Retinal tear or detachment: In some cases, as the vitreous is peeling away from the retina and detaching, it can pull so hard in areas of firm attachment that it tears the retina. Therefore, any person with a PVD should have a careful retinal exam to rule out an associated tear.
Midget (from midge, a sand fly) is a term for a person of unusually short stature that is widely considered pejorative.idget became linked to referencing short people put on public display for curiosity and sport. Barnum's midgets, however, were elevated to a position of high society, given fantasy military titles, introduced to dignitaries and royalty, and showered with gifts.
Effectively the midwife is a specialized nurse who has trained to care for young children. The role of the midwife is most essential in the first six weeks of the childâs life. This is when the mother is still recovering and keeping an eye on her baby twenty four hours a day is not possible. The midwife serves as a useful substitute on occasions when the mother needs some rest.