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Austin Flint murmur
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Austin Flint murmurA murmur due to aortic regurgitation, originating at the mitral valve when blood enters simultaneously from both the aorta and the left atrium.
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Murmur
A blowing or rasping sound heard while listening to the heart that may or may not indicate problems within the heart or circulatory system.
Aortic
Pertaining to the aorta, the largest artery in the body.
Regurgitation
A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth. Also called reflux.
Valve
A fold in the lining of an organ that prevents fluid from flowing backward.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Aorta
The largest artery in the body and the primary blood vessel leading from the heart to the body.
Atrium
Atria pl. One of two upper chambers in the heart.
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Auditory perception
The ability to identify, interpret, and attach meaning to sound.
Auditory prosthesis
A device that enhances the ability to hear or substitutes for it. More commonly called a hearing aid. See: Hearing aid.
Auditory tube
The tube that runs from the middle ear to the pharynx, also known as the Eustachian tube.
Auricle
"1.The principal projecting part of the ear. Also called the pinna.2. Something ear shaped such as the upper chambers of the heart. Also called the atria.
Auricular
Of or pertaining to the outer ear. Adjective form of auricle. (Not to be confused with avuncular which refers to an uncle).
Austin Flint murmur
Autistic savant
A person with autism who is exceptionally gifted in a specialized field. That field may, for example, be mathematics. The autistic savant may be able to do rapid, complex mental calculations. Or the field may be music. The autistic savant may be able to perform a entire piece of music after hearing it only once.
Autochthonous
1. Native. Poison ivy is an autochthonous plant. 2. Found in the place where it formed. As an autochthonous thrombus. 3. From the same individual. As an autochthonous graft. Or autochthonous lymphocytes. Autochthonous is the adjective and autochthon is the noun.
Autoclave
A chamber for sterilizing with steam under pressure. The original autoclave was essentially a pressure cooker. The steam tightened the lid.
Autogenous
Self-produced.
Autoimmune
Pertaining to autoimmunity, a misdirected immune response that occurs when the immune system goes awry and attacks the body itself. Autoimmunity is present to some extent in everyone and is usually harmless. However, autoimmunity can cause a broad range of human illnesses, known collectively as autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases occur when there is progression from benign autoimmunity to pathogenic autoimmunity. This progression is determined by genetic influences as well as environmental triggers. Autoimmunity is evidenced by the presence of autoantibodies (antibodies directed against the person who produced them) and T cells that are reactive with host antigens.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Murmur
A blowing or rasping sound heard while listening to the heart that may or may not indicate problems within the heart or circulatory system.
Aortic
Pertaining to the aorta, the largest artery in the body.
Regurgitation
A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth. Also called reflux.
Valve
A fold in the lining of an organ that prevents fluid from flowing backward.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Aorta
The largest artery in the body and the primary blood vessel leading from the heart to the body.
Atrium
Atria pl. One of two upper chambers in the heart.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Auditory perception
The ability to identify, interpret, and attach meaning to sound.
Auditory prosthesis
A device that enhances the ability to hear or substitutes for it. More commonly called a hearing aid. See: Hearing aid.
Auditory tube
The tube that runs from the middle ear to the pharynx, also known as the Eustachian tube.
Auricle
"1.The principal projecting part of the ear. Also called the pinna.2. Something ear shaped such as the upper chambers of the heart. Also called the atria.
Auricular
Of or pertaining to the outer ear. Adjective form of auricle. (Not to be confused with avuncular which refers to an uncle).
Austin Flint murmur
Autistic savant
A person with autism who is exceptionally gifted in a specialized field. That field may, for example, be mathematics. The autistic savant may be able to do rapid, complex mental calculations. Or the field may be music. The autistic savant may be able to perform a entire piece of music after hearing it only once.
Autochthonous
1. Native. Poison ivy is an autochthonous plant. 2. Found in the place where it formed. As an autochthonous thrombus. 3. From the same individual. As an autochthonous graft. Or autochthonous lymphocytes. Autochthonous is the adjective and autochthon is the noun.
Autoclave
A chamber for sterilizing with steam under pressure. The original autoclave was essentially a pressure cooker. The steam tightened the lid.
Autogenous
Self-produced.
Autoimmune
Pertaining to autoimmunity, a misdirected immune response that occurs when the immune system goes awry and attacks the body itself. Autoimmunity is present to some extent in everyone and is usually harmless. However, autoimmunity can cause a broad range of human illnesses, known collectively as autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases occur when there is progression from benign autoimmunity to pathogenic autoimmunity. This progression is determined by genetic influences as well as environmental triggers. Autoimmunity is evidenced by the presence of autoantibodies (antibodies directed against the person who produced them) and T cells that are reactive with host antigens.
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