Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
-
Nosotoxicosis
Any illness resulting from toxic exposure or poisoning.
-
Nosomycosis
Any illness brought about by a fungal infection.
-
Schmorl’s nodule
The protrusion of the center of an intervertebral disc into the soft, spongy material of an adjacent vertebra. When this protrusion is substantial, it can lead to vertebrae taking on a wedge-shaped appearance and result in significant curvature of the spine. These are known as siderotic nodules, which are nodules found in certain organs. They…
-
Juxta-articular nodules
Nodules located beneath the skin in individuals afflicted with syphilis or yaws. These growths have a firm texture and are typically located above the joints of the upper limbs, particularly the elbow, as well as on the legs.
-
Aggregate nodules
Clusters of lymph nodules grouped within the organ walls, as observed in the walls of the small intestine, where they are referred to as Peyer’s patches.
-
Sentinel nodes
A lymph node located above the left collarbone, which can serve as a potential site for cancer spread from the stomach, other abdominal regions, or within the chest. It is also known as the signal node.
-
Ranvier’s node
The area within a nerve where there is a localized narrowing of the nerve sheath.
-
Parrot’s nodes
A bone protrusion on the skulls of infants born with congenital syphilis. Bony projections observed on the frontal and parietal bones of the skull in cases of hereditary syphilis.
-
Niter
Saltpeter is also known as potassium nitrate.
-
Nightwalking
Noctambulation, also known as somnambulism or sleepwalking.
Got any book recommendations?