| constellation | In psychiatry, all the factors that determine a particular action. Origin: L.L. Constellatio, fr. Cum, together, + stella, star (05 Mar 2000) |
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| constipate | To cause constipation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| constipated | Suffering from constipation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| constipation | <gastroenterology> Infrequent or difficult evacuation of the faeces. Origin: L. Constipatio = a crowding together (18 Nov 1997) |
| constituative promoter | An unregulated promoter that allows for continual transcription of itsassociated gene. (09 Oct 1997) |
| constituent enzyme | <biochemistry> Any of many enzymes that a cellmust have at all times to stay alive. (09 Oct 1997) |
| constitution | 1. The physical makeup of a body, including the mode of performance of its functions, the activity of its metabolic processes, the manner and degree of its reactions to stimuli, and its power of resistance to the attack of pathogenic organisms. 2. In chemistry, the number and kind of atoms in the molecule and the relation they bear to each other. Origin: L. Constitutio, constitution, disposition, fr. Constituo, pp. -stitutus, to establish, fr. Statuo, to set up (05 Mar 2000) |
| constitution and bylaws | The fundamental principles and laws adopted by an organization for the regulation and governing of its affairs. (12 Dec 1998) |
| constitutional | 1. Affecting the whole constitution of the body, not local. 2. Pertaining to the constitution. (18 Nov 1997) |
| constitutional cause | A cause acting from within or through some systemic process or inborn error. (05 Mar 2000) |
| constitutional formula | A formula in which the connections of the atoms and groups of atoms, as well as their kind and number, are indicated. Synonym: constitutional formula, graphic formula. (05 Mar 2000) |
| constitutional hepatic dysfunction | Mild jaundice due to increased amounts of unconjugated bilirubin in the plasma without evidence of liver damage, biliary obstruction, or haemolysis; thought to be due to an inborn error of metabolism in which the excretion of bilirubin by the liver is defective, ascribed to decreased conjugation of bilirubin as a glucuronide or impaired uptake of hepatic bilirubin. Synonym: benign familial icterus, constitutional hepatic dysfunction, Gilbert's disease, Gilbert's syndrome, Hebra's disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| constitutional hirsutism | Mild to moderate degree of hirsutism present in an individual exhibiting otherwise normal endocrine and reproductive function. (05 Mar 2000) |
| constitutional liver dysfunction | An inherited disorder that affects the way bilirubin in handled by the liver. Thought to be due to an inborn error of bilirubin metabolism. Symptoms include mild jaundice, weakness, fatigue, nausea and abdominal pain. (27 Sep 1997) |
| constitutional psychology | The psychology of the individual as related to body habitus. (05 Mar 2000) |