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Loaf
Loaf (/loʊf/), in a medical context, is not a commonly used term. However, it can be used metaphorically to describe certain aspects of human anatomy or conditions.
Etymology
The term "loaf" originates from the Old English word "hlaf," which means a baked bread. In a medical context, it is used metaphorically due to the similarity in shape or function to a loaf of bread.
Related Terms
- Brain: Sometimes referred to as the "loaf" due to its oblong shape and grooves that resemble a loaf of bread.
- Loaf Gait: A term used in neurology to describe a specific type of abnormal gait where the patient walks as if they are stepping on loaves of bread. This is often seen in conditions such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
- Bread and Butter Pericarditis: A term used to describe the appearance of the pericardium (the sac that surrounds the heart) in a specific type of pericarditis. The two layers of the pericardium stick together like slices of bread and butter, hence the name.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Loaf
- Wikipedia's article - Loaf
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