granular cast — a cellular cast derived from a kidney tubule. In certain kidney diseases, notably acute glomerulonephritis, abnormal collections of renal tubular cells are shed from the kidney, often as a cast of the tubule. The casts can be observed on… … The new mediacal dictionary
Cast — 1) A protective shell of plaster and bandage molded to protect a broken or fractured limb as it heals. 2) An abnormal mass of dead cells that forms in a body cavity. * * * 1. An object formed by the solidification of a liquid poured into a mold.… … Medical dictionary
Цилиндр Зернистый (Granular Cast) — клеточный цилиндр, присутствующий в почечных канальцах. При некоторых заболеваниях почек, особенно при остром гломерулонефрите, из почек выводятся аномальные скопления почечных столбчатых клеток; нередко они имеют вид цилиндров или трубочек. Их… … Медицинские термины
cast — n. 1) a rigid casing for a limb or other part of the body, made of plaster of Paris, fibreglass, or plastic, that is designed to protect a broken bone and prevent movement of the aligned bone ends until healing has progressed sufficiently. 2) a… … The new mediacal dictionary
urinary cast — a cast formed from gelled protein precipitated in the renal tubules and molded to the tubular lumen; pieces of these casts break off and are washed out with the urine. There are various different types, including granular, hyaline, waxy, and… … Medical dictionary
hemoglobin cast — a granular cast that contains hemoglobin, such as in tubular bleeding or glomerulopathy … Medical dictionary
To cast the lead — Lead Lead (l[e^]d), n. [OE. led, leed, lead, AS. le[ a]d; akin to D. lood, MHG. l[=o]t, G. loth plummet, sounding lead, small weight, Sw. & Dan. lod. [root]123.] 1. (Chem.) One of the elements, a heavy, pliable, inelastic metal, having a bright,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
renal cast — n a cast of a renal tubule consisting of granular, hyaline, albuminoid, or other material formed in and discharged from the kidney in renal disease * * * urinary c … Medical dictionary
renal cast — noun : a cast of a renal tubule consisting of granular, hyaline, albuminoid, or other material formed in and discharged from the kidney in renal disease … Useful english dictionary
ЦИЛИНДР ЗЕРНИСТЫЙ — (granular cast) клеточный цилиндр, присутствующий в почечных канальцах. При некоторых заболеваниях почек, особенно при остром гломерулонефрите, из почек выводятся аномальные скопления почечных столбчатых клеток; нередко они имеют вид цилиндров… … Толковый словарь по медицине
