Four Types of Actuators. An actuator is a kind of motor that controls or moves mechanisms or systems. It takes hydraulic fluid, electric current or other sources of power and converts the energy to facilitate the motion.
Dercumâs disease, also known as adiposis dolorosa, is a rare disorder characterized by multiple, painful growths consisting of fatty tissue, called lipomas. They mainly occur on the trunk, the upper arms and upper legs and are found just below the skin.
Dercumâs disease affects females more often than males with some reports citing the disease is as 20 times more common in women. Dercumâs disease can affect individuals of any age. The majority of cases are women between the ages of 45-60, especially overweight, postmenopausal women. Although an extremely rare occurrence, it has been reported in children. The prevalence of Dercumâs disease is unknown.