Tortuosity
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Tortuosity
Tortuosity (pronounced: tor·tu·os·i·ty, /tɔːrtʃuːˈɒsɪti/) is a term used in medicine to describe the state or condition of being twisted or full of bends. The term is often used to describe the condition of blood vessels, nerves, or other elongated anatomical structures.
Etymology
The term "tortuosity" is derived from the Latin word "tortus," which means twisted or bent. It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Artery: A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body.
- Vein: A blood vessel that carries blood from the body back to the heart.
- Aorta: The main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen.
- Atherosclerosis: A disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries.
- Angiography: A medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body.
- Retinal Tortuosity: A condition where the blood vessels in the retina of the eye become twisted and coiled.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tortuosity
- Wikipedia's article - Tortuosity
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