definition of corticotomy
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Corticotomy In bone surgery, a corticotomy is a cutting of the bone that may or may not split it into two pieces (bone fracture) but involves cortex only, leaving intact the medullary vessels and periosteum. Corticotomy is particularly important in distraction osteogenesis.
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mycorrhiza an association of a fungus and a plant in which the fungus lives within or on the outside of the plant's roots forming a symbiotic or parasitic relationship See ectotrophic mycorrhiza, endotrophic mycorrhiza
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Hormone corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) a neuropeptide secreted by the median eminence of the hypothalamus that binds to specific receptors on the corticotroph cells of the anterior pituitary and stimulates the secretion of corticotropin.. A substance, usually a peptide or steroid, produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity, such as growth or metabolism. 2. A synthetic compound that acts like a hormone in the body. hor·mon′al (-mō′nəl) adj.
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ectomycorrhizae ectomycorrhizae. (ecology). A type of mycorrhizae composed of a fungus sheath around the outside of root tips, with individual hyphae penetrating between the cortical cells of the root to absorb photosynthates.
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Oomycete Oomycota or oomycetes (/ˌoʊəˈmaɪsiːts/[4]) form a distinct phylogenetic lineage of fungus-like eukaryotic microorganisms. They are filamentous, microscopic, absorptive organisms that reproduce both sexually and asexually.
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Lexic.us Medical Definition of Organ of Corti. 1. The organ that contains the special sensory receptors for hearing. It is composed of a series of epithelial structures placed upon the inner part of the basilar membrane. (12 Dec 1998)
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- Lesson Summary. A monocot is a type of flowering plant that is characterized by having a single cotyledon, trimerous flowers, and parallel leaf veins. Monocots are economically important as food sources for both humans and animals, and they grow in a variety of habitats, including the tropics.esson Summary. A monocot is a type of flowering plant that is characterized by having a single cotyledon, trimerous flowers, and parallel leaf veins. Monocots are economically important as food sources for both humans and animals, and they grow in a variety of habitats, including the tropics.
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Jean Martin Charcot (redirected from Charcot spine) Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Medical. (zhäN märtăN` shärkō`), 1825–93, French neurologist. At the Salpêtrière in Paris he developed the greatest clinic of his time for diseases of the nervous system.
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- my·co·sis. Use mycosis in a sentence. noun. pl. -·ses·. the growth of parasitic fungi in any part of the body. a disease caused by such fungi.
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dicotyledon Define dicotyledon: any of a class or subclass (Magnoliopsida or Dicotyledoneae) of angiospermous plants that produce an embryo with two cotyledons… any of a class or subclass (Magnoliopsida or Dicotyledoneae) of angiospermous plants that produce an embryo with two cotyledons and usually have … See the full definition
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- Cecotropes, also called 'night feces' or 'soft feces,' are the material resulting from the fermentation of food in a part of the digestive system called the 'cecum.' Cecotropes are nutrient-rich and are passed out of the body, like feces, but are reingested by the animal so the nutrients can be absorbed.
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- -stomy. a combining form used in the names of surgical operations that involve the establishment of an artificial opening into or between the part or parts specified by the initial element: colostomy. -stomia, derivative of stoma stóma. Mouth-see, -stome y 1  ]. 3.  facebook
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- -stomy. 1  a surgical operation making an opening into a (specified) part or organ: colostomy. 2  A surgical operation in which an artificial opening is made into a specified organ or part: colostomy. 3  a surgical operation making an opening into a (specified) part or organ: colostomy. Origin of -stomy. Classical Greek -stomia ; from stoma, mouth: see stoma. suffix. A surgical operation in which an artificial opening is made into a specified organ or part: colostomy.
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The Charcot Foot in Diabetes The Charcot foot syndrome is a complex complication of diabetes and neuropathy. Its destructive effects on the foot and ankle begin with a cycle of uncontrolled inflammation. The classic rocker-bottom foot deformity is a late stage of the syndrome and can be avoided by early recognition and management.
