Ketosis - what is it and how does it affect the body? Ketosis is a condition in which the content of ketone bodies in the body tissues increases. Ketone bodies are formed ...
Read MoreStomatitis is an inflammation of the oral mucosa. Stomatitis can be caused by a variety of factors, including infections, trauma, chemicals, allergic reactions, immune di ...
Read MoreLaparo- (laparo-) is a prefix denoting the lower back or abdomen. This prefix comes from the Greek word "lapara", which means "side". It is widely used in medical termino ...
Read MoreLaryngoscopy is an examination of the larynx that allows you to assess the condition of the vocal cords, laryngeal perineum and other structures located deep in the laryn ...
Read MoreBili- is a prefix that is often used in medical terms and indicates a connection with bile. Bile is a fluid that is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. I ...
Read MoreLabyrinth (Inner Ear) is a system consisting of cavities and ducts that form the organs of hearing and balance. The membranous labyrinth is a complex of interconnected me ...
Read MoreHypo- (Hypo-) - prefix. See hyp- Hypo- (or hypo-) is a prefix of Greek origin meaning “below”, “under”, “insufficient”. Examples of words with the prefix hypo-: hypotens ...
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