matter.
=physiology.= The science that treats of the functions of the organs
and tissues of the human body.
=picric acid.= A yellowish, crystalline powder used in burns and eczema.
=pigment.= Coloring matter; the coloring matter found in the epidermis.
=pilocarpin.= An alkaloid obtained from the leaves of pilocarpus; used
externally to stimulate the growth of hair.
=pit.= Any natural depression on the surface of the body.
=pityriasis.= A dermatosis marked by branny desquamation; =p. rubra
pilaris=, an eruption of papules surrounding the hair follicles.
=plantar.= Relating to the sole of the foot.
=plantar flexion.= A term used to indicate extension of the foot
forward at the ankle joint.
=plaster.= A solid preparation which can be spread when heated and
which becomes adhesive at the temperature of the body.
=plaster of Paris.= Gypsum, calcium sulphate; used in podiatry for
dressings and to make casts.
=plasticity.= The capability of being formed or moulded.
=platinum.= A silver white metal.
=pledget.= A small mass or tuft of wool, cotton or lint.
=plexiform.= Resembling a plexus or network.
=plexus.= A network or interjoining of structures in the body,
especially of veins, nerves or lymphatics.
=pliability.= The capability of being pliable or flexible.
=plumbism.= Lead poisoning.
=podagra.= Gout, especially of the great toe.
=podalgia.= Pain in the foot.
=podarthritis.= Inflammation of any of the tarsal or metatarsal joints.
=podiatrist.= One who practises podiatry.
=podiatry.= The scientific care of the foot in health and in disease.
=poisoning.= Administering of poison; state of being poisoned.
=policeman’s heel.= A painful condition of the inferior surface of the
os calcis.
=poliomyelitis.= Inflammation of the grey matter of the spinal cord.
=poly.= A prefix conveying the notion of multiplicity. (Exam.:
polyarthritis--simultaneous inflammation of several joints).
=polydactylism.= More than five digits on either the hand or the foot.
=polyneuritis.= Multiple neuritis.
=polynuclear.= Multinuclear, having more than one nucleus.
=pompholyx.= An inflammatory eruption of the skin of the hands and
feet, accompanied by itching and burning.
=popliteal.= Relating to the posterior surface of the knee.
=positive pole.= Anode; the chemically active pole of an electric
battery, the one connected with the electronegative element.
=pore.= One of the minute openings of the sweat glands of the skin.
=post.= A prefix denoting after. (Exam.: postmortem--after death).
=posterior.= Behind or after.
=post-operative.= Following a surgical operation.
=posture.= The term applied to the position of the body in space.
=potassium hydroxide.= Caustic potash, a white crystalline mass used in
solution form to treat verruca.
=potassium iodide.= A white, crystalline powder used in the internal
treatment of syphilis.
=potassium permanganate.= A violet substance used as a deodorant in
bromidrosis.
=potential cautery.= A caustic; an agent such as potassium hydroxide
which forms an eschar without the agency of actual fire.
=potentiality.= A state of tension in an electric source.
=poultice.= Cataplasma; a soft mush prepared by wetting absorbent
substances with fluids and usually applied hot to the surface.
=pre.= A prefix to words formed from Latin roots, denoting anterior or
before. (Exam.: prepatellar--in front of the patella or knee cap).
=precursor.= Forerunner.
=predisposing.= Affecting the body in such a way as to render it
vulnerable to the action of the exciting cause.
=pregnancy.= Gestation; the state of a female after conception until
the birth of the child.
=prescription.= A written formula for the preparation and
administration of any remedy or remedies.
=process.= A projection or outgrowth.
=profuse.= Exuberant; liberal to excess.
=prognosis.= The foretelling of the probable course of a disease.
=progression.= Advance; the act of walking.
=proliferation.= Exuberant growth by reproduction of similar cells.
=prophylaxis.= The prevention of disease.
=propulsion.= The tendency to fall forward that causes festination in
paralysis agitans.
=protonuclein.= Trade name of a nuclein preparation derived from
lymphoid tissue.
=protoplasm.= Living matter, of which animal and vegetable tissues are
formed.
=prototype.= The primitive form.
=proud flesh.= Exuberant granulations; a fungus growth from a
granulating surface which shows no tendency toward cicatrization.
=proximal.= Nearest the trunk or point of origin; opposed to distal.
=pruritus.= Itching.
=pseudo.= A prefix denoting a resemblance, like. (Exam.:
pseudomania--pretended insanity).
=pseudoarthritis.= Hysteric joint inflammation.
=pseudoankylosis.= False ankylosis, fibrous ankylosis.
=pseudo-hypertrophic paralysis.= Progressive muscular atrophy, a
disease of childhood in which fat takes the place of wasted muscle.
=pseudo-tabetic (pseudataxic).= False wasting; false locomotor ataxia.
=psoriasis.= A skin disease characterized by the formation of white
scales over rounded, red patches. It appears mostly on the extensor
surfaces of the elbows and knees.
=psychosis.= A disorder of the mind; =p. polyneuritica=, psychosis
associated with polyneuritis characterized by failure of memory,
hallucinations, and imaginary reminiscences.
=pterygium.= A forward growth of the eponychium with adherence to the
surface of the nail.
=puncture.= To make a hole with a small pointed object, such as a
needle.
=purpura.= An affection characterized by hemorrhage into the skin.
=purulent.= Suppurating, containing or forming pus.
=pus.= A fluid product of inflammation, consisting of exuded serum,
leucocytes and the débris of dead cells.
=pustule.= A small circumscribed elevation on the skin, containing pus.
=puttees.= Leather leggings worn by soldiers and others who ride horses.
=putrefaction.= Decomposition; the cleavage or splitting up of the
molecules of a protein, resulting in the formation of other substances
of less complex constitution, accompanied by the formation of ammoniac
and sulphur gases.
=pyemia.= The presence of pus in the blood.
=pyogenic.= Pus-forming; relating to pus formation.
=pyrogallic acid.= A substance obtained from gallic acid; used in
podiatry in the treatment of verruca.
=pyrogallol.= Pyrogallic acid.
=pyroxylin.= Gun cotton, an ethereal solution of which makes collodion.
Q
=quinine and urea hydrochloride.= A mixture of quinine, as its name
indicates, used as a local anesthetic.
R
=radical.= As a radical operation, one which removes every trace of
possibly diseased tissue, or makes recurrence impossible.
=radiograph.= An X-ray machine.
=radiogram.= An X-ray picture.
=radiography.= The science of obtaining X-ray pictures.
=radioscopy.= Fluoroscopy.
=radix.= The hard, usually central portion of a corn, root. =r.
unguis.= The root of the nail.
=rancid.= Characterizing an oil or other fat which is decomposing.
=rational.= Reasonable; not delirious or comatose.
=rays.= Lines of light, heat or other forms of radioactivity. =alpha
rays.= Rays charged with positive electricity. =beta rays.= Rays
charged with negative electricity. =gamma rays.= Waves of motion not
charged with electricity.
=Raynaud’s disease.= Symmetrical gangrene of the extremities.
=receptacle.= A storage place.
=R.= The abbreviation of the latin word recipe--take, used as the
superscription of a prescription.
=recumbent.= Lying down.
=recurrent.= Returning; applied to symptoms.
=redintol.= A paraffin preparation used for burns.
=reduce.= To replace, as a fracture or a dislocation.
=redundant.= Exuberant, more than normal.
=reenforcement.= Augmented enforcement, as of a bandage or a dressing.
=reflex.= A reaction; an involuntary movement or exercise of function
in a part.
