1) thickening 2) bulge
11torus — noun (plural tori) Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, protuberance, bulge, torus molding Date: 1563 1. a large molding of convex profile commonly occurring as the lowest molding in the base of a column 2. the thickening of a membrane closing a… …
12Glossary of terms associated with diabetes — This page lists and explains terms connected with diabetes. NOTOC A *Acanthosis nigricans A brown to black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin, usually present in the posterior and lateral folds of the neck, the axilla, groin,… …
13Fasciotomy — is a surgical procedure where the fascia is cut to relieve tension or pressure (resulting in loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle). Fasciotomy is a limb saving procedure when used to treat acute compartment syndrome. It is also… …
14Insect wing — Original veins and wing posture of a dragonfly. Hoverflies hovering to mate …
15plate tectonics — plate tectonic, adj. Geol. a theory of global tectonics in which the lithosphere is divided into a number of crustal plates, each of which moves on the plastic asthenosphere more or less independently to collide with, slide under, or move past… …
16eye disease — Introduction any of the diseases or disorders that affect the human eye (eye, human). This article briefly describes the more common diseases of the eye and its associated structures, the methods used in examination and diagnosis, and the… …
17human cardiovascular system — ▪ anatomy Introduction organ system that conveys blood through vessels to and from all parts of the body, carrying nutrients and oxygen to tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes. It is a closed tubular system in which the… …
18Glossary of diabetes — See also: Diabetes (disambiguation) The following is a glossary of diabetes which explains terms connected with diabetes. Contents: Top · 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z …
19Pavel Kroupa — (* 24. September 1963 in Okres Jindřichův Hradec, Tschechoslowakei) ist ein australischer Astrophysiker und Professor an der Rheinischen Friedrich Wilhelms Universität Bonn. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Leben und Werdegang 2 Veröffentlichungen …
20growth — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. development, evolution, increase; adulthood, maturity; harvest, crop, produce, yield; flora, vegetable; tumor, cancer, node, polyp, mole, tubercule, cyst, excrescence, swelling, protuberance, wen. See …
