| western samoa | A group of islands of samoa, in the southwest central pacific ocean. They are a kingdom whose capital is apia. They were jointly administered by england, the united states, and germany 1889-99, with the chief islands of savai'I and upolu recognised as german until 1919. Western samoa gained independence in 1962. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| western world | A historical and cultural entity dispersed across the wide geographical area of europe, as opposed to the east, asia, and africa. The term was used by scholars through the late medieval period. Thereafter, with the impact of colonialism and the transmission of cultures, western world was sometimes expanded to include the americas. (dr. James h. Cassedy, nlm history of medicine division) (12 Dec 1998) |
| westness | 1. The quality or state of being wet; moisture; humidity; as, the wetness of land; the wetness of a cloth. 2. A watery or moist state of the atmosphere; a state of being rainy, foggy, or misty; as, the wetness of weather or the season. Wetness generally implies more water or liquid than is implied by humidness or moisture. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Westphal's disease | <gastroenterology, neurology> An inherited (autosomal recessive) disorder where there is excessive quantities of copper in the tissues, particularly the liver and central nervous system. Wilson's disease causes the body to absorb and retain copper. The copper deposits in the liver, brain, kidneys and eyes. Complications include dementia and liver failure. Symptoms include jaundice, vomiting, tremors, weakness and slow stiff movements. Blood tests show serum ceruloplasmin is low. Medications are given to remove the excess copper from the body. Even with life-long treatment, disabling (and life-threatening) side effects are common. Inheritance: autosomal recessive. (27 Sep 1997) |
| Westphal's phenomenon | <clinical sign> Abolition of the patellar tendon reflex, in tabes and certain other diseases of the spinal cord, and occasionally also in brain disease. Synonym: Erb sign, Westphal's phenomenon, Westphal's sign, Westphal-Erb sign. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Westphal's pseudosclerosis | <gastroenterology, neurology> An inherited (autosomal recessive) disorder where there is excessive quantities of copper in the tissues, particularly the liver and central nervous system. Wilson's disease causes the body to absorb and retain copper. The copper deposits in the liver, brain, kidneys and eyes. Complications include dementia and liver failure. Symptoms include jaundice, vomiting, tremors, weakness and slow stiff movements. Blood tests show serum ceruloplasmin is low. Medications are given to remove the excess copper from the body. Even with life-long treatment, disabling (and life-threatening) side effects are common. Inheritance: autosomal recessive. (27 Sep 1997) |
| Westphal's pupillary reflex | A constriction of both pupils when an effort is made to close eyelids forcibly held apart. A variant of the pupil response to near vision. Synonym: Galassi's pupillary phenomenon, Gifford's reflex, lid-closure reaction, orbicularis phenomenon, orbicularis pupillary reflex, Piltz sign, Westphal's pupillary reflex, Westphal-Piltz phenomenon. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Westphal's sign | <clinical sign> Abolition of the patellar tendon reflex, in tabes and certain other diseases of the spinal cord, and occasionally also in brain disease. Synonym: Erb sign, Westphal's phenomenon, Westphal's sign, Westphal-Erb sign. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Westphal, Karl | <person> German neurologist, 1833-1890. See: Westphal's disease, Westphal's phenomenon, Westphal's pseudosclerosis, Westphal's pupillary reflex, Westphal's sign, Westphal-Erb sign, Westphal-Piltz phenomenon, Westphal-Strumpell pseudosclerosis, Edinger-Westphal nucleus, Erb-Westphal sign, Strumpell-Westphal disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Westphal-Erb sign | <clinical sign> Abolition of the patellar tendon reflex, in tabes and certain other diseases of the spinal cord, and occasionally also in brain disease. Synonym: Erb sign, Westphal's phenomenon, Westphal's sign, Westphal-Erb sign. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Westphal-Piltz phenomenon | A constriction of both pupils when an effort is made to close eyelids forcibly held apart. A variant of the pupil response to near vision. Synonym: Galassi's pupillary phenomenon, Gifford's reflex, lid-closure reaction, orbicularis phenomenon, orbicularis pupillary reflex, Piltz sign, Westphal's pupillary reflex, Westphal-Piltz phenomenon. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Westphal-Strumpell pseudosclerosis | <gastroenterology, neurology> An inherited (autosomal recessive) disorder where there is excessive quantities of copper in the tissues, particularly the liver and central nervous system. Wilson's disease causes the body to absorb and retain copper. The copper deposits in the liver, brain, kidneys and eyes. Complications include dementia and liver failure. Symptoms include jaundice, vomiting, tremors, weakness and slow stiff movements. Blood tests show serum ceruloplasmin is low. Medications are given to remove the excess copper from the body. Even with life-long treatment, disabling (and life-threatening) side effects are common. Inheritance: autosomal recessive. (27 Sep 1997) |
| Weston Hurst syndrome |
Acute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis.
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| Westphal-Edinger nucleus |
[Karl Westphal, Ger. neurologist, 1833?1890; Ludwig Edinger, Ger. neurologist, 1855?1918] A small group of nerve cells in the rostral portion of the nucleus of the oculomotor nerve. Efferent fibers pass to the ciliary g
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| Wesselsbron d. |
a viral disease of sheep and cattle in southern Africa, resembling Rift Valley fever but caused by a flavivirus. It causes death in newborn lambs and abortion in cows and ewes; human infection results in mild febrile illness.
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| Wesselsbron v. |
a mosquito-borne virus of the genus Flavivirus that is the etiologic agent of Wesselsbron disease in sheep and cattle and a mild febrile illness in humans.
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| West African t. |
Gambian t.
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| WES | a group of Chadic languages spoken in northern Nigeria |
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| WES | tall evergreen of western North America |
| WES | the southwest of England (including Cornwall and Devon and Somerset) |
| WES | the part of west central London containing the main entertainment and shopping areas |
| WES | a branch of the Germanic languages |
| WES | a branch of the Germanic languages |
| WES | a republic in north central Europe on the North Sea |
| WES | small white long-coated terrier developed in Scotland |
| WES | a native or inhabitant of the West Indies |
| WES | acid red or yellow cherry-like fruit of a tropical American shrub very rich in vitamin C |
| WES | tropical American shrub bearing edible acid red fruit resembling cherries |
| WES | tall sparingly branched conical tree having large fragrant yellow flowers with white centers |