| alphabet | 1. The letters of a language arranged in the customary order; the series of letters or signs which form the elements of written language. 2. The simplest rudiments; elements. "The very alphabet of our law." (Macaulay) Deaf and dumb alphabet. See Dactylology. Origin: L. Alphabetum, fr. Gr. +, the first two Greek letters; Heb. Aleph and beth: cf. F. Alphabet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| alphabetically | In an alphabetic manner; in the customary order of the letters. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| alphadione | An intravenous anaesthetic containing two steroids, alfaxalone, and alfadolone acetate, dissolved in 20% polyoxyethylated castor oil. (05 Mar 2000) |
| alphaherpesvirinae | <virology> A subfamily of herpesviridae characterised by a short replication cycle. There are two genera: simplexvirus and varicellovirus. (12 Dec 1998) |
| alphaprodine | <chemical> An opioid analgesic chemically related to and with an action resembling that of meperidine, but more rapid in onset and of shorter duration. It has been used in obstetrics, as pre-operative medication, for minor surgical procedures, and for dental procedures. Pharmacological action: analgesics, opioid, narcotics. Chemical name: 4-Piperidinol, 1,3-dimethyl-4-phenyl-, propanoate (ester), cis- (12 Dec 1998) |
| alphasone acetophenide | <chemical> (16 alpha(r))-16,17-((1-phenylethylidene)bis(oxy))pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. A progesterone that has been used in estrus synchronization and has been evaluated as an injectable contraceptive in combination with estradiol enanthate. It is also used therapeutically as a topical anti-inflammatory and is applied topically in the treatment of acne. Pharmacological action: steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, topical anti-inflammatory agents, contraceptives, oral, synthetic, progestational hormones, synthetic. Chemical name: Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 16,17-((1-phenylethylidene)bis(oxy))-, (16alpha(R))- (12 Dec 1998) |
| alphavirus | A genus of togaviridae, also known as group a arboviruses, serologically related to each other but not to other togaviridae. The viruses are transmitted by mosquitoes. The type species is the sindbis virus. (12 Dec 1998) |
| alphavirus infections | Virus diseases caused by members of the alphavirus genus of the family togaviridae. (12 Dec 1998) |
| alphos | An obsolete term for psoriasis. Origin: G. Alphos, leprosy (05 Mar 2000) |
| alpia | The seed of canary grass (Phalaris Canariensis), used for feeding cage birds. Origin: F., cf. Sp. & Pg. Alpiste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| alpidem | A benzodiazepine anxiolytic/sedative/hypnotic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| alpine | 1. Of or pertaining to the Alps, or to any lofty mountain; as, Alpine snows; Alpine plants. 2. Like the Alps; lofty. "Gazing up an Alpine height." Origin: L. Alpinus, fr. Alpes the Alps: cf. F. Alpin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Alpine scurvy | <disease> A niacin deficiency disease (pellagra) caused by improper diet and characterised by skin lesions, gastrointestinal disturbances and nervousness. Depression, dermatitis, dementia and diarrhoea are common symptoms. (27 Sep 1997) |
| Alport syndrome | <syndrome> An uncommon inherited disorder involving damage to the kidneys, haematuria and hearing loss. In some individuals vision may also be affected. Symptoms include loss of hearing, abnormal colour to urine, swelling, cough and decline in vision. Incidence: 1 in 50,000. Inheritance: sex-linked autosomal dominant. (15 Nov 1997) |
| Alport's syndrome | <syndrome> Progressive microscopic haematuria leading to chronic renal failure earlier in males, accompanied by defects such as sensorineural hearing loss, lenticonus, and maculopathy; autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and X-linked forms known. (05 Mar 2000) |