| acrospire | <botany> The sprout at the end of a seed when it begins to germinate; the plumule in germination; so called from its spiral form. (11 Mar 1998) |
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| acrospiroma | <tumour> A tumour of the distal dermal segment of a sweat gland. Origin: scro-+ G. Speira, coil, + -oma, tumour (05 Mar 2000) |
| acrospiroma, eccrine | A tumour derived from eccrine sweat duct epithelium which may be intra-epidermal (hidro-acanthoma simplex), juxta-epidermal (eccrine poroma) or intradermal (dermal duct tumour). They are comparatively uncommon. There is no indication that heredity or external agents cause these tumours. (rook et al., textbook of dermatology, 4th ed, p2409) (12 Dec 1998) |
| acrospore | <botany> A spore borne at the extremity of the cells of fructification in fungi. (11 Mar 1998) |
| acrostealgia | Painful inflammation of the bones of the hands and feet. Origin: acro-+ G. Osteon, bone, + algos, pain, + -ia (05 Mar 2000) |
| acrostichoid | <plant biology> Of sporangia, densely covering the abaxial surface of the fertile frond, i.e. Not in distinct groups, of ferns, having the sporangia arranged as above. (13 Nov 1997) |
| acrosyndesis | <cell biology> A type of pairing that occurs during meiosis, a process where the cells nucleus divides, which involves the terminal portions of homologous chromosomes. (13 Nov 1997) |
| acrotarsium | <zoology> The instep or front of the tarsus. Origin: NL, from Gr. Topmost + tarsus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| acroteleutic | The end of a verse or psalm, or something added thereto, to be sung by the people, by way of a response. Origin: Gr. Extreme + end. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| acroteric | Relating to the extreme peripheral or apical parts, such as the tips of fingers and toes, the end of the nose. Origin: G. Akroterion, the topmost point (05 Mar 2000) |
| acrotheca | 1. Former name for Rhinocladiella. 2. In fungi, a type of spore formation characteristic of the genus Fonsecaea, in which conidia are formed along the ends and sides of irregular club-shaped conidiophores. Origin: acro-+ G. Theke, box, case (05 Mar 2000) |
| acrotic | <medicine> Pertaining to or affecting the surface. Origin: Gr. An extreme, fr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| acrotism | <medicine> Lack or defect of pulsation. Origin: Gr. Priv. + a rattling, beating. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| acrotomous | <chemical> Having a cleavage parallel with the base. Origin: Gr. Cut off sharp; extreme + to cut. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| acrotrophodynia | Pain, paresthesia, sensory loss, and trophic changes affecting the distal extremities, usually the feet, that can follow prolonged exposure of the limbs to cold and moisture. Origin: acro-+ G. Trophe, nourishment, + odyne, pain (05 Mar 2000) |
| acrodermatitis enteropathica |
Rare inherited condition characterized by dermatitis, hair loss, diarrhea and zinc deficiency. The most common eye symptom is light sensitivity, but conjunctivitis and other symptoms may also be present.
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| acropetal |
Having be youngest conidia at the apex of a chain.
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| acrosome reaction |
The second stage of capacitation, when a sperm sheds its outer membrane to expose receptors that interact with the egg's zona pellucida to initiate fertilization.
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| acromegaly |
A chronic disease caused by hypersecretion of the pituitary growth hormones. It is characterized by enlargement of many parts of the skeleton, especially the nose, ears, jaws, fingers and toes. See also Pituitary Gland.
출처: www.aidsinfobbs.org/letters/a.html
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| acromelic |
pertaining to the ends of the extremities
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