subalpine |
<botany> Inhabiting the somewhat high slopes and summits of mountains, but considerably below the snow line. Origin: L. Subalpinus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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subanal |
Below the anus. (05 Mar 2000) |
subanconeus muscle |
<anatomy> The name applied to a small slip of the medial head of the triceps that inserts into the capsule of the elbow joint. Synonym: musculus articularis cubiti, articular muscle of elbow, subanconeus muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
subaortic |
Below the aorta. (05 Mar 2000) |
subaortic lymph nodes |
Nodes of the common iliac group located at the bifurcation of the aorta. Synonym: nodi lymphatici subaortici. (05 Mar 2000) |
subaortic stenosis |
<cardiology> The congenital narrowing of the outflow tract of the left ventricle due to a ring of fibrous tissue or enlargement of the ventricular septum. (27 Sep 1997) |
subapennine |
Under, or at the foot of, the Apennine mountains; applied, in geology, to a series of Tertiary strata of the older Pliocene period. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
subapical |
Below the apex of any part. (05 Mar 2000) |
subapical segment |
An inconstant segment of the inferior lobe of the right and left lungs. Synonym: segmentum subapicale, segmentum subsuperius, subsuperior segment. (05 Mar 2000) |
subaponeurotic |
Beneath an aponeurosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
subaqueous |
1. Being under water, or beneath the surface of water; adapted for use under water; submarine; as, a subaqueous helmet. 2. <geology> Formed in or under water; as, subaqueous deposits. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
subarachnoid |
<anatomy> The layer of tissue situated or occurring between the arachnoid and the pia mater. (11 Nov 1997) |
subarachnoid anaesthesia |
A form of regional anaesthesia that involves the injection of an anaesthetic into the epidural space (in the spinal canal), at predetermined location along the spine, to produce anaesthesia in all body regions that are supplied by nerves that arise below the anatomic region of the block. Often used for obstetrical procedures. Origin: Gr. Aisthesis = sensation (27 Sep 1997) |
subarachnoid cavity |
The space between the arachnoidea and pia mater, traversed by delicate fibrous trabeculae and filled with cerebrospinal fluid. Since the pia mater immediately adheres to the surface of the brain and spinal cord, the space is greatly widened wherever the brain surface exhibits a deep depression (for example, between the cerebellum and medulla); such widenings are called cisternae. The large blood vessels supplying the brain and spinal cord lie in the subarachnoid space. Synonym: cavum subarachnoideum, subarachnoid cavity. (05 Mar 2000) |
subarachnoid haemorrhage |
<neurology> A acute condition involving sudden haemorrhage into the space between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater (adjacent to the brain). Often secondary to a head injury or a blood vessel defect known as an aneurysm. The subarachnoid space also contains the cerebrospinal fluid. (11 Nov 1997) |
Synonyms : Organ, Subcommissural, Organs, Subcommissural, Subcommissural Organs
Synonyms : Emphysemas, Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous Emphysemas
Synonyms : Fat, Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue, Fats, Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous Fats
Synonyms : Abdominal Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue, Abdominal Subcutaneous Fat, Adipose Tissue, Abdominal Subcutaneous, Fat, Abdominal Subcutaneous, Abdominal Subcutaneous Fats, Fats, Abdominal Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous Fats, Abdominal
Synonyms : Tela Subcutanea, Subcutaneous Tissues, Superficial Fascia, Tissue, Subcutaneous, Tissues, Subcutaneous
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hypodermic: relating to or located below the epidermis; "hypodermic needle"; "subcutaneous implant"
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subcutaneous injection
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an injection under the skin
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subdural
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below the dura mater but above the arachnoid membrane of the meninges
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subfamily
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(biology) a taxonomic category below a family
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bomber: a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States submarine: a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes substitute: be a substitute; "The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague"; "The skim milk substitutes for cream--we are on a strict diet"
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