From the Latin defēctus, a defect is an imperfection in someone or something. The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) defines the term as the lack of some quality…
The notion of weakness, coming from the Latin word debilĭtas, refers to the scarcity or absence of force, energy or power. Depending on the context, the term can be used…
The Latin word cumŭlus came to Castilian as cumulus. The concept can be used to name the accumulation or disorderly piling up of various elements. For example: “When the meeting…
The notion of conventillo refers to the construction that houses numerous small houses and that has certain spaces in common, such as corridors and patios. For example: “The singer grew…
NMMS stands for Nonne-Milroy-Meige Syndrome. Nonne -Milroy-Meige syndrome is a hereditary disease. This means that Nonne-Milroy-Meige syndrome is present from birth. As part of the disease, the affected patients primarily suffer…
APS stands for Polyendocrine autoimmune diseases. Polyendocrine autoimmune diseases represent a heterogeneous group of autoimmune diseases in which several endocrine and non-endocrine organs can be affected simultaneously. These diseases are very…
Mesenteric lymphadenitis is a disease that occurs in the majority of cases in children. The disease is also referred to by the synonymous terms Masshoff’s disease and mesenteric lymphadenitis. The…
Cradle cap is the collective term for infantile seborrheic dermatitis, which causes scaly patches on the scalp of infants. Thick crusts and scales can form, but cradle cap is not…
Interstitial nephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys that can be acute or chronic. In addition to viral and bacterial causes, autoimmune diseases and drug noxae are possible triggers. The treatment…
Cat allergy is the most common form of widespread pet dander allergy. Its symptoms are watery eyes, sneezing and allergic skin reactions, but severe asthma attacks can also occur. The most…
