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Hull (medical term)
Hull (pronounced: /hʌl/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the area of dermatology and podiatry. It refers to the hard outer covering or shell of certain types of skin lesions or growths, such as warts or corns.
Etymology
The term 'hull' is derived from the Old English 'hulu', which means 'husk' or 'outer covering'. It was first used in a medical context in the late 19th century.
Related Terms
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases.
- Podiatry: A branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.
- Lesion: Any damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by disease or trauma.
- Wart: A small, hard, benign growth on the skin, caused by a virus.
- Corn (medicine): A type of callus, usually round and hard, that forms on the feet due to pressure or friction.
Pronunciation
The term 'hull' is pronounced as /hʌl/.
See Also
- Callus: A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, often occurring in areas subjected to friction.
- Skin: The soft outer tissue covering vertebrates.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hull
- Wikipedia's article - Hull
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