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What does atrophy mean in roman mythology?
it means muscle wasting
What does mild diffuse atrophy mean in a CT report?
There is some shrinking (atrophy) throughout (diffuse) the organ being studied and it is not severe (mild).
What does atrophied mean?
Atrophy means muscle wasting or wasting of other body parts due to degeneration of cells
What does global cerebral atrophy with prominence of the sulci and ventricles mean?
loss of neurons
What does it mean to have muscular atrophy?
Muscular atrophy is a decrease in the mass of muscle. It can be a result of common diseases such as cancer, AIDS, renal failure and congestive heart failure. People who suffer from muscular atrophy have either partial or complete wasting away of the muscle, depending on the severity of the case.
Why is atrophy in Greek mythology'?
Answer: Atrophy in Greek means when a member or limb does not grow to its full size, or is not strong enough due to a long period of immobility. For instance, atrophy of the arms is common for children whose mothers were on the drug thalydomide while in pregnancy. Hope this helps.
If someone has a marked generalised atrophy in the kidneys what does it mean?
Relatively large amounts of the kidneys have shrunk.
What does monocellular mean?
mono cellular means one cellular
What does prominence of the cerebral cortical sulci mean?
It's a sign of (severe) cerebral atrophy. It's being seen on CT or/and MRI scans of the brain. Generalized sulcal prominence diffusely is consistent with diffuse brain atrophy.
What does the medical abbreviation Bcc mean?
BCC can stand for basal cell carcinoma. In the old schema for reporting pap smear results it stood for benign cellular changes. It can also mean blind carbon copy.
What does the diagnosis code 354.0 mean?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (Median nerve entrapment or Partial thenar atrophy)
What does symmetric atrophy of the temporal lobes mean?
Symmetric atrophy of the temporal lobes refers to a condition in which both sides of the temporal lobes of the brain have experienced a similar degree of shrinkage or loss of brain tissue. This can be seen on imaging studies like MRI and may indicate a neurological disorder or disease affecting both sides of the brain equally. Symptoms can vary depending on the underlying cause but may include memory loss, language problems, and changes in behavior.
