing drugs (e.g., cromolyn), long-acting beta agonists (e.g., salmeterol), inhibitors of leukotrienes (e.g., montelukast), and shortacting beta agonists. Acute asthmatic attacks may require high doses or frequent dosing of beta agonists and steroids. Oxygen therapy is an important part of treatment in most asthma attacks. For persistent asthma, hospitalization with monitoring of peak air ﬂow, oxygen saturation, blood gases, and cardiac rhythm is often indicated. Intubation and mechanical ventilation are needed in severe attacks. Antibiotics are used for bacterial infection only. Asthma occurs EPIDEMIOLOGY: most often in childhood or early adulthood but may plague adults of all ages as well. Before puberty, twice as many boys as girls have asthma; in adults, the disease is equally distributed between the sexes. PREVENTION: Limiting exposure to indoor inhalants such as house dust, cockroach antigen, dander, molds, tobacco smoke, and strong odors can help prevent asthmatic attacks. Asthmatics with outdoor allergies may beneﬁt from relocation to new climates or judicious use of medications. Regular use of drugs such as cromolyn sodium is effective in preventing asthmatic attacks and respiratory decompensation. Immunization and desensitization to allergens is often desirable. PATIENT CARE: The patient is observed closely to see how well he or she adapts to the demands imposed by airway obstruction. Key elements of the patient’s response are subjective sense of breathlessness, fatigue experienced during breathing, and whether the attack is worsening or improving with treatment. How well the patient tolerates any administered medications should also be noted. Assessments best made by the nurse, respiratory therapist, and physician are whether respiratory rate, adventitious

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sounds such as inspiratory and expiratory wheezes and rhonchi, respiratory muscle use, air movement, mental status, oxygen saturation, and arterial blood gases are improving or deteriorating. Exhaustion or altered mental status may be signs of impending respiratory failure, which might warrant close monitoring or endotracheal intubation. The patient who is experiencing labored breathing should be closely monitored and reassured. He or she should be seated in an upright (high-Fowler’s) position to ease ventilatory effort and given low-ﬂow oxygen and other prescribed medications per instructions. Elevating the patient’s arms on pillows at the sides or on a pillow placed on an over-bed table may ease ventilatory effort. If the patient is coughing, his or her ability to clear secretions and the character of the sputum should be noted. Purulent sputum should be sent to the laboratory for culture and sensitivity, gram stain, or other ordered studies. When the acute attack subsides, the nurse or respiratory therapist instructs the patient in the proper use of inhaled medications, paying special attention to how well the patient manages the metered dose inhalers and adding a spacer device as necessary to improve utilization. The health care provider educates the patient about eliminating exposure to allergens or irritants (e.g., second-hand smoke, cold air) and teaches home measures to prevent or decrease the severity of future attacks. Caregivers ascertain that patient and family understand the prescribed maintenance regimen, including the rationale for the order in which inhalers are to be used and any adverse effects to be reported, as well as the use of emergency treatment if an attack threatens. Preventive therapies (such as vaccinations against the inﬂuenza virus and pneumococcal pneumonia and desensitization to speciﬁc allergens in children) are administered if they have not already been given. Follow-up is arranged with home health and/or the primary care provider so that the patient can be carefully re-evaluated and any questions or concerns that the patient or family may have can be addressed. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. bakers’ a. A colloquial term for reactive airway disease caused by inhalation of airborne wheat proteins in occupational settings. bronchial a. Allergic asthma; a common form of asthma due to hypersensitivity to an allergen. cardiac a. Wheezing that results from heart disease, esp. acute or chronic heart failure. exercise-induced a. Asthmatic at-

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tacks that occur during physical exertion. extrinsic a. Reactive airway disease triggered by an allergic (hypersensitivity) response to an antigen. intrinsic a. Asthma assumed to be due to some endogenous cause because no external cause can be found. nocturnal a. An increase in asthmatic symptoms during sleep. Nocturnal asthma may be caused by a variety of conditions, including gastroesophageal reﬂux, allergens in the bedroom, circadian variations in circulating hormone levels, or inadequate doses of antiasthmatic medications at night. Treatment is tailored to the underlying cause. occupational a. Airway narrowing resulting from exposures in the workplace to environmental dusts, ﬁbers, gases, smoke, sprays, or vapors. stable a. Asthma in which there has been no increase in symptoms or need for additional medication for at least the past 4 weeks. unstable a. An increase in asthmatic symptoms during the past 4 weeks. TREATMENT: Usually the dosage of the patient’s bronchodilator or other medications needs to be increased. PATIENT CARE: The patient must be monitored closely for signs of respiratory failure such as abnormal sensorium and severe tachypnea and tachycardia. asthmagenic (a˘z⬙ma˘-je˘n⬘ı˘k) Producing asthma. astigmatism (a˘-stı˘g⬘ma˘-tı˘zm) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ stigma, point, ⫹ −ismos, condition of] ABBR: As; Ast. A form of ametropia in which the refraction of a ray of light is spread over a diffuse area rather than sharply focused on the retina. It is due to differences in the curvature in various meridians of the cornea and lens of the eye. The exact cause is unknown. Some types show a familial pattern. astigmatic (a˘s⬙tı˘g-ma˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. compound a. Astigmatism in which both horizontal and vertical curvatures are involved. index a. Astigmatism resulting from inequalities in the refractive indices of different parts of the lens. mixed a. Astigmatism in which one meridian is myopic and the other hyperopic. simple a. Astigmatism along one meridian only. astigmatometer, astigmometer (a˘s⬙tı˘gma˘-to˘m⬘e˘-te˘r, −mo˘m⬘e˘-te˘r) [⬙ ⫹ stigma, point, ⫹ metron, measure] An instrument for measuring astigmatism. astigmia (a˘-stı˘g⬘me¯-a˘) Astigmatism. astomatous, astomous (a˘s-to¯m⬘a˘-tu˘s, a˘s⬘to¯-mu˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ stoma, mouth] Without a mouth or oral aperture; as certain protozoa.

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(a˘-sto¯⬘me¯-a˘) Congenital absence of the mouth. astragalectomy (a˘s⬙tra˘g-a˘-le˘k⬘to¯-me¯) [astragalus ⫹ Gr. ektome, excision] Surgical removal of the talus (astragalus). astragalus (a˘-stra˘g⬘a˘-lu˘s) [Gr. astragalos, ball of the ankle joint] Obsolete term for the talus of the ankle. SEE: talus. Astragalus membranaceus An herbal remedy used in traditional Chinese medicine as an immune stimulant, and as a treatment for colds and ﬂu. astraphobia (a˘s-tra˘-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [Gr. astrape, the heavens, ⫹ phobos, fear] Fear of thunder and lightening. astriction (a˘-strı˘k⬘shu˘n) Action of an astringent. astringent (a˘-strı˘n⬘je˘nt) [L. astringere, to bind fast] 1. Drawing together, constricting, binding. 2. An agent that has a constricting or binding effect (i.e., one that checks hemorrhages or secretions by coagulation of proteins on a cell surface). The principal astringents are salts of metals such as lead, iron, zinc (ferric chloride, zinc oxide); permanganates; and tannic acid. SEE: styptic. astro- [Gr. astron, star] Combining form indicating relationship to a star, or starshaped. astrobiology (a˘s⬙tro¯-bı¯-o˘l⬘o¯-je¯) Study of extraterrestrial life. astroblast (a˘s⬘tro¯-bla˘st) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. blastos, germ] A cell that gives rise to an astrocyte. It develops from spongioblasts derived from embryonic neuroepithelium. astroblastoma (a˘s⬙tro¯-bla˘s-to¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ oma, tumor] A grade II astrocytoma, composed of cells with abundant cytoplasm and two or three nuclei. astrocyte (a˘s⬘tro¯-sı¯t) [⬙ ⫹ kytos, cell] A neuroglial cell of the central nervous system that supports neurons and contributes to the blood-brain barrier. SYN: Spider cell. astrocytoma (a˘s⬙tro¯-sı¯-to¯⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ oma, tumor] Tumor of the brain or spinal cord composed of astrocytes. Tumors are graded according to the prognosis. malignant a. A tumor of the brainstem, cerebellum, spinal cord, or the white matter of the cerebral hemispheres. Onset is typically in the ﬁfth decade of life. Prognosis after treatment by surgery, radiation, or other means is poor; few survive more than 2 years. astroglia (a˘s-tro˘g⬘le¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ glia, glue] Astrocytes making up neuroglial tissue. astrokinetic motions (a˘s⬙tro¯-kı˘-ne˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ kinesis, movement] SEE: under motion. astrophobia (a˘s⬙tro¯-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ phobos, fear] Morbid fear of stars and celestial space. astrosphere (a˘s⬘tro¯-sfe¯r) [⬙ ⫹ sphaira, sphere] A group of ﬁbrils or ﬁne rays that radiate from the centrosome (mi-

