Circumscribed
Circumscribed
Circumscribed (pronunciation: /sərˈkəmskrībd/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a condition or lesion that is well-defined or limited to a specific area. The term is derived from the Latin circum meaning "around" and scribere meaning "to write".
Definition
In medical terminology, a circumscribed lesion or condition is one that is confined to a specific, localized area and does not spread to surrounding tissues. This term is often used in dermatology, pathology, and radiology to describe the appearance and behavior of various diseases and conditions.
Related Terms
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.
- Pathology: The scientific study of the nature of disease and its causes, processes, development, and consequences.
- Radiology: The science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Lesion: Any abnormal damage or change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by disease or trauma.
- Localized: Restricted or limited to a specific body part or region.
Usage
The term circumscribed is used in various medical contexts. For example, in dermatology, a circumscribed lesion may refer to a rash or skin abnormality that is confined to a specific area. In radiology, a circumscribed mass or tumor is one that is well-defined and does not invade surrounding tissues.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Circumscribed
- Wikipedia's article - Circumscribed
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