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Latin per, through, by means of percutaneous peri-denoting something with a position 'surrounding' or 'around' another Greek περῐ́ (perí), around, about, concerning periodontal-pexy: fixation Greek πῆξις (pêxis), fixing in place, fastening nephropexy: phaco-lens-shaped Greek φᾰκός (phakós), lentil-bean
Menopause is the opposite of menarche, the time when a girl's periods start. [11] In the years before menopause, a woman's periods typically become irregular, [12] [13] which means that periods may be longer or shorter in duration or be lighter or heavier in the amount of flow. [12]
Evolution of menopause. Few animals have a menopause: humans are joined by just four other species in which females live substantially longer than their ability to reproduce. The others are all cetaceans: beluga whales, narwhals, orcas and short-finned pilot whales. [1] There are various theories on the origin and process of the evolution of ...
The question of infant mortality in antiquity is complicated by infanticide and exposure, neither of which reflect on medical ability during the period. The former does this through intentional death of the child, and the latter through abandonment, and possible death. These reflect instead on social conditions and norms.
Example: "The fact that I am does not eo ipso mean that I think." From the Latin ablative form of id ipsum ("that thing itself"). eo nomine: by that name: epicuri de grege porcum: A pig from the herd (or sty) of Epicurus: From Horace, Epistles: equo ne credite: do not trust the horse: From Virgil, Aeneid, II. 48–49; a reference to the Trojan ...
Imperative, [1] used after a term or phrase that should be looked up elsewhere in the current document or book. For more than one term or phrase, the plural qq.v. is used. re in re "in the matter of", "concerning" Often used to prefix the subject of traditional letters and memoranda.
Algor mortis (from Latin algor 'coldness' and mortis 'of death'), the third stage of death, is the change in body temperature post mortem, until the ambient temperature is matched. This is generally a steady decline, although if the ambient temperature is above the body temperature (such as in a hot desert), the change in temperature will be ...
The definition of legal death, and its formal documentation in a death certificate, vary according to the jurisdiction. The certification applies to somatic death, corresponding to death of the person, which has varying definitions but most commonly describes a lack of vital signs and brain function. [9]