Cavernous

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Cavernous

Cavernous (/kævərnəs/), derived from the Latin word "cavernosus", meaning full of caves or hollows, is a term often used in medical contexts to describe structures that are similar to a large cave or cavity.

Medical Usage

In medicine, the term "cavernous" is often used to describe certain structures or conditions that are characterized by cavities or hollow spaces. For example, the term "cavernous sinus" refers to one of the dural venous sinuses of the brain, which drain blood from the brain back to the heart. The term "cavernous malformation" refers to a type of vascular abnormality in the brain or spinal cord that is characterized by a cluster of dilated blood vessels.

Related Terms

  • Cavernous Sinus: A large collection of thin-walled veins creating a cavity bordered by the temporal bone of the skull and the sphenoid bone.
  • Cavernous Malformation: A cluster of abnormal, dilated blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord.
  • Cavernous Hemangioma: A type of blood vessel malformation or hemangioma, where a collection of dilated blood vessels form a lesion.
  • Cavernous Angioma: A type of vascular disorder that results in multiple small blood-filled rooms in the brain or spinal cord.
  • Cavernous Nerve: A nerve that can be damaged during procedures like a radical prostatectomy, which can lead to erectile dysfunction.

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