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AdvertisementCricket Explained - Test Match Cricket Test matches are played only between national representative teams selected from the best players within a particular nation. Match Conduct. Test cricket is played over five days, with three sessions of two hours interspersed with a 40-minute break for lunch and 20-minute break for afternoon tea per day.
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adrenocorticotropic hormone adrenocorticotropic. having a stimulating effect on the adrenal cortex; corticotropic. adrenocorticotropic hormone. acth, a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland which has a stimulating effect on the adrenal cortex. Called also corticotropin.1  Facebook.drenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), a hormone of the adenohypophysis that stimulates growth of the adrenal cortex and the synthesis and secretion of corticosteroids.
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- Monocot. Definition. noun, plural: monocotyledons. A group of flowering plants belonging to the class Liliopsida (or Monocotyledonae) of Angiospermae (angiosperms), characterized by having only one cotyledon in the seed and an endogenous manner of growth.Supplement.Examples of monocotyledonous plants are the palms, grasses, orchids, and lilies.The angiosperms (the flowering plants) can either be a monocotyledon (or monocot) or a dicotyledon (or dicot) according to the number of cotyledons in their seeds.xamples of monocotyledonous plants are the palms, grasses, orchids, and lilies. The angiosperms (the flowering plants) can either be a monocotyledon (or monocot) or a dicotyledon (or dicot) according to the number of cotyledons in their seeds.
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The Monocot Class of Flowering Plants monocot. shortened forms of monocotyledon. monocotyledon. A flowering plant having one cotyledon or seed-leaf in the embryo. cotyledon. The primary leaf in the embryo of the higher plants ...; the seed-leaf. Monocots have one cotyledon. 2  Monocot leaves tend to have parallel veins; in dicots the veins are netted. 3  Monocot floral parts are in multiples of 3; dicots are based on 4's or 5's. 4  The vascular bundles in monocots stems are scattered; in dicots they form a ring surrounding the pith.
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Charcot Arthropathy Charcot arthropathy, also known as Charcot foot and ankle, is a syndrome in patients who have neuropathy or loss of sensation. It includes fractures and dislocations of bones and joints that occur with minimal or no known trauma.​.
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Phylum Ascomycota: Definition & Examples Ascomycota form the largest phylum within fungi and live all over the Earth. Examples of Ascomycota In the alternative medicine world, a prime example of Ascomycota fungi is the Cordyceps ascomycota, which is used to help support the immune system.
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- Mycorrhiza definition, a symbiotic association of the mycelium of a fungus, especially a basidiomycete, with the roots of certain plants, in which the hyphae form a closely woven mass around the rootlets or penetrate the cells of the root. Also called fungus root. Origin of mycorrhiza.
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- Definition of adrenocorticotropic. : acting on or stimulating the adrenal cortex adrenocorticotropic activity.
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- A dicot is a type of flowering plant characterized by its two cotyledons, tetramerous or pentamerous flowers, and net-like leaf veins. Plants or trees classified as dicots include geraniums, maple trees, roses and sunflowers. Determining if a plant is a flowering or non-flowering species can aid in identification. dicot is a type of flowering plant characterized by its two cotyledons, tetramerous or pentamerous flowers, and net-like leaf veins. Plants or trees classified as dicots include geraniums, maple trees, roses and sunflowers. Determining if a plant is a flowering or non-flowering species can aid in identification.
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corticosteroid Corticosteroid definition, any of a class of steroids, as aldosterone, hydrocortisone, or cortisone, occurring in nature, especially as a product of the adrenal cortex, or synthesized. See more. Dictionary.com
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Additional Types of Neuropathy Charcot's Joint, also called neuropathic arthropathy, occurs when a joint breaks down because of a problem with the nerves. This type of neuropathy most often occurs in the foot. In a typical case of Charcot's Joint, the foot has lost most sensation.
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Definition of diseconomy in English: Definition of diseconomy - an economic disadvantage such as an increase in cost arising from an increase in the size of an organization Definition of diseconomy - an economic disadvantage such as an increase in cost arising from an increase in the size of an organization