Glossary of Bio-Medical Terms

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X Chromosome

AN = A 11 qualif except /cytol /transpl; /genet permitted; abnorm: coord IM with SEX CHROMOSOME ABNORMALITIES (IM) or specific dis (IM) + SEX CHROMOSOME ABNORMALITIES (NIM); X-linked dis: coord IM or NIM with dis /genet (IM) + LINKAGE (GENETICS) (IM or NIM)

MS = The female sex chromosome, being the differential sex chromosome carried by half the male gametes and all female gametes in man and other male-heterogametic species.

UI = D014960

 

X-Ray Diffraction

AN = an anal chem technique; application to study of crystal structure = CRYSTALLOGRAPHY, X-RAY; NIM

MS = The scattering of x-rays by matter, especially crystals, with accompanying variation in intensity due to interference effects. Analysis of the crystal structure of materials is performed by passing x-rays through them and registering the diffraction image of the rays (CRYSTALLOGRAPHY, X-RAY). (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

UI = D014961

 

X-Ray Film

AN = the film itself: do not confuse with x-ray technique ( = /radiogr or RADIOGRAPHY); /hist: index under RADIOGRAPHY /hist or TECHNOLOGY, RADIOLOGIC /hist

MS = A film base coated with an emulsion designed for use with x-rays.

UI = D014962

 

X-Ray Intensifying Screens

MS = Screens which absorb the energy in the x-ray beam that has penetrated the patient and convert this energy into a light pattern which has as nearly as possible the same information as the original x-ray beam. The more light a screen produces for a given input of x-radiation, the less x-ray exposure and thus shorter exposure time are needed to expose the film. In most film-screen systems, the film is sandwiched between two screens in a cassette so that the emulsion on each side is exposed to the light from its contiguous screen.

UI = D014963

 

X-Ray Therapy

AN = see note on RADIOTHERAPY when tempted to use for IM; do not index as IM or NIM coord when using /radiother: assume all /radiother is X-RAY THERAPY unless otherwise specified (as /radiother + RADIUM /ther use or /radiother + ULTRAVIOLET THERAPY, etc.): Manual 19.8.63; DF: X RAY THER

UI = D014964

 

X-Rays

AN = almost never IM; /diag use = RADIOGRAPHY (general) or /radiogr with diseases; /ther use = X-RAY THERAPY or /radiother with diseases (see note on X-RAY THERAPY); do not index as IM or NIM coord when using /rad eff: assume all /rad eff is X-RAYS unless otherwise specified (as /rad eff + GAMMA RAYS); TN 158: how to index IM or NIM, also Manual 19.8.60, 19.8.61, 19.8.63, 28.11.2; X-ray or x-ray in translations: follow text

MS = Penetrating electromagnetic radiation emitted when the inner orbital electrons of an atom are excited and release energy - in the same energy range as gamma rays (0.010-10 Mev), but of non-nuclear origin, of shorter wavelength than ultraviolet; soft x-rays or Grenz rays are less penetrating and longer in wavelength than hard x-rays.

UI = D014965

 

Xamoterol

AN = a cardiotonic

MS = A selective beta-1-adrenergic partial agonist. Because it is a partial agonist it acts like an agonist when sympathetic activity is low and as an antagonist when sympathetic activity is high. It reduces myocardial ischemia and improves ventricular function in patients with mild to moderate heart failure. In patients with severe heart failure it has been shown to produce benefits in systolic and diastolic function.

UI = D017307

 

Xanthenes

AN = do not confuse with XANTHINES; includes xanthones

UI = D014966

 

Xanthine

AN = a specific chem: do not confuse with XANTHINES or XANTHENES

MS = A purine base found in most body tissues and fluids, certain plants, and some urinary calculi. It is an intermediate in the degradation of adenosine monophosphate to uric acid, being formed by oxidation of hypoxanthine. The methylated xanthine compounds caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline and their derivatives are used in medicine for their bronchodilator effects. (Dorland, 28th ed)

UI = D019820

 

Xanthine Alkaloids

MS = Alkaloids, which contain xanthine as their nitrogenous base.

UI = D014967

 

Xanthine Dehydrogenase

MS = An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of xanthine in the presence of NAD+ to form urate and NADH. It acts also on a variety of other purines and aldehydes. EC 1.1.1.204.

