Category: F

A group of soluble protein fragments produced by the proteolytic action of plasmin on fibrin or fibrinogen. These products impair the hemostatic process and are a major cause of hemorrhage in intravascular coagulation and fibrinogenolysis.  

A protein constituent of connective tissue. It is present in skin, ligaments, tendons, and in the aorta. In Marfan’s syndrome, there is reduced content of microfibrils that contain fibrillin. A protein integral to the composition of the body’s connective tissue, known for its significance. However, in Marfan’s syndrome, there is a genetic mutation in the…

Fibrin formed in the blood, causing embolism or thrombosis.  

The transmission of light to an object through fiberoptic cables.  

Glass spun into fine fibers. It is used in the building industry for insulation. The fibers are irritating to the skin.  

Let there be made, a term used in writing prescriptions.  

An illness of at least 3 weeks’ duration with fever exceeding 38.3°C on several occasions and diagnosis not established after 1 week of hospital investigation. The main causes are systemic and localized infections, neoplasms, or collagen-vascular diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, disseminated lupus erythematosus, and polyarteritis nodosa). Less common causes are granulomatous disease, inflammatory disease of…

Fever produced artificially by a patient. This is done by artificially heating the thermometer or by self-administered pyrogenic substances. An artificial fever may be suspected if the pulse rate is much less than expected for the degree of fever noted. This diagnosis should be considered in all patients in whom there is no other plausible…

In a twin pregnancy, a dead fetus pressed flat by the development of the living twin.  

A shapeless fetal anomaly, scarcely recognizable as a fetus.