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crocentrum) of a dividing cell. SYN: aster. astrostatic (a˘s⬙tro˘-sta˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ statikos, standing] Pert. to an astrosphere in its resting condition. Astroviridae (a˘s⬙tro¯-vı˘-rı˘⬘de¯) A virus family that causes epidemic viral gastroenteritis in adults and children. The incubation period has been estimated to be 3 to 4 days. The outbreaks are selflimiting and in the absence of coexisting pathogens, the intestinal signs and symptoms last 5 days or less. Treatment, if required, is supportive and directed to maintaining hydration and electrolyte balance. SEE: Caliciviridae. astrovirus (a˘s⬘tro¯-vı¯⬙ru˘s) An adenovirus with worldwide distribution that causes gastroenteritis in children. Clinical symptoms include anorexia, headache, fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. ASV Anodic stripping voltammetry. asyllabia (a˘⬙sı˘l-a¯⬘be¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ syllabe, syllable] A form of alexia, in which the patient recognizes letters but cannot form syllables or words. asymbolia (a¯-, a˘-sı˘m-bo¯⬘le¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ symbolon, a sign] Inability to comprehend words, gestures, or any type of symbol. SYN: asemia. SEE: aphasia. asymmetry (a˘-sı˘m⬘e˘-tre¯) [⬙ ⫹ symmetria, symmetry] Lack of symmetry. asymmetric, asymmetrical (a¯-sı˘me˘⬘trı˘k, −trı˘-ka˘l), adj. asymphytous (a˘-sı˘m⬘fı˘-tu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ symphysis, a growing together] Separate or distinct; not grown together. asymptomatic (a¯⬙sı˘mp-to¯-ma˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ symptoma, occurrence] Without symptoms. asynchronism (a˘-sı˘n⬘kro¯-nı˘zm) [⬙ ⫹ syn, together, ⫹ chronos, time, ⫹ −ismos, condition of ] 1. The failure of events to occur in time with each other as they usually do. 2. Incoordination. asynchronous (−nu˘s), adj. asynchronous communication A mode of interaction between two or more parties in which the exchange of information does not require simultaneous active participation. An example of asynchronous communication is the use of electronic mail. asynclitism (a˘-sı˘n⬘klı˘-tı˘zm) [⬙ ⫹ synklinein, to lean together, ⫹ −ismos, condition of ] An oblique presentation of the fetal head in labor. SEE: presentation for illus. anterior a. Anterior parietal presentation. SYN: Naegele’s obliquity. posterior a. Posterior parietal presentation. SYN: Litzmann’s obliquity. asyndesis (a˘-sı˘n⬘de˘-sı˘s) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ syn, together, ⫹ desis, binding] Mental defect in which related thoughts cannot be assembled to form a comprehensive concept. asynechia (a˘⬙sı˘-ne˘k⬘e¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ syne-

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cheia, continuity] Lack of continuity of structure in an organ or tissue. asynergia, asynergy (a˘-sı˘n-e˘r⬘je¯-a˘, a˘sı˘n⬘e˘r-je¯) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. synergia, cooperation] Lack of coordination among parts or organs normally acting in unison; in neurology, lack of coordination between muscle groups. Movements are jerky and in sequence instead of being made together. It is seen in cerebellar diseases. asynergic (a¯-sı˘-ne˘r⬘gı˘k), adj. asynovia (a˘-sı˘n-o¯⬘ve¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ syn, with, ⫹ oon, egg] Lack or insufﬁcient secretion of synovial ﬂuid of a joint. asyntaxia (a˘⬙sı˘n-ta˘k⬘se¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ syntaxis, orderly arrangement] Failure of the embryo to develop properly. asystematic (a˘-sı˘s⬙te˘-ma˘t⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ LL. systema, arrangement] Not systematic; not limited to one system or set of organs. asystole (a˘-sı˘s⬘to¯-le¯, a˘⬙sı˘s-to¯⬘le¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ systole, contraction] Cardiac standstill; absence of electrical activity and contractions of the heart evidenced on the surface electrocardiogram as a ﬂat (isoelectric) line during cardiac arrest. In most instances, asystole is an electrocardiographic conﬁrmation that a patient has died. At Symbol for the element astatine. ATA 1. One atmosphere absolute, i.e., the air pressure found at sea level on earth. 2. American Telemedicine Association. 3. American Tinnitus Association. 4. Alliance for Technology Access. atactiform (a˘-ta˘k⬘tı˘-form) [⬙ ⫹ L. forma, form] Similar to ataxia. ataractic (a˘t⬙a˘-ra˘k⬘tı˘k) [Gr. ataraktos, quiet] 1. Of or pert. to ataraxia. 2. A tranquilizer. ataraxia, ataraxy (a˘t⬙a˘-ra˘k⬘se¯-a˘, −se¯) [Gr. ataraktos, quiet] A state of complete mental calm and tranquility, esp. without depression of mental faculties or clouding of consciousness. atavism (a˘t⬘a˘-vı˘zm) [L. atavus, ancestor, ⫹ Gr. −ismos, condition] The appearance of a characteristic presumed to have been present in some remote ancestor; due to chance recombination of genes or environmental conditions favorable to their expression in the embryo. atavistic (a˘t-a˘-vı˘s⬘tı˘k), adj. ataxia (a˘-ta˘k⬘se¯-a˘) [Gr., lack of order] Defective muscular coordination, esp. that manifested when voluntary muscular movements are attempted. atactic, ataxic (a˘-ta˘k⬘tı˘k, −ta˘k⬘sı˘k), adj. alcoholic a. In chronic alcoholism, ataxia due to a loss of proprioception. bulbar a. Ataxia due to a lesion in the medulla oblongata or pons. cerebellar a. Ataxia due to cerebellar disease. choreic a. Lack of muscular coordination seen in patients with chorea.

