Butterfly

Butterfly (medical term)

Butterfly (/ˈbʌtəflaɪ/), in the medical context, often refers to a pattern or shape that is reminiscent of a butterfly's wings. This term is used in various medical conditions and procedures due to the characteristic butterfly-like appearance.

Etymology

The term "butterfly" originates from the Old English buttorfleoge, which is a combination of buttor (butter) and fleoge (fly). In the medical context, the term is used metaphorically to describe patterns or shapes that resemble a butterfly's wings.

Butterfly Rash

A Butterfly Rash is a facial rash that covers both cheeks and the bridge of the nose, often seen in the autoimmune disease Lupus. It is named for its distinctive butterfly-like pattern.

Butterfly Needle

A Butterfly Needle is a type of needle used for venipuncture. It is named for its wings, which are designed to allow better control during insertion.

Butterfly Vertebrae

Butterfly Vertebrae is a type of vertebral anomaly where the vertebral body is split into two, resembling the wings of a butterfly. It is often associated with conditions such as Alagille Syndrome and Jarcho-Levin Syndrome.

Butterfly Glioma

Butterfly Glioma is a term used to describe a glioblastoma that crosses the corpus callosum, creating a butterfly-like appearance on imaging studies.

Related Terms

• Lupus
• Alagille Syndrome
• Jarcho-Levin Syndrome
• Glioblastoma

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Butterfly
• Wikipedia's article - Butterfly

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