| myofascial pain | <symptom> A large group of muscle disorders characterised by the presence of hypersensitive points, called trigger points, within one or more muscles and/or the investing connective tissue together with a syndrome of pain, muscle spasm, tenderness, stiffness, limitation of motion, weakness and occasionally autonomic dysfunction. (16 Dec 1997) |
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| myofascial pain syndromes | Muscular pain in numerous body regions that can be reproduced by pressure on trigger points, localised hardenings in skeletal muscle tissue. Pain is referred to a location distant from the trigger points. A prime example is the temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome. (12 Dec 1998) |
| myofacial pain-dysfunction syndrome | <syndrome> Dysfunction of the masticatory apparatus related to spasm of the muscles of mastication precipitated by occlusal dysharmony or alteration in vertical dimension of the jaws, and exacerbated by emotional stress; characterised by pain in the preauricular region, muscle tenderness, popping noise in the temporomandibular joint, and limitation of jaw motion. Synonym: temporomandibular joint pain-dysfunction syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| temporomandibular joint pain-dysfunction syndrome | <syndrome> Dysfunction of the masticatory apparatus related to spasm of the muscles of mastication precipitated by occlusal dysharmony or alteration in vertical dimension of the jaws, and exacerbated by emotional stress; characterised by pain in the preauricular region, muscle tenderness, popping noise in the temporomandibular joint, and limitation of jaw motion. Synonym: temporomandibular joint pain-dysfunction syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| myofascial | Of or relating to the fascia surrounding and separating muscle tissue. (05 Mar 2000) |
| myofascial syndrome | <syndrome> Irritation of the muscles and fascia of the back and neck causing acute and chronic pain not associated with any neurological or bony evidence of disease; presumed to arise primarily from poorly understood changes in the muscle and fascia themselves. (05 Mar 2000) |
| papillary muscle dysfunction | Impaired function of a papillary muscle, usually due to ischemia or infarction, with resulting incompetence of the mitral valve. Synonym: papillary muscle syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ventricular dysfunction | A condition in which the ventricles of the heart exhibit a decreased functionality. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ventricular dysfunction, left | A condition in which the left ventricle of the heart exhibits a decreased functionality. This decreased function could lead to congestive heart failure or myocardial infarction, among other cardiovascular diseases. Diagnostic measurements that indicate this condition include a diminished ejection fraction and a depressed level of motility of the left ventricular wall. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ventricular dysfunction, right | A condition in which the right ventricle of the heart exhibits a decreased functionality. This decreased function could lead to congestive heart failure or myocardial infarction, among other cardiovascular diseases. Diagnostic measurements that indicate this condition include a diminished ejection fraction and a depressed level of motility of the right ventricular wall. (12 Dec 1998) |
| phagocyte bactericidal dysfunction | Disorders in which phagocytic cells cannot kill ingested bacteria; characterised by frequent recurring infection with formulation of granulomas. (12 Dec 1998) |
| phagocyte dysfunction | Disorder in which the ability of the phagocyte to engulf and ingest particles may be impaired. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phagocytic dysfunction disorders immunodeficiency | Suppression in number or function of phagocytic cells such as in chronic granulomatous disease. Synonym: phagocytic dysfunction disorders immunodeficiency. Origin: L. Phagedaena, Gr Phago, To eat. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phagocytic dysfunction immunodeficiency | Suppression in number or function of phagocytic cells such as in chronic granulomatous disease. Synonym: phagocytic dysfunction disorders immunodeficiency. Origin: L. Phagedaena, Gr Phago, To eat. (05 Mar 2000) |
| minimal brain dysfunction | An inability to control behaviour due to difficulty in processing neural stimuli. (12 Dec 1998) |