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hysterical a. Ataxia of leg muscles due to somatoform disorders. locomotor a. Tabes dorsalis. Marie’s a. SEE: Marie’s ataxia. motor a. Inability to perform coordinated muscle movements. optic a. Loss of hand-eye coordination in reaching for an object one has seen, as a result of damage to visually dedicated regions of the cerebral cortex. sensory a. Ataxia resulting from interference in conduction of sensory responses, esp. proprioceptive impulses from muscles. The condition becomes aggravated when the eyes are closed. SEE: Romberg’s sign; spinal a. spinal a. Ataxia due to spinal cord disease. static a. Loss of deep sensibility, causing inability to preserve equilibrium in standing. ataxiagram (a˘-ta˘k⬘se¯-a˘-gra˘m) [Gr. ataxia, lack of order, ⫹ gramma, something written] A record or tracing produced by an ataxiagraph. ataxiagraph (a˘-ta˘k⬘se¯-a˘-gra˘f) [⬙ ⫹ graphein, to write] Instrument for measuring the degree and direction of swaying in ataxia. ataxiameter (a˘-ta˘k⬙se¯-a˘m⬘e˘-te˘r) [⬙ ⫹ metron, measure] Apparatus measuring ataxia. ataxiamnesia (a˘-ta˘k⬙se¯-a˘m-ne¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ amnesia, forgetfulness] Condition marked by ataxia and amnesia. ataxiaphasia (a˘-ta˘k⬙se¯-a˘-fa¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ phasis, speech] Inability to arrange words into sentences. Also spelled ataxaphasia. ataxia-telangiectasia A degenerative brain disease of children, marked by cellular and humoral immunodeﬁciency, progressive cerebellar degeneration, telangiectasis of the bulbar conjunctiva, and increased risk of malignancy. It is transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. Death usually occurs in adolescence or early adulthood. Parents should be informed that subsequent children have a 25% risk of having this condition. SYN: Louis-Bar syndrome. ataxophobia (a˘-ta˘k⬙so¯-fo¯⬘be¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ phobos, fear] Fear of disorder or untidiness. A.T.B.C.B. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, a federal agency charged with enforcing legislation requiring that federal buildings and transportation facilities be accessible to the disabled. ATC Athletic Trainer, Certiﬁed. ATCC American Type Culture Collection. atelectasis (a˘t⬙e˘-le˘k⬘ta˘-sı˘s) [Gr. ateles, imperfect, ⫹ ektasis, expansion] 1. A collapsed or airless condition of the lung. 2. A condition in which the lungs of a fetus remain partially or totally unexpanded at birth. ETIOLOGY: It may be caused by ob-

atelectasis struction of one or more airways with mucus plugs; by hypoventilation secondary to pain (e.g., from fractured ribs) or to ventilation with inadequate tidal volumes; by inadequate surfactant production; or by compression of the lung or the bronchi by tumors, aneurysms, or enlarged lymph nodes. It is sometimes a complication following abdominal or thoracic surgery, caused by splinting. Chronic atelectasis, called middle lobe syndrome, results from compression of the middle lobe bronchus by surrounding lymph nodes. SYMPTOMS: Symptoms may not be present if the atelectasis is minor and the patient has previously healthy lungs. Dyspnea is common when the atelectasis is severe. TREATMENT: Treatment varies with the etiology. The patient with atelectasis due to persistent ventilation with small tidal volumes is given lung expansion therapy such as incentive spirometry. The patient with atelectasis due to mucus plugging needs bronchial hygiene therapy to assist with mucus removal. Artiﬁcial surfactant may be useful for the infant with premature lungs and atelectasis. PATIENT CARE: Patients at risk are evaluated for dyspnea, decreased chest wall movement, inspiratory substernal or intercostal retractions, diaphoresis, tachypnea, tachycardia, and pleuritic chest pain. Lung ﬁelds are percussed for decreased resonance, and the chest is auscultated for abnormal breath sounds. Pulse oximetry and arterial blood gas values are monitored for evidence of hypoxemia. Bronchial hygiene therapies are useful for the patient with atelectasis due to retained pulmonary secretions. The nurse or respiratory therapist instructs and monitors the patient on the use of incentive spirometry to prevent or correct existing atelectasis. Atelectasis can be prevented in atrisk patients by encouraging deep breathing and coughing exercises every 1 to 2 hr, by repositioning the patient often, and by administering prescribed analgesics. Adequate ﬂuid intake is encouraged, inspired air is humidiﬁed as necessary, and the patient is assisted to mobilize and clear secretions. Intubated or obtunded patients are suctioned as necessary. If the patient is being mechanically ventilated, tidal volume is maintained at 10 to 12 cc/kg of ideal body weight to ensure adequate lung expansion when appropriate. absorption a. Lung collapse associated with high alveolar oxygen concentrations. passive a. Collapse of a portion of the distal lung units owing to persistent breathing with small tidal volumes.

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(a˘-te˘n⬘o¯-lo˘l) A beta-blocking agent. Trade name is Tenormin. athelia (a˘-the¯⬘le¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ thele, nipple] Congenital absence of the nipples. ather- SEE: athero-. atherectomy (a˘th⬙e˘r-e˘k⬘to¯-me¯) A technique using high speed drills to remove atheromatous plaques from arteries. athermic Lacking heat. athero-, ather- [Gr. athere, gruel, porridge] Combining forms meaning fatty plaque. atherogenesis (a˘th⬙e˘r-o¯-je˘n⬘e˘-sı˘s) [Gr. athere, porridge, ⫹ genesis, generation, birth] Formation of atheromata in the walls of arteries. atheroma (a˘th⬙e˘r-o¯⬘ma˘) pl. atheromata [⬙ ⫹ oma, tumor] Fatty degeneration or thickening of the walls of the larger arteries occurring in atherosclerosis. SEE: arteriosclerosis. atheromatous (−o¯⬘ma˘-tu˘s), adj. atheromatosis (a˘th⬙e˘r-o¯⬙ma˘-to¯⬘sı˘s) Generalized atheromatous disease of the arteries. atheronecrosis (a˘th⬙e˘r-o¯⬙ne˘-kro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ nekros, corpse, ⫹ osis, condition] Necrosis or degeneration accompanying arteriosclerosis. atherosclerosis (a˘th⬙e˘r-o¯⬙skle˘-ro¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. sklerosis, hardness] The most common form of arteriosclerosis, marked by cholesterol-lipid-calcium deposits in the walls of arteries. SEE: coronary artery disease for illus. PATHOLOGY: The initial pathological changes, called fatty streaks, are visible on the endothelial surfaces of major blood vessels by the age of 10. These lesions may progress to thickening of the lining of arteries (a process called intimal thickening) if risk factors for atherosclerosis are not addressed. Whether these lesions in turn progress to advanced lesions, called ﬁbrous plaques, depends on hemodynamic forces (such as hypertension) and abnormal plasma levels of lipoproteins (e.g., high levels of total and LDL cholesterol; low levels of HDL cholesterol). Ultimately, arteries affected by the disease may become nearly completely blocked, a condition that causes insufﬁcient blood ﬂow (ischemia). If a plaque within a blood vessel suddenly ruptures, the blood vessel can close and organs or tissues may infarct. SEE: myocardial infarction; peripheral vascular disease; stroke. ETIOLOGY: Risk factors for atherosclerosis include tobacco abuse, diabetes mellitus, abnormal blood lipid concentrations, hypertension, family history, male gender, increased age, sedentary lifestyle, and obesity. The role of vascular inﬂammation due to chronic infections (e.g., with chlamydia or cytomegalovirus) and the part played by

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TREATMENT: The patient must be stimulated to breathe deeply and ambulate when possible. resorption a. Collapse of distal lung units resulting from plugging of the airway with mucus. TREATMENT: The patient needs clearing of the airways (with suctioning or chest physiotherapy). atelectotrauma (a˘t⬙e˘l-e˘k⬙to¯-traw⬘ma˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ ⬙] Injury to the lung as a result of repeated collapse and re-expansion of the alveoli during mechanical ventilation. The condition may be prevented by applying enough positive end-expiratory pressure to limit alveolar collapse at end-expiration. atelencephalia (a˘t-e˘l⬙e˘n-se˘-fa¯⬘le¯-a˘) [Gr. ateleia, incompleteness, ⫹ enkephalos, brain] Congenital anomaly with imperfect development of the brain. Also spelled ateloencephalia. atelia (a˘-te¯⬘le¯-a˘) [Gr. ateleia, incompleteness] Imperfect or incomplete development. ateliosis [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ teleios, complete, ⫹ osis, condition] A form of infantilism due to pituitary insufﬁciency, in which there is arrested growth but no deformity. The voice and face may resemble those of a child. ateliotic (−o˘t⬘ı˘k), adj. atelo- (a˘t⬘e˘-lo¯) [Gr. ateles, imperfect] Combining form meaning imperfect or incomplete. atelocardia (a˘t⬙e˘-lo¯-ka˘r⬘de¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ kardia, heart] Congenital incomplete development of the heart. atelocephaly (a˘t⬙e˘-lo¯-se˘f⬘a˘-le¯) [⬙ ⫹ kephale, head] Incomplete development of the head. atelocheilia (a˘t⬙e˘-lo¯-kı¯⬘le¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ cheilos, lip] Incomplete development of the lip. atelocheiria (a˘t⬙e˘-lo¯-kı¯⬘re¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ cheir, hand] Incomplete development of the hand. ateloglossia (a˘t⬙e˘-lo¯-glo˘s⬘e¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ glossa, tongue] Incomplete development of the tongue. atelognathia (a˘t⬙e˘-lo˘g-na¯⬘the¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ gnathos, jaw] Incomplete development of the jaw. atelomyelia (a˘t⬙e˘-lo¯-mı¯-e¯⬘le¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ myelos, marrow] Incomplete development of the spinal cord. atelopodia (a˘t⬙e˘-lo¯-po¯⬘de¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ pous, foot] Incomplete development of the foot. ateloprosopia (a˘t⬙e˘-lo¯-pro¯-so¯⬘pe¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ prosopon, face] Incomplete development of the face. atelorhachidia (a˘t⬙e˘-lo¯-ra˘-kı˘d⬘e¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ rhachis, spine] Incomplete development of the spinal cord. atelostomia (a˘t⬙e˘-lo¯-sto¯⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ stoma, mouth] Incomplete development of the mouth.

