Niger
Niger (Medical Term)
Niger (pronounced: /ˈnaɪdʒər/) is a term used in medical parlance to denote the color black. It is derived from the Latin word 'niger', which means black.
Etymology
The term 'Niger' is derived from the Latin word 'niger', which means black. It is often used in medical terminology to denote black or dark-colored tissues or organs. For example, the term 'Melanosis niger' refers to a condition characterized by the abnormal deposition of black pigment in tissues or organs.
Related Terms
- Melanosis: A condition characterized by the abnormal deposition of melanin, a dark pigment, in the tissues or organs. Melanosis niger is a specific type of melanosis characterized by the deposition of black pigment.
- Nigricans: A term used to describe a condition characterized by the darkening and thickening of the skin, especially in the folds and creases of the body. The term is derived from the Latin word 'niger', which means black.
- Nigra: A term used in neuroanatomy to denote the substantia nigra, a part of the brain that is dark in color due to the presence of melanin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Niger
- Wikipedia's article - Niger
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