Aurora
Aurora (Medicine)
Aurora (pronounced: /əˈrɔːrə/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a variety of phenomena. The term is derived from the Latin word "Aurora", which means "dawn". In a medical context, it is often used to describe the visual phenomenon experienced by some individuals with certain neurological conditions.
Etymology
The term "Aurora" comes from the Latin word for "dawn". This is because the visual phenomenon it describes often resembles the natural light display in the Earth's sky at dawn, particularly in high-latitude regions.
Medical Usage
In medicine, "Aurora" is often used to describe a type of visual disturbance that can occur in individuals with certain neurological conditions, such as migraine or epilepsy. These disturbances can take the form of shimmering lights, similar to the natural phenomenon of an aurora.
The term "Aurora" can also refer to a type of genetic mutation found in some types of cancer. These mutations, known as "Aurora Kinase Mutations", can lead to the uncontrolled growth of cells.
Related Terms
- Visual Disturbance: A general term for any changes to one's normal field of vision. This can include blurriness, blind spots, or the appearance of shimmering lights (an "Aurora").
- Migraine: A type of headache disorder characterized by recurrent headaches that are moderate to severe. Some individuals with migraines may experience an "Aurora" as a visual disturbance before the onset of the headache.
- Epilepsy: A neurological disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness. Some individuals with epilepsy may experience an "Aurora" as a visual disturbance before the onset of a seizure.
- Aurora Kinase Mutation: A type of genetic mutation found in some types of cancer. These mutations can lead to the uncontrolled growth of cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aurora
- Wikipedia's article - Aurora
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