Anguilla
Anguilla
Anguilla (pronunciation: an-gwil-la) is a term used in the medical field, specifically in Ichthyology, the study of fish. The term is derived from the Latin word "anguilla" which means "eel". In medical context, it is often used to refer to the eel-like shape of certain anatomical structures or organisms.
Etymology
The term "Anguilla" is derived from Latin, where "anguis" means snake and "-illa" is a diminutive suffix. Thus, "Anguilla" literally translates to "little snake", referring to the eel's snake-like appearance.
Related Terms
- Ichthyology: The branch of zoology that deals with the study of fish. This includes both saltwater and freshwater species, as well as extinct varieties.
- Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
- Zoology: The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
- Eel: A snake-like fish with a slender elongated body and poorly developed fins, proverbial for its slipperiness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anguilla
- Wikipedia's article - Anguilla
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