scalenus syndrome — thoracic outlet syndrome the group of symptoms caused by compression of the subclavian artery and the lower roots of the brachial plexus against the fibrous and bony structures of the outlet of the upper thoracic vertebrae. Loss of sensation,… … The new mediacal dictionary
scalenus syndrome — noun discomfort and vascular symptoms and loss of sensation in a shoulder and arm; caused by a scalene muscle compressing the subclavian artery and part of the brachial plexus • Hypernyms: ↑syndrome … Useful english dictionary
scalenus anticus syndrome — n a complex of symptoms including pain and numbness in the region of the shoulder, arm, and neck that is caused by compression of the brachial plexus or subclavian artery or both by the scalenus anticus muscle … Medical dictionary
Синдром Лестничной Мышцы (Scalenus Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome) — ряд симптомов, возникающих в результате сдавления подключичной артерии и нижних корешков плечевого сплетения передней лестничной мышцей, которая прижимает их к верхним грудным позвонкам. Пораженная рука теряет чувствительность, слабеет, в ней… … Медицинские термины
thoracic outlet syndrome — scalenus syndrome … The new mediacal dictionary
syndrome — The aggregate of symptoms and signs associated with any morbid process, and constituting together the picture of the disease. SEE ALSO: disease. [G. s., a running together, tumultuous concourse; (in med.) a concurrence of symptoms, fr. syn,… … Medical dictionary
Thoracic outlet syndrome — A condition due to compromise of blood vessels or nerve fibers between the armpit (axilla) and base of the neck, usually due to compression of nerves or blood vessels between the neck and shoulders. Symptoms include pain, arm weakness, and… … Medical dictionary
Naffziger operation syndrome — Naff·zig·er operation, syndrome (nafґzig ər) [Howard Christian Naffziger, American surgeon, 1884–1961] see under operation, and see scalenus syndrome, under syndrome … Medical dictionary
anterior scalene syndrome — scalenus anterior s … Medical dictionary
Naffziger syndrome — scalenus s … Medical dictionary
