retention cyst |
A cyst resulting from some obstruction to the excretory duct of a gland.
Synonym: distention cyst, secretory cyst.
(05 Mar 2000) |
glairy mucus |
A thick nasal secretion.
Synonym: glairy mucus.
Origin: L. Phlegm or thick mucous secretion
(05 Mar 2000) |
cervix mucus |
A slightly alkaline secretion of the endocervical glands. The consistency and amount are dependent on the physiological hormone changes in the menstrual cycle. It contains the glycoprotein mucin, amino acids, sugar, enzymes, and electrolytes, with a water content up to 90%. The mucus is a useful protection against the ascent of bacteria and sperm into the uterus.
(12 Dec 1998) |
colitis, mucus |
A common gastrointestinal disorder characterised by abdominal pain, bloating, mucous in stools, and irregular bowel habits with alternating diarrhoea and constipation, symptoms that tend to be chronic and wax and wane over the years. Although mucus colitis can cause chronic recurrent discomfort, it appears to be an abnormal condition of gut contractions (motility) and does not lead to any serious organ problems. Diagnosis usually involves excluding other illnesses. Treatment is directed toward relief of symptoms and includes high fibre diet, exercise, relaxation techniques, avoidance of caffeine, milk products and sweeteners, and medications. Alternative names include irritable bowel syndrome, spastic colitis and nervous colon syndrome.
(12 Dec 1998) |
mucus |
The free slime of the mucous membranes, composed of secretion of the glands, along with various inorganic salts, desquamated cells and leucocytes.
(18 Nov 1997) |
mucus colitis |
A common gastrointestinal disorder characterised by abdominal pain, bloating, mucous in stools, and irregular bowel habits with alternating diarrhoea and constipation, symptoms that tend to be chronic and wax and wane over the years. Although mucus colitis can cause chronic recurrent discomfort, it appears to be an abnormal condition of gut contractions (motility) and does not lead to any serious organ problems. Diagnosis usually involves excluding other illnesses. Treatment is directed toward relief of symptoms and includes high fibre diet, exercise, relaxation techniques, avoidance of caffeine, milk products and sweeteners, and medications. Alternative names include irritable bowel syndrome, spastic colitis and nervous colon syndrome.
(12 Dec 1998) |
mucus glycoprotein sulfotransferase |
<enzyme> Specific for gastric mucus sulfation
Registry number: EC 2.8.2.-
Synonym: mucus gp sulfotransferase
(26 Jun 1999) |
mucus impaction |
Filling of the proximal bronchi, and also the bronchioles, with mucus.
(05 Mar 2000) |
partial denture retention |
The fixation of a removable partial denture by the use of clasps, indirect retainers, or precision attachments.
(05 Mar 2000) |
retention |
1. The persistent keeping within the body of matters normally excreted.
2. In cavity preparation, the prevention of displacement of a restoration.
3. <dentistry> The period during which the patient is wearing an appliance to maintain and stabilise the teeth in the position into which they were moved.
4. <psychology> The persistence to perform a learned behaviour (facts or experiences) after an interval has elapsed in which there has been no performance or practice of the behaviour.
Origin: L. Retentio, from retentare = to hold firmly back
(18 Nov 1997) |
retention area |
An area of a tooth provided during its preparation for restoration that will aid in holding the restoration in place.
See: retention groove, retention point.
(05 Mar 2000) |
retention arm |
A flexible segment of a removable partial denture that engages an undercut on an abutment and is designed to retain the denture.
(05 Mar 2000) |
retention form |
The shape of a cavity preparation that prevents displacement of the dental restoration by lateral or tipping forces as well as masticatory forces.
(05 Mar 2000) |
retention groove |
One of the groove's forming opposing vertical constrictions in a tooth to aid in retention of a dental restoration.
(05 Mar 2000) |
retention jaundice |
Jaundice due to insufficiency of liver function or to an excess of bile pigment production; the bilirubin is unconjugated because it has not passed through the liver cells; van den Bergh test is indirect.
(05 Mar 2000) |