Vasospastic macule
Vasospastic Macule
Vasospastic Macule (pronunciation: vaso-spas-tic ma-cule) is a medical term used to describe a small, flat, discolored spot on the skin that occurs due to vasospasm, a condition where blood vessels constrict, often in response to cold or stress.
Etymology
The term 'Vasospastic Macule' is derived from two words. 'Vasospastic' comes from 'vaso', a prefix meaning vessel, and 'spasm', which refers to a sudden, involuntary muscle contraction. 'Macule' is derived from the Latin word 'macula', which means spot or stain.
Related Terms
- Vasospasm: A condition where blood vessels constrict, often in response to cold or stress.
- Macule: A small, flat, discolored spot on the skin.
- Raynaud's Phenomenon: A condition that causes some areas of your body — such as your fingers and toes — to feel numb and cool in response to cold temperatures or stress. It's often associated with vasospasm.
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases.
See Also
- Vasculitis: Inflammation of the blood vessels.
- Angiography: A medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vasospastic macule
- Wikipedia's article - Vasospastic macule
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