Friable
Friable
Friable (/ˈfraɪəbəl/), from the Latin friabilis meaning "easily crumbled", is a term used in various fields, but most commonly in medicine and geology. In medicine, it refers to tissue that tears, fragments, or bleeds when manipulated. In geology, it describes soil or rock that is easily crumbled or pulverized.
Etymology
The term friable is derived from the Latin word friabilis, which means "easily crumbled". It is a combination of the verb friare ("to crumble") and the suffix -abilis ("-able").
Medical Usage
In medicine, friable is used to describe tissue that is easily damaged. For example, friable cervix refers to a condition where the tissues of the cervix are more susceptible to bleeding upon contact. This can be due to various causes such as infection, inflammation, or malignancy. Similarly, friable bowel refers to a condition where the tissues of the bowel are easily damaged, often seen in conditions like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
Geological Usage
In geology, friable refers to rock or soil that is easily crumbled or pulverized. This can be due to the rock or soil's composition, weathering, or other environmental factors.
Related Terms
- Friability: The quality of being friable; ability to be crumbled or pulverized.
- Friable asbestos: A type of asbestos that can be easily crumbled by hand, releasing fibers into the air.
- Friable cervix: A condition where the tissues of the cervix are more susceptible to bleeding upon contact.
- Friable bowel: A condition where the tissues of the bowel are easily damaged.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Friable
- Wikipedia's article - Friable
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