UI = D014968

 

Xanthine Oxidase

AN = /defic: consider also XANTHINES /urine (IM) + PURINE-PYRIMIDINE METABOLISM, INBORN ERRORS (IM)

MS = An iron-molybdenum flavoprotein containing FAD that oxidizes hypoxanthine, some other purines and pterins, and aldehydes. Deficiency of the enzyme, an autosomal recessive trait, causes xanthinuria. EC 1.1.3.22.

UI = D014969

 

Xanthines

AN = do not confuse with XANTHENES

UI = D014970

 

Xanthinol Niacinate

AN = a vasodilator

MS = 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid compound with 3,7-dihydro-7- (2-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxyethyl)methylamino)propyl)-1,3- dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione (1:). A vasodilator used in peripheral vascular disorders and insufficiency. It may cause gastric discomfort and hypotension.

UI = D014971

 

Xanthogranuloma, Juvenile

AN = non-neoplastic; a non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis

MS = Benign disorder of infants and children characterized by multiple nodules with lipid-laden, non-Langerhans-cell histiocytes.

UI = D014972

 

Xanthomatosis

AN = non-neoplastic; a metab skin dis manifest of lipidosis; coord with organ/disease term (IM); xanthogranuloma goes here (IM) + GRANULOMA (IM) but note XANTHOGRANULOMA, JUVENILE is available

MS = A condition of morphologic change in which there is accumulation of lipids in the large foam cells of tissues. It is the cutaneous manifestation of lipidosis in which plasma fatty acids and lipoproteins are quantitatively changed. The xanthomatous eruptions have several different distinct morphologies dependent upon the specific form taken by the disease.

UI = D014973

 

Xanthomatosis, Cerebrotendinous

AN = a lipid storage dis

MS = A lipid storage disease, inherited as an autosomal recessive trait, characterized by xanthomas of the tendons, the white matter of the brain, and the lungs, and by spasticity, ataxia, pyramidal paresis, mental retardation, dementia, early cataracts, and atherosclerosis. It is associated with elevated plasma and tissue levels of cholestanol and defective bile synthesis, with the deposition of cholestanol in the central nervous system and myelin of peripheral nerves. The lesions contain cholesterol and dehydrocholesterol. (Dorland, 28th ed)

UI = D019294

 

Xanthomonas

AN = pathogenic for plants

MS = A genus of PSEUDOMONADACEAE whose cells produce a yellow pigment (Gr. xanthos - yellow). It is pathogenic to plants.

UI = D014974

 

Xanthomonas campestris

AN = pathogenic for plants

MS = A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria that is pathogenic for plants.

UI = D016959

 

Xanthophyll

AN = a carotenoid pigment

MS = beta,epsilon-Carotene-3,3'-diol. A carotenoid alcohol widespread in nature. It is present in egg yolk, algae, and petals of yellow flowers, among other sources.

UI = D014975

 

Xanthopterin

AN = a pigment

MS = 2-Amino-1,5-dihydro-4,6-pteridinedione. Pigment first discovered in butterfly wings and widely distributed in plants and animals.

UI = D014976

 

Xanthurenates

UI = D014977

 

Xenarthra

AN = SLOTHS, ARMADILLOS & anteaters; do not confuse X ref AARDVARKS with X ref AARDWOLVES see CARNIVORA; do not confuse X ref ANTEATERS with X ref SPINY ANTEATER see ECHIDNA; IM; qualif permitted

MS = An order of New World mammals characterized by the absence of incisors and canines from among their teeth, and comprising the ARMADILLOS, the SLOTHS, and the anteaters. The order is distinguished from all others by what are known as xenarthrous vertebrae (xenos, strange; arthron, joint): there are secondary, and sometimes even more, articulations between the vertebrae of the lumbar series. The order was formerly called Edentata. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed; Walker's Mammals of the World, 5th ed, vol. I, p515)

UI = D004490

 

Xenobiotics

AN = GEN only; do not interpret: use the term if used by the author

MS = Chemical substances that are foreign to the biological system. They include naturally occurring compounds, drugs, environmental agents, carcinogens, insecticides, etc.

UI = D015262

 

Xenon

AN = a rare gas; Xe-132; sometimes used as an inhalation anesthetic

MS = A noble gas with the atomic symbol Xe, atomic number 54, and atomic weight 131.30. It is found in the earth's atmosphere and has been used as an anesthetic.

UI = D014978

 

Xenon Isotopes

AN = Xe-124,126,128-131,134,136; NIM, no qualif

MS = Stable xenon atoms that have the same atomic number as the element xenon, but differ in atomic weight. Xe-124, 126, 128-131, 134, and 136 are stable xenon isotopes.

