choleraic diarrhoea |
Diarrhoea of infants in hot weather, usually an acute gastroenteritis due to the presence of Shigella or Salmonella. Synonym: choleraic diarrhoea. (05 Mar 2000) |
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choleraphage |
Bacteriophage of Vibrio cholerae. Origin: cholera + G. Phago, to eat (05 Mar 2000) |
choleresis |
The secretion of bile as opposed to the expulsion of bile by the gallbladder. Origin: chole-+ G. Hairesis, a taking (05 Mar 2000) |
choleretic |
A choleretic agent. (18 Nov 1997) |
cholerheic |
Denoting diarrhoea produced secondary to unabsorbed bile salts. Origin: chole-+ G. Hairesis, a taking (05 Mar 2000) |
choleric |
Synonym: biliary. 2. Relating to or characteristic of biliousness. 3. Formerly, denoting a temperament characterised by a quick, irritable temper. Synonym: choleric. (05 Mar 2000) |
choleric jaundice |
Jaundice with the presence of biliary derivatives in the urine; occurs in regurgitation hyperbilirubinaemia. (05 Mar 2000) |
choleriform |
Resembling cholera. Synonym: choleroid. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholerigenic |
Cholerigenous Causing or engendering cholera. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholerine |
A mild form of diarrhoea seen during epidemics of Asiatic cholera. (05 Mar 2000) |
choleroid |
Resembling cholera. Synonym: choleroid. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholerrhagia |
Extensive flow of bile. Origin: chole-+ G. Rhegnymi, to burst forth (05 Mar 2000) |
cholerrhagic |
Referring to the flow of bile. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholescintigraphy |
Examination of the gall bladder and bile ducts by nuclear medicine scanning; radionuclide cholecystography. Origin: chole-+ scintigraphy (05 Mar 2000) |
cholestadienes |
Cholene derivatives with methyl groups at c-10 and c-13 and a branched 8-carbon chain at c-17. They must have two double bonds in the ring system. (12 Dec 1998) |
Synonyms : 15-Ketosteryl Oleate Hydrolase, Acylcholesterol Lipase, Cholesterol Ester Hydrolase, Cholesteryl Oleate Hydrolase, Cholesterylester Hydrolase, Hormone-Sensitive Lipase, Lipoidal Steroid Esterase, Steroid Hormone Esterase, Sterol Ester Acylhydrolase
Synonyms : Cholesteryl Esters, Esters, Cholesterol, Esters, Cholesteryl
Synonyms : Oxidase, Cholesterol
Synonyms : 20, 22-Desmolase, CYP 11A1, Cytochrome P450 11A1, Cytochrome P450scc, 20, 22 Desmolase, Cholesterol Side Chain Cleavage Enzyme, Cytochrome P 450 CYP11A1
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cholelithiasis
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A condition in which gallstones are present in the gallbladder. This term does not imply that the stones are causing pain. In fact, many patients have gallstones but do not experience pain. This term only indicates that stones are present in the gallbladder.
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cholestasis
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An abnormality of the bile ducts in which inflammation is present. The bile ducts are blocked commonly by gallstones. However, inflammation of the microscopic bile ducts within the liver itself can also cause cholestasis. The primary test for this condition is a liver panel. This is a simple blood test that shows the alkaline phosphatase to be elevated.
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cholesterol
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a LIPOPROTEIN that contains more fat than PROTEIN, often called "bad cholesterol."
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cholecystogram
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You will be asked to swallow some tablets containing contrast material. The contrast material is then absorbed into bile, which fills the gallbladder. X-rays are then taken. The x-rays can show movement of the gallbladder, presence of gallstones, and any blockage of the bile ducts.
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cholescintigraphy
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This test can be used to diagnose abnormal contractions of the gallbladder. You will receive an injection of a medicine that includes radioisotopes, which are taken up in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is then stimulated to contract, and is evaluated by a doctor using an x-ray procedure.
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