=ankle r.=, ankle-jerk; a sudden contraction of the calf
muscles, extending the foot when the tendo Achillis is tapped,
the subject kneeling on a chair with the foot hanging loosely.
=Babinski’s r.=; extension of the toes follows tickling of the
sole; usually a sign of organic disease of the pyramidal tracts.
=patellar r.=, a sudden contraction of the anterior muscles of
the thigh from a tap on the patellar tendon, which brings up
the foot, the subject being seated on the edge of a chair with
legs loosely crossed; knee-jerk.
=plantar r.=; a flexion of the toes following scratching or
tickling the sole of the foot.
=tarsophalangeal, r.=; flexion of the 2nd and 3rd (sometimes
2nd to 5th) toes when the dorsum of the foot is lightly tapped,
indicating an organic lesion of the motor nerve-centres.
=tendo Achillis r.=; a contraction of the calf muscles when the
tendo calcaneus is sharply struck.
=toe r.=; strong passive flexion of the great toe excites
contraction of the flexor muscles in the leg; sudden passive
extension causes rhythmical contraction of the great
toe--toe-clonus.
=regeneration.= Reproduction or repair of lost or injured parts.
=relapse.= Return of a disease after it has once spent its force.
=relax.= To loosen; to slacken.
=remedy.= An agent applied to cure a disease or to alleviate its
symptoms.
=renal.= Relating to the kidneys.
=repair.= Restoration after injury.
=resect.= To cut off, especially to cut off the articular ends of a
bone or bones forming a joint.
=resin.= The residue after the distillation of turpentine.
=resolution.= The arrest of an inflammatory process without
suppuration; the absorption or breaking down and removal of the
products of inflammation.
=resonator.= An apparatus for producing sounds.
=resorcin.= A phenol derivative used for ulcers.
=respiration.= A function common to all living plants or animals,
consisting in man in the taking in of oxygen and the throwing off of
the products of oxidation.
=resorption.= Removal of an exudate, a blood clot, pus, etc., by
absorption.
=rete Malpighii.= Stratum germinativum, the lowest layers of cells of
the epidermis; the reproducing cells of the epidermis.
=reticular layer.= The inner layer of the corium, composed of
connective tissue bundles.
=retrogressive.= Degenerative; a reversal of metabolic changes.
=retropulsion.= An involuntary backward running or walking occurring in
certain nervous affections; a pushing back of any part.
=reversed.= Turned backward or in an opposite direction.
=rheostat.= A resistance coil; an instrument used to regulate the
degree of resistance in an electric current.
=rickets.= Rachitis, a disease occurring in infants and young children;
it is characterized by softening of the bones, etc.
=ridge.= A linear bone elevation.
=rigid.= Stiff; inflexible.
=rigor.= Rigidity.
=rigor mortis.=; stiffening of the body from one to seven hours
after death.
=Roentgen rays.= X-rays.
=roentgenography.= Radiography.
=roentgenoscopy.= Fluoroscopy.
=roentgenotherapy.= The treatment of disease by the X-rays.
=root.= In anatomy, the base, foundation or beginning of any part;
radix.
=radix unguis=; the root of the nail.
=rotary file.= An instrument used for grinding nails.
=rubefacient.= A mild counter-irritant which reddens the skin.
=rubor.= Redness; one of the classical symptoms of inflammation.
=ruby lamp.= A lamp colored red, and used in the dark room for
developing purposes. It does not affect the sensitized plates.
=runaround.= A superficial paronychia.
=rupture.= A tear or solution of continuity.
S
=S.= Abbreviation of Latin, signa, remark, the usual introduction to
the directions in a prescription.
=sac.= A pouch, a bursa; the capsule of a tumor, the envelop of a cyst.
=sacro-iliac disease.= A disease occurring in the region of the sacrum
and ilium.
=salicylic acid.= An acid derived from the oil of wintergreen. Largely
used in podiatry to remove helomata and verrucæ.
=saline solution.= A solution of sodium chloride and water in the
proportion in which it exists in the blood.
=salol.= Phenyl salicylate.
=saltatory.= Relating to or marked by dancing or leaping.
=salvarsan.= Trade name of Ehrlich’s 606, employed in the treatment of
syphilis.
=salve.= An ointment, ceratum, unguentum.
=sandal.= An old form of footgear.
=sanguineous.= Relating to the blood.
=sapo.= Soap.
=saponaceous.= Soapy; resembling soap.
=sapremia.= Septicemia.
=sarcoma.= A malignant connective tissue neoplasm.
=saturated.= Impregnated to the greatest possible extent; said of a
solution; a liquid holding all of a given solute that it can dissolve.
=saturnism.= Lead poisoning.
=scab.= A crust formed by the drying of the pus on the surface of an
ulcer or excoriation.
=scalloped.= Cut in curves.
=scalpel.= A pointed knife with a convex edge.
=scarfskin.= Epidermis.
=scar tissue.= White fibrous tissue formed in the healing of wounds;
cicatrix.
=scarify.= To make a number of superficial incisions in the skin.
=scarlet red.= An organic dye-stuff used in ointment form as an
antiseptic and as a stimulant in the treatment of ulcers.
=sciatic.= Relating to sciatica.
=sciatica.= Sciatic neuritis. Neuralgia of the sciatic nerve.
=sclerodactylia.= Scleroderma affecting the digits of the hands or feet.
=scleroderma.= A hardening and thickening of the skin with loss of
elasticity.
=scleronychia.= Induration and thickening of the nails.
=sclerosis.= Induration or hardening, of chronic inflammatory origin.
=scoliosis.= Lateral curvature of the spine.
=scorbutus.= Scurvy.
=scrofula.= A constitutional state, occurring in the young and marked
by a lack of tissue resisting power.
=scurvy.= A disease marked by inanition, debility, anemia, edema of the
dependent parts; a spongy condition, sometimes with ulceration of the
gums and hemorrhages into the skin and from the mucous membranes.
=sebaceous.= Carrying or producing sebum.
=sebum.= The fluid excreted by the sebaceous glands of the skin.
=seborrhea.= Overaction of the sebaceous glands.
=secondary.= One of the symptoms of syphilis, following the development
of the chancre.
=secretion.= The product (solid, liquid or gaseous) of cellular or
glandular activity. A secretion is stored up in or utilized by the
animal or plant in which it is produced, thereby differing from an
excretion which is intended to be expelled from the body.
=secretory.= Relating to secretion or to the secretions.
=sedative.= An agent which quiets nervous excitement.
=semi.= A prefix denoting one-half or partly. (Exam.
semi-flexion--midway between flexion and extension).
=semis.= One-half; noted in prescription writing as ss.
=senility.= Old age.
=sensitized.= Rendered sensitive.
=sensory.= Relating to sensation.
=septic.= Unclean, contaminated with bacteria.
=septicemia.= A systemic disease caused by the presence of
microorganisms or their toxins in the blood; sepsis.
=septum.= A thin wall dividing two cavities or masses of softer tissue.
=sequestrum.= A piece of necrosed bone which has become separated from
the surrounding healthy osseous tissue.
=serofibrinous.= Noting an exudate composed of serum and fibrin.
=sero-purulent.= Containing both serum and pus.
=serous.= Relating to, containing or producing serum.
=serpiginous.= Noting an ulcer or other cutaneous lesion which extends
gradually over the surface on one side while usually healing on the
other.
=serrated.= Notched, toothed.
=serum.= A clear, watery fluid that moistens the surface of serous
membranes. The fluid portion of the blood obtained after coagulation.
