| cervical erosion | A partial or complete absence of the mucosa which normally covers the cervix. These lesions or ulcers, may occur as the result of trauma (for example intercourse, tampon insertion), infection or chemicals (for example spermicidal creams or foams, douches). There appears to be a increased risk of cervical erosion with vaginal use of chemical agents or those with multiple sex partners. Symptoms of cervical erosion include vaginal bleeding and post-coital bleeding. Often there may be no symptoms at all. Erosions or ulcerations of the cervix are generally noted on the pelvic examination and can be an indicator of cervical cancer. For this reason a PAP smear will be recommended. most cervical erosions will heal spontaneously without intervention. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| recurrent corneal erosion | Repeated vesiculation followed by exfoliation of the corneal epithelium. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| subluxation without erosion | <radiology> Systemic lupus erythematosis, Jaccoud's (12 Dec 1998) |
| Dieulafoy's erosion | Acute ulcerative gastroenteritis complicating pneumonia, possibly caused by overproduction of adrenal steroid hormones. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tooth erosion | Progressive loss of the hard substance of a tooth by chemical processes that do not involve bacterial action. (12 Dec 1998) |
| erosion | 1. An eating away, destruction of the surface of a tissue, material or structure. 2. Progressive loss of the hard substance of a tooth by chemical processes that do not involve bacterial action. See: abrasion. 3. A gradual breakdown or very shallow ulceration of the skin which involves only the epidermis and heals without scarring. Origin: L. Erosio, from erodere = to eat out (18 Nov 1997) |
| anterior cervical intertransversarii muscles | Origin, anterior tubercle of cervical transverse process; insertion, anterior tubercle of next superior transverse process; action, abducts cervical vertebrae; nerve supply, ventral branch of cervical nerves. Synonym: musculi intertransversarii anteriores cervicis, anterior cervical intertransverse muscles. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anterior cervical intertransverse muscles | Origin, anterior tubercle of cervical transverse process; insertion, anterior tubercle of next superior transverse process; action, abducts cervical vertebrae; nerve supply, ventral branch of cervical nerves. Synonym: musculi intertransversarii anteriores cervicis, anterior cervical intertransverse muscles. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anterior cervical lymph nodes | The group of lymph nodes located in the anterior region of the neck, divided into superficial and deep groups. Synonym: nodi lymphatici cervicales anteriores. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anterior deep cervical lymph nodes | The lymph nodes near the larynx, trachea, and thyroid gland. Synonym: nodi lymphatici cervicales anteriores profundi. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anterior superficial cervical lymph nodes | The lymph nodes in the subcutaneous tissue of the anterior region of the neck. Synonym: nodi lymphatici cervicales anteriores superficiales. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anterior tubercle of cervical vertebrae | The anterior projection from the transverse process. Synonym: tuberculum anterius vertebrarum cervicalium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ascending cervical artery | <anatomy, artery> Origin, usually a terminal branch of the thyrocervical trunk (along with interior thyroid artery); distribution, muscles of neck and spinal cord; anastomoses, branches of vertebral, occipital, ascending pharyngeal, and deep cervical. Synonym: arteria cervicalis ascendens, cervicalis ascendens. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ventral primary rami of cervical spinal nerves | See: ventral primary ramus of spinal nerve. Synonym: rami ventrales nervorum cervicalium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| medial part of posterior cervical intertransversarii muscles | medial part of posterior cervical intertransversarii muscles |
| cervical | <anatomy> Pertaining to the neck or to the neck of any organ or structure. Origin: L. Cervicalis, from cervix = neck (16 Dec 1997) |