A pointer is a computer science term for a variable that, instead of holding a bit of information, holds an address to where that information can be found in a computer's memory. You can imagine the variable as a signpost that \points\ to where the information can be found.
Grippe is an old fashioned word for the flu â the virus that can give you a fever, sore throat, and a headache. If you fear you're coming down with the grippe, you might spend the day in bed drinking tea. When someone feels achy, shivery, and tired, they probably fear having the grippe, which is highly contagious and sickens many people each year, mostly in the winter months. Today it's more commonly called the flu, short for influenza.
Dupuytrenâs disease is a benign condition that affects the connective tissue between the palm of the hand and the fingers. It typically starts as a small nodule (lump) and generally affects the ring or little finger, but may appear throughout the palm and sometimes on the thumb.ther conditions treated. Benign conditions that can be treated with radiotherapy include: 1  Ledderhose disease â This is very similar to Dupuytrenâs contracture, but affects the feet.