=sesamoid.= Resembling in size or shape a grain of sesame; an oval
nodule of bone or fibro-cartilage in a tendon playing over a joint
surface; most common in the metacarpo and metatarsophalangeal
articulations and other joints of the fingers and toes.
=sessile.= Having a broad base of attachment, not pedunculated.
=sheath.= Any enveloping structure, such as the membranous covering of
a muscle, nerve or blood vessel.
=sheepskin.= Prepared skin of the sheep, used for shields.
=shield.= An agent used in podiatry to protect a part from friction or
pressure.
=shock.= A sudden physical or mental disturbance.
=silver.= Argentum; a metal of lustrous white color.
=s. nitrate=; largely used in podiatry as a caustic, escharotic
and stimulant.
=s. stick=; fused silver nitrate in stick form.
=sinew.= Tendon.
=sinister.= Of evil import, of bad prognosis; Latin for left, in
contradistinction to dexter, meaning right.
=sinistrapodeal.= Left footed.
=sinuous.= Tortuous, bending in several directions.
=sinus.= A tortuous tract opening on a free surface and leading down to
an abscess cavity.
=sirenomelia.= A monstrosity having two lower limbs fused in one.
=skiagram.= A print made from a photographic plate exposed to the
action of the X-rays.
=skiagraphy.= Radiography.
=skiascopy.= Fluoroscopy.
=skin.= The membranous covering of the body, cutis, integumentum.
=skin grafting.= The placing of bits of epidermis or larger strips of
the entire skin on a denuded surface in order to supply defects or to
stimulate a new skin growth.
=skiving.= The process of thinning shields at their borders.
=skiving knife.= An instrument used for skiving.
=slough.= Necrosed tissue separated from the living structure.
=sodium.= A metallic element. The following salts of sodium are used in
podiatry.
=s. bicarbonate=; used as a dusting powder in acidity of the
skin.
=s. borate=; (borax) used as an antiseptic.
=s. chloride=; (common salt) used as an antiseptic.
=s. ethylate=; used as a caustic in verruca.
=s. hydroxide=; (caustic soda) used as a caustic.
=s. sulphide=; used to remove superfluous hair.
=soggy.= Soaked; wet.
=sole.= The under part of the foot, the plantar surface.
=solution.= The incorporation of a solid or gas in a fluid.
=spasm.= An involuntary convulsive muscular contraction; cramp.
=spastic.= Spasmodic, convulsive.
=spatula.= A flat blade used for spreading plasters and ointments.
=spatulate.= Shaped like a spatula.
=specific.= Relating to an individual infectious disease, one caused by
a special microorganism; in a special restricted sense, syphilis.
=sphacelous.= Necrotic, gangrenous, sloughing.
=spheroidal.= Resembling a sphere.
=spica.= A form of bandage with overlapping turns.
=spinal.= Relating to the vertebral column.
=spiral.= Coiled; winding around a center.
=spiritus (spirit).= An alcoholic solution of a gaseous or volatile
substance.
=Spirochaeta pallida.= The protozoan which when present in the blood
indicates syphilis.
=splay-foot.= Flat foot, talipes valgus.
=splint.= An apparatus for rendering a part immobile, as in fractures.
=spontaneous.= Occurring without external stimulation.
=sporadic.= Occurring singly; neither endemic nor epidemic.
=spur.= A dull spine or projection from a bone.
=staphylococcus.= A group of cocci in which the individuals are
arranged in irregular masses somewhat resembling a bunch of grapes.
=stasis.= Stagnation of the blood or other fluids.
=static.= In a state of equilibrium or rest; not in action.
=static ataxia.= Inability to preserve equilibrium in standing through
loss of the deep sensibility.
=station.= Power of standing more or less firmly on one’s feet.
=stereognosis.= Ascertaining the form of an object by means of touch.
=sterile.= Surgically clean; free from bacteria.
=sterilization.= The act of making a person or thing sterile.
=sterilizer.= An apparatus for making anything aseptic or germ free.
=stimulant.= An agent that arouses organic activity.
=stimulation.= The arousing of the body or any of its parts or organs
to increased functional activity.
=stovaine.= A local anesthetic, used especially to induce spinal
anesthesia.
=stratum.= Layer.
=streptococcus.= A group of cocci in which the arrangement resembles
chains.
=streptococcus viridans.= A form of streptococcus which grows in green
colonies and is not hemolytic; the bacterium responsible for most focal
infections in the teeth.
=striated.= Striped.
=stroma.= The framework made of connective tissue.
=strychnine.= An alkaloid of nux vomica.
=stump-foot.= Club-foot.
=styptic.= Astringent, hemostatic.
=sub.= A prefix denoting beneath, less than normal or typical;
inferior; corresponds to hypo. (Exam. subastragular--under the
astragalus).
=subacute.= Not frankly acute, yet not chronic, noting the course of a
disease.
=subcutaneous.= Beneath the skin.
=subluxation.= An incomplete luxation or dislocation.
=sudamina.= Minute vesicles due to retention of fluid at the mouth of a
sweat follicle.
=sudoriferous.= Carrying or producing sweat.
=sulphur.= Brimstone; a chemical element; used in ointment form as a
stimulant.
=super.= A prefix signifying in excess, above, superior, same as supra
and hyper. (Exam. supertension--extreme tension).
=superficial.= Near the surface; cursory, not thorough.
=superfluous.= More than sufficient.
=supernumerary.= More than normal in number.
=supersaturated.= Said of a solution which holds more than a normal
quantity of a solute, and caused by heating the liquid.
=suppurate.= To form pus.
=supra.= A prefix denoting a position above. (Exam. supracostal--above
the ribs).
=surgery.= The branch of medicine which has to do with the treatment of
disease by means of operative procedures.
=suture.= The surgical uniting of two surfaces by means of stitches,
with silk thread, catgut, wire, etc., the material by which the two
surfaces are held in apposition.
=swab.= A tuft of cotton or other like material attached to the end of
a stick or wire; used for cleansing cavities or applying remedies.
=sweat gland.= One of the tubular coil-glands in the corium and
subcutaneous connective tissue, secreting sweat.
=swell-foot.= Swelling and redness of the metatarsus, with pain and
disability, due to sprain of the ligaments which are frequently
detached from the bones.
=symptomatology.= The science of the symptoms of disease.
=symptoms.= Any morbid phenomenon or departure from the normal in
function, appearance or sensation experienced by the patient and
indicative of disease. =Objective s.=, one which is evident to the
observer. =Subjective s.=, one apparent only to the patient.
=synarthrosis.= A fixed articulation.
=syndactylous.= Having webbed fingers or toes.
=synonyms.= Words having the same meaning as others.
=synovia.= A clear fluid secreted by a synovial membrane and used to
lubricate the joints.
=synovial membrane.= The lining membrane of a joint, secreting the
synovia.
=synthetic.= Relating to the formation of chemical compounds by the
union of simpler compounds.
=syphilide.= Any skin lesion of syphilitic origin.
=syphilis.= An infectious disease spread by inoculation, usually by
sexual intercourse, and due to the spirochaeta pallida.
=syphiloderma.= Syphilis of the skin.
=syringe.= An instrument for injecting fluids.
=syringomyelia.= The presence of cavities in the spinal cord due to the
breaking down of gliomatous new formations.
=systemic.= Relating to the entire organism as distinguished from any
of its individual parts.
=systremma.= A muscular cramp in the calf of the leg.
T
=tabes dorsalis.= Locomotor ataxia, a disease of the spinal ganglia and
roots usually found in middle age and often the sequel of syphilis.
=tactile.= Relating to touch or to the sense of touch.
=talipes.= Kyllosis; club-foot in general.
