| cryptopodia | A swelling of the lower part of the leg and the foot, in such a manner that there is great distortion and the sole seems to be a flattened pad. Origin: crypto-+ G. Pous, foot (05 Mar 2000) |
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| cryptopyrrole | 3-Ethyl-2,4-dimethylpyrrole;one of the pyrrole derivatives obtained by the drastic reduction of haem. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cryptorchid | Relating to or characterised by cryptorchism. Origin: crypto-+ G. Orchis, testis (05 Mar 2000) |
| cryptorchid testis | A testis that has failed to descend into the scrotum; there are palpable and unpalpable (impalpable) variants. Synonym: cryptorchid testis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cryptorchidism | Failure of one or both testicles to descend into the scrotum. (27 Sep 1997) |
| cryptorchidopexy | Synonym: orchiopexy. Origin: crypto-+ G. Orchis, testis, + pexis, fixation (05 Mar 2000) |
| cryptorchism | Failure of one or both of the testes to descend. Synonym: cryptorchidism. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cryptoscope | <instrument> Early term for a simple X-ray fluoroscope. Origin: G. Kryptos, something hidden, + skopeo, to examine (05 Mar 2000) |
| cryptosporidiosis | An opportunistic infection caused by the intestinal parasite Cryptosporidium parvum, a very common parasite in animals. Transmission occurs through ingestion of food or water contaminated with animal feces. The parasite grows in the intestines and bile ducts and causes severe, chronic diarrhoea, especially in people with AIDS. There are no standard treatments, but proposed treatments include paromomycin (humatin), azithromycin, letrazuril and various forms of concentrated cow and chicken antibodies. (09 Oct 1997) |
| cryptosporidium | A small intestinal parasite which commonly causes infection in only the immunocompromised host, such as the patient with AIDS. Symptoms of Cryptosporidium enterocolitis include watery diarrhoea, abdominal pain, flatulence and fever. Transmission is from faeces to mouth and from tainted water. Poor sanitation is a risk factor. Treatment is largely supportive. Antibiotics may be used in some cases. (27 Sep 1997) |
| cryptosporidium parvum | A species of parasitic protozoa that infects humans and most domestic mammals. Its oocysts measure five microns in diameter. These organisms exhibit alternating cycles of sexual and asexual reproduction. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Cryptostroma corticale | A species of fungus that is a common allergen, growing profusely under the bark of stacked maple logs; handlers who inhale the massive number of spores may develop pneumonitic as well as allergic reactions, including maple bark disease. Origin: crypto-+ G. Stroma, bed (05 Mar 2000) |
| cryptotia | A deformity, usually congenital, in which the superior portion of the auricle is hidden under the scalp. Origin: crypto-+ G. Otos, ear (05 Mar 2000) |
| cryptoxanthin | (3R)-b,beta-Caroten-3-ol; beta-caroten-3-ol;carotenoid (specifically, a xanthophyll) yielding 1 mole of vitamin A per mole. Found in many fruits and berries. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cryptozoite | The exoerythrocyte stage of the malarial organism that develops directly from the sporozoite inoculated by the infected mosquito; development of the first generation of merozoites in vertebrate host tissues occurs in the liver parenchyma. Origin: crypto-+ G. Zoe, life (05 Mar 2000) |
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| cryptococcoma |
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| cryptomerorachischisis |
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| cryptocrystalline |
(cryp·to·crys·tal·line) (krip²to-kris¢t[schwa]-l[emacr]n) [crypto- + crystalline] composed of crystals of microscopic size.
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| cryptomnesia |
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| cryptoplasmic |
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| crypt | in former classification systems: one of two major plant divisions, including all plants that do not bear seeds: ferns, mosses, algae, fungi |
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| crypt | of or relating to a cryptogam |
| crypt | of or relating to a cryptogam |
| crypt | a piece of writing in code or cipher |
| crypt | sometimes placed in family Polypodiaceae or Cryptogrammataceae |
| crypt | rock-inhabiting fern of northern North America growing in massive tufts and having fronds resembling parsley |
| crypt | fern of Europe and Asia Minor having short slender rhizome and densely tufted bright green fronds resembling parsley |
| crypt | one of a number of families into which the family Polypodiaceae has been subdivided in some classification systems |
| crypt | a device for deciphering codes and ciphers |
| crypt | a piece of writing in code or cipher |
| crypt | a secret method of writing |
| crypt | decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms |