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From the Italian disegno, the word design refers to a sketch, sketch, or outline that is made, either mentally or on a material support, before the production of something is finalized. The term is also used to refer to the appearance of certain products in terms of their lines, shape and functionality. For example: «I am fascinated by the design of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao», «I am working on the design of a new device to water the garden»,…
The first step that we are going to take is to know the etymological origin of the term dodecagon that now concerns us. In this case, we can establish that it derives from the Greek, exactly from “dodekagonos”. This word, which means “geometric figure with twelve angles”, is the result of the sum of several lexical components of the aforementioned language: -The noun “dodeka”, which is synonymous with “twelve”. -The word “gonos”, which can be translated as “angles”. The term…
The first step that we are going to take is to know the etymological origin of the word diachrony that now concerns us. In this case, we can state that it is a term that derives from Greek, since it is the result of the union of several components of that language: -The prefix “dia-”, which can be translated as “through”. -The noun “kronos”, which is synonymous with “time”. -The suffix “-ia”, which is used to indicate “quality”. The concept…
The first thing we are going to do before entering fully into the meaning of the term demystify is to know its etymological origin. In this case, we can state that it is a word that derives from Latin as it is the result of the sum of several components of said language: -The prefix “des-”, which is used to indicate the reversal of the action. -The noun “myth”, which is synonymous with “myth”. -The verb “hare”, which can be…
Dehumanization is the act and effect of dehumanizing: stripping away human features. Dehumanize is a word that has its etymological origin in Latin. And it is that it is the result of several clearly defined components of said language: -The prefix “des-”, which indicates the reversal of the action. -The word “humanus”, which means “belonging to the earth”. -The verb “izare”, which can be translated as “to become”. The loss of human traits is referred to as dehumanization. What is…
Before entering fully into the meaning of the term objective description, we are going to know the etymological origin of the two words that give it shape: -Description, first of all, derives from Latin, exactly from “descriptio”, which means “action and effect of writing on the way in which something in particular is perceived”. It is the result of the sum of three differentiated components: the prefix “de-”, which indicates “from top to bottom”; the verb “scribere”, which is synonymous…
Determining the etymological origin of the word “repeal” that concerns us is the first step we must take before fully entering into the determination of its meaning. Specifically, we have to say that it emanates from Latin, from the term “derogatio”. The action of repealing consists of leaving without effect something that was fixed or determined. The derogation, therefore, consists of the revocation, suppression or cancellation of a regulation, a rule or a habit. See Abbreviation Finder for acronyms related…
The term departmentalization is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). The concept, however, is used to refer to the grouping of activities into departments. Departmentalization is carried out in large organizations to increase their efficiency. By concentrating similar activities in the same area, specialization is favored and it is easier to improve their management. The first step in developing departmentalization is the distribution of tasks. Regrouping is then performed according to function, hierarchy, or other…
The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) mentions the term delusion as a synonym of illusion: an image or an idea that a person builds in his mind, without correspondence with reality. For example: “The businessman’s political project is based on a delusion”, “Many people live with a delusion of security”, “When you make decisions on impulse, it is usual that you later face a delusion”. The etymological origin of delusion is found in the English language. Although the…
The Latin word crepitāre derived in the French crépiter, which came to our language as crackle. The verb “crepitare” we have to expose that can be translated as “creaking”, “sizzling” and even “producing a sound that is dry”. It is a verb that alludes to the generation of dry, short and repetitive sounds. For example: “The crackling of the wood in the fire helped him to relax”, “When he heard the crackling of the branches, it was late: the flames…
The concept of culture can be understood in various ways. Culture is generally understood as the fabric that is created at the social level from the various traditions and customs of a community. People who belong to a certain society express themselves and behave in a way that characterizes the group in question. General, on the other hand, is an adjective that refers to what is common to many things of a different nature, or to what is frequent or…
A cover is something that is placed on a thing in order to protect and cover it. The intention is that the cover, as its name implies, covers the object in question. For example: “We need a cover to protect the furniture before the move”, “For our wedding, Aunt Berta gave us a bed cover with colored flowers”, “The car punctured the cover and got lost, hitting the retaining wall”. As an adjective, the idea of covered or covered refers…
In the Greek. It is in this language that the etymological origin of the word that we now want to analyze in depth is found: chronometer. And it is that it is made up of two Greek components: “Chronos”, which was the name of the Greek god of time. “Metron”, which can be translated as “measure”. A stopwatch is a precision watch used to measure very small fractions of time. Unlike conventional watches used to measure the minutes and hours…
Defraud, from the Latin defraudāre, is a verb that is related to a breach of trust. The person who defrauds another has lied to him or has not fulfilled what was expected of him. For example: “I never thought you were going to let me down: last night I needed your help and you never answered my call”, “I appreciate the coach’s trust: I’m not going to let him down”, “The governor disappointed voters again by increasing the taxes, doing…
The term deck is not part of the dictionary prepared by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ). The notion, however, is usually used in our language to refer to a wooden structure that is installed outdoors as a terrace. The deck is a wooden framework that rests on the ground. In general, various elements can be installed on it, such as benches or pergolas. In this way, the deck allows a better use of open spaces such as gardens…
In order to know the etymological origin of the term cutaneous that concerns us now, we will have to “go” to Latin. And it is that it derives from the Latin word “cutis”, which was used to refer to the skin of both people and even fruit. Cutaneous is an adjective that refers to what belongs to or is related to the skin. This term ( cutis ), meanwhile, refers to the skin that covers a person ‘s body, especially…
