| acrocephalosyndactylia | Craniostenosis characterised by acrocephaly and syndactyly, probably occurring as an autosomal dominant trait and usually as a new mutation. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| acrocephalosyndactyly | <paediatrics> A usually inherited disorder characterised by premature closing of the cranial suture lines resulting in a peaked shaped head and abnormal facial appearance. Since it is usually autosomal dominant one or both parents also have the disorder. Surgery is used to correct skull and facial abnormalities. Inheritance: autosomal dominant. (29 Dec 1997) |
| acrocephalosyndactyly type 1 | <paediatrics> An inherited disease (autosomal dominant) or a spontaneously occurring disease characterised by a peaked head and unusual facial appearance, due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures. A skull X-ray can confirm the diagnosis and treatment is surgical. Inheritance: autosomal dominant. (27 Sep 1997) |
| acrocephalous | Oxycephalous Relating to or characterised by oxycephaly. Synonym: acrocephalic, acrocephalous. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acrocephaly | Loftiness of skull. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| acrochordon | <dermatology> A small outgrowth of epidermal and dermal tissue that may be pedunculated, smooth or irregular, flesh-coloured and benign. Occur most often on the eyelids, neck and axillae, but may be seen almost anywhere on the skin. Most do not require treatment unless they are cosmetically displeasing. (27 Sep 1997) |
| acrocinesia | Excessive movement. Synonym: acrokinesia. Origin: acro-+ G. Kinesis, movement (05 Mar 2000) |
| acrocinesis | acrokinesis |
| acrocontracture | Contracture of the joints of the hands or feet. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acrocyanosis | <clinical sign, dermatology> A condition marked by symmetrical cyanosis of the extremities, with persistent, uneven, mottled blue or red discolouration of the skin of the digits, wrists and ankles and with profuse sweating and coldness of the digits. The appearance is causes by constriction of small arterioles in the limbs and may be associated with anxiety or a hormonal disorder. Synonym: Raynaud's sign. (12 Mar 1998) |
| acrocyanotic | Characterised by acrocyanosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acrodactylum | <zoology> The upper surface of the toes, individually. Origin: NL, from Gr. Topmost + finger. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| acrodermatitis | Inflammation involving the skin of the extremities, especially the hands and feet. Several forms are known, some idiopathic and some hereditary. (12 Dec 1998) |
| acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans | A gradually progressive late skin manifestation of Lyme disease, appearing first on the feet, hands, elbows or knees, and comprised of indurated, erythematous plaques that become atrophic, giving a tissue-paper appearance of the involved sites. The disease is caused by Borrelia spirochetes, commonly transmitted by the Ixodes ricinus wood tick. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acrodermatitis continua | pustulosis palmaris et plantaris |