Speck
Speck
Speck (/spɛk/), from the Middle High German speck, meaning "bacon" or "fat", is a term used in various medical contexts.
Etymology
The term "speck" originates from the Middle High German word speck, which translates to "bacon" or "fat". It is used in the medical field to describe a small spot differing in color or substance from that of the surface or material upon which it appears.
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, "speck" is often used to describe a small, discolored spot or area on the skin, such as a freckle or mole. It can also refer to a tiny piece or amount of a substance, such as a speck of dust.
In the field of ophthalmology, a "speck" can refer to a small spot or flaw in one's field of vision, also known as a floater.
In pathology, "speck" can refer to a small, distinct point of inflammation in an organ or tissue.
Related Terms
- Freckle: A small, usually light brown spot on the skin often caused by exposure to the sun.
- Mole: A small, often slightly raised blemish on the skin made up of naevus cells.
- Floater: Small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision as you look at a blank wall or a clear blue sky.
- Inflammation: A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Speck
- Wikipedia's article - Speck
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