Concrete
Concrete (medicine)
Concrete (pronounced: /ˈkɒnkriːt/) is a term used in medicine to describe a hard, compact mass formed by the accumulation of matter. The term is derived from the Latin word "concretus", which means "grown together, hardened".
Etymology
The term "concrete" comes from the Latin "concretus" (past participle of "concrescere"), from "con-" (together) and "crescere" (to grow). In the medical context, it refers to the process where substances in the body accumulate and harden to form a solid mass.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, "concrete" is often used to describe hardened accumulations of substances within the body. For example, a gallstone or a kidney stone is a type of concrete. It can also refer to the hardening of soft tissues, as seen in conditions like fibrosis or calcification.
Related Terms
- Gallstone: A hardened deposit within the bile ducts of the gallbladder.
- Kidney stone: A hard, crystalline mineral material formed within the kidney or urinary tract.
- Fibrosis: The thickening and scarring of connective tissue, usually as a result of injury.
- Calcification: The accumulation of calcium salts in body tissue. It can occur normally or as a result of a disease process.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Concrete
- Wikipedia's article - Concrete
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