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Definitions, Medicine »

[3 May 2010 | No Comment | ]

Parageusia refers to bad taste in mouth
eg: metallic taste in mouth can occur with certain medications like metronidazole

Definitions, Ophthalmology »

[20 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]

Attachment of anterior surface of vitreous to the posterior surface of the intraocular lens.

Definitions, Ophthalmology »

[20 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]

White, cup shaped area in the centre of the optic disc
The size of the cup relative to the disc (cup to disc ratio) increases in glaucoma and is used for its diagnosis

Definitions, Ophthalmology »

[19 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]

An area of the visual field in which there is complete loss of perception of light

Definitions, Ophthalmology »

[19 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]

An area of the visual field in which the loss of vision is partial or may involve light of certain wavelength
Seen in shallow retinal detatchment

Definitions, Ophthalmology »

[19 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]

Saucer shaped depression in the anterior part of vitreous humor.
Occupied by the posterior surface of intraocular lens

Definitions, Ophthalmology »

[19 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]

Space between the posterior surface of the the intraocular lens and the patellar fossa of vitreous humor.

Anatomy, Definitions »

[15 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]
Fundus – definition

Gall bladder – Fundus visible in upper part
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anatomical term meaning of the part of organ furthest from its opening
Latin for bottom
Examples

ocular fundus
uterine fundus
fundus of stomach
fundus of gall bladder
fundus of urinary bladder