| compound myopic astigmatism | Astigmatism in which all meridians are myopic but to different degrees. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| myopic | Relating to or suffering from myopia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| myopic astigmatism | That form of astigmatism in which one meridian is myopic and the one at right angle to it is without refractive error. Synonym: simple myopic astigmatism. (05 Mar 2000) |
| myopic choroidopathy | Chronic degeneration of the sclera and choroid with posterior staphyloma, accompanying high myopia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| myopic conus | myopic crescent |
| myopic degeneration | Association of crescent of the optic disk, atrophy of the choroid and macular pigment, subretinal neovascularization, haemorrhage, and pigment proliferation in pathologic myopia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| simple myopic astigmatism | That form of astigmatism in which one meridian is myopic and the one at right angle to it is without refractive error. Synonym: simple myopic astigmatism. (05 Mar 2000) |
| abdominocardiac reflex | Mechanical stimulation (usually distention) of abdominal viscera causing changes (usually a slowing) in the heart rate or the occurrence of extrasystoles. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Abrams' heart reflex | A contraction of the myocardium when the skin of the precordial region is irritated. (05 Mar 2000) |
| accommodation reflex | Increased convexity of the lens, due to contraction of the ciliary muscle and relaxation of the suspensory ligament, to maintain a distinct retinal image. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Achilles reflex | A contraction of the calf muscles when the tendo calcaneus is sharply struck. Synonym: ankle jerk, ankle reflex, tendo Achillis reflex, triceps surae reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acousticopalpebral reflex | A form of the wink reflex in which there is a contraction, sometimes very slight, of the orbicularis palpebrarum muscle when a sudden noise is made close to the ear; it is absent in labyrinthine disease with total deafness. Synonym: acousticopalpebral reflex, auropalpebral reflex, cochleo-orbicular reflex, startle reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acquired reflex | A reflex that is gradually developed by training and association through the frequent repetition of a definite stimulus. See: conditioning. Synonym: acquired reflex, behaviour reflex, trained reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acromial reflex | Contraction of the biceps muscle caused by a tap on the acromion or the coracoid process. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acute reflex bone atrophy | Atrophy of bones, commonly of the carpal or tarsal bones, following a slight injury such as a sprain. See: causalgia, reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Synonym: acute reflex bone atrophy, posttraumatic osteoporosis, Sudeck's syndrome. Origin: L. English sweat (05 Mar 2000) |