=t. calcaneovalgus=; t. calcaneus and t. valgus, combined;
=t. calcaneovarus=; t. calcaneus and t. varus, combined;
=t. calcaneus=; permanent dorsal flexion of the foot, so that
the weight of the body rests on the heel, only;
=t. cavus=; hollow-foot, an exaggeration of the normal arch of
the foot.
=t. equinovalgus=; t. equinus and t. valgus, combined;
=t. equinovarus=; t. equinus and t. varus, combined;
=t. equinus=; permanent extension of the foot so that only the
ball rests on the ground;
=t. percavus=; an extreme degree of t. vagus;
=t. planovalgus=; t. valgus;
=t. planus=; flat foot, splay-foot--a condition in which the
arch of the foot is broken down, the entire sole touching the
ground;
=t. spasmodicus=; a temporary distortion of the foot, usually
t. equinus, due to muscular spasm;
=t. vagus=; permanent eversion of the foot, the inner side
alone of the sole resting on the ground;
=t. varus=; inversion of the foot, the outer side of the foot
only touching the ground.
=talus.= Ankle bone, astragalus.
=tampon.= To plug a canal with gauze, cotton wool or other substance;
the substance used for the above purpose is also known by the same name.
=tangent.= A straight line that touches or meets a circle or curve, but
does not cut it.
=tannoform.= Trade name of a compound of tannin with ferric aldehyde.
=tarsal.= Relating to a tarsus in any sense.
=tarsalgia.= Podalgia; policeman’s disease; pain in the tarsus usually
due to incipient flat foot or to a shortening of the tendo Achillis.
=tarsometatarsal.= Relating to the tarsal and metatarsal bones of the
foot or region.
=tarsophalangeal.= Relating to the tarsus and the phalanges.
=tarsus.= The root of the foot, or instep.
=T. B. C. (tuberculosis).= A specific disease caused by the presence of
bacillus tuberculosis; it may affect almost any tissue or organ of the
body, the most common seats of the disease being the lungs and joints.
=teat.= Any nipple-like protuberance.
=technic.= The manner of performance of any surgical operation.
=temper.= Elasticity or hardness in steel.
=tenalgia.= Pain referred to a tendon.
=tendo Achillis.= The tendon of insertion of the gastrocnemius and the
soleus muscles into the tuberosity of the os calcis.
=tendon.= A fibrous cord or band which connects the muscle to its bony
attachment.
=tenotomy.= The surgical division of a tendon.
=tension.= The act of stretching.
=tepid.= Lukewarm, for a bath, 86°F.
=tertiary.= The final stages of syphilis.
=tetanus.= An infectious disease marked by painful tonic muscular
contractions; caused by the toxin of bacillus tetani acting upon the
central nervous system.
=tetany.= A disorder marked by intermittent tonic muscular contractions.
=tetradactyl.= Having only four fingers or toes on a hand or foot.
=therapeutic.= Relating to the treatment of disease; curative.
=thermal.= Relating to warmth or heat.
=thermocautery.= The actual cautery; destruction of tissue by heat.
=Thiersch’s solution.= An antiseptic solution containing boric acid and
salicylic acid.
=Thomsen’s disease.= Myotonia congenita. An hereditary disease marked
by momentary tonic spasms which occur when a voluntary movement is
attempted.
=thrombosis.= Formation or presence of a thrombus.
=thrombus.= A plug more or less completely occluding a blood vessel or
one of the cavities of the heart.
=tibia.= Shin-bone; the inner and larger of the two bones of the leg.
=tinctura.= An alcoholic solution or extract of a non-volatile
vegetable substance; a tincture.
=t. arnicae=; used for sprains and bruises;
=t. benzoini comp.=; used for sunburn, chimatlon, etc.;
=t. calendulae=; used for sprains and bruises;
=t. cresolis saponata=; used as an antiseptic;
=t. ferri chloridi=;
=t. iodi=;
=t. iodi (Churchill)=;
=t. iodi decolorata=;
=t. saponis viridis=.
=tinea unguium.= Ringworm of the nail.
=tip-foot.= Talipes equinus.
=tissue.= A collection of cells or of cell derivatives forming a
definite structure.
=titubation.= A staggering or stumbling in trying to walk, due to
spinal lesion; restlessness.
=toe.= Digitus pedis, one of the digits of the feet.
=great t.=, the toe on the inner, tibial side of the foot
corresponding to the thumb.
=hammer t.=, permanent flexion at the mid-phalangeal joint.
=toe drop.= A drooping of the anterior portion of the foot, due to
paralysis.
=toe separator.= An instrument used for separating the toes.
=toe webs.= The skin at the base of the toes.
=tonic.= In a state of continuous, unremitting action, noting
especially a muscular contraction. Increasing physical or mental tone
or strength, invigorating. A remedy given or applied to tone up the
system.
=touch corpuscles.= Special bodies found in the true skin, especially
at the ends of the fingers, and used for the sense of touch.
=tourniquet.= An instrument for arresting the flow of blood through a
part.
=toxemia.= Blood-poisoning; the presence of toxins in the blood.
=toxic.= Poisonous. Relating to a toxin.
=toxin.= A poisonous substance of undetermined chemical nature,
developed during the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
=transient.= Not permanent; coming and going.
=transition.= Passage from one condition or one part to another.
=trauma.= A wound or injury.
=traumatic.= Relating to or caused by a wound or injury.
=tremor.= Trembling, shaking; a disorder of the muscular tonus or loss
of equilibrium, the normal inappreciable tonic contractions being
exaggerated.
=trench foot.= A disease of the present war. See full description in
the body of the book as per index.
=tropacocaine.= An alkaloid obtained from Java coca leaves; a local
anesthetic.
=trophic.= Relating to or dependent upon nutrition.
=tuberculosis.= A specific disease caused by the bacillus tuberculosis;
it may affect any tissue of the body.
=tumor.= Neoplasm; a circumscribed growth, not inflammatory in
character.
=tungsten.= A metallic element, symbol W, atomic weight 184, occurring
as a gray powder of metallic lustre. A form of incandescent electric
lamp is made of a tungsten filament.
=turpentine.= Terebinthina. Prepared in the form of oil and of spirit
for external applications.
=tyloma.= Callosity, tylosis.
=tyroma.= A caseous (cheese-like) tumor.
=typhoid.= Typhus-like; stuporous from fever; same as typhoid fever.
U
=ulcer.= A circumscribed open sore which shown no tendency to heal;
ulcus.
=uncinariasis.= Hookworm disease.
=undertoe.= Displacement of the great toe beneath the second toe.
=ungual.= Relating to the nail.
=unguentum.= Ointment, salve.
=u.= acidi borici, boric acid ointment; used in burns and
abrasions.
=u.= acidi salicylici, salicylic acid ointment; used as a
disintegrant.
=u.= acidi carbolici, carbolic acid or phenol ointment; used in
burns and in superficial wounds.
=u.= balsam Peruvianum, balsam of Peru ointment; stimulating.
=u.= camphorae, camphor ointment; stimulating.
=u.= cantharidis, cantharidal ointment; rubefacient.
=u.= capsici, capsicum ointment; rubefacient.
=u.= creosoti, creosote ointment; applied to chilblains,
indolent ulcers and various skin affections.
=u.= diachylon, Hebra’s lead ointment; employed in hyperidrosis.
=u.= hamamelidis, witch hazel ointment; a soothing application.
=u.= hydrargyri ammoniati, white precipitate ointment; applied
in chronic skin conditions and in tubercular syphilides.
=u.= hydrargyri oxide rubri, red precipitate ointment; used in
the treatment of indolent ulcers.