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elevated homocysteine levels are topics of active research. SYMPTOMS: Symptoms may develop in any organ system with a blood supply diminished by atherosclerosis. Commonly these symptoms include angina pectoris, intermittent claudication, strokes, transient ischemic attacks, and renal insufﬁciency. TREATMENT: Treatment includes regular exercise, smoking cessation, and a dietary regimen of low-cholesterol and low-fat foods. Medical treatment of hypertension, lipid disorders, and diabetes mellitus is also helpful. Angioplasty, atherectomy, or arterial bypass graft operations are beneﬁcial for selected patients. PATIENT CARE: The patient and family are taught about risk factors associated with atherosclerosis, and the health care professionals help the patient modify these factors. Patients who smoke cigarettes are encouraged to enroll in smoking cessation programs. Community-based plans and programs to change sedentary activity patterns, reduce stress, control obesity, and decrease saturated fat intake to control triglyceride and cholesterol levels are explored with the patient. The nurse or other health care professional refers the patient for medical treatment to control hypertension and diabetes mellitus and supports the patient’s efforts to cooperate with lifestyle and health care changes. Regular exercise of a type and extent appropriate for the patient’s health and adequate rest are prescribed. The patient is informed of the need for long-term follow-up care to prevent a variety of body system complications. athetoid (a˘th⬘e˘-toyd) [Gr. athetos, unﬁxed, changeable, ⫹ eidos, form, shape] Resembling or affected with athetosis. athetosis (a˘th-e˘-to¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ osis, condition] A condition in which slow, irregular, twisting, snakelike movements occur in the upper extremities, esp. in the hands and ﬁngers. These involuntary movements prevent sustaining the body, esp. the extremities, in one position. All four limbs may be affected or the involvement may be unilateral. The symptoms may be due to encephalitis, cerebral palsy, hepatic encephalopathy, drug toxicity, or Huntington’s chorea or may be an undesired side effect of prolonged treatment of parkinsonism with levodopa. There are several types of athetosis. In athetosis with spasticity, muscle tone ﬂuctuates between normal and hypertonic; often there is moderate spasticity in the proximal parts and athetosis more distally. Modiﬁed primitive spinal reﬂex patterns are often present. In ath-

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etosis with tonic spasms, muscle tone ﬂuctuates between hypotonic and hypertonic. Excessive extension or ﬂexion is evident. There are strong postural asymmetry and frequent spinal or hip abnormalities or deformities. In choreoathetosis, muscle tone ﬂuctuates from hypotonic to normal or hypertonic. There are extreme ranges of motion. Deformities are rare, but subluxation of the shoulder and ﬁnger joints often occurs. Pure athetosis is much rarer than the others. Muscle tone ﬂuctuates between hypotonic and normal. Deformities are rare. Twitches and jerks of muscles or individual muscle ﬁbers are seen, along with slow, writhing, involuntary movements that are more proximal than distal. PATIENT CARE: Muscle tone and joint range of motion are assessed; joints are inspected for involuntary movements, spasticity, and joint deformities and subluxations. Degree of interference with activities of daily living and self-image is evaluated. Prescribed therapies (based on the etiology) are administered and evaluated for desired effects and adverse reactions. Emotional support and acceptance are provided, and the patient is informed about local and national groups and services offering support and information. athletic trainer A person who has completed educational and clinical experiences and is capable of working with athletes and others involved in strenuous physical activity and their environment to help prevent injuries, advise them concerning appropriate equipment, recognize and evaluate injuries, administer emergency treatment, determine if specialized medical care is required, and rehabilitate those with injuries. In many instances, the ﬁrst member of the health care team an injured athlete encounters is an athletic trainer, who must be able to provide the best possible treatment. Athletic trainers work under the supervision of licensed physicians. In most states, athletic trainers must be licensed to practice. athrepsia, athrepsy (a˘-thre˘p⬘se¯-a˘, −se¯) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ threpsis, nourishment] Marasmus. athreptic (−thre˘p⬘tı˘k), adj. athyroidemia (ath⬙ı˘-roy-, a˘-thı¯⬙royde¯⬘me¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ haima, blood] Absence of thyroid hormone in the blood. athyroidism (a˘-thı¯⬘roy-dı˘zm) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ −ismos, condition of ] Suppression of thyroid secretions, or absence of the thyroid gland. SEE: hypothyroidism. atlantad (a˘t-la˘n⬘ta˘d) Toward the atlas. atlantal (a˘t-la˘n⬘ta˘l) Pert. to the atlas. atlantoaxial (a˘t-la˘n⬙to¯-a˘k⬘se¯-a˘l) [Gr. atlas, a support, ⫹ L. axis, a pivot] Pert.

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mally, causing a delay in movement of food out of the stomach. atopen (a˘t⬘o¯-pe˘n) [⬙ ⫹ topos, place] An infrequently used synonym for allergen. atopic (a˘-to˘p⬘ı˘k) 1. Pert. to atopy. 2. Displaced; malpositioned. atopognosis (a˘-to˘p⬙o˘g-no¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ topos, place, ⫹ gnosis, knowledge] Inability to locate a sensation of touch or feeling. atopy (a˘t⬘o¯-pe¯) [Gr. atopia, strangeness] A type I hypersensitivity or allergic reaction for which there is a genetic predisposition. It differs from normal hypersensitivity reactions to allergens that are not genetically determined. The basis for the predisposition lies in the histocompatibility genes. The child of two parents with atopic allergy has a 75% chance of developing similar symptoms; if one parent is affected, the child has a 50% chance of developing atopy. Hay fever and asthma are two of the most commonly inherited allergies; contact dermatitis and gastrointestinal reactions also may be inherited. As with all type I hypersensitivity reactions, IgE is the primary antibody involved. SYN: atopic allergy. SEE: allergy; immunity; reagin. atorvastatin (a˘h-to˘r⬙va˘-sta˘⬘tı˘n) A lipidlowering drug used to treat elevated serum cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels. atoxic (a¯⬙to˘ks⬘ı˘k) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ toxikon, poison] Nonpoisonous. ATP adenosine triphosphate. ATPase adenosine triphosphatase. ATPS ambient temperature and pressure (saturated with water vapor). atraumatic (a¯⬙traw-ma˘t⬘ı˘k) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ traumatikos, relating to injury] Not causing trauma or injury. SEE: needle, pencil-point. atresia (a˘-tre¯⬘ze¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ tresis, a perforation] Congenital absence or closure of a normal body opening or tubular structure. atresic, atretic (−zı˘k, −tre˘-tı˘k), adj. anal a. Imperforate anus. aortic a. Congenital closure of the aortic valvular opening into the aorta. biliary a. Closure or absence of some or all of the major bile ducts. choanal a. A congenital occlusion of the passage between the nose and pharynx by a bony or membranous structure. congenital aural a. Failure of the external ear canal to develop in utero. When this condition affects both ears, the child may suffer permanent hearing loss and have difﬁculty speaking and acquiring language skills. Unilateral cases require no speciﬁc therapy. duodenal a. Congenital closure of a portion of the duodenum. esophageal a. Congenital failure of the esophagus to develop. follicular a. Normal death of the

