The cholesterol level provides information about the amount of cholesterol in the blood. An elevated cholesterol level or hypercholesterolemia thus describes a pathological or impaired amount of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is important for the structure of the cell membranes surrounding every cell, for a number of hormones and […]
The Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome (GSS) is an inherited brain disease that primarily affects the cerebellum and belongs to the group of prion diseases. Due to the progressive destruction of the cerebellum within a few years, Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome (GSS) leads to motor, language and dementia disorders. What is Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker Syndrome? Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome (GSS) is one of the […]
EGS stands for Erdheim-Gsell syndrome. The term Erdheim-Gsell syndrome includes a pathological change in the middle vessel wall (media) of the large arteries, mainly the aorta. The disease syndrome, usually referred to as idiopathic, leads to a breakdown of the smooth muscles and elastic fibers in the media. The elasticity of the media, which has […]
According to abbreviationfinder, DS stands for Down syndrome (trisomy 21). The Down syndrome or trisomy 21 is not a disease in the traditional sense. It is more likely to be viewed as a congenital chromosomal disorder or a chromosomal change. Unfortunately, Down syndrome can neither be prevented nor can this “disease” be cured. Those affected and […]
When Dermot Richie’s syndrome is a disease that has the genetic usually causes. The affected patients consequently suffer from dermatrichia syndrome from birth. Observations to date show that the disease only occurs with low frequency in people on average. Dermotrichia syndrome is essentially characterized by three typical symptoms. These are alopecia, ichthyosis, and photophobia. What […]
CGA stands for Computer game addiction. In the computer game addiction is a mental illness. It is based on a distorted perception of reality and expresses itself in an escape into the virtual dream world. Because only here can sufferers realize their dreams, are invulnerable and combine attributes that they do not have in normal […]
DCS stands for DeSanctis-Cacchione Syndrome. The DeSanctis-Cacchione syndrome as a hereditary neurocutaneous syndrome is characterized by a combination of strong photosensitivity and neurological deficits. It is an increasingly progressive disease that leads to premature death. The therapy consists of lifelong avoidance of sunlight. What is DeSanctis-Cacchione Syndrome? The DeSanctis-Cacchione syndrome is a special form of Xeroderma […]
When Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a closure of laxative large hepatic vein. If left untreated, BCS is extremely painful and leads to liver failure. BCS is very rare, with several small hepatic veins occluded more often. However, the BCS is strictly differentiated from this finding. What is Budd-Chiari Syndrome? The Budd-Chiari Syndrome (BCS according to […]
CESD stands for Cholesterol ester storage disease. The Cholerstinester storage disease is a lysosomal storage disease and congenital metabolic disease with a genetic basis. The disease is hereditary and is caused by a genetic mutation in the genes coding for lysosomal acid lipase. The symptomatic treatment of the patient takes place conservatively with medication or through […]
When bazex syndrome is a disease of the skin. Bazex syndrome occurs rarely and is one of the paraneoplastic diseases associated with cornification disorders (medical term acrokeratosis). Bazex syndrome occurs in connection with carcinomas that are localized in the area of the upper respiratory tract and the esophagus. Bazex syndrome can also develop with cervical […]
APD stands for Asthenic Personality Disorder. A personality disorder is understood to be a psychiatric clinical picture in which the behavior of those affected deviates significantly from the norm and manifests itself in rigid, recurring behavioral patterns. One form of this psychiatric illness is asthenic personality disorder. What is Asthenic Personality Disorder? In the specialist literature, […]
Also known by the acronym W3C on ABBREVIATIONFINDER.ORG, World Wide Web Consortium is an international community where member organizations, a full-time work team, and the public work together to develop web standards. Led by the creator of the web, Tim Berners-Lee, and CEO Jeffrey Jaffe, its mission is to bring the web to its full potential, […]
According to ABBREVIATIONFINDER.ORG, CRT stands for Cathode ray tube. They are glass vacuum tubes inside which an electron gun emits a current of electrons guided by an electric field towards a screen covered with small phosphorescent elements.In the cathode ray tube, an electron gun produces and confines a beam of electrons that sends towards a […]
Atypical facial pain or ATFP is persistent, burning or throbbing pain, usually on one side of the face. The special thing about this disease is the lack of a recognizable cause. The diagnosis is very complex, the treatment consists of medicinal and therapeutic measures. What is Atypical Facial Pain? Abbreviated as ATFP by ABBREVIATIONFINDER.ORG, atypical […]
The amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a nerve disorder that causes gradual immobility and paralysis of the muscles. The disease is progressive and incurable. However, supportive therapies can slow down the course and influence it favorably. What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a chronic disease of the nervous system in the […]
As adrenoleukodystrophy , a rare inherited metabolic disorder is called. It causes various neurological complaints. What is adrenoleucodystrophy? Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is also known as Addison-Schilder syndrome in medicine. It shows up in childhood and is counted among the hereditary diseases. Adrenoleukodystrophy ( ALD ) is also known as Addison-Schilder syndrome in medicine . It shows […]
The term acute coronary syndrome ( ACS for short ) describes various cardiovascular diseases that are very similar in their symptoms and therefore not always directly distinguishable. All diseases are caused by an occlusion or narrowing of the coronary arteries. What are the characteristics of acute coronary syndrome? The cardiovascular diseases of acute coronary syndrome […]
According to ABBREVIATIONFINDER.ORG, POA stands for Principles of Accounting which are a set of standards that represent the essence of the doctrines and theories related to this science. Accounting principles govern the exercise of the profession, and respect for them is a condition of legitimacy according to the Brazilian Accounting Standards. The rules currently in […]
Microsoft Disk Operating System is abbreviated by ABBREVIATIONFINDER.ORG as MS-DOS which was an operating system for PC created by the company Microsoft from QDOS and used in its infancy primarily by computers manufactured by IBM. MS-DOS is a single-user, single-task operating system, by meeting these two conditions mentioned above, the processor is at all times exclusively […]
High Definition Television, or HDTV according to ABBREVIATIONFINDER.ORG, is one of the formats that, added to digital television (DTV), is characterized by broadcasting television signals in a digital quality superior to existing systems (PAL, NTSC and SECAM). HDTV technical details The HDTV screen uses a 16: 9 aspect ratio. The high resolution of the images […]
According to ABBREVIATIONFINDER.ORG, HDTV stands for High Definition Television. Europe For now, many of the countries show limited interest in HDTV. The most common is EDTV using DVB. Although HDTV is still possible with DVB-T, most countries prefer “more channels in a single multiplex”, instead of “a single channel in HDTV”, more common in the […]
Preparatory work on genetic engineering When the researchers realized that the cells of all living things on earth, from the most primitive microorganisms to humans, use the same code, one idea was very obvious: it should be possible to exchange genetic information between different organisms. This happens in nature anyway, as the American Barbara McClintock […]
DNA: Deoxyribonucleic Acid According to ABBREVIATIONFINDER.ORG, the deoxyribonucleic acid is DNA or with DNA (for English ” D esoxyribo n ucleic a abbreviated cid”) and is a spirally wound giant molecule which contains the genetic information of an organism. DNA is the blueprint of life and is contained in almost every cell – this is […]
What is an NGO The term NGO which stands for Non-Governmental Organization according to Abbreviationfinder, refers in a generic way to any organization NOT belonging to or linked to any instance of government, at any level. It was first used by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in 1950. In Brazil, it began to […]
Regardless of whether it is a skyscraper, factory hall, home or prefabricated house: A building permit is required before the construction of a building can start. This confirms to the client that the planned project complies with the legal requirements. Due to a lack of experience, however, private individuals in particular often do not know […]
In general, the mortgage lending value represents the value at which a credit institution can consider something as security for a loan. Most of the time, consumers deal with this term in a home loan. The mortgage lending value and its determination are regulated in Section 16 of the Pfandbrief Act. Among other things, the […]
With real security, banks, savings banks and building societies protect themselves from losses when they grant a customer a loan. After all, there is always a certain risk that the borrower will not pay the claim as agreed. Usually, collateral is a requirement for a loan. Real security is a form of loan security. Real […]
Stock market is an adjective that comes from bursa, a Latin term that means “bag”. The stock market, therefore, is that linked to the stock market, understanding this concept as the financial institution that allows buying and / or selling shares. In this sense, it is possible to speak of equity shares, securities, trading, stockbrokers, […]
The air is the gaseous mixture comprises the atmosphere of the Earth. The concept is often used to name the atmosphere in general or the wind. Conditioned, on the other hand, is something of good quality or is in proper condition. The verb to condition refers to giving a certain condition or quality to something […]
What is VBA VBA stands for Visual Basic for Applications. It is the programming language in which the Microsoft Office applications are written. With VBA, users can make these programs more powerful. VBA was introduced as a programming language in the mid-1990s. Until then, the languages for the individual Microsoft Office programs were not compatible […]