A- (A-, An-) is a prefix used in medicine and other scientific fields to indicate the absence of something. This prefix comes from the Greek "α-" (a-), which means "not", ...
Read MoreLithotrite is a surgical instrument used to break up bladder stones. It is used during the procedure of litholapaxy - crushing and removing stones from the bladder. A lit ...
Read MoreMyositis Ossificans: causes, symptoms and treatment Myositis ossificans, also known as myositis osteogenesis, is a rare disease in which bone forms at the site of a hemat ...
Read MorePrepatellar bursitis, also known as maids' knee, is an inflammation of the lining of the bursa (bursa) located in front of the kneecap. This bursa cushions the pressure a ...
Read MorePortal Vein is a short (approximately 8 cm long) vein that forms part of the portal system of the liver. This vein is formed by the confluence of the splenic vein, which ...
Read MoreHallucination is a phenomenon when a person perceives something that does not exist in reality. Hallucinations may be visual, auditory, tactile, gustatory, or olfactory. ...
Read MoreCryopreservation Cryopreservation is the preservation of tissue by freezing it. This method allows cells and tissues to be kept alive at very low temperatures. Cryopreser ...
Read MoreMeat- (Meat-), Meato- (Меаto-) are medical prefixes that are used to designate a passage or opening. The prefix Meat- comes from the Latin word "meatus", meaning "passage ...
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