Cronopio is a notion created by the Argentine writer Julio Cortázar ( 1914 – 1984 ). The cronopios are green and humid beings, according to what was imagined by the author of “Hopscotch”, who never gave too many details about the physical appearance of these characters. The first time that Cortázar used the term was […]
Continue ReadingIn Latin we clearly find the etymological origin of the term death that now concerns us. Specifically, it derives from “defunctio”, which is the result of the sum of these components: -The prefix “de-”, which indicates “direction from top to bottom”. -The word “functio”, which is synonymous with “function” and which is the result of […]
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Derived from the Latin declamatĭo, the concept of declamation revolves around the act of declaiming. This verb, according to its theoretical definition, describes the action of speaking in public or reciting with the appropriate intonation, mime and gestures. In this sense, we can make it known that there are various contests and declamation contests worldwide […]
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The notion of curatorship, which comes from the Latin word curatoria, is used as a synonym for curatorship : the position held by a curator (who cures or cares for something ). In the field of law, a curator is someone who is appointed through a judicial resolution to complement the capacity of the person […]
Continue ReadingLobular carcinoma in situ, or LCIS for short according to Abbreviation Finder, is a growth of the mammary gland that can spread to the milk ducts. Lobular carcinoma in situ is a non-invasive carcinoma. In situ means in place, meaning it will not grow into surrounding tissue. However, lobular carcinoma in situ is a risk […]
Continue ReadingRunner ‘s knee is also known by the terms iliotibial band chafing syndrome, tractus syndrome or iliotibial band syndrome and by the abbreviation ITBS. Runner’s knee is a painful condition on the outside of the knee that can affect both athletes and non-athletes. What is runner’s knee? Runner ‘s knee is caused by improper loading […]
Continue ReadingMinimal change glomerulonephritis is a special type of glomerulonephritis. The disease is also referred to by some doctors with the abbreviation MCGN. Minimal change glomerulonephritis is a disease that occurs primarily in young children. What is minimal change glomerulonephritis? In many cases, minimal-change glomerulonephritis is the trigger for the so-called nephrotic syndrome, which affects some […]
Continue ReadingCTS stands for carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure damage to nerves in the wrist caused by a cavity in the carpal canal. The disease must be treated, otherwise it will lead to consequential damage that can significantly limit the function of the affected hand. What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Graphic representation of the anatomy […]
Continue ReadingKFSD stands for Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans which is a congenital skin disease. Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans is inherited and extremely rare. The disease is sometimes referred to as Siemens I syndrome or keratosis pilaris decalvans. Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans was first described by Lameris in 1905. What is keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans? Overall, the complexion […]
Continue ReadingThe short rib polydactyly syndrome is a collective term for a large number of diverse osteochondrodysplasias that are already present at birth in the affected person. Short-rib polydactyly syndrome is a congenital disease with a genetic background. Short-rib polydactyly syndrome is characterized by shortening of the ribs and hypoplasia of the lungs. As a result […]
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Fatal Familial Insomnia or Fatal Familial Insomnia – also known as FFI – is an inherited disorder. The FFI (from the English for “fatal familial insomnia”) belongs to the so-called prion diseases and is characterized by severe sleep disorders and insomnia. Fatal familial insomnia often occurs between the ages of 20 and 70. Although the […]
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Coronary heart disease (CHD), chronic circulatory disorders of the heart muscle or chronic ischemic heart disease is a heart disease that is caused by hardening of the arteries and circulatory disorders in the heart muscle. As a result, the heart is undersupplied with oxygen, so that important cardiovascular functions can no longer be fulfilled. Seen […]
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The terms keel breast or chicken breast refer to a clearly visible protrusion of the sternum. Only in rare cases does this lead to physical problems such as poor posture. Very often, however, a keel chest is a significant psychological burden for those affected, so that medical care is necessary in many cases. What is […]
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A cruciate ligament tear is also referred to in medicine as a cruciate ligament rupture. This is a crack that came about as a result of external force. A cruciate ligament rupture often occurs as a sports accident in football players or when skiing. Typical signs of a cruciate ligament rupture are pain in the […]
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Short for United States Agency for International Development according to abbreviationfinder, USAID boasts of being the instrument that over the years has helped the countries of the world to develop economically and solve humanitarian problems. It is one of the instruments of the White House that the intelligence services use to obtain information on countries […]
