Cellar
Cellar
Cellar (/ˈsɛlər/; from Latin cellarium meaning "a storehouse") is a room or enclosed space used for storage, usually beneath the ground or under a building.
Etymology
The term "cellar" comes from the Latin word cellarium, which was used to denote a storage place. This Latin term itself is derived from cella meaning a "store, pantry".
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, the term "cellar" is not commonly used. However, it can be metaphorically used to describe certain conditions or situations. For example, a "cellar" could be used to describe the lowermost part of the human body, such as the pelvic region.
Related Terms
- Basement: A cellar is often confused with a basement. However, a basement typically refers to an entire floor of a building that is partially or completely below ground level, while a cellar is usually a smaller, more specific space used primarily for storage.
- Cave: A natural underground space large enough for a human to enter, similar to a cellar in terms of its location beneath the ground.
- Cavern: A type of natural cave often formed in soluble rock with the ability to grow speleothems, which can be metaphorically related to a cellar due to its underground location and potential for storage.
- Vault (architecture): An arched form above an enclosed space, which can be related to a cellar as cellars often have vaulted ceilings for structural support.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cellar
- Wikipedia's article - Cellar
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