| aeromonas | A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that occurs singly, in pairs, or in short chains. Its organisms are found in fresh water and sewage and are pathogenic to humans, frogs, and fish. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| aeromonas hydrophila | A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that may be pathogenic for frogs, fish, and mammals, including man. In humans, cellulitis and diarrhoea can result from infection with this organism. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Aeromonas hydrophilia lipase-acyltransferase | <enzyme> A member of the lipase family; a distinct group of lipolytic enzymes which have a novel active site structure Registry number: EC 3.1.1.- Synonym: gcat (26 Jun 1999) |
| aeropathy | An obsolete term for any morbid state induced by a pronounced change in atmospheric pressure; e.g., altitude sickness, decompression sickness. Origin: aero-+ G. Pathos, suffering (05 Mar 2000) |
| aeropause | An upper region of the atmosphere, between the stratosphere and outer space, in which gas particles are so sparse as to provide almost no support for man's physiologic requirements or for vehicles that require air for burning fuel. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aerophagia | The word phage in Greek means to eat. Aerophagia is literally to eat air. Aerophagia is a common cause of gas in the stomach. Everyone swallows small amounts of air when eating or drinking. However, rapid eating or drinking, chewing gum, smoking, or ill-fitting dentures may cause a significant increase in swallowed air. (12 Dec 1998) |
| aerophagy | <clinical sign> The excessive swallowing of air, usually an unconscious process associated with anxiety, resulting in abdominal distention or belching, often interpreted by the patient as signs of a physical disorder. Origin: Gr. Phagein = to eat (06 Oct 1997) |
| aerophile | 1. Air-loving. 2. An aerobic organism (aerobe), especially an obligate aerobe. Origin: aero-+ G. Philos, fond (05 Mar 2000) |
| aerophilic | 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) |
| aerophobia | <medicine> Dread of a current of air. Origin: Aero- + Gr. Fear: cf. F. Aerophobie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| aerophoby | <medicine> Dread of a current of air. Origin: Aero- + Gr. Fear: cf. F. Aerophobie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| aerophyte | <botany> A plant growing entirely in the air, and receiving its nourishment from it; an air plant or epiphyte. Origin: Aero- + Gr. Plant, to grow: cf. F. Aerophyte. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| aeropiesotherapy | Treatment of disease by compressed (or rarified) air. Origin: aero-+ G. Piesis, pressure, + therapeia, medical treatment (05 Mar 2000) |
| aeroplankton | An organism or a substance carried by air, e.g., bacterium, pollen grain. Origin: aero-+ G. Planktos, ntr. -on, wandering (05 Mar 2000) |
| aeroplethysmograph | An obsolete term for body plethysmograph. Origin: aero-+ G. Plethysmos, enlargement, + grapho, to write (05 Mar 2000) |