choledochitis |
Inflammation of the common bile duct. Origin: choledoch-+ G. -itis, inflammation (05 Mar 2000) |
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choledocho- |
The ductus choledochus (the common bile duct). Origin: G. Choledochos, containing bile, fr. Chole, bile, + dechomai, to receive (05 Mar 2000) |
choledochocholedochostomy |
Operative joining of divided portions of common bile duct. Origin: choledocho-+ choledocho-+ G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
choledochoduodenal junction |
That part of the duodenal wall traversed by the ductus choledochus, ductus pancreaticus, and ampulla. (05 Mar 2000) |
choledochoduodenostomy |
Formation of a communication, other than the natural one, between the common bile duct and the duodenum. Origin: choledocho-+ duodenum + G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
choledochoenterostomy |
Establishment of a communication, other than the natural one, between the common bile duct and any part of the intestine. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Enteron, intestine, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
choledochography |
Radiographic examination of the bile duct after the administration of a radiopaque substance. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Grapho, to write (05 Mar 2000) |
choledochojejunostomy |
Anastomosis between the common bile duct and the jejunum. Origin: choledocho-+ jejuno-+ G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
choledocholith |
Stone in the common bile duct. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Lithos, stone (05 Mar 2000) |
choledocholithiasis |
<gastroenterology, surgery> This term describes the presence of gallstones within the biliary tract (common bile duct). Approximately 15% of individuals with gallstones will develop stones within the common bile duct. Symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. More severe cases may include fever, chills and jaundice. Bile duct blockage can be life-threatening and also cause biliary cirrhosis as a complication. See: biliary tract. (27 Sep 1997) |
choledocholithotomy |
Incision of the common bile duct for the extraction of an impacted gallstone. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Lithos, stone, + tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
choledocholithotripsy |
Crushing or fragmentation of a gallstone in the common bile duct by manipulation without opening of the duct. Synonym: choledocholithotrity. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Lithos, stone, + tripsis, rubbing (05 Mar 2000) |
choledocholithotrity |
Crushing or fragmentation of a gallstone in the common bile duct by manipulation without opening of the duct. Synonym: choledocholithotrity. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Lithos, stone, + tripsis, rubbing (05 Mar 2000) |
choledochoplasty |
Plastic surgery of the common bile duct. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
choledochorrhaphy |
Suturing together the divided ends of the common bile duct. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Rhaphe, suture (05 Mar 2000) |
Synonyms : Choleras, Summer, Summer Cholera, Summer Choleras
Synonyms : Cholera Enterotoxin CT, Cholera Exotoxin, Cholera Toxin A Subunit, Cholera Toxin B Subunit, Procholeragenoid, CT, Cholera Enterotoxin, Enterotoxin CT, Cholera, Exotoxin, Cholera, Toxin, Cholera
Synonyms : Vaccines, Cholera
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cholera
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Cholera (also called Asiatic cholera) is an infectious disease of the gastrointestinal tract caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacterium. These bacteria are typically ingested by drinking water contaminated by improper sanitation or by eating improperly cooked fish, especially shellfish. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration. Death is generally due to the dehydration caused by the illness. When left untreated cholera generally has a high mortality rate. ...
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cholesterol
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Cholesterol is a steroid lipid, found in the cell membranes of all body tissues, and transported in the blood plasma of all animals. Most cholesterol is not dietary in origin, it is synthesized internally. It is present in higher concentrations in tissues which either produce more or have more densely packed membranes; for example the liver, spinal cord, brain and atheroma. ...
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cholesterin
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Cholesterol is a steroid lipid, found in the cell membranes of all body tissues, and transported in the blood plasma of all animals. Most cholesterol is not dietary in origin, it is synthesized internally. It is present in higher concentrations in tissues which either produce more or have more densely packed membranes; for example the liver, spinal cord, brain and atheroma. ...
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cholesterol
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A type of lipid (fatty substance) that builds inside tissues; The body produces cholesterol, or it is obtained form eating animal products. The total cholesterol is not as important as the ratio of low-density lipoproteins, LDLs to high-density lipoproteins, HDLs. The recommended ratio is below 5 to 1. Cholesterol accumulation in the arteries due to excess saturated fats in the diet and lack of exercise leads to atherosclerosis.
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cholera sicca
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An old term for a malignant form of disease seen during epidemics of Asiatic cholera in which death occurs without diarrhea. [CancerWEB]
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