Drastic

Drastic in English

The etymology of drastic leads us to drastikós, a word from the Greek language. It is an adjective that can be used to qualify someone or something that is crude, inflexible, radical or severe. For example: “I am going to be a bit drastic but you have to understand me: either you adopt a healthier […]

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Domestication

Domestication in English

The word that concerns us now we can establish that it derives from domesticate, which is a verb that comes from Latin, exactly from domesticus, which means “related to the house”. Domestication is called the act and the consequence of domesticating: getting a wild or ferocious animal to moderate its temperament and get used to […]

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Impudence

Impudence in English

The Latin word sfacciatezza came to our language as impudence. This adjective alludes to the lack of shame, modesty, decorum or decency. Whoever acts impudently, therefore, behaves without modesty. For example: “The soccer player once again showed his audacity by singing live on a television show”, “I am amazed at the audacity of politicians who […]

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Administrative Law

Administrative Law in English

Administrative law is the branch of law that deals with the regulation of public administration. It is, therefore, the legal system regarding its organization, its services and its relations with citizens. Administrative law can be framed within internal public law and is characterized by being common (it is applicable to all municipal, tax, etc. activities), […]

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Denervation

Denervation in English

Before entering fully into the meaning of the term denervation, we will proceed to discover its etymological origin. In this case, we can point out that it is a word that derives from Latin, it is exactly the result of the union of these Latin components: -The prefix “des-”, which is used to indicate “negation”. […]

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LEATHER

Leather in English

Leather is the skin that covers the meat of animals. The term, which has its origin in the Latin corium, also allows to name said skin after it has been tanned and treated for various uses. For example: “Do you like the leather bag I bought myself?” , “Claudia has a beautiful leather chair in […]

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QUADRICEPS

Quadriceps in English

Before entering fully into the meaning of the term quadriceps, we have to proceed to discover its etymological origin. In this case, we can state that it is a word that derives from Latin and that it is the result of the sum of two clearly defined components: -The term “quattor”, which can be translated […]

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MELTING POT

Crucible in English

In order to know the meaning of the term crucible, it is necessary, in the first place, to discover its etymological origin. In this case, we can establish that it is a word that derives from the Catalan “cresol”, which is used to define a type of clay bowl. Word that came from the vulgar […]

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DEDUCTION

Deduction in English

The term deduction, derived from the Latin word deductio, refers to the act and consequence of deducting. This verb, in turn, refers to drawing a conclusion or discounting a certain amount. For example: “This morning when I woke up you weren’t home: so by deduction I guess you must have been out all night”, “The […]

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CUTICLE

Cuticle in English

In order to know the meaning of the term cuticle, it is necessary to discover its etymological origin. In this case, we can state that it is a cultism that derives from Latin, exactly from “cuticle”, which can be translated as “little skin”. This word is the result of the sum of two differentiated elements: […]

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HEALER

Healer in English

In order to know the meaning of the term healer, it is necessary to discover, in the first place, its etymological origin. In this case, we can establish that it is a word that derives from Latin, it is exactly the result of the sum of two clearly differentiated components of said language: -The verb […]

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Cover

Cover in English

The term cover, from the English language, can be translated as “cover” or “lid”. In our language, its use appears in the musical field to refer to a song by an author or performer that is covered by another musician. According to abbreviationfinder.org, a cover, in other words, is a different version of a song […]

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Lupus Vulgaris

Lupus Vulgaris in English

Lupus vulgaris is one of about ten known types of so-called skin tuberculosis, which, like pulmonary tuberculosis, is usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. As a rule, the infectious disease, which only rarely occurs in Central Europe, is a reinfection, because the skin normally represents an impenetrable barrier for the pathogen. Lupus vulgaris usually manifests itself […]

