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reservoir /re·ser·voir/ (rez´er-vwahr)
1. a storage place or cavity. 2. cistern. 3. an alternate host or passive carrier of a pathogenic organism. continent ileal reservoir 1. a valved intra-abdominal pouch that maintains continence of the feces and is emptied by a catheter when full. 2. a neobladder made from a section of ileum. continent urinary reservoir neobladder. ileoanal reservoir a pouch for the retention of feces, formed by suturing together multiple limbs of ileum and connected to the anus by an ileal conduit; used with colectomy to maintain continence in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Pecquet's reservoir cisterna chyli.
Reservoir A population in which a virus is maintained without causing serious illness to the infected individuals. Mentioned in: Hemorrhagic Fevers
reservoir [rez′ərvwär] Etymology: Fr, réservoir a chamber or receptacle for holding or storing a fluid. reservoir [rez´er-vwahr] 1. a storage place or cavity. 2. an alternate or passive host or carrier that harbors pathogenic organisms without injury to itself and serves as a source from which other individuals can be infected. cardiotomy reservoir in cardiopulmonary bypass, a collection chamber for blood suctioned from the heart chambers and pericardium. continent ileal reservoir an intra-abdominal pouch having a volume of at least 500 ml and a valve created from a portion of the ileum, pulled through the stoma, and lying flat against the abdominal wall; it maintains continence of feces and is emptied by a catheter when full. See also continent ileostomy and kock pouch. ileoanal reservoir see ileoanal reservoir. Ommaya reservoir a device implanted in the brain for instillation of medication or removal of fluid through a catheter in a lateral ventricle. When used for the direct administration of chemotherapy, it enhances the concentration of medication in brain tissue.
reservoir 1. a storage place or cavity. 2. an alternative host or passive carrier of a pathogenic organism. reservoir control control of infection in animal, bird or insect populations which act as reservoirs for infection of domesticated animals. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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