island (redirected from island outbreak)

island /is·land/ (i´lind) a cluster of cells or isolated piece of tissue.

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blood islands  aggregations of mesenchymal cells in the angioblast of the early embryo, developing into vascular endothelium and blood cells.

bone island  a benign focus of mature cortical bone within trabecular bone on a radiograph.

islands of Langerhans  see under islet.

islands of pancreas  islets of Langerhans.

island of Reil  insula.

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is·land (lnd)

n.

An isolated tissue or group of cells that is separated from the surrounding tissues by a groove or is marked by a difference in structure or function.

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island

[i′lənd]

Etymology: OE, īegland, island

See islet.

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island

a cluster of cells or an isolated piece of tissue.

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blood i's

aggregations of mesenchymal cells in the angioblast of the embryo, developing into vascular endothelium and blood cells.

island of Calleja

discrete group of very small nerve cells in the olfactory tubercle of the forebrain.

i's of Langerhans

see islet of Langerhans.

island outbreak

outbreak limited to a specific population, usually a herd, caused often by a localized lack of immunity in a closed herd.

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Patient discussion about island outbreak.

Q. do you know of a good gastro doctor in staten island ny. I have acid refex so bad cant sleep, or lay flat.. years ago was told I had a hiatus hernia, and would only have fLare ups once in a while, have taken nexium for years, and it worked, but not anymore.. I really need to find a good doctor to test me again.

A. Try www.ucomparehealthcare.com/drs/new_york/gastroenterologists/Staten_Island.html for a directory of gastroenterologists in your area. This is only a website I've found - haven't tried it and I have no idea how good or reliable it is.

Take care,