=u.= ichthyoli, ichthyol ointment; emollient.
=u.= iodi, iodine ointment; used in chilblains and in glandular
enlargements.
=u.= picus compositum, compound tar ointment; employed in
wounds and in burns.
=u.= plumbi acetatis, lead acetate ointment; astringent
application to burns and superficial inflammations.
=u.= resorcini compositum, “soothing ointment”; astringent and
antiseptic.
=u.= scarlet red, scarlet red ointment; stimulating.
=u.= sulphuris, sulphur ointment; used in scabies.
=u.= zinci oxidi, ointment of zinc oxide; a soothing mild
astringent application in skin diseases, burns and abrasions.
=unguis.= Nail; a thin, horny, transparent plate covering the dorsal
surface of the distal end of each terminal phalanx of fingers and toes.
=Unverricht’s progressive myoclonus.= See Thomsen’s disease.
=uric acidemia.= See lithemia.
=uridrosis.= The excretion of urea or uric acid in the sweat.
=union.= The joining together of the opposing parts of a wound.
=unofficial.= Not official; said of a remedial agent not described in
the pharmacopeia.
=uremia.= An auto-intoxication occurring in certain cases of nephritis
or in anuria from any cause.
=U. S. P.= Abbreviation for the United States Pharmacopeia.
V
=vacuum.= A space from which the air has been practically extracted.
=valgus.= Bending outward; noting a condition of the great toe, in
which it is bent outward; knock-knees; see talipes valgus.
=vanadium chloride.= A yellowish substance used in bromidrosis.
=varicose.= Relating to or affected with large and tortuous veins.
=variola.= Smallpox.
=varix.= An enlarged and tortuous vein, artery or lymphatic vessel.
=vascular.= Relating to or containing blood vessels.
=vasoconstrictors.= Agents which cause narrowing of the blood vessels;
nerves, stimulation of which cause vascular constriction.
=vasodilators.= Agents which cause dilatation of the blood vessels; a
nerve, stimulation of which results in dilatation of the blood vessels.
=vasomotor.= The nerves which have the power of dilating or
constricting the blood vessels.
=vein.= A blood vessel conveying blood towards the heart. Lat. vena.
=veins of the foot=:
=v.= plantaris interna; internal plantar vein (plantar surface,
deep).
=v.= plantaris externa; external plantar vein (plantar surface,
deep).
=v.= saphena brevis; external or short saphenous vein (dorsal
surface, superficial).
=v.= saphena longa; internal or long saphenous vein (dorsal
surface, superficial).
=v.= tibialis anticus; anterior tibial vein (dorsal surface,
deep).
No veins on the superficial plantar surface.
=verbatim.= Word for word.
=vermiform appendix.= A blind sac of the intestine, extending from the
head of the cecum.
=verruca.= A circumscribed overgrowth of the layers of the skin,
including those of the derma (plural, verrucæ).
=vertebral caries.= Molecular death of the bones of the spinal column.
=vertigo.= Dizziness, giddiness.
=vesicant.= An agent which when applied to the skin produces a blister.
=vesicle.= A small circumscribed elevation on the skin, containing
non-purulent fluid; a blister.
=vesicular.= Relating to a vesicle; containing vesicles.
=vibration.= A shaking, oscillation.
=vice versa.= The terms in the case being reversed.
=virulent.= Extremely poisonous.
=vocational.= Referring to occupation.
=volatile.= Not permanent; evaporating spontaneously.
=voltage.= The electromotive force of a current expressed in volts.
=vulcanizing.= Adhering rubber by means of heat.
W
=wart.= A circumscribed hypertrophy of the papillæ of the corium. (See
verruca).
=Wassermann test.= A diagnostic test for syphilis, based upon the
theory of complement fixation.
=web.= The skin found at the base of the fingers or toes.
=wheal.= An acute, circumscribed elevation of the skin due to edema in
the derma.
=whitlow.= Felon, paronychia, inflammation of the tissues around the
nail.
=whorl.= A set of organs arranged in a circle around an axis.
=wick.= A piece of gauze or other material used for draining cavities.
=wipe.= A piece of gauze or cotton used in wiping instruments.
=wool fat.= Adeps lanae. Used as an embrocation in podiatry. Lanolin.
=Woulfe’s bottle.= A bottle with two or three necks, for working with
gases (washing, drying, etc.).
=wound.= Loss in continuity upon the surfaces of the body.
=wrist drop.= Paralysis of the extensors of the wrist and fingers.
X
=X-rays.= Roentgen rays.
=xystus.= Scraped lint; lint made by scraping linen with a sharp
instrument.
Z
=Zander’s system.= Treatment by means of mechanical apparatus giving
passive movements.
=zinc oxide.= A white powder used as an astringent.
=zinc stearate.= A white powder used as an antiseptic dusting powder.
=zymotic.= Relating to fermentation; noting an infectious disease.
* * * * *
(We are obligated to Stedman’s Practical Medical Dictionary for many of
the definitions of medical terms above noted--Editor).
CROSS REFERENCE INDEX
A
Acetanilid, 296
Acetic acid, 191
Acriflavin, 34
Actinotherapy, 385
Adenoids, 379
Adipose tissue, 14
Advent of foot clothing, 47
Alcohol, 27, 131, 198, 215, 218, 225, 228, 250, 253, 273, 275, 301,
331, 334
Aluminum acetate, 219, 224, 225, 289, 295
Aluminum chloride, 301
Alternate foot bath, 53, 299
Alternating current, 386
Alypin, 144
Ambrene, 70
Ammoniated mercury, 29, 221, 254
Anidrosis, 303
definition of, 303
derivation of, 303
etiology of, 303
symptoms of, 303
synonyms of, 303
treatment of, 303
Anterior arch, 184
Antisepsis, 19, 20, 21, 24, 33
Antiseptics, general, 24
chlorinated lime, 26
formaldehyde, 25
heat, 25
lime, 25
sublimed sulphur, 26
sunlight, 24
Antiseptics, local, 26
alcohol, 27
balsam of Peru, 27
borate of sodium, 27
borax, 27
boric acid, 27
boroglycerine, 27
bichloride of mercury, 29
calomel, 29
Dakin solution, 27
di-chloramin-T, 28
glycerinum, 28
hydrogen dioxide, 28
peroxide, 28
iodoform, 29
iodine, 28
liquor alumini acetatis, 27
cresolis compositas, 29
lysol, 30
mercuric chloride, 29
mercurous chloride, 29
peroxide of hydrogen, 28
potassium permanganate, 30
sulphur, 30
phenol, 29
thymol, 30
thymol iodide, 30
unguentum hydrargyri, 29
hydrargyri ammoniatum, 29
sulphuris, 30
Apothesine, 148
