Adhesion

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Adhesion (== Template:IPA

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

Related Terms

  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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Adhesion is a term used in medicine to describe the abnormal joining of body tissues that are normally separate. This can occur in various parts of the body and can lead to a range of health complications.

Etymology

The term "adhesion" comes from the Latin word "adhaesio", which means "a sticking to". It was first used in the medical context in the 16th century.

Definition

In the medical field, an adhesion is a band of scar tissue that binds together two anatomical surfaces that are normally separated. These can occur in various parts of the body, including the abdomen, heart, pelvis, and knee. Adhesions can cause a range of problems, from mild discomfort to serious health complications such as intestinal obstruction.

Causes

Adhesions typically form as a result of inflammation or injury, such as surgery, infection, or trauma. They can also be caused by certain diseases, such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease.

Symptoms

The symptoms of adhesions can vary depending on their location and severity. They may include pain, discomfort, limited movement, and in severe cases, life-threatening complications such as intestinal obstruction or infertility.

Treatment

Treatment for adhesions typically involves surgery to cut the adhesion and separate the tissues. This is known as adhesiolysis. However, surgery can also lead to the formation of new adhesions, so other treatments may be used in conjunction with surgery, such as physical therapy or medication.

Related Terms

  • Adhesiolysis: The surgical procedure to remove or separate adhesions.
  • Scar tissue: The fibrous tissue that replaces normal tissue after an injury or surgery.
  • Endometriosis: A condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus, often causing adhesions.
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease: An infection of the female reproductive organs that can lead to adhesions.

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