Burst lobe
Burst Lobe
Burst Lobe (pronunciation: /bərst loʊb/) is a medical term referring to a lobe of an organ, typically the lung, that has ruptured or "burst" due to various causes such as trauma, disease, or a medical condition.
Etymology
The term "Burst Lobe" is derived from the English words "burst," meaning to break suddenly and violently apart, spilling the contents, and "lobe," which in medical terms refers to a clearly distinguishable part of an organ in the body.
Definition
A Burst Lobe is a condition where a lobe of an organ, most commonly the lung, has ruptured. This can occur due to a variety of reasons, including physical trauma, disease, or a medical condition such as pneumothorax or emphysema. The rupture can lead to a leakage of air, blood, or other fluids into the surrounding areas, causing further complications.
Related Terms
- Lung: One of the pair of respiratory organs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.
- Pneumothorax: A condition in which air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall, causing the lung to collapse.
- Emphysema: A long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli.
- Trauma: Physical injury caused by an external source, often refers to serious or life-threatening damage.
- Rupture: A break or tear in any organ or soft tissue.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Burst lobe
- Wikipedia's article - Burst lobe
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