Rhine

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Rhine

Rhine (pronounced: rʌɪn) is a term used in medical science, although it is not as common as other medical terms. The term is derived from the Greek word "rhinos", which means "nose". In medical terminology, it is often used as a prefix to denote something related to the nose.

Etymology

The term Rhine is derived from the Greek word "rhinos", which means "nose". It is often used in medical terminology as a prefix to denote something related to the nose. For example, rhinoplasty, rhinitis, rhinorrhea, etc.

Related Terms

  • Rhinoplasty: A surgical procedure to change the shape or improve the function of the nose.
  • Rhinitis: Inflammation and swelling of the mucous membrane of the nose, resulting in a runny nose and stuffiness.
  • Rhinorrhea: A condition where the nasal cavity is filled with a significant amount of mucus fluid, or "runny nose".
  • Rhinology: The study of the nose, including its physiology and pathology.
  • Rhinovirus: A type of virus that causes the common cold.

See Also

  • Otorhinolaryngology: The study of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
  • Nasal cavity: The inside of your nose, which is divided into two passages by the septum.
  • Septum: The bone and cartilage that divide the nasal cavity of the nose in half.

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski