Medical Terminology: Diseases, Diagnostics, Medications & Senses
Understanding Medical Terminology
Types of Diseases
- Infectious: Easily transmitted from person to person.
- Acute: Lasting for a short time.
- Non-Infectious: Not transmitted to another person.
- Chronic: Lasting for months or years.
- Mental: Psychological disorder of the mind.
- Inherited: Received from an ancestor.
- Degenerative: Condition that deteriorates the body over time.
- Autoimmune: Immune system attacks the body by mistake.
Diagnostic Imaging Techniques
- CT Scan (Computer Tomography): Cross-sectional pictures
Urinary Tract Infections: Types and Treatments
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
ITU: Clinical Situations
The most frequent clinical situations are:
- Acute uncomplicated UTI in women
- Recurrent lower UTIs in women
- Acute pyelonephritis
- Asymptomatic bacteriuria
1. Acute Uncomplicated UTI in Women (Cystitis)
Prevalence:
- In one year, 11% of women are affected.
- Approximately 50% will experience a UTI in their lifetime.
- 25-50% will have another episode.
- 3-5% will experience recurrent UTIs within one year.
Clinical Presentation:
- Dysuria and urinary frequency.
- Hematuria
Compound Nouns in English: A Detailed List
Compound Nouns: Definitions and Examples
Understanding Compound Nouns
Compound nouns are formed by combining two or more words. These words can be nouns, adjectives, or verbs. Here’s a detailed list with definitions and examples in Spanish:
- After-effect: A bad effect that remains after taking a drug or after an unpleasant event such as an illness (efecto secundario).
- Aftershock: A sudden movement of the Earth’s surface that often follows an earthquake and is less violent than the first main movement
Culinary Terms and Techniques: Meats, Fish & Prep
Culinary Terms: Meats, Fish, and Preparation
Poultry and Game
Guinea Fowl: Meat is lean and healthy. It is generally roasted or braised and is often a substitute for pheasant. It can be cooked at length, in red wine and with strong-tasting vegetables.
Other common poultry and game birds include:
- Quail: (Codorniu)
- Partridge: (Perdiu)
- Pigeon: (Pichón)
- Hen: (Gallina)
Offal
Offal (Casquería) refers to the internal organs and entrails of a butchered animal. Common types include:
- Sweetbreads: (Mollejas)
- Heart:
Fashion Industry Insights: From Haute Couture to Color Psychology
Prêt-à-Porter vs. Haute Couture
Prêt-à-Porter, literally meaning ‘Ready-to-Wear’, refers to high-end garments available for purchase in boutiques, department stores, and online. Many renowned designers, such as Dior and Vera Wang, offer ready-to-wear collections.
Production involves high-quality, factory-made fashion, not necessarily mass-produced, and available in various sizes to fit the majority of people well. Prêt-à-Porter collections are typically released twice a year, produced at faster
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Radiographic Film: Structure and Function
Radiographic film captures the remnant radiation, allowing visualization of the patient’s internal structures. It consists of several key components:
Base
Provides support, resistance, and a rigid structure. It is typically transparent, with a bluish tint, and made of polyester.
Emulsion
A composite of silver halide crystals suspended in gelatin. This porous material acts as a physical support for the silver halide crystals. The crystals have a lattice-like structure,
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