Di- (Di-) is a prefix meaning two or double. This Latin prefix is often used in scientific and technical terms. It comes from the Greek “di-”, which also means “two” or ...
Read MoreThe Schilling Test is one of the methods for diagnosing impaired absorption of vitamin B12 in the human body. This important vitamin is necessary for the normal functioni ...
Read MorePoikilocytosis is a condition in which red blood cells with unusual shapes are present in a person's blood. This is different from the normal state of blood, in which the ...
Read MoreLymphangi- (Lymphangi-) and Lymphangio- (Lymphangio-) are medical prefixes used in anatomical and clinical terminology. The prefix Lymphangi comes from the Greek word "ly ...
Read MoreLice (lat. Pediculus humanus) are parasitic insects of the order of lice that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Lice mainly affect the hairy parts of the body - th ...
Read MoreGlomerular filtration rate (GFR) is one of the most important indicators of kidney function. It reflects the rate at which blood passes through the nephron glomeruli and ...
Read MoreAn adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adenoids (lymphoid tissue located in the nasopharynx). Adenoidectomy is performed in the following cases: Exudati ...
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