Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A condition in which the skull grows tall and the lower part of the face is underdeveloped. Apert syndrome is a genetic defect that is classified as a craniofacial and limb anomaly. It can be either inherited or sporadically occurring. Apert is one offour autosomal dominant disorders and is a result of de novo mutations.…

Referring to a person who takes no interest in anything. Indifferent; without interest.  

An X-ray examination of the aorta after an opaque substance has been injected into it. An X ray of the aorta, the large artery leading from the heart into the body. Before the X ray is taken, a contrast dye is injected to allow better visualization oft he aorta. X-ray examination of the aorta, which…

Inflammation of the aorta, usually due to advanced syphilis, sometimes to rheumatic fever. The main artery leading from the heart into the body. Aortitis is commonly caused by advanced syphilis or an autoimmune disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis. Inflammation of the aorta, which most commonly occurs as a late complication of syphilis. Aortitis principally affects…

Swellings in the aorta from which the coronary arteries lead back into the heart itself.  

A backward flow of blood caused by a malfunctioning aortic valve. Reflux of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle during diastole. Aortic regurgitation most commonly follows scarring of the aortic valve as a result of previous acute rheumatic fever, but it may also result from other conditions, such as syphilis or dissecting aneurysm.…

A condition in which the aortic valve does not close properly, causing regurgitation. Aortic valve regurgitation is a condition characterized by the leakage of blood through the aortic valve, one of the valves in the heart. This leads to the backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle, which is the heart’s primary…

An opening in the diaphragm though which the aorta passes.  

A bend in the aorta which links the ascending aorta to the descending aorta. That part of the aorta that extends from the ascending aorta, upward over the heart and then backward and down as far as the fourth thoracic vertebra. Stretch receptors in its outer wall monitor blood pressure and form part of the…

Very worried and afraid.