| 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) |
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| 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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| West African t. |
Gambian t.
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| West Nile e. |
a mild, febrile, sporadic disease caused by the flavivirus West Nile virus, transmitted by Culex mosquitoes, occurring chiefly in the summer; frequently, infection does not lead to encephalitis. It may be of sudden onset, and symptoms may include drowsiness, severe frontal headache, maculopapular rash, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, and generalized lymphadenopathy. It was first reported in Uganda, but is widespread elsewhere in Africa and also occurs in southern Europe, the Middle East, and southern Asia.
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| West Nile encephalitis (fever), virus |
see under encephalitis and virus.
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| west | a native or inhabitant of the West Indies |
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| west | acid red or yellow cherry-like fruit of a tropical American shrub very rich in vitamin C |
| west | tropical American shrub bearing edible acid red fruit resembling cherries |
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