| Kojewnikoff | (Kozhevnikov) Aleks ei Y., Russian neurologist, 1836-1902. See: Kojewnikoff's epilepsy. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Kojewnikoff's epilepsy | Focal motor status epilepticus characterised by high fever, delirium, localised muscular spasms and generalised convulsion, then clonic twitching of one group of muscles at regular intervals (seconds apart) lasting for hours or months, remaining localised. These continue throughout sleep, possibly at a reduced rate. (12 Dec 1998) |
| kojic acid | 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyranone;an antibiotic product of d-glucose catabolism in some molds; can be converted into flavor enhancers. (05 Mar 2000) |
| kokama | <zoology> The gemsbok. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| koklass | <ornithology> Any pheasant of the genus Pucrasia. The birds of this genus inhabit India and China, and are distinguished by having a long central and two lateral crests on the head. Synonym: pucras. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| kokoi venom | A potent neurotoxin found in the frog Phyllobates bicolor; it is a nonprotein compound with a molecular weight of approximately 400, and is lethal in microgram quantities. (05 Mar 2000) |
| kokoon | <zoology> The gnu. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| kola | The dried cotyledons of Cola nitida or other species of Cola (family Sterculiaceae) which contains caffeine, theobromine, and a soluble principle, colatin; used as a cardiac and central nervous system stimulant. Synonym: cola. (05 Mar 2000) |
| kolarian | <ethnology> An individual of one of the races of aboriginal inhabitants which survive in Hindostan. Of or pertaining to the Kolarians. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Kolliker's layer | The layer of connective tissue in the iris. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Kolliker's reticulum | glial cells |
| Kolliker, Rudolph von | <person> Swiss histologist, 1817-1905. See: Kolliker's layer, Kolliker's reticulum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Kollmann's dilator | A metallic expandable instrument used to dilate urethral strictures. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Kollmann, Arthur | <person> 19th century German urologist. See: Kollmann's dilator. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Kolmer test | A former standard quantitative method for the Wassermann test, with numerous modifications (especially as to antigen). (05 Mar 2000) |