Applicators, 91
Areolar tissue, 14
Aristol, 30, 220, 249, 262, 320, 332, 334
Arsphenamine, 378
Arteriosclerosis, 404
Arthritis, 402
Asepsis, 19, 32
Aseptic gauze, 62
Atrophy of the nails, 244
B
Bacillus aërogenes capsulatus, 369
Baking, 273
Balsam of Peru, 27, 180, 193, 198, 199, 221, 247, 262, 277, 295, 320,
327, 332, 335
Bandage scissors, 89
Bandages, description of, 75, 76, 77
Bandaging, 73
Belgian hone, 92
Belladonna, 298, 299
Benzoated collodion, 69
Bichloride of Mercury, 29, 199, 218, 273, 274, 289, 318, 328, 334
Bismuth subgallate, 220, 249, 262, 313, 332
Bismuth subnitrate, 220, 249, 262, 313, 332
Blebs, 248, 251, 289, 333
treatment of, 334
Blisters, 248, 251
definition of, 251
etiology of, 251
pathology of, 252
prognosis of, 256
treatment of, 253
ordinary conditions, 252
broken conditions, 254
usual points of location of, 252
Bones of the foot, 50
borate of sodium, 27, 362
Borated gauze, 63
Borax, 27, 362
Boric acid, 27, 220, 225, 239, 273, 275, 302, 303, 318, 320, 334
Boroglycerine, 27, 312
Brilliant Green, 35
Bromidrosis, 302
definition of, 302
derivation of, 302
etiology of, 302
pathology of, 302
symptoms of, 302
synonyms of, 302
treatment of, 302
Buckskin, 97
Bullae, 248, 251, 289
Burns, 248, 256
definition of, 256
pathology of, 257
treatment of, 257
Burnt alum, 226
Burow’s solution, 318
Burs, 91
Bursitis, 263
definition of, 263
characteristics of, 265, 266
etiology of, 264
location of, 264
pathology of, 265
removal of pressure for, 268
rest for, 268
strapping of, 269
symptoms of, 265
objective, 265
subjective, 265
treatment of, 266
non-radical, 267
palliative, 267
radical, 267
C
California College of Chiropody, 5
Callositas, 182
definition of, 182
derivation of, 182
diagnosis of, 183
etiology of, 182
pathology of, 183
prognosis of, 183
symptoms of, 182
synonyms of, 182
treatment of, 184
Callosity, 182
Callous, 182
Callous ulcer, 306, 314
differential diagnosis, 316
etiology of, 315
general causes, 315
local causes, 315
symptoms of, 315
treatment of, 317
cleansing, 318
sterilization, 318
Calloused nail groove, 205, 237
definition of, 205
etiology of, 206
symptoms of, 206
treatment of, 206
surgical, 207
medical, 208
Callus, 182
Calomel, 29, 320
Calamine lotion, 302
Camphor, 361, 362, 363
Camphorated oil, 365
Camphorated soap liniment, 290
Cannabis indica, 277
Capsicum, 279
Carbon dioxide pencil, 179, 191, 203
Carbon dioxide snow, 145
Carrel method, 21
Catalepsy, 355
Chamois, 97
Chauffeur’s foot, 340
etiology of, 340
treatment of, 341
Chicago School of Chiropody, 5
Chilblains, 283
Chimatlon mild, 283
definition of, 283
derivation of, 283
diagnosis of, 286
differential diagnosis of, 288
etiology of, 283
pathology of, 285
predisposition to, 284
prognosis of, 288
symptoms of, 284
synonyms of, 283
treatment of, 288
Chimatlon severe, 291
definition of, 291
derivation of, 291
diagnosis of, 293
etiology of, 291
pathology of, 292
prognosis of, 294
recurrence of, 294
symptoms of, 292
synonyms of, 291
treatment of, 294
Chiropodists of America, 2
Chisel, 81
Chlorazene, 37, 168
Chlorinated lime, 26
Chromic acid, 301, 303
Chromidrosis, 304
definition of, 304
Clippers, 86
Cocaine, 143
Cocoon dressing, 65, 184, 335
Cold applications, 271
Collodial silver, 363
gold, 364
Collodion, 68
benzoated, 69
ichthyolated, 69
iodized, 69
medicated, 68
salicylated, 70
Colorado Pedic Society, 9
Connecticut Pedic Society, 9
Copper sulphate, 320
Corium, 13
Corns, 149
Corrosive sublimate gauze, 62
Cotton, 64
Counter-irritation, 270, 278
Creolin, 318
Cutaneous manifestations of super-acidity, 329
characteristics of, 329
definition of, 329
etiology of, 330
Cuticle scissors, 89
D
Dancer’s foot, 341
treatment of, 341
Dakin solution, 21, 27, 35, 168, 318
Deodorant, 26
Derma, 13
blood supply of, 14
Dermatitis calorica, 291
Dermatitis congelationes, 283
Dermatol, 220, 320, 334
Diachylon, 300
Diagnosis of radiographs, 397
Di-chloramin-T, 28, 37
Direct cautery, 191, 202, 222, 224
Direct current, 386
Disinfectant, 26
Dressings, 60, 218, 258
moist, 60
evaporating moist, 60
non-evaporating moist, 60
occlusive, 61
dry, 61
ointment, 61
Drill, 90
Dry dressings, 61, 220, 312
Duck shield, 173
E
Electric experiments, 385
Electricity, 270, 280, 296
Electrolysis, 178, 191, 200
Ephidrosis, 297
Epidermis, 12
Epithelioma, 189
Ergot, 298
Erythema pernio, 283
Ethyl bromide, 145
Ethyl chloride, 145
Ethylate of soda, 196
Evaporating moist dressings, 60
Excavator, 84
Excessive sweating, 297
Excision, 191, 198, 222
Exostosis, 399
F
Fabrics for dressings, 62
Faradic Current, 281, 290, 296, 304
Felon, 239
Felt, 98
Felt, adhesive, 99
Ferri subsulphate, 227, 232
Ferric chloride, 232
Fish skin, 73
Fissured toe webs, 171
Fissures, 248, 330
definition of, 248
etiology of, 248
treatment of, 248, 331
technic, 249
Flat foot, 340
symptoms of, 340
treatment of, 340
Flavin, 34
Fluoroscopy, 385
Focal infection, 379
modes of, 380
relationship between the foot and, 380
treatment of, 381
Foot care of adolescents, 55
Foot care of adults, 56
Foot care of infants, 53
Foot care of soldiers, 57
Footgear, modern, 47
Forceps, 85, 88
Formaldehyde, 25, 44, 299, 301
Formalin, 319
Fractures, 399
comminuted, 400
complete, 400
compound, 402
compression, 400
crushing, 400
impacted, 400
incomplete, 399
multiple, 400
simple, 400
Freezing method of anesthesia, 146
Frost bite, 291
Fulguration, 177, 191, 199
G
Gall bladder, 379
Gallic acid, 298, 332
Galvanic current, 304
Gangrene, 293, 294
Gas gangrene, 365, 368, 369
Gas infection, 369
antitoxin for, 372
bacteriologic diagnosis, 372
destruction of bacillus, 371
etiology of, 369
removal of necrotic tissue, 371
symptoms of, 370
treatment of, 370
Gauze, 62
borated, 63
corrosive sublimate, 62
iodoform, 62
plain aseptic, 62
squares, 63, 64, 219, 314
uses of, 63
Geissler air pump, 386
Glands, 14
Glossary, 411
Glycerinum, 28
Golfer’s foot, 341
Gonorrheal heel, 380
Ground itch, 368
treatment of, 369
Guaiacol, 290
Gutta percha tissue, 72
H
Hard corn, 150
Heat, 25
Heloma, 149
definition of, 150
derivation of, 149
synonyms of, 150
Heloma disseminatum, 179
definition of, 179
diagnosis of, 180
etiology of, 179
pathology of, 180
prognosis of, 180
