Biology
Term: amnesia
Origin: Anc Greek ?/? (privative prefix) + ?????/mneme(=memory) -->forgetfulness
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In 1763 amnesias had been already classified by French physician and botanist Sauvages de la Croix (1706 ? 1767) who is credited with establishing the first methodical nosology for diseases. The oldest description of patients with memory disorders came from Korsakoff (1889).
In Greek mythology Mnemosyne was the personification of memory and remembrance. It was believed that Zeus with Mnemosyne were the parents of the nine Muses who were the inspiration of writers and poets and protectors of art.
Definition
Loss of memory due to many causes including stroke, encephalitis, injury to the brain, surgery and alcoholism.
- Ap Biology Exam Preparartion
As the day of the AP Biology exam approached I worried and panicked more and more. I did not feel ashamed because I would bomb the test due to lack of participation and comprehension but because of my poor studying skills and inability to memorize things....
- Antigen
Term: antigen Literally meaning: ? antibody generator?Origin: Anc Greek????-/anti- (=prefix meaning opposed to, against, instead) + ?????/geno(=produce, give birth to)Coined/HistoryBy Hungarian physician and microbiologist Laszlo Detre (1874-1939)...
- Catheter
Benjamin Franklin (1706? 1790)Term: CatheterOrigin: Anc Greek ???????/cathiemi(=to let down, thrust in)> ????/cata(=down) + ????/eemi(=send)CoinedCatheters were used by both ancient Egyptians and Greeks. The modern form of catheter was invented in...
- Lethargy
Term: lethargy Origin: Anc Greek ????????/lethargos (=awareness) >????/lethe (= forgetfulness) Definition:Lethargy is a state of awareness. Lethargy in common usage may mean also fatigue, drowsiness (sleepiness), tiredness, listlessness,...
- Alcoholism- Effects And Treatment
Types of alcohols Alcohols include, a. Beverages: They contain 5-15% alcohol. E,g, Wine, beer and toddy. b. Spirits: They contain more than 50% alcohol. E.g. Whisky, brandy, rum, gin, arrack etc . The victims of alcoholism...
Biology
amnesia
Term: amnesia
Origin: Anc Greek ?/? (privative prefix) + ?????/mneme(=memory) -->forgetfulness
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| Sauvages de la Croix (1706 ? 1767) |
In 1763 amnesias had been already classified by French physician and botanist Sauvages de la Croix (1706 ? 1767) who is credited with establishing the first methodical nosology for diseases. The oldest description of patients with memory disorders came from Korsakoff (1889).
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| Greco-Roman mosaic from Antioch |
Definition
Loss of memory due to many causes including stroke, encephalitis, injury to the brain, surgery and alcoholism.
- Ap Biology Exam Preparartion
As the day of the AP Biology exam approached I worried and panicked more and more. I did not feel ashamed because I would bomb the test due to lack of participation and comprehension but because of my poor studying skills and inability to memorize things....
- Antigen
Term: antigen Literally meaning: ? antibody generator?Origin: Anc Greek????-/anti- (=prefix meaning opposed to, against, instead) + ?????/geno(=produce, give birth to)Coined/HistoryBy Hungarian physician and microbiologist Laszlo Detre (1874-1939)...
- Catheter
Benjamin Franklin (1706? 1790)Term: CatheterOrigin: Anc Greek ???????/cathiemi(=to let down, thrust in)> ????/cata(=down) + ????/eemi(=send)CoinedCatheters were used by both ancient Egyptians and Greeks. The modern form of catheter was invented in...
- Lethargy
Term: lethargy Origin: Anc Greek ????????/lethargos (=awareness) >????/lethe (= forgetfulness) Definition:Lethargy is a state of awareness. Lethargy in common usage may mean also fatigue, drowsiness (sleepiness), tiredness, listlessness,...
- Alcoholism- Effects And Treatment
Types of alcohols Alcohols include, a. Beverages: They contain 5-15% alcohol. E,g, Wine, beer and toddy. b. Spirits: They contain more than 50% alcohol. E.g. Whisky, brandy, rum, gin, arrack etc . The victims of alcoholism...