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According to abbreviationfinder, the economic expenditure that must be made to buy or maintain a service or a product is called cost. Marginal, on the other hand, is that which is on the margin, is scarce or is secondary. In the economic field, marginal cost is called the increase in the cost of production that […]
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We have to establish, in the first place, that short-circuit is a juxtaposed word made up of two terms such as “short” and “circuit”: -Short has its etymological origin in Latin, exactly in the adjective “curtus”, which can be translated as “cut” or “short”. -Circuit, on the other hand, also derives from Latin. In his […]
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NTSC (or National Television System Committee according to abbreviationfinder) is an analog color television encoding and transmission system developed in the United States around 1940, and is currently used in the most of America and Japan, among other countries. A derivative of NTSC is the PAL system used in Europe and some South American countries. […]
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MTV, (acronym for Music Television according to abbreviationfinder) is an American cable television network, originally established in 1981 by Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment. Since 1985 it has been part of Viacom. Foundation MTV began broadcasting on August 1, 1981 with a video by the English group The Buggles, Video killed the radio star; the second video […]
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Crimean -Congo fever is caused by viruses. The routes of infection are from animal to human or from human to human. The disease has numerous symptoms that affect the entire organism and range from harmless flu-like symptoms to serious complications. So far there is no vaccine against the disease, therapy with ribavirin is possible. What […]
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The hemolytic-uremic syndrome is characterized by severe changes and damage to the blood count, the vessels and the kidneys. EHEC is the best known form of hemolytic uremic syndrome. What is hemolytic uremic syndrome? Since hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is usually a complication of severe bloody gastroenteritis with germs that produce the poison Shiga toxin, […]
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According to abbreviationfinder, the National Football League (National Football League, NFL, NFL) is an organization that unites professional football (meaning American football) teams in the United States of America. The NFL, along with the MLB (baseball), NBA (basketball) and NHL (ice hockey), is one of the “big four” most popular professional sports leagues in the United States. The National Football League was formed in 1920 in Ohio under the name […]
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National University of Avellaneda (UNDAV). Argentine National University located in the city of Avellaneda. It arises in 2009, with an educational proposal of excellence, through interdisciplinary work and the relationship with the community. History The National University of Avellaneda arises as a result of a debate on university planning and by virtue of the historical […]
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CD drive According to abbreviationfinder, the CD reader, also called a CD player, is the optical device capable of reproducing audio, video, data CDs, etc. using a laser that allows you to read the information on such discs. The compact disc player is composed of: A head, in which there is a laser beam emitter, […]
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The World Travel Awards ( or WTA according to abbreviationfinder) were created more than two decades ago and annually recognize and reward excellence in all sectors of the tourism industry worldwide. Importance The American newspaper The Wall Street Journal highlighted the importance of these awards and called them the Oscars of the travel industry. The WTAs are recognized […]
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China Television Company, Ltd. (CTV). Television broadcasting company in Taiwan, was founded on September 3, 1968 by the Kuomintang nationalist party. History According to abbreviationfinder, it was established on September 3, 1968 by the then ruling Nationalist Party of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The party owned the majority stake in the network. Trial broadcast […]
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In the world of business and business management, becoming the CEO of a company is the dream of the most qualified leaders. Being Chief Executive Officer represents having reached the pinnacle of professional success. For all those who still do not know what it is to be a CEO, in this article we will tell […]
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Before proceeding to determine the meaning of the term government accounting, it is necessary that we make it clear what the etymological origin of it is. In this sense, we have to state that the two words that make it up come from Latin: • Accounting is the result of the sum of several Latin […]
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Hyperammonemia is characterized by an increased concentration of ammonia in the blood. Possible causes include congenital defects in the urea cycle and certain enzymes, as well as severe liver disease. If left untreated, the disorder can lead to severe brain damage or even death. What is hyperammonemia? Hyperammonemia is the scientific term for an increased […]
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To know the meaning of the term congestion, it is interesting to start by discovering what its etymological origin is. In this case, we can state that it is a word that derives from Latin and that it is the result of the sum of the following Latin components: -The prefix “with”, which can be […]
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