Coalescence
Coalescence
Coalescence (/koʊˌælˈɛsəns/) is a process or state in which two or more things come together to form one mass or whole. In the medical field, it often refers to the merging of two or more similar entities, such as cells, tissues, or lesions.
Etymology
The term "coalescence" originates from the Latin word "coalescere", which means "to grow together". It is composed of "co-" (together) and "alescere" (to grow).
Medical Usage
In medicine, coalescence is often used to describe the process where two or more similar entities merge into a single entity. This can occur in various contexts, such as the coalescence of lesions, cells, or tissues. For example, in dermatology, coalescence of lesions can lead to the formation of a larger lesion. Similarly, in cell biology, coalescence of cells can lead to the formation of a multi-nucleated cell.
Related Terms
- Coalescent theory: A model in population genetics that traces all genes in a sample back to a single ancestral gene.
- Coalescent lesion: A lesion formed by the merging of smaller lesions.
- Cell coalescence: The process by which cells merge to form a larger cell.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coalescence
- Wikipedia's article - Coalescence
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