tarsorrhaphy definition
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tarsorrhaphy tarsorrhaphy in Medicine. tarsorrhaphy tar·sor·rha·phy (tär-sôr'ə-fē) n. A partial or complete suture of the eyelid margins performed to shorten the palpebral fissure or to protect the cornea. Also called blepharorrhaphy.
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- The Detrosor Muscle of the Urinary Bladder. The Detrusor Muscle is a layer of the Urinary Bladder wall which is itself made up by three layers. The Detrusor Muscle is smooth muscle fibers arranged in spiral and circuar bundles.When the urinary bladder is stretched the parasympathetic nervous system is signaled to contract the detrusor muscle and the urine is squeezed out through the urethra canal.For this to work both the autonomically controlled sphincter muscle and the voluntarily controlled sphincter muscle must be relaxed.hen the urinary bladder is stretched the parasympathetic nervous system is signaled to contract the detrusor muscle and the urine is squeezed out through the urethra canal. For this to work both the autonomically controlled sphincter muscle and the voluntarily controlled sphincter muscle must be relaxed.
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- Chrondal is a medical term that means cartilage. Joints in your body are cushioned by cartilage to prevent bone ends from rubbing together or cause friction.
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- Physiological and morphometric studies into the pathophysiology of detrusor hyperreflexia in neuropathic patients. This new term, which replaces older terms such as unstable bladder/detrusor instability and detrusor hyperreflexia, is a symptomatic diagnosis.
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What is detrusor hyperreflexia? Detrusor hyperreflexia occurs when there is a neurological cause for involuntary bladder contractions. Spasms result from damage to the spinal cord and nervous system.Reasons for hyperreflexia instability include:• Spina bifida (a birth defect of the spinal column).• Multiple sclerosis (a neurologoic disorder).etrusor hyperreflexia occurs when there is a neurological cause for involuntary bladder contractions. Spasms result from damage to the spinal cord and nervous system. Reasons for hyperreflexia instability include: • Spina bifida (a birth defect of the spinal column). • Multiple sclerosis (a neurologoic disorder).
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Hemihyperplasia (Formerly Hemihypertrophy) Definition. Hemihyperplasia, formerly called hemihypertrophy, is a rare disorder in which one side of the body grows more than other, causing asymmetry. In a normal cell, there is a mechanism that turns off growth once the cell reaches a certain size.
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- A form of arteriosclerosis characterized by the deposition of atheromatous plaques containing cholesterol and lipids on the innermost layer of the walls of large and medium-sized arteries. [athero(ma) + sclerosis.] ath′er·o·scle·rot′ic (-rŏt′ĭk) adj. ath′er·o·scle·rot′i·cal·ly adv.
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hemorrhage LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of a hemorrhage is a rapid loss of blood, usually due to a ruptured blood vessel, or a rapid loss of resources or valuable people. When you rupture a blood vessel while giving birth and start bleeding profusely, this is an example of a hemorrhage.
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- The overactive bladder syndrome, which may be due to involuntary contractions of the smooth muscle of the bladder (detrusor) during the storage phase, is a common and underreported problem, the prevalence of which has only recently been assessed (467).
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Definition of âpetrichorâ - English Dictionary /ˈpet.rɪ.kɔːr/ /ˈpet.rɪ.kɔːr/ specialized. › the smell produced when rain falls on dry ground, usually experienced as being pleasant. (Definition of “petrichor” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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Porphyria cutanea tarda For the song by AFI, see Black Sails in the Sunset. Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is the most common subtype of porphyria. The disease is named because it is a porphyria that often presents with skin manifestations later in life. The disorder results from low levels of the enzyme responsible for the fifth step in heme production.
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- Collateral sprouting is the growth of new processes on neurons, particularly after nerve damage. See also Edit. Aesthesiography; Alcoholic polyneuropathy; Neuroplasticity; Perineuronal net
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tarsorrhaphy Tarsorrhaphy is a rare procedure in which the eyelids are partially sewn together to narrow the opening. The eye needs the lid for protection. It also needs tears and periodic blinking to cleanse it and keep it moist. There are many conditions that impair these functions and threaten the eye, specifically the cornea, with drying.
