Shape
Shape (Medicine)
Shape (pronounced: /ʃeɪp/) is a term used in medicine to describe the physical form or configuration of an object, organ, or organism. The term is derived from the Old English 'sceap', meaning 'form, sort, state, condition, or nature'.
Medical Relevance
In medicine, the shape of an organ or a cell can provide important clues about its health and function. For example, the shape of red blood cells can indicate certain diseases like sickle cell anemia, where the cells have an abnormal crescent shape. Similarly, the shape of the heart can change in conditions like cardiomyopathy, indicating a problem with the heart muscle.
Related Terms
- Morphology: The study of the forms and structures of organisms and their specific structural features.
- Anatomy: The branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- Physiology: The scientific study of the functions and mechanisms which work within a living system.
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of disease or injury.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Shape
- Wikipedia's article - Shape
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