Biology
- Cephalalgia
Term: cephalalgiaLiterally meaning: ?headache?Origin: Anc Greek???????/cephalin(=head) +?????/algos(=ache, pain) > ??????/loigos(=pain, sorrow)Coined/HistoryDefinition Cephalalgia is the symptom of a moderate usually pain in the head....
- Electroencelograph (eeg) Or Encephalogram
Term: electroencephalography (EEG) and encephalogramLiterally meaning: ?image of electrical condition of the brain?Origin: Anc Greek/ç???????/electron(=amber) >???????/helector(=shining light) > ?????/helios(=sun)+ ???/ago(=carry)...
- Dolichocephaly
Term: dolichocephaly Literally meaning: «long headed? Origin: Anc Greek???????/dolichos(=long road)+ ???????/cephalin(=head) Coined/HistoryThe name based on the head appearance which resembles to an inverted boat. Definition Dolichocepaly...
- Schistocephaly
Term: schistocephaly Literally meaning: ?cleft head ? Origin: Anc Greek?????/schiso(=slash, divide)+ ???????/cephalin(=head) Coined/History(?) DefinitionSchistocephaly is cleft or split head. ...
- Plagiocephaly
Term: plagiocephalyLiterally meaning: ?asymmetrical head?Origin: Anc Greek???????/plagios(=askew)???????/cephalin(=head) Coined/History(?)DefinitionPlagiocephaly is a a malformation of characterized by an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side)...
Biology
brachycephaly
Term: brachycephaly
Literally meaning: ?short head?
Origin: Anc Greek
??????/vrachys(=short)
???????/cephalin(=head)
Coined/History
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Definition
Brachycephaly is a type of craniosynostosis characterised by short broad head with a cephalic index of over 80
- Cephalalgia
Term: cephalalgiaLiterally meaning: ?headache?Origin: Anc Greek???????/cephalin(=head) +?????/algos(=ache, pain) > ??????/loigos(=pain, sorrow)Coined/HistoryDefinition Cephalalgia is the symptom of a moderate usually pain in the head....
- Electroencelograph (eeg) Or Encephalogram
Term: electroencephalography (EEG) and encephalogramLiterally meaning: ?image of electrical condition of the brain?Origin: Anc Greek/ç???????/electron(=amber) >???????/helector(=shining light) > ?????/helios(=sun)+ ???/ago(=carry)...
- Dolichocephaly
Term: dolichocephaly Literally meaning: «long headed? Origin: Anc Greek???????/dolichos(=long road)+ ???????/cephalin(=head) Coined/HistoryThe name based on the head appearance which resembles to an inverted boat. Definition Dolichocepaly...
- Schistocephaly
Term: schistocephaly Literally meaning: ?cleft head ? Origin: Anc Greek?????/schiso(=slash, divide)+ ???????/cephalin(=head) Coined/History(?) DefinitionSchistocephaly is cleft or split head. ...
- Plagiocephaly
Term: plagiocephalyLiterally meaning: ?asymmetrical head?Origin: Anc Greek???????/plagios(=askew)???????/cephalin(=head) Coined/History(?)DefinitionPlagiocephaly is a a malformation of characterized by an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side)...