The arachnoid membrane (Arachnoid, Arachnoid Mater) is the middle of the three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (see Meninges); very thin, has an almost web-l ...
Read MorePro- (Pro-) is a prefix with the following meanings: Preceding something in time. Pro- can indicate that something happens before some event or point in time. For examp ...
Read MoreRubefacient is a substance that is widely used in medical practice to relieve severe muscle pain. Rubefacients cause skin flushing and temperature, which can improve bloo ...
Read MoreMeningioma Meningioma is a tumor formed from the connective tissue of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord. The growth of these tumors is usually slow, but their dev ...
Read MoreEnamel (Dental) (Enamel): What is it and how is it formed Enamel (tooth) is the extremely hard and durable outer covering of the tooth that protects it from damage and en ...
Read MoreMicrocephaly is a congenital condition in which the baby's head is significantly smaller than normal. This is due to underdevelopment of the brain. With microcephaly, the ...
Read MoreA pneumonectomy, also known as a pneumonectomy, is a surgical procedure to completely remove one of the lungs. This surgery is usually performed in cases of lung cancer w ...
Read MoreGenito-: what the prefix means and how it is used in medicine Genito- is a prefix that means related to the reproductive organs. This prefix is widely used in medicine ...
Read MoreMuscle Relaxant is a substance that relaxes skeletal muscles. Drugs with this ability include dantrolene and diazepam; they are used to eliminate spasms of skeletal muscl ...
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