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to the atlas (ﬁrst cervical vertebra) and the axis (second cervical vertebra). atlantodidymus (a˘t-la˘n⬙to¯-dı˘d⬘ı˘-mu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ didymus, twin] Atlodidymus. atlanto-occipital (a˘t-la˘n⬙to¯-o˘k-sı˘p⬘ı˘-ta˘l) [⬙ ⫹ L. occipitalis, occipital] Pert. to the atlas and the occipital bones. atlas (a˘t⬘la˘s) [Gr.] The ﬁrst cervical vertebra by which the spine articulates with the occipital bone of the head; named for Atlas, the Greek god who was supposed to support the world on his shoulders. atloaxoid (a˘t⬙lo¯-a˘k⬘soyd) [⬙ ⫹ L. axis, a pivot, ⫹ Gr. eidos, form, shape] Pert. to the atlas and axis. atlodidymus (a˘t-lo¯-dı˘d⬘ı˘-mu˘s) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. didymos, twin] A malformed fetus with one body and two heads. ATLS advanced trauma life support. atm atmosphere; atmosphere, standard. atmosphere (a˘t⬘mo˘s-fe¯r) [⬙ ⫹ sphaira, sphere] 1. The gases surrounding the earth. 2. Climatic condition of a locality. 3. In physics, the pressure of the air on the earth at mean sea level, approx. 14.7 lb/sq in (101,325 pascals or 760 torr). 4. In chemistry, any gaseous medium around a body. atmospheric (a˘t⬙mo˘sfe¯r⬘ı˘k), adj. standard a. The pressure of air at sea level when the temperature is 0⬚C (32⬚F). This is equal to 14.7 lb/sq in., or 760 torr, or 101,325 pascals (newtons per square meter). ATN acute tubular necrosis. ATNR asymmetrical tonic neck reﬂex. atom (a˘t⬘o˘m) [Gr. atomos, indivisible] The smallest part of an element. An atom consists of a nucleus (which contains protons and neutrons) and surrounding electrons. The nucleus is positively charged, and this determines the atomic number of an element. A large number of entities in the atomic nucleus have been identiﬁed, and the search for others continues. Dimensions of atoms are of the order of 10⫺8 cm. SEE: atomic theory; electron. atomic (a˘-to˘m⬘ı˘k), adj. tagged a. Tracer. atomic mass unit ABBR: AMU. Onetwelfth of the mass of a neutral carbon atom; equal to 1.657 ⫻ 10⫺24 g. atomic theory SEE: under theory. atomization (a˘t⬙o˘m-ı˘-za¯⬘shu˘n) Converting a ﬂuid into spray or vapor form. SEE: nebulizer; vaporizer. atomize (a˘t⬘o˘m-ı¯z) To convert a liquid to a spray or vapor. atomizer (a˘t⬘o˘m-ı¯-ze˘r) An apparatus for converting a jet of liquid to a spray. atonicity (a˘t-o¯-nı˘s⬘ı˘-te¯) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ tonos, stretching] State of being atonic or without tone. atony (a˘t⬘o¯-ne¯) [⬙ ⫹ tonos, stretching] Debility; lack of normal tone or strength. atonic (a˘-to˘n⬘ı˘k), adj. gastric a. Lack of muscle tone in the stomach and failure to contract nor-

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ovarian follicle following failure of the ovum to be fertilized. intestinal a. Congenital closure of any part of the intestine. mitral a. Congenital closure of the mitral valve opening between the left atrium and ventricle. prepyloric a. Congenital closure of the pyloric end of the stomach. pulmonary a. Congenital closure of the pulmonary valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. urethral a. Absence or closure of the urethral oriﬁce or canal. vaginal a. Congenital closure or absence of the vagina. atria (a¯⬘tre¯-a˘) Pl. of atrium. atrial (a¯⬘tre¯-a˘l) Pert. to the atrium. atrial natriuretic factor A peptide secreted by the atrial tissue of the heart in response to an increase in blood pressure. It inﬂuences blood pressure, blood volume, and cardiac output. It increases the excretion of sodium and water in urine, thereby lowering blood volume and blood pressure and inﬂuencing cardiac output. Its secretion rate depends on glomerular ﬁltration rate and inhibits sodium reabsorption in distal tubules. These actions reduce the workload of the heart. Also called atrial natriuretic hormone or atrial natriuretic peptide. atrichia (a˘-trı˘k⬘e¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ thrix, hair] 1. Absence of hair. 2. Lack of cilia or ﬂagella. atrichosis (a˘-trı˘-ko¯⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ ⬙ ⫹ osis, condition] Congenital absence of hair. atrichous (a˘-trı˘k⬘u˘s) 1. Without ﬂagella. 2. Without hair. atriopeptin (a¯t⬘re¯-o¯-pe˘p⬙tı˘n) Atrial natriuretic factor. atrioseptopexy (a¯⬙tre¯-o¯-se˘p⬘to¯-pe˘k⬙se¯) [⬙ ⫹ saeptum, a partition, ⫹ Gr. pexis, ﬁxation] Plastic surgical repair of an interatrial septal defect. atriotome (a¯⬘tre¯-o¯-to¯m) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. tome, incision] Instrument used in surgically opening the cardiac atrium. atrioventricular (a¯⬙tre¯-o¯-ve˘n-trı˘k⬘u¯-la˘r) [⬙ ⫹ ventriculus, ventricle] Pert. to both the atrium and the ventricle. atrioventricularis communis (a¯⬙tre¯-o¯ve˘n-trı˘k⬙u¯-la¯⬘rı˘s ko˘-mu¯⬘nı˘s) Persistence of the common atrioventricular canal. In this congenital anomaly of the heart, the division of the common atrioventricular canal in the embryo fails to occur. This causes atrial septal defect and atrioventricular valve incompetence. atriplicism (a˘-trı˘p⬘lı˘-sı˘zm) Poisoning due to eating one form of spinach, Atriplex littoralis. atrium (a¯⬘tre¯-u˘m) pl. atria [L., corridor] A chamber or cavity communicating with another structure. a. of the ear The portion of the tym-

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ABBR: PPMA. The development of new neuromuscular symptoms, including muscle weakness, many years after recovery from acute paralytic poliomyelitis. This may occur in muscles that were previously affected by polio and recovered or in muscles that were clinically unaffected by the acute disease. There is no treatment for this slowly progressing atrophy, but unaffected muscles remain strong. SEE: poliomyelitis, acute anterior. progressive muscular a. Spinal muscular atrophy. spinal muscular a. An autosomal recessive hereditary disorder in which motor neurons in the spinal cord die, leading to muscle paralysis. The type 1 form usually is fatal by age 4; the cause of death is respiratory paralysis. Types 2 and 3 are slower to progress. Treatments aim to prevent nutritional deﬁciencies, orthopedic deformities, and respiratory infections. SYN: Hoffmann’s atrophy; Werdnig-Hoffmann disease. trophoneurotic a. Atrophy due to disease of the nerves or nerve centers supplying the affected muscles. unilateral facial a. Progressive atrophy of one side of the facial tissues. atropine sulfate (a˘t⬘ro¯-pe¯n su˘l⬘fa¯t) SEE: sulfate, atropine.

