intermediate

intermediate /in·ter·me·di·ate/ (-me´de-at)

1. between; intervening; resembling, in part, each of two extremes.

2. a substance formed in a chemical process that is essential to formation of the end product of the process.

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in·ter·me·di·ate (ntr-md-t)

adj.

Lying or occurring in a middle position or state.

n.

A substance formed in the course of a chemical reaction or the synthesis of a desired end product that then participates in the process until it is either deactivated or consumed.

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intermediate [in″ter-me´de-at]

1. placed between; see also medial and median.

2. resembling, in part, each of two extremes.

3. a substance formed in a chemical process that is essential to formation of the end product of the process.

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intermediate

1. between; intervening; resembling, in part, each of two extremes.

2. a substance formed in a chemical process that is essential to formation of the end-product of the process.

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intermediate cell mass

see nephrotome.

intermediate filaments

intracellular protein fibers which are part of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells.

intermediate host

especially in parasitology, a host in which the parasite undergoes a stage, usually the larval or nonsexual stage, in its development. The host may be an insect vector which also acts as the transmitting medium, or another insect or animal species which is a passive enhancer, the infection being spread by other means.

intermediate junction

see zonula adherens.

intermediate mesoderm

mesoderm located just lateral to the somites, uniting the paraxial and lateral plate mesoderm.

intermediate sheep footrot

less underrunning of horn and less likelihood of resulting in chronic lesions than in virulent footrot.

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Patient discussion about intermediate.

Q. is there any connection between the unexplained pain of fibromyalgia and cancer? I've heard about fibromyalgia only recently as my cousin was diagnosed with it and some symptoms remind me- unfortunately, of those my uncle had when they found out he had cancer.

A. When I was diagnosed the neurologist went by some guide lines for pain points and I had had numerous test for different things. I personally could not see a connection for what I had been and am going through to cancer. A lot of people are not familiar with fibromyalgia because for years it was "unexplained" pain. Or we were told it was in our head! It is real, it is painful and I hope you can be a support to your cousin. We all need a shoulder from time to time. I wish your cousin the best of luck!

Q. what is the connection between gout and drinking cokes? There was an article in your magazine earlier this year about how drinking cokes could affect gout....can I get a copy of that artical?

A. I've found that STRESS is the main trigger for my gout attacks.

Q. Is there a connection between Epstein-Barr Virus and Fibromyalgia and where can I find information? I was diagnosed with EBV 10 years ago and got diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Depression 5 yrs ago-is there a connection and if so where can I obtain information. If anyone can help-Thank You!

A. EBV is a herpes virus. And there are arguments from both sides if it has a connection or not to Fibromyalgia, some articles say that , some say the other. The truth is that for the patient it doesn’t mater. If you have it you have to deal with it and it doesn’t mater how it showed up. This mater to the researches.