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Alone we are rare. Together we are strong.â¥ Donate Today General Discussion. Tarlov cysts are fluid-filled sacs that affect the nerve roots of the spine, especially near the base of the spine (sacral region). Individuals may be affected by multiple cysts of varying size. Symptoms can occur depending upon the size and specific location of the cyst.
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Tarsorrhaphy A partial list of the conditions that can require tarsorrhaphy includes: 1  Paralysis or weakness of the eyelids so that they cannot close or blink adequately. Bell's palsy is a nerve condition that weakens the muscles of the face, including the eyelids.
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kwashiorkor kwashiorkor kwa·shi·or·kor (kwä'shē-ôr'kôr') n. A severe malnutrition of infants and young children, primarily in tropical and subtropical regions, caused by deficiency in the quality and quantity of protein in the diet and characterized by anemia, edema, potbelly, depigmentation of the skin, loss or change in hair color, hypoalbuminemia, and bulky stools containing undigested food.
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Catarrh Catarrh /kəˈtɑːr/, or catarrhal inflammation, is inflammation of the mucous membranes in one of the airways or cavities of the body, usually with reference to the throat and paranasal sinuses.
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unique If something is unique, it's the only one around. You might think getting a nose ring would make you unique, until you see five other people on the street with the same piercing. If someone calls you unique you know that you are very special. The reason is that the Latin prefix uni- means one. (Technically speaking, it isn't possible to be very unique — you either are or you're not.) Think of the prefix in unicorn for a creature with one horn and unicycle for a cycle with one wheel. Definitions of unique.
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Metatarsophalangeal joint sprain Metatarsophalangeal joint sprain. A metatarsophalangeal joint sprain is an injury to the connective tissue between the foot and one of the toes. When the big toe is involved, it is known as turf toe. Causes.
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- Medical Dictionary meta tar so pha lan ge al joint noun meta·tar·so·pha·lan·ge·al joint \-ˌtär-sō-ˌfā-lən-ˈjē-əl-, -ˌfal-ən-, -fə-ˈlan-jē-\
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- Arteriorrhaphy is the medical term for suture of an artery. This is  when a surgeon will close up an artery. If an artery was severed,  they would reattach both sides of the… blood vessel walls, like  stitching up a deep cut. A related term, angiorrhaphy, means suture  of any vessel. Answered.
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Alone we are rare. Together we are strong.â¥ Donate Today General Discussion. Tarlov cysts are fluid-filled sacs that affect the nerve roots of the spine, especially near the base of the spine (sacral region). Individuals may be affected by multiple cysts of varying size. In most cases, Tarlov cysts do not cause symptoms (asymptomatic).
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Frey's syndrome Frey's syndrome (also known as Baillarger’s syndrome, Dupuy’s syndrome, auriculotemporal syndrome,[1] or Frey-Baillarger syndrome) is a rare neurological disorder resulting from damage to or near the parotid glands responsible for making saliva, and from damage to the auriculotemporal nerve often from surgery.[1][2]
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- Term. retinal detachment. Definition. separation of the inner sensory layer of the retina from the outer pigment layer, caused by a break in the inner layer that permits vitreous fluid to leak under the retina and lift off its innermost layer, may cause blindness.
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Static Reconstruction for Facial Nerve Paralysis Tarsorrhaphy is a popular and effective method of eye protection in facial paralysis. A central tarsorrhaphy completely impairs vision and is not cosmetically acceptable as a permanent procedure. It should be used only as a tool for temporary eye protection.
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- Colporrhaphy is the surgical repair of a defect in the vaginal wall, including a cystocele (when the bladder protrudes into the vagina) and a rectocele (when the rectum protrudes into the vagina). In this anterior colporrhaphy, a speculum is used to hold open the vagina, and the cystocele is visualized (A).The wall of the vagina is cut open to reveal an opening in the supporting structures, or fascia (B). The defect is closed (C), and the vaginal skin is repaired (D).olporrhaphy may be performed on the anterior (front) and/or posterior (back) walls of the vagina. An anterior colporrhaphy treats a cystocele or urethrocele, while a posterior colporrhaphy treats a rectocele.