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atropism (a˘t⬘ro¯-pı˘n-ı˘zm, Atropine sulfate poisoning. atropinization (a˘t-ro¯⬙pı˘n-ı˘-za¯⬘shu˘n) Administration of atropine until desired pharmacologic effect is achieved. ATS American Thoracic Society. attachment (a˘-ta˘ch⬘me˘nt) 1. A device or anatomical structure that is linked to another. 2. In dentistry, a plastic or metal device used for retention or stabilization of a dental prosthesis, such as a partial denture. 3. An enduring psychological bond of affection. epithelial a. The link between the reﬂection of the junctional (gingival) epithelium and the enamel, cementum, or dentin of the tooth. parent-newborn a. Unconscious incorporation of the infant into the family unit. Characteristic parental claiming behaviors include seeking mutual eye contact with the infant, initiating touch with their ﬁngertips, calling the infant by name, and expressing recognition of physical and behavioral similarities with other family members. Attachment is enhanced or impeded by the infant’s responses. SEE: bonding, motherinfant; engrossment; position, en face.

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attachment, risk for impaired parent/infant/child Disruption of the interactive process between parent/signiﬁcant other and infant that fosters the development of a protective and nurturing reciprocal relationship. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. attachment apparatus The cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone that serve to attach the tooth to the bone. attack (a˘-ta˘k⬘) [Fr. attaquer, join] 1. The onset of an illness or symptom, usually dramatic (e.g., a heart attack or an attack of gout). 2. An assault. anxiety a. An imprecise term for sudden onset of anxiety, sometimes accompanied by a sense of imminent danger or impending doom and an urge to escape. SEE: panic attack. brain a. A term proposed by the National Stroke Association to describe the sudden loss of neurological function that constitutes a stroke. The term was designed to be similar to “heart attack” to convey the emergent nature of strokes and the need for affected patients to seek care immediately, when treatments may do the most good in improving outcomes. attendant A paramedical hospital employee who assists in the care of patients. attending (a˘-te˘nd⬘ı˘ng) The person having primary responsibility for a patient. attention (a˘-te˘n⬘shu˘n) The directing of consciousness to a person, thing, perception, or thought.

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inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, or both, occurring more frequently and severely than is typical in individuals at a comparable level of development. ADHD is the most commonly reported psychiatric disorder of childhood. The illness may begin in early childhood but may not be diagnosed until after the symptoms have been present for many years. The prevalence is estimated to be 3% to 5% in children; data for adults are not available. ETIOLOGY: The origin is unknown; however, the disorder may reﬂect a deﬁciency in neurochemicals that inﬂuence functions of the brain’s reticular activating system. SYMPTOMS: Signs may be minimal or absent when the person is under strict control or is engaged in esp. interesting or challenging situations. They are more likely to occur in group situations. Although behaviors vary widely, children usually exhibit low frustration levels, marked intolerance for changes in their immediate environments, and failure to respond to discipline. Young children commonly exhibit temper tantrums, excessive large muscle activity, and negativity. Older children frequently display restlessness, carelessness, stubbornness, rapid mood swings, and low self-esteem. DIAGNOSIS: The disorder is difﬁcult to diagnose in children under age 5. It is important to distinguish this illness from age-appropriate behaviors in active children and from disorders such as mental retardation, alteration of mood, anxiety, or personality changes caused by illness or drugs. The criteria determined by the American Psychiatric Association now include speciﬁc limits concerning the duration and severity of symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity. The ﬁndings must be severe enough to be maladaptive and inconsistent with speciﬁed levels of development. TREATMENT: In both children and adults, the domestic, school, social, and occupational environments are evaluated to determine contributing factors and their relative importance. The drug of choice for use in children is methylphenidate. Dextroamphetamine may be used for those who do not tolerate methylphenidate. Pemoline, although weaker, also may be used. attenuate (a˘-te˘n⬘u¯-a¯t) To render thin or make less virulent. In radiology, to make less intense. attenuated, adj. attenuation (a˘-te˘n⬙u¯-a¯⬘shu˘n) 1. Dilution. 2. The lessening of virulence. Bacteria and viruses are made less virulent by being heated, dried, treated with chemicals, passed through another organism, or cultured under unfavorable

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conditions. 3. The decrease in intensity (quantity and quality) of an x-ray beam as it passes through matter. 4. In acoustics, the reduction in sound intensity of the initial sound source as compared with the sound intensity at a point away from the source. 5. The reduction of amplitude, magnitude, or strength of an electrical signal. In electronics, it is the opposite of ampliﬁcation. attic (a˘t⬘ı˘k) [L. atticus] The cavity of the middle ear or the portion lying above the tympanic cavity proper. It contains the head of the malleus and the short limb of the incus. SYN: epitympanic recess. SEE: ear; tympanum. attic disease Chronic suppurative inﬂammation of the attic of the ear. atticitis (a˘t⬙ı˘-sı¯⬘tı˘s) [L. atticus, attic, ⫹ Gr. itis, inﬂammation] Inﬂammation of the attic of the ear. atticoantrotomy (a˘t⬙ı˘-ko¯-a˘n-tro˘t⬘o¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. antron, cave, ⫹ tome, incision] Surgical opening of the attic and mastoid antrum of the ear. atticotomy (a˘t⬙ı˘-ko˘t⬘o¯-me¯) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. tome, incision] Surgical opening of the tympanic attic of the ear. attitude [LL. aptitudo, ﬁtness] 1. Bodily posture or position, esp. the position of the limbs. A particular attitude is often a symptom of disease or abnormal mental state (e.g., the stereotyped position assumed by catatonics or the theatrical expression seen in hysteria). 2. A longstanding point of view that guides or inﬂuences one’s behaviors; a predisposition to think about things and respond to them in internally consistent or patterned ways. cruciﬁxion a. Position in which the body is rigid with the arms at right angles to the long axis of the body; seen in catatonia. defense a. Position automatically assumed to avert pain. fetal a. Relationship of the fetal parts to one another, such as the head and extremities ﬂexed against the body. forced a. Abnormal position due to disease or contractures. frozen a. Stiffness of gait, seen in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. stereotyped a. Position taken and held for a long period, seen frequently in mental diseases. atto [Danish, atten, eighteen] Symbol: a. In SI units, a preﬁx indicating 10⫺18. attraction (a˘-tra˘k⬘shu˘n) [L. attrahere, to draw toward] A force that causes particles of matter to be drawn to each other. chemical a. The tendency of atoms of one element to unite with those of another to form compounds. molecular a. The tendency of molecules with unlike electrical charges to attract each other. SEE: adhesion; cohesion.

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based on the electroencephalogram’s being altered by perceived sound without the need for a behavioral response, so the test may be done on an autistic, severely retarded, or hyperkinetic child who is asleep or sedated. SEE: auditory evoked response. evoked response a. Use of computer-aided technique to average the brain’s response to latency of auditory stimuli. Auditory brainstem evoked response (ABER) is one form of this type of audiometry. This method is used to test the hearing of individuals, esp. children, who cannot be tested in the usual manner. pure tone a. Measurement of hearing using pure tones, which are almost completely free of extraneous noise. speech a. Test of the ability to hear and understand speech. The threshold of detection is measured in decibels. audioscope A device used to test hearing, esp. in the 500 to 4000 Hz range— the range of human speech. It combines an otoscope (used to identify cerumen impaction or abnormalities that may cause conductive hearing loss) with an audiometer (set at 40 dB) to assess the ability to hear particular tones. PATIENT CARE: Hearing loss occurs in about 25% to 40% of all people older than 65. The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends audioscopic screening of all older adults for hearing loss. Patients whose hearing loss is demonstrated by screening should be referred for formal audiological testing. audit-, audito- Combining forms meaning hearing. audit In medical care facilities, an ofﬁcial examination of the record of all aspects of patient care. This is done by trained staff who are not usually afﬁliated with the institution. The purpose of an audit is to compare and evaluate the quality of care provided with accepted standards. audition (aw-dı˘⬘shu˘n) [L. auditio, hearing] Hearing. chromatic a. Condition in which certain color sensations are aroused by sound stimuli. SYN: colored audition. colored a. Chromatic a. gustatory a. Condition in which certain taste sensations are aroused by sound stimuli. mental a. Recollection of a sound based on previous auditory impressions. auditory (aw⬘dı˘-to¯⬙re¯) [L. auditorius] Pert. to the sense of hearing. a. defensiveness Excessive attention to sounds that do not disturb others. This behavior is thought to indicate a sensory processing disorder. auditory area The hearing center of the cerebral cortex; located in the ﬂoor of the lateral ﬁssure and surfacing on the