symptoms of, 179
treatment of, 179
Heloma durum, 150
diagnosis of, 154
etiology of, 151
pathology of, 152, 153
prognosis of, 155
symptoms of, 150
treatment of, 156
dissection, 160
non-radical, 159
palliative, 157
preventive, 156
operative, 158
radical, 158
shaving, 159
Heloma miliare, 179
Heloma molle, 169
definition of, 169
diagnosis of, 170
etiology of, 170
pathology of, 170
prognosis of, 171
symptoms of, 169
treatment of, 172
Heloma vasculare, 174, 190
diagnosis of, 175
etiology of, 174
pathology of, 174
prognosis of, 175
symptoms of, 174
treatment of, 175
Helotomon, 81
Hematidrosis, 304
definition of, 304
Hemorrhage, 31
Hidrosis, 297
High frequency current, 177, 199, 281, 290, 296
High heels, 48
Honing, 92
Hookworm, 368
Hot applications, 270, 304
Hydradenitis, 305
definition of, 305
Hydrogen dioxide, 28
Hydrogen peroxide, 28, 218, 228, 289
Hydrocystoma, 304
definition of, 304
Hydrotherapy, 270
Hygiene of the foot, 51-59
Hyperidrosis, 297
definition of, 297
derivation of, 297
etiology of, 297
pathology of, 297
prognosis of, 298
symptoms of, 298
synonyms of, 297
treatment of, 298
Hypodermic method of anesthesia, 145
Hypodermic syringe, 90, 146
uses of, 147
I
Ichthyol, 180, 193, 198, 199, 251, 254, 262, 276, 290, 295, 296, 320,
332
Ichthyolated collodion, 69
Idrosis, 297
Illinois College of Chiropody, 5
Illinois Pedic Association, 8
Impervious coverings, 72
Incorporated Society of Chiropodists (England), 6
Indolent ulcer, 306, 314
etiology of, 315
symptoms of, 315
Infection, 213
treatment of, 227
Infected heloma, 167
Inflammation, symptoms of, 177
Ingrown nail clippers, 86
Ingrown nail forceps, 85
Ingrown toe nail, 205, 210, 237
Instruments, 78
applicators, 91
burs, 91
care of, 92
chisel, 81
excavator, 84
helotomon, 81
history of, 79
honing of, 92
Belgian hone, 92
oil stone, 93
Swatty hone, 93
technic, 93
hypodermic syringe, 90
ingrown nail clippers, 86
forceps, 85
iris tooth forceps, 88
nail chisel, 82
clippers, 86
file, 91
groove gouge, 83
scraper, 84
polishing, 94
rotary file, 90
scalpel, 80
scissors, 88
bandage, 89
cuticle, 89
selection and care of, 7
skiving knife, 92
soft corn spoon, 83
spatula, 84
special, for ingrown nail, 85
standardization of, 80
thumb forceps, 86
toe separators, 91
wiping of, 95
Iodoform, 29, 320
Iodoform gauze, 62
Iodine, 28, 215, 295
Iodized collodion, 69
Iris tooth forceps, 88
J
Jaborandi, 304
L
Lamb’s wool, 99
Lanolin, 276
Lassar’s paste, 320
Laws governing chiropody
New York, 3
California, 8
Lead and opium wash, 273, 275, 318
Lewi, Maurice J., 4
Lime, 25
Lint, 66
shielding, 67
Liquor alumini acetatis, 27, 273, 274
Liquor cresolis compositas, 29
Lister, Joseph, 22
Local anesthesia, 143, 158, 198
reaction of, 148
technic of, 145
Locomotion as an aid in diagnosis, 343
classification of gaits, 347
Ataxic gait, 352
static ataxic, 352
static spinal ataxic, 353
cerebellar, 353
titubating, 353
reeling or staggering, 354
Choreic, 354
festination, 354
hysteria, 355
myotonia, 355
saltatory, 355
stumbling, 354
Paretic gait, 347
mild, 347
Charlie Chaplin, 349
hobbling, 347
intermittent limping, 348
pompous, 347
shuffling, 348
tottering, 348
waddling, 348
wobbly, 348
moderate or flaccid, 349
prancing, 350
steppage, 349
spastic or severe, 350
cross-legged, 351
dragging, 352
dromedary, 352
ill-defined spastic, 352
mowing or hemiplegic, 351
small step, 351
elements of, 343
gait, 344
posture, 343
station, 344
methods of diagnosis, 345
ichnogram, 345
observation, 345
Lymphatics, 15
Lysol, 30, 318
M
Massage, 250, 270, 279, 289, 296, 304
Mazamorro, 368
Medicated collodion, 69
Menthol, 276
Mercuric chloride, 29, 273, 274
Mercurous chloride, 29
Mercury, 378
Metatarsalgia, 139, 141, 382
treatment of, 383
Methylene blue, 196
Miliaria, 304
definition of, 304
Miscellaneous foot lesions, 357
Moist dressings, 60, 270, 273
Moleskin, 195
Moleskin, adhesive, 97
Monochloracetic acid, 191
Monsel’s solution, 227, 232
Morton’s neuralgia, 382
Morton’s toe, 139, 140, 382
treatment of, 382
Muscles, 15
Mustard, 279
N
Nail chisel, 82, 215
Nail clippers, 86
Nail file, 91
Nail groove gouge, 83
Nail matrix, 16
Nails, 16, 50
Nail scraper, 84
Naked foot, 46
National Association of Chiropodists, 3, 9, 10
Necrosis, 293
Nerves, 15
medullated nerve fibres, 15
non-medullated nerve fibres, 15
Nitric acid, 176, 191, 194, 225
Non-evaporating moist dressings, 60
Novocaine, 144, 198, 216
O
Occlusive dressings, 61
Office, 405
accessories, 409
cabinet, 408
chair, 407
cleanliness of, 405
comfort of patient, 405
equipment, 406
operating room, 406
rotary file, 409
sterilizer, 408
waiting room, 405
Office equipment, 405, 406
Ohio College of Chiropody, 5
Oil stone, 93
Oiled silk, 72
Ointment dressings, 61, 220, 270, 275, 313
Onychatrophia, 244
derivation of, 244
diagnosis of, 246
etiology of, 244
pathology of, 245
treatment of, 246
Onychauxis, 241
derivation of, 241
diagnosis of, 242
etiology of, 241
pathology of, 242
treatment of, 243
palliative, 243
radical, 244
Onychia, 238
derivation of, 238
diagnosis of, 238
etiology of, 238
pathology of, 238
treatment of, 238
Onychitis, 238
Onychocryptosis, 210, 237
definition of, 210
derivation of, 237
etiology of, 210
complications, 212
prognosis of, 229
treatment of, 214
allowing nail to grow long, 234
complicated cases, 221
excision, 222
method of procedure, 223
no lateral cutting, 235
palliative method, 216
proper boots and hosiery, 235
packing, 233
prophylaxis, 230
radical method, 216
uncomplicated cases, 215
Onychophosis, 237
Onychoptosis, 247
Onychorrhexis, 247
Onychygrophosis, 241
Orthoform, 320
Osmidrosis, 302
Oxygen, 300, 366
P
Painful feet in women, 381
Panaris, 239
Panighao, 368
Papillary layer, 13
Papilloma, 185
Paraffin No. 7., 70
Paraffin No. 7-11., 70
Paraffin preparations, 70, 258
application of, 71
conclusions, 261
precautions in using, 258
removing dressings of, 259
Parresine, 71
Paronychia, 239
derivation of, 239
diagnosis of, 240
etiology of, 239
pathology of, 240
synonyms of, 239
treatment of, 240
Paronychitis, 239
Pasteur, 22
Pasteur serum, 365
Pedic items, 2
Pedic Society, State of California, 7
Pedic Society, New York State, 1
officers, 1
Perforating ulcer, 324
