Biology
- Glossodynia
Term: glossodyniaLiterally meaning: ?tongue pain?Origin: Anc Greek+ ??????/glossa(=tongue, language) + ?????/odyni(= pain) > ????/diao(=regret)Coined/History (?)Definition Glossodynia is a condition characterized by burning sensation in...
- Schistoglossia
Term: schistoglossia Literally meaning: ?cleft (bifid) tongue? Origin: Anc Greek?????/schiso(=slash, divide) + ??????/glossa(=tongue, language) Coined/History(?) Definition Congenital fissure or cleft of the tongue . ...
- Trachea Or Windpipe
Term: trachea or windpipe Origin: Anc Greek ???????/tracheia(= feminine gender of ??????/trachys=rough) > verb ???????/tarazo(=ruffle) because of rough cartilaginous structure?s of trachea. Coined : The ancient Greegs considerated that trachea a conduit...
- Pharynx
Term: pharynx (throat) Origin: Anc Greek ??????/fagima (=food) + ??????/agagon(carry) > ????? (Homer) simple past ?? of verb ?????/esthio(=eat). According to some dictionaries maybe there is a relation to ancient word ??????/pharanx(-chasm,...
- Respiratory System.
Respiratory System.The cells of our body consume oxygen in order to obtain energy. In this process, called oxidation, the cells burn glucose using oxygen, releasing carbon dioxide, and obtaining the necessary energy to carry out several metabolic processes....
Biology
epiglottis
Term: epiglottis
Literally meaning: upon the tongue
Origin: Anc Greek
???-/epi(=prefix meaning ?upon?, ?above? ?besides?)
+ ??????/glossa(=tongue, language)
Coined/History
(?)
Definition
The epiglottis is a flap is a flaplike projection that attached to the entrance of the larynx at the base of the tongue. Epiglottis during breathing lies completely within the pharynx while during the swallowing process it covers the trachea in order to prevent food and drink from entering the respiratory system.
- Glossodynia
Term: glossodyniaLiterally meaning: ?tongue pain?Origin: Anc Greek+ ??????/glossa(=tongue, language) + ?????/odyni(= pain) > ????/diao(=regret)Coined/History (?)Definition Glossodynia is a condition characterized by burning sensation in...
- Schistoglossia
Term: schistoglossia Literally meaning: ?cleft (bifid) tongue? Origin: Anc Greek?????/schiso(=slash, divide) + ??????/glossa(=tongue, language) Coined/History(?) Definition Congenital fissure or cleft of the tongue . ...
- Trachea Or Windpipe
Term: trachea or windpipe Origin: Anc Greek ???????/tracheia(= feminine gender of ??????/trachys=rough) > verb ???????/tarazo(=ruffle) because of rough cartilaginous structure?s of trachea. Coined : The ancient Greegs considerated that trachea a conduit...
- Pharynx
Term: pharynx (throat) Origin: Anc Greek ??????/fagima (=food) + ??????/agagon(carry) > ????? (Homer) simple past ?? of verb ?????/esthio(=eat). According to some dictionaries maybe there is a relation to ancient word ??????/pharanx(-chasm,...
- Respiratory System.
Respiratory System.The cells of our body consume oxygen in order to obtain energy. In this process, called oxidation, the cells burn glucose using oxygen, releasing carbon dioxide, and obtaining the necessary energy to carry out several metabolic processes....