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attrahens (a˘-tra˘⬘he˘nz) To bring toward. attribute (a˘-trı˘⬘bu¯t) [L., attribuere, to at-

tribute] 1. To assign a cause. 2. To explain, e.g., a phenomenon or an event. 3. To predicate, e.g., a theory on a piece of evidence. attrition (a˘-trı˘sh⬘u˘n) [L. attritio, a rubbing against] 1. The act of wearing away by friction or rubbing. 2. Any friction that breaks the skin. 3. The process of wearing away, as of teeth, in the course of normal use. atypia (a¯-tı˘p⬘e¯-a˘) [Gr. a-, not, ⫹ typos, type] Deviation from a standard or regular type. atypical (a¯-tı˘p⬘ı˘-ka˘l) [⬙ ⫹ typikos, pert. to type] Deviating from the normal; not conforming to type. A.U. angstrom unit; aures unitas, both ears; auris uterque, each ear. Au [L. aurum] Symbol for the element gold. AUC Area under (the) curve. audi-, audio- Combining forms meaning hearing. audible (aw⬘dı˘-be˘l) Capable of being heard. audible sound Sound containing frequency components between 15 and 15,000 Hz (cycles per second). audile (aw⬘dı˘l) 1. Pert. to hearing; auditory. 2. A person who retains more auditory information than information received through other senses. 3. In psychoanalysis, one whose mental perceptions are auditory. SEE: motile; visile. audioanesthesia (aw⬙de¯-o¯-a˘n⬙e˘s-the¯⬘ze¯a˘) [L. audire, to hear, ⫹ Gr. an-, not, ⫹ aisthesis, sensation] Anesthesia or analgesia produced by sound; used by dentists to help prevent perception of pain. audiogenic (aw-de¯-o¯-je˘n⬘ı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. genesis, generation, birth] Originating in sound. audiogram (aw⬘de¯-o¯-gra˘m⬙) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. gramma, something written] A graphic record produced by an audiometer. SEE: illus. audiologist (aw⬙de¯-o˘l⬘o¯-jı˘st) A specialist in audiology. audiology (aw⬙de¯-o˘l⬘o¯-je¯) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. logos, word, reason] The study of hearing disorders through identiﬁcation and evaluation of hearing loss, and the rehabilitation of those with hearing loss, esp. that which cannot be improved by medical or surgical means. audiometer (aw⬙de¯-o˘m⬘e˘-te˘r) [⬙ ⫹ Gr. metron, measure] An instrument for testing hearing. audiometry (aw⬙de¯-o˘m⬘e˘-tre¯) Testing of the hearing sense. SEE: spondee threshold. averaged electroencephalic a. A method of testing the hearing of children who cannot be adequately tested by conventional means. The test is

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dorsal surface of the superior temporal gyrus. It receives auditory ﬁbers from the medial geniculate body. auditory epilepsy SEE: under epilepsy.

auditory evoked response SEE: under response.

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tion (the alveolar ridge) in which the teeth are seated. The procedure may involve the use of bone grafts, soft tissue grafts, or bone substitutes. It is often used before dental implants are placed in people with tooth loss due to dental trauma whose alveolar ridge has atrophied. augnathus (awg-na¯⬘thu˘s) [Gr. au, again, ⫹ gnathos, jaw] Fetus with a double lower jaw. aur-, auro- Combining forms meaning ear. aura (aw⬘ra˘) [L., breeze] A subjective, but recognizable sensation that precedes and signals the onset of a convulsion or migraine headache. In epilepsy the aura may precede the attack by several hours or only a few seconds. An epileptic aura may be psychic, or it may be sensory with olfactory, visual, auditory, or taste hallucinations. In migraine the aura immediately precedes the attack and consists of ocular sensory phenomena. aural (aw⬘ra˘l) [L. auris, the ear] 1. Pert. to the ear. 2. Pert. to an aura. aurantiasis cutis (aw⬙ra˘n-tı¯⬘a˘-sı˘s ku¯⬘tı˘s) [L. aurantium, orange, ⫹ Gr. −iasis, condition of; L. cutis, skin] Yellow pigmentation of skin due to ingestion of excessive amounts of food that contain carotene, such as carrots, oranges, and squash. SEE: carotenemia. auriasis (aw-rı¯⬘a˘-sı˘s) Chrysiasis. auric (aw⬘rı˘k) [L. aurum, gold] Pert. to gold. auricle (aw⬘rı˘-kl) [L., little ear] 1. The portion of the external ear not contained within the head; the pinna. 2. A small conical pouch forming a portion of the right and left atria of the heart. Each projects from the upper anterior portion of each atrium. 3. An obsolete term for the atrium of the heart. auricul-, auriculo- Combining forms meaning ear. auricula (aw-rı˘k⬘u¯-la˘) pl. auriculae Auricle. auricular (aw-rı˘k⬘u¯-la˘r) Pert. to any auricle, e.g., the auricle of the ear or of the cardiac atria. auriculare (aw-rı˘k⬙u¯-la¯⬘re¯) pl. auricularia A craniometric point at the center of the opening of the external auditory canal. auriculocranial (aw-rı˘k⬙u¯-lo¯-kra¯⬘ne¯-a˘l) [⬙ ⫹ cranialis, pert. to the skull] Pert. to the ear and the cranium. auriculotemporal (aw-rı˘k⬙u¯-lo¯-te˘m⬘po˘ra˘l) [⬙ ⫹ temporalis, pert. to the temples] Pert. to the ear and area of the temple. auriculotemporal syndrome Frey syndrome. auriform (aw⬘rı˘-form) [L. auris, ear, ⫹ forma, shape] Ear-shaped. auris (aw⬘rı˘s) [L.] Ear. a. dextra Right ear.

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system used for data security. An audit trail is attached to a computer ﬁle each time it is opened so that an operator can determine when a ﬁle has been accessed and by whom. Auenbrugger’s sign (ow-e˘n-broog⬘e˘rz) [Leopold Joseph Auenbrugger, Austrian physician, 1722–1809] Epigastric prominence due to marked pericardial effusion. Auerbach’s plexus (ow⬘e˘r-ba˘ks) [Leopold Auerbach, Ger. anatomist, 1828– 1897] An autonomic nerve plexus between the circular and longitudinal ﬁbers of the muscular layer of the stomach and intestines. SYN: myenteric plexus. Auer bodies (ow⬘e˘r) [John Auer, U.S. physician, 1875–1948] Rod-shaped structures, present in the cytoplasm of myeloblasts, myelocytes, and monoblasts, found in leukemia. Also called Auer rods. SEE: illus.

