What does part stand for in medical terms?
What does part stand for in medical terms?
General Words
| Part | Definition |
|---|---|
| oxy- | sharp, acute, oxygen |
| pan-, pant-, panto- | all or everywhere |
| pharmaco- | drug, medicine |
| re- | again, backward |
What is Flegel’s disease?
Flegel’s disease, also known as hyperkeratosis lenticularis perstans, is a rare skin disease characterized by small, red-brown, hyperkeratotic, papules that are usually located on the lower extremities.
What does Eupepsia mean?
noun. good digestion (opposed to dyspepsia).
What does BK mean in medical terms?
List of medical abbreviations: B
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BiVAD | bilateral ventricular assist device (left and right) |
| BK | bradykinin |
| BKA | below-the-knee amputation |
| b/l | bilateral |
What is lichen Spinulosus?
Lichen spinulosus is a rare, idiopathic dermatosis characterized by follicular keratotic papules that are grouped into large patches. In this report the clinical and histologic data of 35 patients with lichen spinulosus are presented.
What causes Flegel disease?
The cause of the disease is unknown. It is thought to be an inherited condition although cases have been reported where there is no family history of the disease. Exposure to the sun has also been implicated but not proven.
What does Hyperdipsia mean?
excessive thirst
hyperdipsia (uncountable) (medicine) excessive thirst.
What does BK mean in pharmacy?
BK—below knee. BKA—below the knee amputation.
What is acquired keratosis Follicularis?
Keratosis follicularis, also known as Darier disease, is a rare, genetic skin disorder. Affected individuals develop skin lesions that consist of thickened, rough bumps (papules) or plaques that may also be greasy or have a brown or yellow crust.
What is Ulerythema Ophryogenes?
Ulerythema ophryogenes, a rare cutaneous disorder, is characterized by inflammatory keratotic facial papules that may result in scars, atrophy, and alopecia. This disorder has been described in association with other congenital anomalies such as Noonan syndrome, de Lange syndrome, and Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome.
What is Kyrle’s disease?
Kyrle disease is a perforating skin condition characterized by the presence of large keratotic papules distributed widely throughout the body. The papules contain a central keratotic plug, which histologically correlates with keratin and necrotic debris.