Granular
Granular
Granular (/ɡræn.jʊ.lər/), from the Latin granulum, meaning "small grain", is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a texture or appearance resembling small grains or granules.
Medical Usage
In medicine, the term "granular" is often used to describe the appearance of certain cells, tissues, or organ surfaces. For example, a kidney with a granular surface may indicate a condition known as granular kidney disease. Similarly, granular cell tumor is a type of tumor that gets its name from the granular appearance of the cells under a microscope.
Related Terms
- Granulation tissue: New connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process.
- Granuloma: A mass of granulation tissue, typically produced in response to infection, inflammation, or the presence of a foreign substance.
- Granulocyte: A type of white blood cell that has granules in its cytoplasm.
- Granulomatosis: A medical condition that involves the formation of granulomas.
Etymology
The term "granular" comes from the Latin granulum, which means "small grain". It is used in English to describe the texture or appearance of something that is made up of small grains or granules.
Pronunciation
The term "granular" is pronounced as /ɡræn.jʊ.lər/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Granular
- Wikipedia's article - Granular
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