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Referring to bacteria where the surface of the cell is covered with flagella. Describing bacteria in which the flagella cover the entire cell surface. Indicating microorganisms that have cilia or flagella covering the entire surface of the cell.  

A surgical operation on the eye, where the conjunctiva is cut in a circle round the cornea. Circumcision. An eye operation in which an incision of the conjunctiva is made in a complete circle around the cornea. It is performed for the relief of pannus. A 360° incision of the conjuctiva and subconjuctival tissue around…

Occurring in waves, as in peristalsis.  

Inflammation of the peritoneum and other parts round the spleen. Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the spleen.  

Inflammation of the peritoneum and other parts round a Fallopian tube.  

Swelling of the tissues around the rectum. Inflammation of the areolar tissues in the region of the rectum and anus. Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the rectum or anus.  

Inflammation of the outer coat of a vein. An inflammation of the connective tissue round a vein. Inflammation of the tissues around a vein: seen as an extension of phlebitis. Inflammation of the external coat of a vein or tissues around it. Inflammation of the external layer of a vein and the tissues around it.…

A chemical substance which acts to widen the blood vessels in the arms and legs and so improves bad circulation.  

A disease affecting the blood vessels which supply the arms and legs. Atherosclerotic changes in the vessels of the limbs. Any abnormal condition, including atherosclerosis and Buerger’s disease, affecting blood vessels outside the heart. Circulatory disorder characterized by limited or occluded small arteries and arterioles supplying the extremities. Inadequate blood supply to the extremities caused…

The ability of the peripheral blood vessels to slow down the flow of blood inside them. The resistance of the arterial vascular system, especially the arterioles and capillaries, to the flow of blood.