| aerendocardia | Presence of undissolved air in the blood within the heart. Origin: aer-+ G. Endon, within, + kardia, heart (05 Mar 2000) |
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| aerial | Something that is found in or takes place in the air. (09 Oct 1997) |
| aerial mycelium | The portion of mycelium that grows upward or outward from the surface of the substrate, and from which propagative spores develop in or on characteristic structures that are distinctive for various generic groups. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aerial sickness | A condition that results from prolonged exposure to high altitude. Symptoms include a continuous dry cough, shortness of breath, poor exercise tolerance, dizziness, headache, sleep difficulty, anorexia, confusion, fatigue and a rapid pulse. Treatment includes the immediate movement to a lower altitude. Prophylaxis has been accomplished successfully with the use of acetazolamide (Diamox). (27 Sep 1997) |
| aerie | A protected location on a cliff used by predatory birds as a site for rearing their young. (09 Oct 1997) |
| aero- | The air, a gas; aerial, gassy. Origin: G. Aer (L. Aer), air (05 Mar 2000) |
| aero-odontalgia | Dental pain caused by either increased or reduced atmospheric pressure. Synonym: aero-odontalgia, aero-odontodynia. Origin: aero-+ G. Odous, tooth, + algos, pain (05 Mar 2000) |
| aero-odontodynia | Dental pain caused by either increased or reduced atmospheric pressure. Synonym: aero-odontalgia, aero-odontodynia. Origin: aero-+ G. Odous, tooth, + algos, pain (05 Mar 2000) |
| aeroatelectasis | A partial, reversible, airless state of lung tissue most likely to occur in pilots exposed to high G forces, breathing 100% oxygen, and wearing an anti-G suit. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Aerobacter | An officially rejected generic name of bacteria. The type species is Aerobacter aerogenes. Motile organisms previously placed in this species are now placed in Enterobacter aerogenes; the nonmotile organisms have been transferred to Klebsiella pneumoniae. The species Aerobacter cloacae is now known as Enterobacter cloacae. Origin: aero-+ G. Bakterion, a small staff (05 Mar 2000) |
| aerobactin synthetase | <enzyme> Condenses 2 molecules of n-epsilon-acetyl-n-epsilon-hydroxylysine with citric acid to form aerobactin Registry number: EC 4.1.3.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| aerobe | <microbiology> An organism that can or must live in an oxygen-containing environment andwhich uses oxygen as the terminal electron acceptor in respiration. (06 May 1997) |
| aerobic | 1. <chemistry> Having molecular oxygen present. 2. <microbiology> Growing, living or occurring in the presence of molecular oxygen. Bacteria that require oxygen to survive (aerobic bacteria). The used of aerobic microbes to break down raw sewage (aerobic waste treatment). 3. <physiology> Requiring oxygen for respiration. (18 Nov 1997) |
| aerobic exercise | Brisk exercise that promotes the circulation of oxygen through the blood. Examples include running, swimming, and cycling. (12 Dec 1998) |
| aerobic respiration | A form of respiration in which molecular oxygen is consumed and carbon dioxide and water are produced. (05 Mar 2000) |