The cost is the economic expense that represents the manufacture of a product or the provision of a service. By determining the cost of production, the retail price of the good in question can be established (the retail price is the sum of cost plus profit). According to abbreviationfinder.org, the cost of a product is made up of the price of the raw material, the price of direct labor used in its production, the price of indirect labor used to…
In melorheostosis, the bones of the extremities thicken in whole or in part without the patient noticing. Muscular edema, growth disorders or restricted movement are only seen in rare cases. Symptomatic therapy is limited to patients with actual symptoms. What is melorheostosis? Diseases with specified changes in bone density or bone structure are a diverse group that includes many individual diseases and can show a wide variety of clinical manifestations. One such manifestation is melorheostosis. The condition is also known…
Mineral deficiencies occur when the body does not have enough minerals. The deficiency manifests itself in many different ways. It is best treated with special preparations and a healthy diet. What is a mineral deficiency? In order for our body to function properly, we must provide it with sufficient minerals. However, our organism cannot produce these itself. See AbbreviationFinder for abbreviations related to Mineral Deficiency. So we have to ingest them with food. With these vital substances, a distinction is made…
Cardiomyopathy is the technical term for acute and chronic diseases of the heart muscle. The causes of cardiomyopathy are almost unmanageable for the layperson. What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy often runs for many years without symptoms. As the myocardial disease progresses, more and more symptoms appear that significantly impair the performance and well-being of the person concerned. See AbbreviationFinder for abbreviations related to Cardiomyopathy. Physicians understand cardiomyopathy to cover a large spectrum of heart muscle diseases. The term excludes the causal involvement of a heart…
Keratoconus is a progressive thinning and deformation of the cornea. The cornea protrudes cone-shaped. Keratoconus is often accompanied by other diseases and sometimes also by genetic disorders. What is keratoconus? Keratoconus can often only be diagnosed when noticeable myopia has already developed. Keratoconus is characterized by the cone-shaped deformation and thinning of the cornea of the eye. Both eyes are always affected. However, it is possible that the severity of the deformation is different in both eyes. The disease usually begins in one eye….
In the case of liver fibrosis, healthy liver tissue is broken down due to previous illnesses and is replaced by collagenous connective tissue. This scarring often forms a transitional stage to cirrhosis of the liver. What is liver fibrosis? Fibrosis is the medical term for an increase in connective tissue within an organ. In the case of liver fibrosis, functional liver tissue is replaced by collagenous connective tissue (scar tissue). This is usually a non-reversible process, so that the liver…
In the Leser-Trélat syndrome, a malignant cancer of the internal organs occurs in elderly patients, which is accompanied by numerous senile warts. The phenomenon is often accompanied by itching and acanthosis nigricans. Therapy involves removing the warts and treating the tumor. What is Lesser-Trélat Syndrome? The cardinal symptom of Leser-Trélat syndrome is suddenly occurring seborrheic keratoses. The senile warts occur in the context of the syndrome particularly numerous and rather diffusely distributed. See AbbreviationFinder for abbreviations related to Lesser-Trélat Syndrome. Lesser…
Fecal stones are not only uncomfortable for those who suffer from them, but also painful. Sometimes they can even be life-threatening. They are also not as rare as is commonly believed. What is feces? In the short term, fecal stones can reduce well-being and cause gastrointestinal problems. If the digestive system is completely blocked, vomiting of feces can lead to throat infections. See AbbreviationFinder for abbreviations related to Feces. A fecal stone (coprolite) is a mostly round ball of feces about…
Hypophysitis is a rare inflammation of the pituitary gland. Various forms of hypophysitis are known, but not all physiological and immunological relationships have been clarified, especially not in the case of lymphocytic hypophysitis, which is probably due to an autoimmune reaction in the body. In the course of the hypophysitis leads to an increasing loss of pituitary function including all accompanying symptoms. What is hypophysitis? The most noticeable initial symptoms of hypophysitis are usually headaches and blurred vision, which can…
The following medical article deals with hyperkeratosis and its causes. In addition, treatment options and preventive measures of the disease are shown. What is hyperkeratosis? Schematic representation of the anatomy and structure of the skin. The skin is a sensitive organ. Daily care and medical precautions help against skin aging and skin diseases. See AbbreviationFinder for abbreviations related to Hyperkeratosis. Hyperkeratosis is a thickening of the skin caused by an overproduction of keratin. Thickening of the skin is also caused by…
Electronic mail (also known as e-mail, an English term derived from electronic mail) is a service that allows the exchange of messages through electronic communication systems. The concept is mainly used to name the system that provides this service via the Internet through the SMTP protocol (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), but it can also name other similar systems that use different technologies. Email messages make it possible to send, in addition to text, any type of digital document (images, videos,…
If it is important to know the meaning of the term co-participation, it is also important to be clear about its etymological origin. In this case, we can establish that it is a word that derives from Latin, from “coparticipare”. It is the result, specifically, of the sum of these two elements: -The prefix “co-”, which is synonymous with “jointly”. -The verb “participare”, which can be translated as “to take part in something”. Co-participation is the act of participating, simultaneously,…
Before entering fully into the establishment of the meaning of the term boatswain, it is necessary and interesting to discover its etymological origin. In this case we can state that the majority of theories establish that it derives from the old Catalan “Bosswain”. The first document that is preserved where that word that we are addressing is used is in the “Diary of the first voyage of Columbus”, dated in the year 1492. The notion of boatswain is used to…
According to abbreviationfinder, a form of hypoproteinemia is called hypoalbuminemia . This leads to low levels of albumin in the blood. Albumin is a plasma protein responsible for transporting many small molecules. A lack of this protein can therefore cause various disorders such as the formation of edema and low blood pressure. What is hypoalbuminemia? In medicine, hypoalbuminemia is also known as hypoalbuminemia. It is the most common form of hypoproteinemia, in which there is a reduced protein content in…