| snub-nose dwarfism | Dwarfism characterised by low birth weight, snub nose, and stocky build; autosomal dominant inheritance. There is a similar autosomal recessive phenotype. Synonym: dominantly inherited Levi's disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| nose | 1. <anatomy> The prominent part of the face or anterior extremity of the head containing the nostrils and olfactory cavities; the olfactory organ. See Nostril, and Olfactory organ under Olfactory. 2. The power of smelling; hence, scent. "We are not offended with a dog for a better nose than his master." (Collier) 3. A projecting end or beak at the front of an object; a snout; a nozzle; a spout; as, the nose of a bellows; the nose of a teakettle. Nose bit, a thin, broad, membranous fold of skin on the nose of many species of bats. It varies greatly in size and form. Nose of wax, fig, a person who is pliant and easily influenced. "A nose of wax to be turned every way." Nose piece, the nozzle of a pipe, hose, bellows, etc.; the end piece of a microscope body, to which an objective is attached. To hold, put, or bring one's nose to the grindstone. See Grindstone. To lead by the nose, to lead at pleasure, or to cause to follow submissively; to lead blindly, as a person leads a beast. To put one's nose out of joint, to humiliate one's pride, especially. By supplanting one in the affections of another. To thrust one's nose into, to meddle officiously in. To wipe one's nose of, to deprive of; to rob. Origin: AS. Nosu; akin to D. Neus, G. Nase, OHG. Nasa, Icel. Nos, Sw. Nasa, Dan. Nase, Lith. Nosis, Russ. Nos', L. Nasus, nares, Skr. Nasa, nas. Cf. Nasal, Nasturtium, Naze, Nostril, Nozzle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| nose-bridge-lid reflex | Contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscles upon tapping the margin of the orbit, or the bridge or tip of the nose. Synonym: nose-bridge-lid reflex, nose-eye reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nose deformities, acquired | Deformities of the nose acquired after birth from injury or disease. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nose diseases | Disorders of the nose, general or unspecified. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nose drops | A liquid preparation intended for intranasal administration with a medicine dropper. Most frequently used for decongestion of the nasal passages but can be used for any other appropriate indication. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nose-eye reflex | Contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscles upon tapping the margin of the orbit, or the bridge or tip of the nose. Synonym: nose-bridge-lid reflex, nose-eye reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nose job | Plastic surgery on the nose known medically as a rhinoplasty. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nose, runny | Rhinorrhoea is the medical term for this common problem. From the greek words rhinos meaning of the nose and rhoia meaning a flowing. (12 Dec 1998) |
| nose swab | <investigation, microbiology> A sample of nasopharyngeal secretions are obtained via a swab stick (Q-tip-like) and sent to the lab for bacterial or viral culture. This test is used to identify an organism or virus which is responsible for respiratory disease and can also guide the selection of an effective antibiotic agent. (13 Nov 1997) |
| dog nose | A disease, endemic in West Africa, characterised by exostoses from the nasal processes of the maxillary bones, producing a symmetrical swelling on each side of the nose; believed to be an osteitis connected with yaws. Synonym: anakhre, dog nose, gorondou, henpuye. Origin: native name (05 Mar 2000) |
| dorsal artery of nose | Origin, ophthalmic; external artery of the nose; distribution, skin of side of root of nose; anastomoses, angular artery. Synonym: arteria dorsalis nasi, arteria nasi externa, dorsal artery of nose, external artery of nose. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dorsum of nose | The external ridge of the nose, looking forward and upward. Synonym: dorsum nasi. (05 Mar 2000) |
| olfactory region of tunica mucosa of nose | The specialised olfactory receptive area that includes the upper one-third of the nasal septum and the lateral wall above the superior concha; it is lined with olfactory mucosa. Synonym: regio olfactoria tunicae mucosae nasi, olfactory region of tunica mucosa of nose, Schultze's membrane. (05 Mar 2000) |
| threshold of nose | A ridge marking the boundary between the nasal cavity proper and the vestibule. Synonym: threshold of nose. (05 Mar 2000) |