MNS stands for Melnick-Needles type osteodysplasty. Osteodysplasty of the Melnick-Needles type is skeletal dysplasia. The disease is passed on genetically and is relatively rare. The common abbreviation for the disease is MNS. Various optical deviations are typical of the Melnick-Needles osteodysplasty type. Deformed skull and tubular bones also occur. Osteodysplasty of the Melnick-Needles type is sometimes…
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NCBRS Definitions
NCBRS stands for Nicolaides-Baraitser-Syndrom. Nicolaides -Baraitser Syndrome is a disease that only affects a small number of people. The Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome is a congenital disease that is present in those affected from birth. Some symptoms only become apparent with age. The main symptoms of Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome include anomalies in the fingers, short stature and disorders in…
Median Paralysis Definitions
The term median nerve palsy is the short name for a paralysis of the median nerve. This nerve is one of the three main nerves in the arm. With a median nerve palsy, the flexion of the hand and fingers as well as the function of the thumb is restricted. What is median nerve palsy?…
Micropenis Definitions
The micropenis is a male member that is less than three inches in length when erect. This is an underdevelopment of the sexual organ, which can be treated well in early childhood through the administration of male sex hormones. What is a micropenis? A micropenis, also called a microphallus, is a particularly small penis. Micropenis…
Cachexia Definitions
Cachexia is a pathological weight loss that can occur in the context of serious illness. In addition to the body’s fat deposits, this phenomenon also attacks the physique fat in the organs. One treatment option is artificial feeding. What is cachexia? Cachexia is usually caused by illness or a certain age. In particular, chronic wasting diseases such…
Kawasaki Syndrome Definitions
Kawasaki syndrome is an acute febrile illness characterized primarily by inflammatory reactions of the arterial blood vessels with multiple organ involvement and occurs in infancy (up to 5 years of age). Kawasaki syndrome is mainly found in Japan and with increasing frequency in Germany (about 9 out of 100,000 children). What is Kawasaki Syndrome? Infants and…
Groin Strain Definitions
In most cases, a groin strain is caused by sudden strain during sport. It can have three different degrees of severity and affects the adductors. You can avoid a groin strain by intensively warming up and stretching the individual muscle groups and by slowly cooling down after exercising. What is a groin strain? Often, a…
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Definitions
Anyone who travels a lot can become infected with cutaneous leishmaniasis, a disease of the skin and mucous membranes for which there is no vaccine and which can be serious with a number of complications. It is also popularly known as the Orient bump. Vacationers should therefore take preventative measures as far as possible and…
Clubfoot Definitions
Clubfoot is a congenital malformation of the foot, consisting of pointed, sickle and pes cavus and bowlegs. Clubfoot is clearly visible at birth and should be treated from the start. In most cases, clubfoot can be compensated for with suitable therapy and the children can learn to walk without delay at the right age. What…
Hypersplenism Definitions
Hypersplenism is a condition that may occur in association with splenomegaly. In doing so, the spleen enlarges, increasing its functional effects more than necessary and causing difficulties. What is hypersplenism? As the spleen enlarges, more blood cells are released from the organ. These are primarily erythrocytes, leukocytes and thrombocytes. See AbbreviationFinder for abbreviations related to Hypersplenism….