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Methemoglobinemia

Methemoglobinemia in English

Methaemoglobinemia is when there is an increased level of methemoglobin in the blood. Methemoglobin is a derivative of hemoglobin, which gives red blood cells their color and binds oxygen for transport around the body. Since methemoglobin cannot bind oxygen, there is a systemic undersupply of oxygen in methemoglobinemia, which becomes noticeable, among other things, through […]

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Intellectual Disability

Intellectual Disability in English

Statistically, about three percent of the population is affected by intellectual disability. Different degrees of severity are differentiated from the so-called “borderline intelligence” to “severe intellectual disability”. This is an impairment of mental abilities. What is intellectual disability? The cause may be that the mother contracted viral or bacterial infections (e.g. rubella) during pregnancy or consumed drugs […]

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Kashin-Beck Disease

Kashin-Beck Disease in English

Kaschin-Beck disease, also known by the synonyms Cashing-Beck disease or Kaschin-Beck syndrome, affects approximately three million people worldwide. It is a non-contagious and non-inflammatory disease of the joints and bones. The name derives from its two discoverers, the physician Nikolai Ivanovich Kashin and the scientist Melinda A. Beck. What is Kashin-Beck disease? The diagnosis is made based on […]

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Legionnaires' Disease

Legionnaires’ Disease in English

Legionellosis, also known as Legionnaires’ disease, is a severe variation of pneumonia. Legionnaires’ disease is caused by a bacterium that belongs to the Legionella subgenus. What is Legionnaires’ disease? The older and weaker the affected person is, the more serious the symptoms are. If no treatment is started, legionellosis is also classified as life-threatening. See AbbreviationFinder […]

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Labia Synechia

Labia Synechia in English

In the case of labia synechia, the labia minora stick together and can provide a breeding ground for bacteria over time, so that urinary tract infections and even hydonephrosis are favored. The most common cause of the phenomenon is trauma to the epithelial layer. The treatment is carried out by daily application of an ointment […]

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Kniest Dysplasia

Kniest Dysplasia in English

Kniest dysplasia is a congenital developmental disorder of the skeleton that goes back to a genetic mutation and is characterized by severe short stature. The prognosis depends on the severity of the individual case. Causal therapies are not yet available. What is Kniest dysplasia? Because of the thickening of the bones and the largely immobile […]

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Hypervitaminosis

Hypervitaminosis in English

Hypervitaminosis is vitamin poisoning. In most cases, the cause is misuse of dietary supplements. Even serious health disorders sometimes result from hypervitaminosis. What is hypervitaminosis? In most cases, the poisoning causes gastrointestinal problems, headaches and circulatory disorders. Those affected vomit frequently and also suffer from a loss of appetite, which in turn can cause deficiency […]

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Complex regional pain syndrome

CRPS in English

According to abbreviationfinder, Complex regional pain syndrome is also known as complex regional pain syndrome or CRPS for short. The term replaces the synonymous terms Sudeck’s disease, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Sudeck’s dystrophy and algodystrophy. What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? A diagnosis is made primarily on the basis of the clinical manifestations. Imaging methods such […]

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Mediterranean

Mediterranean in English

According to abbreviationfinder.org, the cradle of civilizations, the apple of discord and the oldest trade routes – all this is the “sea in the middle of the earth”, whose waves wash the shores of 22 states, most of which have managed to benefit directly from this remarkable neighborhood for tourism. It is on the numerous […]

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Agreement

Agreement in English

The contract, convention or agreement that is developed based on a specific matter is known as an agreement. To cite some examples: “The Argentine club announced the signing of an agreement with a European university for the training of youth players”, “The company sent me to Brazil to close an export agreement”, “The agreement was […]

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Hypoxia

Hypoxia in English

Hypoxia is a lack of oxygen in the arterial blood. More generally, medicine also refers to a low oxygen concentration in tissue. Hypoxia usually occurs as a result of other diseases. What is hypoxia? Characteristic symptoms of hypoxia are changes in breathing, rapid heart rate and/or chest pain. Mental symptoms such as unreasonable euphoria, perceived […]

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