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A swelling filled with synovial fluid, at the back of the knee, caused by weakness of the joint membrane [Described 1877. After William Morrant Baker (1838-96), member of staff, at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, UK.] A collection of fluid in the synovium of the popliteal fossa behind the knee. An inflamed and swollen membrane-lined sac,…

Part of the amnion which covers an unborn baby in the uterus and contains the amniotic fluid. For the sac of amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus during pregnancy. A watery, membranous sac that envelops the fetus within the womb. During the onset of labor, this sac located in front of the baby’s head serves as…

A skin disease of tropical countries caused by the parasite Leishmania.  

A trade name for co-trimoxazole.  

A condition in which bacteria are present in the urine. Presence of bacteria in the urine; when bacterial count rises above 100,000 per ml of urine, it indicates a urinary tract infection. The presence of bacteria in the urine. Bacteriuria is usually a sign of an infection in the urinary tract. The bacteria are identified…

The action of stopping bacteria from multiplying. Condition in which the growth and multiplication of bacteria are inhibited, but the bacteria are not killed, by the use of biological or chemical agents (compare bactericide). A condition that inhibits the growth of bacteria without necessarily killing them.  

The destruction of bacterial cells. The breakdown of microorganisms, specifically bacteria. The destruction or dissolution of bacteria. The eradication and dissolution of bacteria.  

A protein, usually an immunoglobulin, which destroys bacterial cells. Antibody, produced against bacteria, that causes the microorganisms to break down (lyse). Antibodies that dissolve bacteria when complement (a normal body protein needed for antigen/antibody reaction) is present. A substance, especially an antibody produced within the body of an animal, that is capable of bringing about…

A doctor who specializes in the study of bacteria. An individual trained in the field of bacteriology.  

A group of bacteria which are different from others of the same general type.