| one-carbon group transferases | <enzyme> A subclass of transferases that transfer chemical groups containing a single carbon. These include the methyltransferases, the hydroxymethyl and formyl transferases, the carboxyl and carbamoyl transferases, and the amidinotransferases. Registry number: EC 2.1 (12 Dec 1998) |
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| one-hand | Employing one hand; as, the one-hand alphabet. See: dactylology. (04 Mar 1998) |
| one-horned uterus | An obsolete term for unicorn uterus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| one-sided | 1. Having one side only, or one side prominent; hence, limited to one side; partial; unjust; unfair; as, a one-sided view or statement. "Unguarded and one-sided language." 2. <botany> Growing on one side of a stem; as, one-sided flowers. One-sid"ed-ly, One-sidedness. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| one-step procedure | A procedure in which a surgical biopsy is performed under general anesthesia and if cancer is found, a mastectomy or lumpectomy is done immediately as part of the same operation. (09 Oct 1997) |
| 3a-hydroxy-5a-pregnan-20-one | A catabolite of progesterone; found in the urine of pregnant women. (05 Mar 2000) |
| 7 alpha-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one-12 alpha monooxygenase | <enzyme> Liver microsomal enzyme active in conversion of cholesterol to cholic acid; introduces a 12 alpha-hydroxyl group into the steroid nucleus of cholesterol Registry number: EC 1.14.99.- Synonym: 7-hco-monooxygenase, hco 12 alpha-hydroxylase (26 Jun 1999) |
| -one | <chemistry, suffix> A termination indicating that the hydrocarbon to the name of which it is affixed belongs to the fourth series of hydrocarbons, or the third series of unsaturated hydrocarbonsl as, nonone. (29 Oct 1998) |
| biochemical profile | A combination of biochemical tests usually performed with automated instrumentation upon admission of a patient to a hospital or clinic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| biophysical profile | <radiology> Parameters (30 minute observation period): reactive NST, foetal breathing movement: breathing period at least 60 seconds, foetal body movement, greater than 3 discrete movements of limbs/trunk, foetal tone: upper and lower limbs usually flexed with head on chest, greater than 1 episode of extension with return to flexion, amniotic fluid volume: largest pocket greater than 1 cm in vertical diameter without containing loops of cord score: 2 points if normal; 0 points for abnormal results: 8-10 = maximal score, 0-4 = severe foetal compromise; delivery indicated, 33% sensitivity; 17% positive predictive value (12 Dec 1998) |
| personality profile | A method by which the results of psychological testing are presented in graphic form, a vignette or brief personality description. (05 Mar 2000) |
| coagulation profile | A test which measures the speed of blood coagulation at different steps of the coagulation pathway. (27 Sep 1997) |
| profile | Vertical section of the soil through all its horizons and extending into the parent material. (09 Oct 1997) |
| profile record | A registration or record of the profile of a patient. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sickness impact profile | A quality-of-life scale developed in the united states in 1972 as a measure of health status or dysfunction generated by a disease. It is a behaviourally based questionnaire for patients and addresses activities such as sleep and rest, mobility, recreation, home management, emotional behaviour, social interaction, and the like. It measures the patient's perceived health status and is sensitive enough to detect changes or differences in health status occurring over time or between groups. (12 Dec 1998) |