Caruncle
Caruncle
Caruncle (pronunciation: /kəˈrʌŋk(ə)l/) is a small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy within a number of body systems. The term is derived from the Latin caruncula, meaning "small piece of flesh".
Etymology
The term "caruncle" is derived from the Latin caruncula, which is a diminutive form of carō, meaning "flesh". It was first used in English in the mid-17th century.
Anatomy
In anatomy, a caruncle is generally a small, fleshy protuberance that is a normal part of an animal's body. This can include the caruncula lacrimalis, the small, pink, globular nodule at the inner corner (the medial canthus) of the eye. It is made of skin covering sebaceous and sweat glands.
Related Terms
- Caruncula lacrimalis: The small, pink, globular nodule at the inner corner (the medial canthus) of the eye.
- Caruncula sublingualis: A small papilla at the anterior part of the sublingual fold where the submandibular duct opens.
- Caruncula urethralis: A small, fleshy protrusion at the posterior end of the urethral crest in the urethra of females.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Caruncle
- Wikipedia's article - Caruncle
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