Blastogenesis is the 16 day early development of the fertilized female egg, the zygote, up to the blastocyst. During blastogenesis, the cells that were still omnipotent at the time divide continuously and experience towards the end

Lid edema, also called eyelid eczema, is swelling of one or both eyelids, which can have very different causes. In principle, lid edema can occur suddenly and acutely at any age, but it certainly does

A Campylobacter infection or Campylobacteriosis is a contagious gastroenteritis that is caused by the Campylobacter bacterium and is notifiable in Germany. In industrialized countries, a Campylobacter infection is next to a Salmonella infection

Balance disorders relate to the sense of balance. This is necessary to ensure posture and orientation. Balance disorders belong to the category of disorders of consciousness.

Under the cat cry syndrome, also known as Cri-du-Chat syndrome, medical professionals understand a rare hereditary disease. In infants, this is expressed, among other things, by the typical cat-like screams that gave the disease its name.

A tarsal bone is called an ankle bone. It connects the foot with the lower leg.

Catatonic schizophrenia is one of the different forms of schizophrenia. This leads to psychomotor disorders.

Chronic cough and morning sputum - every smoker should be alarmed by this sign at the latest. After all, a smoker's lung can be hidden behind it. But what is this disease all about?

The perennial watercress with creeping roots grows to around 50 cm and can also be harvested in winter. It therefore proves to be an ideal source of vitamins all year round. The real watercress blooms from May to July

Ulcers can develop anywhere on and in the body. The stomach and small intestine are particularly often affected by an ulcer. An intestinal ulcer is usually located in the duodenum, the duodenum. In medical terminology, a duodenum is

Due to the rapid spread of the Zika virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency. The Zika virus infection, known since 1947, is transmitted by mosquitoes. This viral disease

In the first weeks and months of life, newborns have a large number of unconscious motor reaction patterns to certain stimuli. The grasping reflex is one of them and consists of a strong grip with the hand when touched and