nonseptic
- adjective
- /nɒnˈsɛptɪk/
- Specialized
- Nonseptic lateral sinus thrombosis differs from septic lateral sinus thrombosis in that it is not associated with ear or sinus infections.
- nonseptic lateral thrombosis
- nonseptic lateral sinus
- nonseptic lateral
Examples
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The characteristic fever of septic lateral sinus thrombosis is absent in nonseptic lateral sinus thrombosis, which is rarely fatal.
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Nonseptic lateral sinus thrombosis involves primary thrombus formation within the dural sinus.
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These changes seen in association with nonseptic lateral sinus thrombosis may not be caused by mastoiditis.
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A diagnosis of nonseptic lateral sinus thrombosis without mastoiditis was made.
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An otolaryngologic evaluation is often sought when a patient with nonseptic lateral sinus thrombosis comes to medical attention, based on symptoms and radiologic findings associated with this condition.
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Mastoid changes are frequently detected on computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging in cases of nonseptic lateral sinus thrombosis.
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(n3) The increased intracranial tension seen in nonseptic lateral sinus thrombosis is associated with blockage of the dominant sinus.
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(n1) <> Generally, the initial symptom of nonseptic lateral sinus thrombosis is headache, which may be either generalized or localized to the temperoparietal region.
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Patients with nonseptic lateral sinus thrombosis and mastoid abnormality detected on MRI should have an otolaryngologic evaluation to rule out coexisting mastoiditis.
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In a patient with nonseptic lateral sinus thrombosis, there is typically no fever, indicating a lack of infection.
Synonyms
Completely free from germs
Without harmful germs that cause disease
Free from harmful germs to prevent infection
Not able to spread disease between people
Does not have an infection
Free of tiny living things that cause disease
Antonyms
How Septic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nonseptic comes from the prefix non- meaning 'not' and septic meaning 'infected' or 'rotten', as in sepsis and antiseptic. So a nonseptic wound or inflammation is one that is 'not caused by infection'.