| vibrion septique | A species found in malignant oedema of animals, in human war wounds, and in cases of appendicitis; it is pathogenic for guinea pigs, rabbits, mice, and pigeons and produces an exotoxin that is lethal and haemolytic. Synonym: Ghon-Sachs bacillus, Sachs' bacillus, vibrion septique. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| vibrionaceae | <bacteria> A family of gram-negative bacteria usually found in fresh or sea water, occasionally in fish or man. (12 Dec 1998) |
| vibrionic abortion | <veterinary> The abortion of cattle or sheep caused by Campylobacter foetus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| vibriosis | Infection caused by species of bacteria of the genus Vibrio. (05 Mar 2000) |
| vibrissa | 1. <anatomy> One of the specialized or tactile hairs which grow about the nostrils, or on other parts of the face, in many animals, as the so-called whiskers of the cat, and the hairs of the nostrils of man. 2. <ornithology> The bristlelike feathers near the mouth of many birds. Origin: L. Vibrissae, pl, the hairs in the nostrils of man, fr. Vibrare to vibrate; so called because touching them tickles a person, and causes him to shake his head. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| vibrissae | <zoology> Stiff hairs projecting from the face around the nose of most mammals, acting as touch receptors. (12 Dec 1998) |
| vibrissal | Relating to the vibrissae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| vibrocardiogram | <investigation> A graphic record of chest vibrations produced by haemodynamic events of the cardiac cycle; the record provides an indirect, externally recorded measurement of isovolumic contraction and ejection times. Origin: L. Vibro, to shake, + G. Kardia, heart, + gramma, a drawing (05 Mar 2000) |
| vibromasseur | A type of vibrator for giving vibratory massage. (05 Mar 2000) |
| vibroscope | 1. <instrument> An instrument for observing or tracing vibrations. 2. An instrument resembling the phenakistoscope. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| vibrotherapeutics | Very rapid tapping of the surface effected by means of an instrument, usually with an elastic tip. Synonym: seismotherapy, sismotherapy, vibrotherapeutics. (05 Mar 2000) |
| viburnum | <botany> A genus of shrubs having opposite, petiolate leaves and cymose flowers, several species of which are cultivated as ornamental, as the laurestine and the guelder-rose. Origin: L, the wayfaring tree. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Viburnum prunifolium | A medication derived from the root bark of Viburnum prunifolium (family Caprifoliaceae); contains viburnin; bitter resin; tannin; sugar; citric, malic, oxalic and valeric acids. Formerly used as a smooth muscle relaxant/antispasmodic (uterine). (05 Mar 2000) |