Category: T

  • Transovarial transmission

    The transmission of causative agents of disease to offspring following invasion of the ovary and infection of eggs; occurs in ticks and mites.  

  • Transluminal

    Within or through the internal bore or cylindrical channel within a blood vessel.  

  • Translabial

    Through or across the labia majora; a term used for radiological examinations that penetrate the labial and vaginal tissues to examine the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Through or across the labia majora; a term used for radiological examinations that penetrate the labial and vaginal tissues to examine the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.  

  • Transkaryotic

    Binding or attachment (e.g., of white blood cells as they migrate through tissues).  

  • Transitive movement

    Any movement in which physical objects, such as tools or utensils, are employed. Using a bottle-opener, carving a turkey, brushing the teeth, and drinking from a glass are all examples of transitive movement.  

  • Transition zone of the prostate

    The central area of the prostate gland. Glandular overgrowth here is responsible for symptoms of bladder obstruction, urinary frequency, and nighttime urination — symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Relatively fewer cancers start here than at the outer borders of the gland.  

  • Transilient

    Jumping across or passing over as occurs when nerve fibers in the brain link nonadjacent convolutions.  

  • Transient hypoglobulinemia

    Low levels of the immunoglobulin G (IgG) class antibody that occur when an infant is between 5 and 6 months of age. The maternal IgG that has crossed the placenta begins to drop after birth and reaches its lowest level (about 350 mg/dl) at this point. If IgG production is decreased, transient hypogammaglobulinemia develops. Normal…

  • Transgenerational

    Having an effect on several generations of a family.  

  • Transgendered

    Having a gender identity or gender perception different from one’s phenotypic gender.