AUER BODY Auer body (arrow) in myeloblast in acute leukemia (⫻640)

Aufrecht’s sign (owf⬘re˘khts) [Emanuel Aufrecht, Ger. physician, 1844–1933] Diminished breathing sound that is heard above the jugular fossa, which is indicative of tracheal stenosis. augmentation (awg⬙me˘n-ta¯⬘shu˘n) 1. The act of adding to or increasing the size, function, or strength of something. 2. In obstetrics, the use of pharmacological or surgical interventions to help the progression of a previously dysfunctional labor. bladder a. Surgical enlargement of the urinary bladder with a segment of bowel. The technique enlarges the reservoir of the bladder and enhances the compliance of the detrusor muscles. It is used esp. in patients with neurogenic bladder problems that are refractory to medical therapy. When a major portion of the bladder is resected (malignancy), an isolated intestinal pouch is used as a substitute for the bladder (neoenterocystoplasty). SYN: enterocystoplasty.

breast a. SEE: mammaplasty, augmentation. ridge a. In periodontics, increasing the width or height of the bony founda-

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a. externa External ear (pinna and external auditory meatus). a. interna Internal ear (semicircular canals, vestibule, cochlea). a. media Middle ear (eardrum and auditory bones). a. sinistra Left ear. aurotherapy (aw⬙ro¯-the˘r⬘a˘-pe¯) [L. aurum, gold, ⫹ Gr. therapeia, treatment] Treatment of disease by administration of gold salts; used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune bullous disease, esp. pemphigus vulgaris. The advisability of using gold in treating rheumatoid arthritis is controversial. SYN: chrysotherapy. CAUTION: Side effects, including toxicity to the kidneys and bone marrow, are signiﬁcant. The patient will need frequent monitoring of blood and urine.

aurum (aw⬘ru˘m) [L.] Gold. auscult (aws-ku˘lt⬘) Auscultate. auscultate (aws⬘ku˘l-ta¯t) [L. auscultare, listen to] To examine by auscultation. SYN: auscult. auscultation (aws⬙ku˘l-ta¯⬘shu˘n) Listening for sounds within the body, esp. from the chest, neck, or abdomen. A stethoscope is typically used. It is applied to the patient’s skin surface gently but ﬁrmly, to eliminate any environmental noises that may be present. Auscultation is used to detect heart rate and rhythm and any cardiac murmurs, rubs, or gallops; crackles or wheezes in the lungs; pleural rubs; movement of gas or food through the intestines; vascular or thyroid bruits; fetal heart tones; and other physiological phenomena. ﬁve-point a. Auscultaton of breath sounds over the stomach, lung apices, and axillae. This assessment is used to conﬁrm that an endotracheal tube is properly placed in the trachea and not in the esophagus. immediate a. Auscultation in which the ear is applied directly to the skin. mediate a. Auscultation in which sounds are conducted from the surface to the ear through an instrument such as a stethoscope. auscultatory (aws-ku˘l⬘ta˘-to¯⬙re¯) Pert. to auscultation. Austin Flint murmur (aws⬘tı˘n-ﬂı˘nt) [Austin Flint, U.S. physician, 1812– 1886] A presystolic or late diastolic heart murmur best heard at the apex of the heart. It is present in some cases of aortic insufﬁciency. It is thought to be due to the vibration of the mitral valve caused by the backward-ﬂowing blood from the aorta meeting the blood ﬂowing in from the left atrium. Australia antigen, Australian antigen (o˘stra¯l⬘ya˘n) A term formerly used as a

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authorization to request or release information A document approved and signed by a patient that legally permits a health care facility to send speciﬁed conﬁdential elements of the patient’s medical records to another facility. autism (aw⬘tı˘zm) [Gr. autos, self, ⫹ −ismos, condition] 1. In classic psychiatry, mental introversion in which the attention or interest is thought to be focused on the ego. Objective validation of this concept is lacking. 2. Withdrawal from communication with others, often accompanied by repetitive or primitive behaviors. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix. infantile a. A syndrome appearing in childhood with symptoms of self-absorption, inaccessibility, aloneness, inability to relate, highly repetitive play and rage reactions if interrupted, predilection for rhythmical movements, and many language disturbances. The cause is unknown. regressive a. Autism that develops in a child after normal development during the ﬁrst 24–30 months of life. SYN: Heller dementia. SEE: childhood disintegrative disorder. spectrum disorder a. A synonym for pervasive developmental disorder, i.e., the group of illnesses known as “classical” autism, Asperger’s disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder (regressive autism), and Rett syndrome. auto- [Gr. autos, self ] Combining form meaning self. autoactivation (aw⬙to¯-a˘k⬙tı˘-va¯⬘shu˘n) [⬙ ⫹ L. agere, to act] Gland activation by its own secretion. autoagglutination (aw⬙to¯-a˘-gloo⬙tı˘na¯⬘shu˘n) [⬙ ⫹ L. agglutinare, adhere to] Agglutination, or clumping of red blood cells, in response to an autotransfusion (e.g., the transfusion of a person’s own blood that has been removed by phlebotomy or during surgery). autoagglutinin (aw⬙to¯-a˘-glu¯⬘tı˘-nı˘n) A substance present in an individual’s blood that agglutinates that person’s red blood cells. cold a. An IgM class autoantibody

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rate of a chemical reaction resulting from products that are produced in the reaction acting as catalysts. SEE: catalyst. autocatharsis (aw-to¯-ka˘-tha˘r⬘sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ katharsis, a cleansing] A form of psychotherapy in which patients in discussing their own problems gain an insight into their mental difﬁculties. autocatheterization (aw⬙to¯-ka˘th⬙e˘-te˘r-ı˘za¯⬘shu˘n) Catheterization of oneself, esp. urinary catheterization. autochthonous (aw-to˘k⬘tho¯-nu˘s) [Gr. autos, self, ⫹ chthon, earth] 1. Found where developed, as in the case of a blood clot or a calculus. 2. Pert. to a tissue graft to a new site on the same individual. autochthonous infection SEE: under infection. autocinesia, autocinesis (aw⬙to¯-sı˘-ne¯⬘se¯a˘, −ne¯⬘sı˘s) Autokinesis. autoclasis (aw⬙to˘k⬘la˘-sı˘s) [⬙ ⫹ klasis, a breaking] Destruction of a part from internal causes. autoclave (aw⬘to¯-kla¯v) [⬙ ⫹ L. clavis, a key] A device that sterilizes by steam pressure, usually at 250⬚F (121⬚C) for a speciﬁed length of time. SEE: sterilization. autocrine system Secretion of cells that act to inﬂuence only their own growth; a local hormone. SEE: paracrine. autocystoplasty (aw⬙to¯-sı˘s⬘to¯-pla˘s⬙te¯) [⬙ ⫹ kystis, bladder, ⫹ plassein, to mold] Plastic repair of the bladder with grafts from one’s own body. autocytolysis (aw⬙to¯-sı¯-to˘l⬘ı˘-sı˘s) Self-digestion or self-destruction of cells. autodermic (aw⬙to¯-de˘r⬘mı˘k) [⬙ ⫹ derma, skin] Pert. to one’s own skin, esp. pert. to dermatoplasty with a patient’s own skin. autodigestion (aw⬙to¯-dı¯-je˘s⬘chu˘n) [⬙ ⫹ L. dis, apart, ⫹ gerere, to carry] Digestion of tissues by their own secretions, such as the digestion of the pancreas during severe pancreatitis. autodiploid (aw⬙to¯-dı˘p⬘loyd) [⬙ ⫹ diploe, fold, ⫹ eidos, form, shape] Having two sets of chromosomes; caused by redoubling the chromosomes of the haploid cell. autodrainage (aw⬙to¯-dra¯n⬘ı˘j) [⬙ ⫹ AS dreahnian, drain] Drainage of a cavity by the ﬂuid passing through a channel in one’s own tissues or to the outside of the body. autoecholalia (aw⬙to¯-e˘k-o¯-la¯⬘le¯-a˘) [⬙ ⫹ echo, echo, ⫹ lalia, babble] Repetition of the last portion of one’s own statements. autoeroticism (aw⬙to¯-e˘-ro˘t⬘ı˘-sı˘zm) Autoerotism. autoerotism (aw⬙to¯-e¯-ro˘t⬘ı˘-sı˘zm) [Gr. autos, self, ⫹ erotikos, rel. to love] 1. Self-gratiﬁcation of the sexual instinct, usually by manual stimulation of erogenous areas, esp. the penis or clitoris. SEE: masturbation; autoerotic hy-

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