Denotations & Old terminologies used in Homopathy - Similima

Locomotor ataxia Tabes dorsalis.A late form of syphilis resulting in a hardening of the dorsal
columns of the spinal cord and marked by shooting pains, emaciation, loss of
muscular coordination, and disturbances of sensation and digestion. Also
called locomotor ataxia. Tabes dorsalis is a late manifestation of untreated
syphilis and is characterized by a triad of clinical symptoms namely gait
unsteadiness, lightning pains and urinary incontinence. It occurs due to a slow
and progressive degeneration of nerve cells and fibers in spinal cord. It is one of
the forms of tertiary syphilis or neurosyphilis.
Description
The first description of the disorder was given by a French neurologist, Guillame
Duchenne in 1858 who called it l'ataxie locomotrice progressive (progressive
locomotor ataxia). But the word tabes dorsalis was coined in 1836 even before
the actual cause was discovered.Tabes in Latin means "decay" or
"shriveling"; dorsalis means "of the back." These indicate the location and type
of damage occurring in the spinal cord. It is also called "spinal syphilis" or
"syphilitic myelopathy."
Lues An old name for syphilis
Luminal Things pertaining to a lumen ofhollow structures
Lupoid Resembling lupus
Lupoid ulceration A skin ulcer that simulates or resembles lupus
Lupus It is a neoplasm cosisting of cell proliferation,excited by the bacillus
tuberculosis.this large accumulation of proliferating cells,pressing away and
destroying the layers of cutis is characteristic of lupus.different stages
are.1.lupus maculosus-brownish red spots.2.lupus tuberculosis-papules or
nodules elevated above the skin,also of redish brown in colour.3.lupus
exfoliaticus-there is infiltration,the skin is same colour covered with lamellae of
the epidermis.4.lupus exulcerans-there are atonic ulcers,which results from
softening of infiltration.5.lupus hypertrophicus-there are new formations rising
above the skin which involves larger areas.6.lupus serpiginous-large ulcers
extending peripherically.first 4 stages are known as lupus nonexedens and latter
two lupus exedens
Lupus erythematosis Lupus sebaceosous, lupus erythematodes, erythematoids, lupus superficialis,
seborrhea congestiva, erythema centrifugum. An eruption of flat red papules,
usually with a white scale
Lupus vulgaris Tuberculosis of the skin; appears first on the face and heals slowly leaving deep
scars
Luxation Complete dislocation of a joint
Lypemania Intense nervous depression.
Malignant
Lyssophobia
Fear of rabies or of becoming mad
Madidans Moist; denoting certain skin lesions.
Mal-de-mer Seasickness.
Malignant jaundice Jaundice accompanied by high fever and delirium, seen in severe hepatitis and
other extensive diseases of the liver. Also called icterus gravis.
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