Remodeling
Remodeling (Medicine)
Remodeling (pronunciation: /riːˈmɒd.əl.ɪŋ/) is a biological process that involves the alteration, regeneration, or reshaping of tissues or organs in the body.
Etymology
The term 'remodeling' is derived from the Latin word 'remodelare', which means 'to reshape' or 'to reconstruct'.
Definition
In the context of medicine, remodeling refers to the process where old or damaged tissues are replaced with new tissues. This process is crucial for maintaining the health and functionality of various organs and tissues in the body.
Related Terms
- Bone Remodeling: This is a specific type of remodeling that involves the continuous replacement of old bone tissue with new bone tissue.
- Cardiac Remodeling: This refers to changes in the size, shape, and function of the heart due to damage or stress.
- Vascular Remodeling: This is the restructuring of blood vessels in response to changes in hemodynamic forces or injury.
- Airway Remodeling: This is a process that occurs in chronic asthma and involves changes in the structure and function of the airways.
- Tissue Remodeling: This is a general term for the process of replacing old tissue with new tissue in the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Remodeling
- Wikipedia's article - Remodeling
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