The hippocampus is one of the most important structures in the brain. A special feature is that each half of the brain (hemisphere) has its own hippocampus. This acts as a central switching station.

The involution of embryogenesis is a basic movement of gastrulation. In addition, in medicine, involution often stands for the natural regression of tissue with age. In pathophysiology there is a pathological regression

Plasmodium is a unicellular, cell wallless parasite that can attack mammals, birds and reptiles and belongs to the class of Apicomplexa (formerly: Sporozoa). Of the approximately 200 known species, 4 are known to cause malaria

In addition to carbohydrates, fats and proteins, the human organism also needs various vitamins. This includes the vitamin B12. A vitamin B12 deficiency can trigger numerous complaints and should be treated.

A hantavirus infection is notifiable in Germany and can be severe. Successful therapies depend on the type of hantavirus infection.

The cumin, also called cumin or white caraway, is a plant from the umbelliferae family. The dried fruits of the plant are used in the kitchen and in medicine.

Molar incisor hypomineralization (also known as MIH) is a developmental disorder of the teeth. However, when it comes to the cause, doctors are puzzled; no actual reasons have yet been found why a

Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetic degeneration of the retina in which the photoreceptors of the eyes perish bit by bit and thus, in the late course of the disease, complete blindness usually occurs. This phenomenon is only common

A person's natural tooth crown is the visible part of the tooth. It emerges from the gums and consists largely of tooth enamel. If the natural tooth crown is largely destroyed by dental diseases, it becomes an artificial one

Primary ciliary dyskinesia is a congenital respiratory disease. There is a movement disorder of the cilia.

The neurologist understands the Ranvier lacing rings to be the exposed areas of axons. The lacing rings thus play an important role in the saltatory conduction of excitation and in the generation of action potentials. In demyelinating

Multiple pterygium syndrome occurs in patients with numerous air-skin-like folds of the mucous membrane or skin. Several forms are distinguished. A causal therapy does not yet exist.