Tag: definition
Disc narrowing: definition, symptoms and treatment
Disc pinching, or disc collapse, is a thinned, pinched intervertebral disc (or discs), which leads to symptoms such as back or neck pain. Is that bad ? How to treat…
Myopia: definition, vision of the eye, can it disappear?
Myopia is the most common refractive visual disorder in the world. But what is it concretely? How does the myopic eye see? Diagram, information and advice to know everything about…
Bronchioles: definition, diagram, what role?
The bronchioles are part of the respiratory system. In the event of obstruction of the bronchioles, more or less significant respiratory discomfort may be felt by the patient (as in…
Burial of ashes: definition, forest, cemetery, at home?
After a cremation (or incineration), the ashes of a deceased person are collected in an urn. The urn can then be buried in a cemetery or on private property. The…
Liposomal: definition, vitamin C, what interest?
Vitamin C, magnesium… Liposomal technology involves encapsulating a substance in a liposome. What is it exactly ? What are the differences with a conventional pharmaceutical form? Better efficiency? Are there…
Vasoconstriction: definition, causes, effects
It is a physiological mechanism by which the caliber of blood vessels decreases by contraction of the muscles of their wall. It participates in the normal process of blood circulation.…
Erotomania: definition, what to do against this pathological passion?
Erotomania, or Clérambault syndrome, is a delusional psychological disorder characterized by the belief in an individual that he is loved by another. How to explain this pathological passion? What to…
Personality disorders: definition, list, diagnosis
Personality disorders are characterized by enduring patterns of behavior and thought that deviate from what is expected. Borderline, paranoia, schizotypal… Psychiatry counts 10 personality disorders. Summary Definition: what is a…
Scar (skin): definition, color, type, which creams?
A scar is a more or less deep lesion of the dermis whose size, color, thickness and depth can vary. Types, treatments to be applied immediately: learn all about scars…
Antisepsis: definition, stages, what is it for?
This procedure aims to eliminate pathogens present on and in the body, in order to treat infections. But it must follow a very specific protocol to be effective. The explanations…