Caltrop
Caltrop (Medicine)
Caltrop (pronounced: /ˈkæltrɒp/) is a term used in medicine to describe a particular type of cell formation. The term is derived from the Latin word caltrap, which refers to a four-pointed metal device thrown on the ground to impede wheeled vehicles or cavalry.
Definition
In the medical context, a caltrop is a type of cell formation that resembles the shape of a caltrop, a four-pointed device. This formation is often seen in certain types of cancer cells, particularly in prostate cancer and breast cancer.
Related Terms
- Cell: The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms. Cells are the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently.
- Cancer: A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
- Prostate Cancer: A form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system.
- Breast Cancer: A cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
Etymology
The term caltrop is derived from the Latin word caltrap, which refers to a four-pointed metal device thrown on the ground to impede wheeled vehicles or cavalry. In the medical context, the term is used to describe a type of cell formation that resembles the shape of a caltrop.
Pronunciation
Caltrop is pronounced as /ˈkæltrɒp/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Caltrop
- Wikipedia's article - Caltrop
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