Lasagne
Lasagne
Lasagne (pronounced: luh-ZAHN-yuh) is a term that, while typically associated with a type of Italian pasta dish, also has relevance in the medical field. Specifically, it is used as a metaphor in the context of anatomy and histology to describe the layered structure of certain tissues or cells.
Etymology
The term 'lasagne' is derived from the Greek lasanon which means 'chamber pot', which was later borrowed by the Romans as 'lasanum' to mean 'cooking pot'. The Italians then used the word to refer to the dish in which lasagne is made. It wasn't until the 20th century that the term began to be used in a medical context to describe layered structures, due to the similarity in appearance to the layered pasta dish.
Medical Relevance
In medical terminology, 'lasagne' is often used to describe the layered structure of certain tissues or cells. For example, the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, is often described as being 'lasagne-like' due to its multiple layers of cells. Similarly, the myelin sheath, a protective layer that surrounds nerve fibers, is also often compared to lasagne due to its multi-layered structure.
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
- Histology: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
- Epidermis: The outer layer of cells covering an organism.
- Myelin Sheath: An insulating layer that forms around nerves.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lasagne
- Wikipedia's article - Lasagne
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