Alba
Alba is a term used in the medical field to refer to a condition or state characterized by a lack of color or whiteness. It is derived from the Latin word "albus", which means white.
Definition
In medical terminology, Alba is often used to describe certain conditions or symptoms that are characterized by a lack of color or whiteness. This can be seen in various medical conditions such as Leukoderma, Vitiligo, and Albinism, where the skin, hair, or eyes lack the usual color due to an absence or a deficiency of melanin, a pigment that gives color to these parts of the body.
Usage
The term Alba is used in various medical terms and conditions. For instance, Linea Alba, which refers to the white line that runs down the middle of the abdomen in humans and some other mammals. Another example is Pityriasis Alba, a common skin condition in children, characterized by the formation of fine, light-colored patches.
Related Terms
- Leukoderma: A condition characterized by localized loss of pigmentation of the skin.
- Vitiligo: A long-term skin condition characterized by patches of the skin losing their pigment.
- Albinism: A group of inherited disorders characterized by little or no production of the pigment melanin.
- Linea Alba: A fibrous structure that runs down the midline of the abdomen in humans and other vertebrates.
- Pityriasis Alba: A common skin condition in children, which is characterized by the presence of pale patches on the skin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alba
- Wikipedia's article - Alba
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