| kata- | Alternative spelling for cata-; down. Origin: G. Kata, down (05 Mar 2000) |
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| katal | Unit of catalytic activity equal to one mole of product formed (or substrate consumed) per second, as of the amount of enzyme that catalyses transformation of one mole of substrate per second. Abbreviation: kat (05 Mar 2000) |
| katathermometer | An alcohol-filled thermometer of specified design that is heated above ambient temperature and then allowed to cool; the time taken to cool between specified temperatures is a measure of the heat content of the environment that takes into account air movement as well as temperature. The bulb may be silvered to minimise radiation effects or blackened to maximise them. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Katayama | Kunika, Japanese physician, 1856-1931. See: Katayama's test. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Katayama disease | Acute early egg-laying phase of schistosomiasis, a toxaemic syndrome in heavy primary infections, rarely seen in chronic cases. It is considered a form of immune complex disease or serum sickness-like condition. Described for schistosomiasis japonica, but observed with other forms as well. Synonym: Katayama fever. Origin: town in Japan where the d. Is common (05 Mar 2000) |
| Katayama fever | Acute early egg-laying phase of schistosomiasis, a toxaemic syndrome in heavy primary infections, rarely seen in chronic cases. It is considered a form of immune complex disease or serum sickness-like condition. Described for schistosomiasis japonica, but observed with other forms as well. Synonym: Katayama fever. Origin: town in Japan where the d. Is common (05 Mar 2000) |
| Katayama syndrome | Schistosomiasis caused by schistosoma japonicum. It is endemic in the far east and affects the bowel, liver, and spleen. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Katayama's test | A qualitative colourimetric test for the presence of carboxyhemoglobin in the blood. (05 Mar 2000) |