Kolp- (Colp-), Kolpo (Colpo-) are prefixes that are used in medical terminology to indicate a connection with the vagina. Kolp- and Kolpo- come from the Greek word "κόλπο ...
Read MoreHeliotherapy is a treatment method that uses sunlight to speed up the healing process. It is based on the idea that sunlight can have a positive effect on human health. H ...
Read MoreMyocarditis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the heart muscle. Myocarditis can be caused by infectious (viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoal) and non-infectious caus ...
Read MoreLip- (Lip-) and Lipo- (Pro-) are prefixes that are used in medical terminology to denote fat or lipids. Lipids are a class of molecules that include fats, oils, waxes and ...
Read MoreThe xiphoid process (Xiphoid Process, Xiphoid Cartilage, Xiphisternum) is a small cartilaginous process located at the end of the sternum. It is part of the sternum frame ...
Read MoreGingiv- (Gingiv-), Gingivo (Gingivo-) are prefixes that are used in medical terminology to refer to gums. Gums are tissues that surround the teeth and protect them from b ...
Read MoreSlowly healing (indolent) - this term is used to describe a long-term, slowly passing disease. It is especially often used in relation to ulcers of the skin or mucous mem ...
Read More