| digital gray scale | 1. Extent from side to side, or distance sidewise from a given point or line; breadth; width. "Provided the length do not exceed the latitude above one third part." (Sir H. Wotton) 2. Room; space; freedom from confinement or restraint; hence, looseness; laxity; independence. "In human actions there are no degrees and precise natural limits described, but a latitude is indulged." (Jer. Taylor) 3. Extent or breadth of signification, application, etc.; extent of deviation from a standard, as truth, style, etc. "No discreet man will believe Augustine's miracles, in the latitude of monkish relations." (Fuller) 4. Extent; size; amplitude; scope. "I pretend not to treat of them in their full latitude." (Locke) 5. <geography> Distance north or south of the equator, measured on a meridian. 6. <astronomy> The angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic. Ascending latitude, Circle of latitude, Geographical latitude, etc. See Ascending. Circle, etc. High latitude, that part of the earth's surface near either pole, especially. That part within either the arctic or the antarctic circle. Low latitude, that part of the earth's surface which is near the equator. Origin: F. Latitude, L. Latitudo, fr. Latus broad, wide, for older stlatus; perh. Akin to E. Strew. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| digital joints | The hinge synovial joints between the phalanges of the fingers. Synonym: articulationes interphalangeae manus, digital joints, interphalangeal articulations, phalangeal joints. (05 Mar 2000) |
| digital pulp | The fleshy mass at the extremity of the finger. Synonym: digital pulp. (05 Mar 2000) |
| digital radiography | Computed radiography or computer processing of a digitised image from a conventional image-intensifier and video camera. See: DSA. (05 Mar 2000) |
| digital rectal exam | An exam to detect rectal cancer. The doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels for abnormal areas. It is also an important screening test for the detection of prostate abnormalities, including cancer. (12 Dec 1998) |
| digital reflex | <clinical sign> In latent tetany mild mechanical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve causes severe pain, flexion of the terminal phalanx of the thumb and of the second and third phalanges of one or more of the fingers when the volar surface of the terminal phalanx of the fingers is flicked. Synonym: digital reflex, Hoffmann's reflex, snapping reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| digital subtraction angiography | Computer-assisted roentgenographic angiography permitting visualization of vascular structures without superimposed bone and soft tissue density; images made before and after contrast injection allow subtraction (separation and removal) of opacities not enhanced by the contrast medium. Other image-processing can be performed. Contrast material may be injected intravenously or in lower-than-usual amount intra-arterially. (05 Mar 2000) |
| digital veins | See: dorsal digital veins of foot, palmar digital veins, plantar digital veins. (05 Mar 2000) |
| digital whorl | <botany> A ring of leaves, bracts or floral parts borne at the same level on a main stem. (13 Nov 1997) |
| digitalin | C36H56O14;a standardised mixture of digitalis glycosides used as a cardiotonic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| digitalis | <pharmacology> General term for pharmacologically active compounds from the foxglove (Digitalis). The active substances are the cardiac glycosides, digoxin, digitoxin, strophanthin and ouabain. Causes increased force of contraction of the heart, disturbance of rhythm and reduced beat frequency. Also causes arteriolar constriction, venous dilation, nausea and visual disturbances. (03 Mar 1998) |
| digitalis glycosides | <chemical> Glycosides from plants of the genus digitalis. Some of these are useful as cardiotonic and anti-arrhythmia agents. Included also are semi-synthetic derivatives of the naturally occurring glycosides. The term has sometimes been used more broadly to include all cardiac glycosides, but here is restricted to those related to digitalis. Pharmacological action: anti-arrhythmia agents, cardiotonic agent, enzyme inhibitors. (12 Dec 1998) |
| digitalis tincture | An hydroalcoholic solution containing the glycosides of the leaves of the foxglove (digitalis) plant Digitalis purpurea or D. Lanata. Although digitalis preparations are used extensively, they are currently used as the pure glycosides, digoxin and digitoxin. The tincture was formerly widely used but was standardised by bioassay using frogs, cats, or pigeons. (05 Mar 2000) |
| digitalis toxicity | A result of the over-accumulation of digitalis glycosides in the body. Kidney insufficiency can be a contributing factor. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, visual changes, blurred vision, anorexia and palpitations. Treatment is emergent as life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias are possible with higher blood levels. (27 Sep 1997) |
| digitalis unit | The activity of 0.1 g of the international standard powdered digitalis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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Synonyms : Uzarigenin
Synonyms : AWD.pharma Brand of Digitoxin, Chauvin Brand of Digitoxin, Coramedan, Digimed, Digimerck, Digitaline Nativelle, Digitoxin AWD, Digitoxin Burger, Digitoxin Didier, Digitoxin-Philo, Digophton, Hormosan Brand of Digitoxin, Medice Brand of Digitoxin
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| digestive juice |
secretions that aid digestion
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| digestive tube |
alimentary canal: tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination
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| digital plethysmograph |
plethysmograph applied to a digit of the hand or foot to measure skin blood flow
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| digitalis glycoside |
digitalis: a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove
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| digestive system |
the system that makes food absorbable into the body
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| DIG | a machine for excavating |
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| DIG | a laborer who digs |
| DIG | solitary wasp that digs nests in the soil and stocks them with paralyzed insects for the larvae |
| DIG | the act of digging |
| DIG | the act of digging up something (especially a corpse) that has been buried |
| DIG | temporary living quarters |
| DIG | (archaic) dressed or adorned (as for battle) |
| DIG | a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding part in other vertebrates |
| DIG | the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure |
| DIG | one of the elements that collectively form a system of numbers |
| DIG | (electronics) of a circuit or device that represents magnitudes in digits |
| DIG | relating to or performed with the fingers |