Curly
Curly
Curly (/ˈkɜːrli/), in a medical context, often refers to a characteristic of certain genetic traits or disease symptoms. The term may be used to describe the physical appearance of hair, skin, or other body parts, or it may refer to the shape or form of certain cells or tissues under a microscope.
Etymology
The term "curly" comes from the Old English crul, which means "to curl or twist". It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Curliness: The quality or state of being curly. This term is often used in genetics to describe the phenotype of certain traits, such as curly hair.
- Curly hair: A type of hair that grows in a spiral or wave pattern. This trait is determined by the shape of the hair follicle and the angle at which the hair grows out of the scalp.
- Curly fiber: A term used in neuropathology to describe the appearance of certain types of abnormal protein aggregates found in the brains of individuals with neurodegenerative diseases.
- Curly top: A viral disease that affects certain types of plants, causing the leaves to curl and twist. Although not directly related to human health, understanding the mechanisms of this disease can provide insights into viral diseases in humans.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Curly
- Wikipedia's article - Curly
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