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BLADDER

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Latin is the language from which the term bladder comes, etymologically speaking, which we are now going to analyze in depth. In this sense, we can say that it emanates from the word vesica , which in turn is based on a root of Indo-European origin. The bladder is the organ that receives urine from the ureters and expels it out of the body through the urethra. This muscular and membranous organ is part of the urinary system of all mammals and acts as a kind of bag to store the urine produced by the kidneys. The normal physiological capacity of the bladder ranges from 300 to 350 cubic centimeters. From this amount, the desire to urinate arises. When there is retention of urine , the capacity can increase to about 3 liters while, in cases of cystitis , it barely reaches 50 cubic centimeters. The bladder wall is made up of three layers: the serous layer (formed by the parietal peritoneum), the muscular layer (with a smooth muscle that contracts during the expulsion of ur...

BARD

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Vate is a concept that comes from vates , a Latin term. The notion is used as a synonym for poet . A vate, therefore, is an individual who is dedicated to the creation of poetry. For example: "The Buenos Aires vate will receive the award next week, in an act that will take place at the Casa de la Cultura" , "Jorge Luis Borges and Rubén Darío are my favorite vates" , "The round table will feature the participation of a novelist, an essayist and a vate, who will analyze the literary news of Latin America ” . It is important to note that vate is often used in a literary context or when it is intended to give the language a certain refinement. The word poet is much more popular in everyday and colloquial language. Remember that poetry consists of the expression of feelings and aesthetic criteria through the word. In general, poetry is written in verse , although it can also be developed in prose . The vates, in this context, produce texts with th...

BRAVE

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Valeroso is an adjective that refers to someone who has courage . An individual with bravery or courage is courageous. For example: "The man, courageous, did not hesitate to jump into the sea to rescue the old man who had fallen from the end of the pier" , "We need someone courageous to be in charge of the country, not afraid to make decisions" , "Yes Marcos he would have been more courageous, he would not have lost his beloved ” . The concept of courageous also refers to something valuable or with great power : "The courageous talent of the Slovenian striker is the main weapon of the visiting team" , "The health situation is improving thanks to the courageous work of doctors, nurses and the rest of the health personnel ” , “ Wind energy is a valuable resource for this region ” . Typically, the idea of ​​courageous appears associated with the notion of fearlessness , courage or daring . Suppose a woman observes a child ab...