A type of structure or form in poetry characterized by freedom from regularity and consistency in such elements as rhyme, line length, metrical pattern, and overall poetic structure. E.E. Cummings's [Buffalo Bill's] is one example. See also Free verse.
Overview. Calciphylaxis is a disease in which blood vessels (veins and arteries) become blocked by a build-up of calcium in the walls of the vessels, preventing blood from flowing to the skin or internal organs.
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD or PCKD, also known as polycystic kidney syndrome) is a genetic disorder in which abnormal cysts develop and grow in the kidneys.Cystic disorders can express themselves at any point, infancy, childhood, or adulthood.The disease occurs in humans and some other animals.PKD is characterized by the presence of multiple cysts (hence, polycystic) typically in both kidneys; however, 17% of cases initially present with observable disease in one kidney, with most cases progressing to bilateral disease in adulthood.he disease occurs in humans and some other animals. PKD is characterized by the presence of multiple cysts (hence, polycystic) typically in both kidneys; however, 17% of cases initially present with observable disease in one kidney, with most cases progressing to bilateral disease in adulthood.