| coleo- | Sheath, specifically, the vagina. Origin: G. Koleos, sheath (05 Mar 2000) |
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| coleocele | Synonym: colpocele. Origin: G. Koleos, sheath, + kele, tumour (05 Mar 2000) |
| coleoptera | The largest order of insects, comprising the beetles and weevils. (12 Dec 1998) |
| coleoptericin | <protein> Inducible antibacterial peptide found in the haemolymph of a tenebrionid beetle following the injection of heat killed bacteria. Peptide A (glycine rich, 74 residues) is active against gram-negative bacteria, Peptides B AMP, C are isoforms of a 43 residue cysteine rich peptide that has sequence homology with defensins and is active against gram-positive bacteria. See: diptericins, cecropins, apidaecins, abaecins. (18 Nov 1997) |
| coleoptile | <plant biology> Closed hollow cylinder or sheath of leaf like tissue surrounding and protecting the plumule (shoot axis and young leaves) in grass seedlings. (18 Nov 1997) |
| coleoptosis | <surgery> Downward displacement, or prolapse, of the colon, especially of the transverse portion. Synonym: coleoptosis. Origin: colo-+ G. Ptosis, a falling (05 Mar 2000) |
| coleorhiza | <plant biology> Closed hollow cylinder or sheath of leaf like tissue surrounding and protecting the radicle (young root) in grass seedlings. (18 Nov 1997) |
| coleotomy | Synonym: pericardiotomy. Synonym: vaginotomy. Origin: G. Koleos, sheath, + tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| colestipol | <chemical> Highly crosslinked and insoluble basic anion exchange resin used as anticholesteraemic. It may also may reduce triglyceride levels. Pharmacological action: anion exchange resins, antilipaemic agents. Chemical name: Colestipol (12 Dec 1998) |
| colet | <abbreviation> L. Coletur, let it be strained. (05 Mar 2000) |
| coli granuloma | <veterinary> A granulomatous disease of the intestines and liver of chickens, due to coliform organisms. Synonym: coli granuloma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| colibacillosis | <gastroenterology, microbiology> Diarrhoeal disease caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli. Often called enteric colibacillosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| colibacillus | <bacteria> The archetypal bacterium for biochemists, used very extensively in experimental work. A rod shaped gram-negative bacillus (0.5 x 3-5 m) abundant in the large intestine (colon) of mammals. Abbreviation: E. Coli (18 Nov 1997) |
| colic | 1. <symptom> Gradual onset of pain that increases in a crescendo fashion until it reaches a peak of severity and then slowly subsides. 2. <paediatrics> A syndrome in early infancy characterised by episodic loud crying, apparent abdominal pain (legs drawn up and rigid abdomen) and irritability. This common condition occurs in about 1 in 10 babies and lasts from 2-3 weeks of age to 3-4 months. Factors include swallowing air during feedings, overfeeding, parental anxiety and cow's milk allergy. Parents should realize that colic is a benign condition and excessive crying is not harmful to the baby. (27 Sep 1997) |
| colic arteries | <anatomy> Arteries supplying the colon. See: left colic artery, middle colic artery, right colic artery. (05 Mar 2000) |