Satellite
Satellite (Medicine)
Satellite (pronounced: /ˈsætəlaɪt/) is a term used in various fields of medicine. The etymology of the word comes from the Latin satellitem meaning attendant.
Definition
In medicine, a satellite is a smaller lesion accompanying a main one and situated nearby. Satellites can be seen in many different conditions, including malignant melanoma, inflammatory diseases, and infections.
Usage in Dermatology
In dermatology, the term satellite is used to describe smaller lesions that are adjacent to a larger one. This is often seen in conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and skin cancer.
Usage in Oncology
In oncology, satellite nodules or lesions refer to separate tumor nodules that are in the same lobe of a lung or liver but are not contiguous with the primary tumor. These are often seen in lung cancer and liver cancer.
Usage in Microbiology
In microbiology, satellite viruses or satellite RNA are dependent on co-infection of a host cell with a helper virus for productive multiplication. This is seen in various viral infections.
Related Terms
- Nodule: A small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, especially an abnormal one.
- Lesion: Any damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by disease or trauma.
- Tumor: A swelling of a part of the body, generally without inflammation, caused by an abnormal growth of tissue, whether benign or malignant.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Satellite
- Wikipedia's article - Satellite
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