Search Results for: distention
Distention
Distention The state of being distended or enlarged, the act of... Read More
MR Arthrography is More Accurate than MR in Diagnosing Shoulder Tears
January 9, 2009 -- MR arthrography of the shoulder allows physicians to better identify tears and provides patients with... Read More
Lightening
Lightening sensation of decreased abdominal distention during the later weeks of pregnancy following the descent of the... Read More
Isomaltose
Definition noun plural: isomaltoses i·so·mal·tose, aɪsoʊˈmɔːltəʊz A disaccharide formed from the combination of... Read More
Exudation cyst
Exudation cyst a cyst resulting from distention of a closed cavity, such as a bursa, by an excessive secretion of its normal... Read More
Retention cyst
retention cyst A cyst resulting from some obstruction to the excretory duct of a gland. Synonym: distention cyst, secretory... Read More
Atrial natriuretic hormone
Definition noun A peptide hormone released by the atrial heart muscle cells in response to atrial distention, hypertension,... Read More
Isomaltulose
Definition noun plural: isomaltuloses A disaccharide comprised of a glucose monomer and a fructose monomer joined by... Read More