Consolidation
Consolidation (medicine)
Consolidation (pronunciation: /kənˌsɒlɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/) is a term used in medicine to describe the process of a lung becoming firm due to an increase in tissue density. This is often a result of an accumulation of inflammatory cells and fluid in the alveoli (air sacs) of the lung, which can be caused by pneumonia or other diseases.
Etymology
The term "consolidation" comes from the Latin consolidare, which means "to make solid". In a medical context, it was first used in the 19th century to describe the process of lung tissue becoming firm or solid due to disease.
Related Terms
- Pneumonia: An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.
- Alveoli: Tiny, balloon-shaped air sacs situated at the very end of the respiratory tree of the lungs.
- Inflammation: A protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators to remove harmful stimuli.
- Lung: A pair of respiratory organs situated in the thorax, involved in the process of respiration.
- Tissue: A group of cells that perform a specific function.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Consolidation
- Wikipedia's article - Consolidation
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