Decayed
Decayed
Decayed (/dɪˈkeɪd/), from the Latin decadere meaning "to fall away", is a term used in various medical contexts to describe a state of deterioration or decline in health, often due to disease, injury, or aging.
Medical Context
In dentistry, decayed often refers to the breakdown of teeth due to activities of bacteria (dental caries). The bacteria break down the hard tissues of the teeth (enamel, dentin, and cementum) to form cavities.
In pathology, decayed can refer to the decomposition of the body after death (decomposition), or the breakdown of tissue in a living organism (necrosis).
In geriatrics, decayed is often used to describe the general physical and mental decline that can occur in old age.
Related Terms
- Dental caries: Also known as tooth decay or a cavity, it is a breakdown of teeth due to acids made by bacteria.
- Decomposition: The process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler organic matter.
- Necrosis: The death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply.
- Geriatrics: A specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Decayed
- Wikipedia's article - Decayed
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