Texture
Texture (Medicine)
Texture (pronounced: /ˈtɛkstʃər/) is a term used in medicine to describe the physical characteristics or appearance of a tissue or organ based on its structural and functional properties. The term originates from the Latin word textura, meaning a woven fabric.
Etymology
The term texture is derived from the Latin textura, which means a woven fabric. This is a metaphorical extension of the original meaning, as the arrangement of tissues and cells in an organ can be likened to the interwoven threads of a fabric.
Related Terms
- Tactile texture: The texture of a surface or substance as perceived by touch.
- Visual texture: The perceived surface quality or 'feel' of an object.
- Histology: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
- Pathology: The study of disease, including changes in texture that may indicate disease.
- Radiology: The use of imaging to diagnose disease, including changes in texture visible on scans.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, texture is often used to describe the physical characteristics of tissues and organs, particularly in the fields of histology and pathology. Changes in texture can be indicative of disease or injury. For example, a tumor may have a different texture compared to the surrounding healthy tissue, which can aid in its identification and diagnosis.
Texture is also an important concept in radiology, where changes in the texture of tissues and organs can be visualized using various imaging techniques. For example, a CT scan can reveal changes in the texture of the lungs that may indicate conditions such as pneumonia or fibrosis.
In addition, texture can refer to the tactile quality of a surface or substance in medicine. For example, the texture of the skin can change in response to certain conditions, such as dehydration or eczema.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Texture
- Wikipedia's article - Texture
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