Ascend
Ascend
Ascend (/əˈsɛnd/), from the Latin ascendere meaning "to climb up", is a term used in various fields of medicine. It generally refers to the upward movement or progression of a condition or substance within the body.
In Anatomy
In anatomy, ascend refers to the movement of a structure in a superior direction, or towards the head. For example, the ascending colon is the part of the colon that ascends from the cecum to the transverse colon.
In Pathology
In pathology, ascend can refer to the progression of a disease or infection from a lower part of the body to a higher part. For example, an ascending infection is one that starts in the lower urinary tract and ascends to the kidneys.
In Pharmacology
In pharmacology, ascend can refer to the movement of a drug or other substance from a lower to a higher concentration within the body. For example, a drug may ascend from the bloodstream into the brain.
Related Terms
- Ascending aorta: The section of the aorta that ascends from the heart and gives off branches to the head and arms.
- Ascending tract: A bundle of nerve fibers that ascends from the spinal cord to the brain.
- Ascending infection: An infection that starts in a lower part of the body and ascends to a higher part.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ascend
- Wikipedia's article - Ascend
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