The practice of medicine / by M. Charteris.

  • Charteris, M. (Matthew), 1840-1897.
Date:
1894
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    GLOSSARY AcARiJS ScABiEi.—From d neg., Kelpu to cut, and scahere to scratch.—The acarus, whose presence gives rise to scabies, a contagious disease of the skin attended with great itching. Acne.—From aKfirj strength.—An eruption of hard, distinct, and inflamed tubercules appearing on the forehead, temples, etc. -(Egophony.—From at| a goat, and (puvri voice.—A sound similar to the bleating of a goat. Heard through the stetho- scope, when applied to the inferior angle of the scapula, in cases of pleurisy Avith effusion. Alopecia Areata.—From dXiliwr]^ a fox (a common affection of this animal), and area an open space.—Loss of hair, leaving little circular or oval bald patches. Alteratives.—From altei-o to vary.—Medicines which pro- mote a salutary effect on the functions of the system without causing apparent evacuations. Amenorrhcea.—From d neg., /j.Tjv a month, p^w to flow.—A suppression of the monthly discharge. Amphoric.—From aficpopeis a Greek wine-vessel.—In aus- cultation, a sound similar to that produced by blowing into a decanter a little distance from the aperture. Amyloid.—From d neg., fiiXr) a mill, i.e. not ground in a mill.—Resembling starch. If iodine be applied to an amyloid organ, the affected portions change to a brown colour, but, on the subsequent application of sulphuric acid, a bluish tint is produced. Anaesthesia.—From d neg., aladdvofiai to feel. Loss of sensation. Anasarca.—From avd through, o-dpf flesh,—A collection of serum in the integuments of the body, characterised by pitting on the application of pressure. Aneurysm.—From dvevpijuw to make wide.—A swelling pro- duced by the dilatation of an artery. Angina Pec roRis.—From fi'yX'' to strangle, and pectus the breast.—A dangerous affection, characterised by a sense of suffocation, severe pain at the chest, and great anxiety. Anthelmintics.—From dvrl against, gX/xtvs a worm.—Medi- cines which expel worms from the intestines.