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multifocal /mul·ti·fo·cal/ (mul″te-fo´k'l) arising from or pertaining to many foci.
Multifocal Having many focal points. In progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, it means that damage caused by the disease occurs at multiple sites. Mentioned in: Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Retinoblastoma
multifocal [-fō′kəl] Etymology: L, multus + focus, hearth characterized by more than two ectopic foci that pace the heart. The foci may be atrial or ventricular. multifocal [mul″tĭ-fo´k'l] arising from or pertaining to many sites or locations.
multifocal arising from or pertaining to many foci. multifocal cystic iris separation separation of the posterior iridal epithelium of aged dogs. multifocal intramural myocardial infarction a result of hyalinization of small, intramural, coronary arteries in old dogs. Called also MIMI. multifocal symmetrical myelinolytic encephalopathy a fatal disease of Limousin and Simmental calves, beginning at about a month of age with blindness and dysmetria (Limousins) or at 5-8 months of age with signs of ataxia and weight loss (Simmentals). multifocal syndrome
neurological signs indicating more than one lesion site. Usually seen with infectious diseases of the brain or degenerative storage diseases. multifocal Multicentric adjective Having many points of origin, as in a multifocal cancer with a primary tumor and scattered satellites of cancer in surrounding tissues 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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