| ichthyosis vulgaris | most common form of ichthyosis characterised by prominent scaling especially on the exterior surfaces of the extremities. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| ichthyosis, lamellar | A chronic, congenital ichthyosis inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. Infants are usually born encased in a collodion membrane which sheds within a few weeks. Scaling is generalised and marked with grayish-brown quadrilateral scales, adherent at their centres and free at the edges. In some cases, scales are so thick that they resemble armored plate. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ichthyosis, x-linked | Chronic form of ichthyosis that is inherited as a sex-linked recessive trait carried on the x-chromosome and transmitted to the male offspring. It is characterised by severe scaling, especially on the extremities, and is associated with steroid sulfatase deficiency. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ichthyotic | Relating to ichthyosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ichthyotomist | One skilled in ichthyotomy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ichthyotoxicology | The study of the poisons produced by fishes, and their recognition, effects, and antidotes. Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Toxikon, poison, + logos, study (05 Mar 2000) |
| ichthyotoxicon | A toxic principle in certain fishes. Synonym: fish poison. Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Toxikon, poison (05 Mar 2000) |
| ichthyotoxin | The haemolytic active principle of eel serum. Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Toxicon, poison (05 Mar 2000) |
| ichthyotoxism | Poisoning by fish. Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Toxikon, poison (05 Mar 2000) |
| ichthys | Same as Ichthus. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A fish. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ICIDH | <abbreviation> International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities and Handicaps. (05 Mar 2000) |
| icing heart | Hyaloserositis involving the pericardium. Synonym: icing heart. (05 Mar 2000) |
| icing liver | Hyaloserositis of the liver. Synonym: Curschmann's disease, icing liver, sugar-icing liver, zuckergussleber. (05 Mar 2000) |
| iconic signs | Sign's that acquire their function through similarity to what they signify; e.g., a photograph as a sign of the person in the picture. (05 Mar 2000) |
| iconographer | A maker of images. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |