Appendix (anatomy)
Appendix (anatomy)
The Appendix (== 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.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Appendix (anatomy)
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polski), also known as the vermiform appendix, is a tube-shaped sac attached to the lower end of the Large intestine. The term "vermiform" comes from Latin and means "worm-shaped."
Etymology
The term "appendix" comes from the Latin "appendere," meaning "to hang upon." This refers to the appendix's physical position hanging from the Cecum, the first section of the large intestine. The term "vermiform" comes from the Latin "vermis" (worm) and "forma" (shape), referring to its worm-like shape.
Function
The function of the appendix is not fully understood, but it is believed to play a role in maintaining gut flora, even though it is generally considered to be a vestigial organ.
Related Terms
- Appendectomy: The surgical removal of the appendix, usually performed in cases of Appendicitis.
- Appendicitis: An inflammation of the appendix, which can cause severe abdominal pain and is a medical emergency.
- Cecum: The first part of the large intestine, to which the appendix is attached.
- Vestigial organ: An organ that has lost all or most of its original function through evolution.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Appendix (anatomy)
- Wikipedia's article - Appendix (anatomy)
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski