Aberrant
Aberrant
Aberrant (/əˈberənt/), derived from the Latin word "aberrare" meaning to wander away, is a term used in the medical field to describe something that deviates from the normal or usual course or standard.
Definition
In medicine, the term aberrant is often used to describe irregular or abnormal structures or processes. This can include aberrant cell growth, aberrant behavior, or aberrant arteries, among others.
Usage in Medicine
The term aberrant is used in various medical contexts. For example, in genetics, aberrant DNA methylation or aberrant gene expression can lead to diseases such as cancer. In neurology, aberrant behavior can be a symptom of various neurological disorders. In anatomy, an aberrant artery is one that deviates from its usual course.
Related Terms
- Aberration: A deviation or departure from the normal or common order, form, or rule.
- Aberrant conduction: A form of conduction in the heart that is not through the normal conduction pathways.
- Aberrant regeneration: The misdirection of regenerating axons to inappropriate targets following nerve injury.
- Aberrant crypt foci: Clusters of abnormal tube-like glands in the lining of the colon and rectum.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aberrant
- Wikipedia's article - Aberrant
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