Biology
- Human Genome Project
Benefits: It provides an extremely detailed map of the entire human genome which elucidates the genetic basis of diseases, hence allowing for the early detection of genetic diseases and improved diagnosis. The project enables novel molecular treatment...
- Which Of The Following Is An Autoimmune Disease?
A) Rheumatoid Arthritis B) Typhoid C) Cancer D) AIDS The correct answer is: A) Rheumatoid Arthritis...
- Xerophthalmia
Term: xerophthalmia Literally meaning: ?shaving? Origin: Anc Greek?????/xeros(=dry)????????/ophthalmos (=eye) > ??/ops(=face, look) + ???????/thalamus(=chamber) Coined/History(?) Definition Xerophthalmia is the condition of dry eyes. Xerophtalmia...
- Pyorrhea
Term: pyorrhea Literally meaning: ?pus flowing?Origin: Anc Greek????/pyon(=pus) > ????/pytho(=rot, stink)+ ???/roe(=stream, flowing) >verb ???/reo(=flow)Coined/HistoryDefinitionPyorrhea or periodontitis is a set of Purulent and inflammatory...
- Spondyloarthropathy
Term: spondyloarthropathyLiterally meaning: ?suffering from vertebrae disease?Origin: Anc Greek?????????/spondylos(=vertebra) >????/spao(=break)+?????/tylos(=callus, corn)>??????/arthron(=used as composing form pertaining to the joints eg Arhtropoda,...
Biology
rheumatism
Term: rheumatism
Origin: Anc Greek ?????/rheuma (=stream, flowing)
???/roe (=flow)
Coined: The term was introduced into the literature by the French physician G Guillaume de Baillou (1538?1616), who emphasized that arthritis could be a systemic disorder in 1642. Later in 18th cen William Heberden (1710-1801) wrote :
?The rheumatism is a common name for many aches and pains, which have yet peculiar appellation. Though owing to very different causes.. Commentaries on the History and Cure of Diseases, ch.79.
The terms rheumatology and rheumatologist are first coined by Drs. Hollander and Comroe, respectively in 1940s.
Definition:
Rheumatism is a general medical term concerning diseases affecting the joints and connective tissue such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, , fibromyalgia and lupus.
- Human Genome Project
Benefits: It provides an extremely detailed map of the entire human genome which elucidates the genetic basis of diseases, hence allowing for the early detection of genetic diseases and improved diagnosis. The project enables novel molecular treatment...
- Which Of The Following Is An Autoimmune Disease?
A) Rheumatoid Arthritis B) Typhoid C) Cancer D) AIDS The correct answer is: A) Rheumatoid Arthritis...
- Xerophthalmia
Term: xerophthalmia Literally meaning: ?shaving? Origin: Anc Greek?????/xeros(=dry)????????/ophthalmos (=eye) > ??/ops(=face, look) + ???????/thalamus(=chamber) Coined/History(?) Definition Xerophthalmia is the condition of dry eyes. Xerophtalmia...
- Pyorrhea
Term: pyorrhea Literally meaning: ?pus flowing?Origin: Anc Greek????/pyon(=pus) > ????/pytho(=rot, stink)+ ???/roe(=stream, flowing) >verb ???/reo(=flow)Coined/HistoryDefinitionPyorrhea or periodontitis is a set of Purulent and inflammatory...
- Spondyloarthropathy
Term: spondyloarthropathyLiterally meaning: ?suffering from vertebrae disease?Origin: Anc Greek?????????/spondylos(=vertebra) >????/spao(=break)+?????/tylos(=callus, corn)>??????/arthron(=used as composing form pertaining to the joints eg Arhtropoda,...