| sicca syndrome | <syndrome> An immunologic disorder characterised by progressive destruction of the exocrine glands (sweat glands, lacrimal glands, salivary glands). Symptoms include dry eyes, dry mouth, persistent cough (dry airways) and lack of saliva. Approximately 30% also have rheumatoid arthritis. Kidney involvement (kidney dysfunction) is seen in 40% of patients. Sjogren's syndrome affects predominately females in their thirties to forties. The lungs, peripheral nerves, blood vessels (vasculitis) and thyroid may also be affected. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| hypophysis sicca | The cleaned, dried, and powdered posterior lobe obtained from the pituitary body of domestic animals used for food by humans; an oxytocic, vasoconstrictor, antidiuretic, and a stimulant of intestinal motility. Synonym: desiccated pituitary, hypophysis sicca. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Neisseria sicca | A species found in the mucous membranes of the human respiratory tract. (05 Mar 2000) |
| synovitis sicca | Synovitis with little serous or purulent effusion. Synonym: synovitis sicca. (05 Mar 2000) |
| onychia sicca | A condition characterised by brittle nails. (05 Mar 2000) |
| keratitis sicca | Drying and inflammation of the conjunctiva as a result of insufficient lacrimal secretion. When found in association with xerostomia and polyarthritis, it is called sjogren's syndrome. (12 Dec 1998) |
| keratoconjunctivitis sicca | Drying and inflammation of the conjunctiva as a result of insufficient lacrimal secretion. When found in association with xerostomia and polyarthritis, it is called sjogren's syndrome. (12 Dec 1998) |