characteristics of, 325
etiology of, 324
prognosis of, 327
symptoms of, 326
treatment of, 326
Periostitis, 397
Pernio, 291
Peroxide of hydrogen, 28
Petrogen camphor, 280
iodine, 280
Phenol, 29, 198, 289, 302
Pilocarpin, 304
Plaster, 105, 106, 107, 117, 120
Plaster of Paris bandage, 74
Podiatrist, 2
Podiatrists office, 405
Policeman’s heel, 341
treatment of, 341
Polyidrosis, 297
Potassium hydroxide, 176, 184, 191, 195, 196, 209, 225
Potassium iodide, 378
Potassium permanganate, 30, 301, 303
Potential cautery, 191, 192
Poultice, 272
Pressure method of anesthesia, 146
Proflavin, 34
Protonuclein, 320
Proud flesh, 213, 216, 221, 251
Pruritis, 333
Pyrogallic acid, 191, 196
Q
Quinine and urea hydrochloride, 144
R
Radiography, 385-395
Radioscopy, 385
Redintol, 71
Reticular layer, 14
Rhode Island Chiropody Society, 9
Roentgenography, 385
Roentgenology, 385
Roentgenoscopy, 385
Roentgenotherapy, 385
Rotary file, 90, 149
S
Salicylated collodion, 70
Salicylic acid, 173, 176, 181, 184, 191, 197, 208, 232, 277, 378
Salvarsan, 379
Sandal, 47
San Francisco Chiropody Association, 6
Scalpel, 80
Scarlet red, 221, 277, 314, 320, 327, 332
School of Chiropody of New York, 4
Scissors, 88
Sebaceous glands, 14, 15, 17
Seborrhea, 305
definition of, 305
Seed corn, 179
Sesamoid bones, 402
Sheep skin, 98
Shields and shielding, 96, 173, 269
adhesive substances, 104
aperture for, 101
definition, 96
location of parts to be shielded, 100
manufacture of, 99
materials, 96
adhesive felt, 99
adhesive moleskin, 97
buckskin, 97
chamois, 97
felt, 98
lamb’s wool, 99
sheepskin, 98
method of skiving, 103
preparation of, 99
skiving of, 101
strapping of, 105, 107
thickness of, 100
Shielding, specific, 107
dorsal surfaces, 138
fifth toe, 120
built up, half-moon, 127
dorsal surface, 120
strapping for, 121, 126
lateral surfaces, 128
strapping for, 128
interdigital surfaces, 128
strapping for, 128
great toe, 107, 113
interdigital surfaces, 118, 119
strapping for, 120
intermediate toes, 113
dorsal surfaces, 113, 115
ends of, 116
strapping for, 117
lateral borders, 137
lateral plantar half-moon, 136
metatarsalgia, 139, 141
Morton’s toe, 139, 140
metatarsophalangeal articulation, 130
oval, 130
half-moon, 131
modified half-moon, 132
os calcis region, 137
plantar surfaces, 132, 133
strapping for, 134, 135
Silver nitrate, 191, 195, 226, 231, 248, 249, 250, 256, 290, 319,
320, 332
Simple ulcers, 306, 311
treatment of, 311
Skiagraphy, 385
Skiascopy, 385
Skin, 11
anatomy of, 12
layers of, 12
physiology of, 17
Skiving, 101, 103
Skiving knife, 92, 104
Spatula, 84
Sodium bicarbonate, 332
Sodium hydroxide, 191
Soft corn, 169
Soft corn spoon, 83
Soft soap, 362
Sterilization, 39
dressings, 40
field of operation, 30, 40
hands of operator, 41
instruments, 39
Sterilizing apparatus, 42
Sterilizers, 42, 408
Strapping, 105, 106, 107, 117, 120, 121, 128, 134, 269
Stratum corneum, 12
Stratum granulosum, 12
Stratum lucidum, 12
Stratum mucosum, 13
Subcutaneous areolar tissue, 14
Sublimed sulphur, 26
Sudamen, 304
definition of, 304
Sudorrhea, 297
Sudatoria, 297
Sudoriferous glands, 15, 17, 49
Sulphur, 30, 33, 299, 335
Sunlight, 24
Sutures, 198
Swatty hone, 93
Syphilitic ulcer, 327
symptoms of, 327
treatment of, 328
Syphilis, 189, 241, 373
blood tests for, 377
Wassermann, 377
Noguchi, 377
luetin, 378
color of, 374
course and duration of, 378
definition of, 373
derivation of, 373
diagnosis of, 374
differential diagnosis of, 377
distribution of, 374
etiology of, 373
form of, 374
pathology of, 373
plantar syphilide, 375
synonyms of, 373
treatment of, 378
T
Tannic acid, 248, 332
Tannoform, 249, 332
Teeth, 379
Temple University, 5
Tetanus, 365
The First Institute of Podiatry, 5
Thiersch’s solution, 318
Thumb forceps, 86
Thymol, 30
Thymol iodide, 30, 220, 249, 262, 312, 332, 334
Tr. Benzoin Comp., 249, 251, 289, 331
Tr. Iodine, 184, 278
Toe separators, 91
Tonsils, 379
Trench fever, 358
Trench foot, 357
complications in, 365
crust formation in, 363
etiology of, 358
extensive invasion in, 364
general treatment of, 365
prevention of, 361
prognosis of, 360
reparation stage of, 365
simple edematous, 362
stages of, 357
symptoms of, 359
treatment of, 360
vesicular, 363
Trichloracetic acid, 191, 194
Turpentine, 279
Tyloma, 182
Tylosis, 182
U
Ulcers, 306
callous, 306
definition of, 306
etiology of, 306
exciting causes of, 308
granulation of, 310
indolent, 306
pathology of, 308
perforating, 306
predisposing causes of, 307
simple, 306
syphilitic, 306
varicose, 306
Uncinarial dermatitis, 368
Ung. Acidi borici, 313
Ung. Acidi tannici, 313
Ung. Balsam of Peru, 314
Ung. Eucalypti, 314
Ung. hydrargyri, 29
Unguentum hydrargyri ammoniati, 29, 221, 313, 332
Unguentum sulphuris, 30, 221, 262, 276
Ung. zinci oxidi, 314
University of Massachusetts, 5
Urethra, 379
Uric acid diathesis, 212
Uric acid and the nails, 335
changes in size and shape, 336
treatment of, 337
discoloration, 335
treatment of, 335
prognosis, 337
texture changes, 336
treatment of, 336
Uridrosis, 304
definition of, 304
Uterus, 379
V
Vanadium chloride, 300
Varicose ulcer, 321
bandaging for, 324
etiology of, 321
symptoms of, 322
treatment of, 322
Vascular corn, 174
Venereal warts, 190
Verruca, 185
definition of, 185
derivation of, 185
diagnosis of, 189
etiology of, 185
pathology of, 187
prognosis of, 190
synonyms of, 185
treatment of, 191
varieties of, 188
where found, 187
Verruca arida, 185, 188
Verruca humida, 185, 189
Verruca vulgaris, 188
Vibration, 281
Vocational foot disorders, 339
W
Walking, 57
Water, 52
properties of, 52
Water itch, 368
Water pox, 368
Water sores, 368
Weak foot, 339
appearance of, 339
symptoms of, 339
treatment of, 339
Welch bacillus, 369
Wet dressings, 60, 218, 239, 270, 273, 311
White precipitate, 29, 221, 254, 378
Whitlow, 239
X
X-ray apparatus, 388
generator, 388
coil, 390
interrupterless, 390
tubes, 391
vacuum regulators, 392
tube stand, 394
X-ray plates, 394
developing of, 396
fixing of, 396
X-rays, 300, 385, 394
dangers of, 387
discovery of, 386
experiments leading up to, 387
Z
Zinc oxide, 261, 313, 320
Zinc stearate, 313
Zinc sulphate, 320
PRACTICAL PODIATRY
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