| Wilson's disease | <gastroenterology, neurology> An inherited (autosomal recessive) disorder where there is excessive quantities of copper in the tissues, particularly the liver and central nervous system. Wilson's disease causes the body to absorb and retain copper. The copper deposits in the liver, brain, kidneys and eyes. Complications include dementia and liver failure. Symptoms include jaundice, vomiting, tremors, weakness and slow stiff movements. Blood tests show serum ceruloplasmin is low. Medications are given to remove the excess copper from the body. Even with life-long treatment, disabling (and life-threatening) side effects are common. Inheritance: autosomal recessive. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| Wilson's lichen | A primary disorder of the skin resulting in violaceous, polygonal, flat skin lesions that often pruritic (itchy). Seen commonly on the wrists, shins, lower back and genitalia. Involvement of the scalp may lead to hair loss. The cause of lichen planus is unknown, but may occur after the use of a drug (thiazide diuretics, phenothiazines, antimalarials). Treatment with topical corticosteroids is common. In most patients, spontaneous regression of the disease will be seen 6 months to 2 years after onset. (27 Sep 1997) |
| Wilson's method | A simple saline flotation method for concentrating helminth eggs in the faeces. See: flotation method. Synonym: Hung's method. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Wilson's muscle | Origin, ramus of pubis; insertion, with fellow in median raphe behind and in front of urethra; action, constricts membranous urethra; nerve supply, pudendal. Synonym: musculus sphincter urethrae, external urethral sphincter, Guthrie's muscle, musculus compressor urethrae, musculus constrictor urethrae, musculus sphincter urethrae membranaceae, sphincter muscle of urethra, Wilson's muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Wilson's syndrome | <gastroenterology, neurology> An inherited (autosomal recessive) disorder where there is excessive quantities of copper in the tissues, particularly the liver and central nervous system. Wilson's disease causes the body to absorb and retain copper. The copper deposits in the liver, brain, kidneys and eyes. Complications include dementia and liver failure. Symptoms include jaundice, vomiting, tremors, weakness and slow stiff movements. Blood tests show serum ceruloplasmin is low. Medications are given to remove the excess copper from the body. Even with life-long treatment, disabling (and life-threatening) side effects are common. Inheritance: autosomal recessive. (27 Sep 1997) |
| Wilson, Clifford | <person> English physician, *1906. See: Kimmelstiel-Wilson disease, Kimmelstiel-Wilson syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Wilson, Frank Norman | <person> U.S. Cardiologist, 1890-1952. See: Wilson block. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Wilson, James | <person> English anatomist, physiologist, and surgeon, 1765-1821. See: Wilson's muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Wilson, Miriam | <person> U.S. Paediatrician, *1922. See: Wilson-Mikity syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Wilson, Samuel A Kinnier | <person> English neurologist, 1878-1937. See: Wilson's disease, Wilson's syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Wilson, Sir William | <person> English dermatologist, 1809-1884. See: Wilson's disease, Wilson's lichen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Wilson-Mikity syndrome | <syndrome> A respiratory disorder occurring in small, premature infants who are incapable of normal pulmonary ventilation and who often die of hypoxia after an illness of 6 to 8 weeks; the lungs contain widespread focal emphysematous blebs and the parenchyma has thickened alveolar walls; diagnosed principally on the basis of the clinical history, chest radiographic findings, and the findings at autopsy, which must include the absence of pathological changes characteristic of other pulmonary disorders commonly encountered in this age group. Synonym: Wilson-Mikity syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| wilt | <botany> A plant disease in which bacteria invade the vessels of herbaceous plants, interfere with movement of water and nutrients, and produce certain toxins that cause wilting and the eventual death of the plant. (09 Oct 1997) |
| wimberger ring | <radiology> Dense rim of demineralised epiphysis seen in scurvy (12 Dec 1998) |
| wimberger sign | <radiology> Bilateral metaphyseal destruction in upper medial tibias, congenital syphilis, less likely: bacterial osteomyelitis, hamartomosis, hyperparathyroidism (12 Dec 1998) |
| withdrawal reflex |
The nociceptive withdrawal reflex (NWR) is a spinal reflex intended to protect the body from damaging stimuli. The classic example is when you touch something hot and withdraw your body part from the hot object. The heat stimulates temperature and pain receptors in the skin, triggering a sensory impulse that travels to the central nervous system. The sensory neuron then synapses with interneurons that connect to motor neurons. ...
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| wild type |
Form of a gene or allele that is considered the "standard" or most common.
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| wild type |
the naturally-occuring, normal, non-mutated version of a gene or of an organism.
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| wig |
FOUNDATION: Skull cap or bathing cap type of unit to which the fibers of a wig are attached. The foundation fits onto the head of the mannequin and sets and keeps the wig in place.
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| William |
(1881-1965). Leading member of the British Communist Party. Elected MP for West Fife in 1935; held his seat until 1951. Fanatical supporter of the Second World War from mid-1941 onwards and uncritical admirer of Stalin. In 1941 called on shop stewards to boost production by exposing idleness and inefficiency in munitions production.
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| WI | the extent of something from side to side |
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| WI | (European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves |
| WI | handle effectively |
| WI | of power or authority |
| WI | easy to handle or use or manage |
| WI | a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked |
| WI | United States mathematician and founder of cybernetics (1894-1964) |
| WI | a cookout where roasted frankfurters are the main course |
| WI | (Viennese) deep-fried breaded veal cutlets |
| WI | a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked |
| WI | a city in western Germany |
| WI | United States writer who survived Nazi concentration camps and is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of the Holocaust (born in 1928) |