UI = D014979

 

Xenon Radioisotopes

AN = Xe-118-123, 125, 127, 133, 135, 137-142; NIM; /blood-csf-urine /metab permitted but not for tracer studies ( = /diag use)

MS = Unstable isotopes of xenon that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Xe atoms with atomic weights 121-123, 125, 127, 133, 135, 137-145 are radioactive xenon isotopes.

UI = D014980

 

Xenopus

AN = NIM when exper animal: no qualif; when IM, qualif permitted

MS = An aquatic genus of the family, Pipidae, occurring in Africa and distinguished by having black horny claws on three inner hind toes.

UI = D014981

 

Xenopus laevis

AN = NIM when exper animal: no qualif; when IM, qualif permitted

MS = The commonest and widest ranging species of the clawed "frog" (Xenopus) in Africa. This species is used extensively in research. There is now a significant population in California derived from escaped laboratory animals.

UI = D014982

 

Xeroderma Pigmentosum

AN = /blood supply /chem /secret /ultrastruct permitted; if non-neopl, coord IM with precoord organ/dis term (IM); if neopl, coord IM with organ/neopl term (IM)

MS = A rare, pigmentary, and atrophic autosomal recessive disease affecting all races. It is manifested as an extreme photosensitivity to ultraviolet light as the result of a deficiency in the enzyme that permits excisional repair of ultraviolet-damaged DNA.

UI = D014983

 

Xeromammography

AN = do not use /util except by MeSH definition; DF: XEROMAMMOGR

MS = Xeroradiography of the breast.

UI = D014984

 

Xerophthalmia

AN = dryness of the eyes; do not restrict to the xerosis of vit A defic: use for any cause; do not confuse with DRY EYE SYNDROMES

MS = Dryness of the eye surfaces caused by deficiency of tears or conjunctival secretions. It may be associated with vitamin A deficiency, trauma, or any condition in which the eyelids do not close completely.

UI = D014985

 

Xeroradiography

AN = do not use /util except by MeSH definition; DF: XERORADIOGR

MS = A photoelectric method of recording an X-ray image on a coated metal plate, using low-energy photon beams, long exposure time and dry chemical developers.

UI = D014986

 

Xerostomia

AN = decreased saliva flow

MS = Decreased salivary flow.

UI = D014987

 

Xipamide

AN = a diuretic

MS = 4-Chloro-5-sulfamoyl-2',6'-salicyloxylidide. Sulfamoyl diuretic and saluretic with antihypertensive activity. It is bound to plasma proteins, thus has a delayed onset and prolonged action.

UI = D014988

 

Xiphoid Bone

UI = D014989

 

Xylans

AN = polysaccharides

MS = Polysaccharides consisting of xylose units.

UI = D014990

 

Xylazine

MS = An adrenergic alpha-agonist used as a sedative, analgesic, and muscle relaxant in veterinary medicine.

UI = D014991

 

Xylenes

MS = A family of isomeric, colorless aromatic hydrocarbon liquids, that contain the general formula C6H4(CH3)2. They are produced by the destructive distillation of coal or by the catalytic reforming of petroleum naphthenic fractions. (From McGraww-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 5th ed)

UI = D014992

 

Xylitol

MS = A five-carbon sugar alcohol derived from xylose by reduction of the carbonyl group. It is as sweet as sucrose. It is used as a noncariogenic sweetner and as a sugar substitute in diabetic diets. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

UI = D014993

 

Xylose

AN = a pentose

UI = D014994

 

Xylosidases

MS = A group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of alpha- or beta-xylosidic linkages. EC 3.2.1.8 catalyzes the endo-hydrolysis of 1,4-beta-D-xylosidic linkages; EC 3.2.1.32 catalyzes the endo-hydrolysis of 1,3-beta-D-xylosidic linkages; EC 3.2.1.37 catalyzes the exo-hydrolysis of 1,4-beta-D-linkages from the non-reducing termini of xylans; and EC 3.2.1.72 catalyzes the exo-hydrolysis of 1,3-beta-D-linkages from the non-reducing termini of xylans. Other xylosidases have been identified that catalyze the hydrolysis of alpha-xylosidic bonds.

UI = D014995

 

Xylulose

AN = a pentose

MS = threo-2-Pentulose. A 5-carbon keto sugar.

UI = D014996

 

XYY Karyotype

AN = do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES; check the tags HUMAN & MALE CATALOG: do not use /in inf

MS = Abnormal genetic constitution in males characterized by an extra Y chromosome.

UI = D014997