Zenker, Friedrich Albert von


Zenker, Friedrich Albert von

(tseng'ker, zeng') Ger. pathologist, 1825–1898.

Zenker degeneration

A glassy or waxy hyaline degeneration of skeletal muscles in acute infectious diseases, esp. in typhoid. Synonym: zenkerism

Zenker diverticulum

Herniation of the mucous membrane of the esophagus through a defect in the wall of the esophagus. It is usually located in the posterior hypopharyngeal wall. Small diverticuli are asymptomatic. Large ones trap food and may cause esophageal obstruction, dysphagia, or the regurgitation of food. Treatment is by surgery or endoscopy.

Zenker fluid

A tissue fixative consisting of mercuric chloride, potassium dichromate, glacial acetic acid, and water. It is used to examine cells, and particularly nuclei, in detail.

Zenker,

Friedrich Albert von, German pathologist, 1825-1898. formol-Zenker fixative - Zenker fixative in which glacial acetic acid has been replaced by formalin.Zenker degeneration - a form of severe hyaline degeneration or necrosis in skeletal muscle, occurring in severe infections. Synonym(s): waxy degeneration; Zenker necrosisZenker diverticulum - common diverticulum of the esophagus, arises between the inferior pharyngeal constrictor and the cricopharyngeus muscle. Synonym(s): pharyngoesophageal diverticulumZenker fixative - a rapid fixative.Zenker necrosis - Synonym(s): Zenker degenerationZenker paralysis - paresthesia and paralysis in the area of the external popliteal nerve.