Cupola
Cupola (medicine)
Cupola (pronounced: /ˈkjuːpələ/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a dome-shaped structure or formation. The term is derived from the Latin word cupula, which means "small cup".
Etymology
The term Cupola has its roots in Latin, where cupula means "small cup". This is in reference to the dome-like shape that a cupola typically has. The term was first used in the medical field in the 18th century.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term Cupola is often used to describe certain structures or formations that have a dome-like shape. For example, the top part of the lung, also known as the apex of the lung, is sometimes referred to as the cupola of the lung.
Related Terms
- Apex (anatomy): The tip or uppermost part of a structure. In the context of the lungs, the apex is sometimes referred to as the cupola.
- Dome (anatomy): A term used to describe any structure in the body that has a rounded, dome-like shape. A cupola is a type of dome.
- Lung: A pair of respiratory organs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place. The top part of the lung is sometimes referred to as the cupola.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cupola
- Wikipedia's article - Cupola
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