Archive for August, 2008

A developmental anomaly in which there is a small nodule of enamel below the cementoenamel junction, usually at the bifurcation of molar teeth. Synonym: enamel drop, enamel nodule, enamel pearl. (05 Mar 2000) »

Exposures to cotton dust during the production of yarns, linen and rope can produce chronic obstructive lung disease (after 10 years). Early symptoms include chest tightness. Treatment includes bronchodilators and removal from work environment. (21 Mar 1998) »

Aminoacyl radical of cystine. (05 Mar 2000) »

Abnormally low concentration of blood-clotting factor VII, i.e., proconvertin, in the circulating blood; a deficiency causes a quantitative prolongation of the prothrombin time. (05 Mar 2000) »

A groove separating the embryonic mandibular portion of the tongue from the remainder of the mandibular process. (05 Mar 2000) »

A plant (Rheum Rhaponticum) the leafstalks of which are acid, and are used in making pies; the garden rhubarb. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) »

Michael, U.S. Biochemist, 1883-1971. See: Somogyi effect, Somogyi method, Somogyi unit. (05 Mar 2000) »

1. Relating to the central part of the carpus. Synonym: mediocarpal. 2. Denoting the articulation between the two rows of carpal bones. Synonym: carpocarpal. Synonym: mediocarpal, mesocarpal. (05 Mar 2000) »

The characteristic feature of the disease is easy fatigue of certain voluntary muscle groups on repeated use. Muscles of the face or upper trunk are especially likely to be affected. In most and perhaps all cases due to the development of autoantibodies against the acetylcholine receptor in neuromuscular junctions. Immunisation of mice or rats... »

Negatively charged atoms or radicals. (12 Dec 1998) »