Supplement. To be precise, zygote is the term used to refer to the cell as a result of the fusion of two haploid nuclei during fertilization until the first cleavage. When the zygote starts to divide and multiply, it is called an embryo. Word origin: from Greek zugÅtos âjoinedâ, from zugoun âto joinâ.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome? Many of the signs and symptoms of obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) are the same as those of obstructive sleep apnea. This is because many people who have OHS also have obstructive sleep apnea. One of the most common signs of obstructive sleep apnea is loud and chronic (ongoing) snoring. Pauses may occur in the snoring.
Baastrupâs disease (kissing spine syndrome) is a term referring to close approximation of adjacent spinous processes due to degenerative changes of the spine.Baastrupâs disease usually affects the lumbar spine, with L4-L5 being the most commonly affected level. Baastrup â s disease refers to close approximation of adjacent spinous processes. â¢ Diagnosis of Baastrup â s disease is verified with clinical examination and imaging studies. â¢ Contact of adjacent spinous processes results in oedema, sclerosis, flattening and enlargement.