Cracked
Cracked
Cracked (pronounced: /krakt/), is a term often used in the medical field to describe a condition where the skin, bones, or other body parts have experienced a break or fissure.
Etymology
The term "cracked" originates from the Old English word "cracian", which means "to resound, crackle". It has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe the state of something being broken without complete separation of parts.
Related Terms
- Fracture: A break, usually in the bone, which can range from a hairline crack to a complete break.
- Fissure: A long, narrow opening or line of breakage in the skin, bone, or other body part.
- Eczema: A condition that can cause the skin to crack and become inflamed.
- Dermatitis: A general term that describes inflammation of the skin that can lead to cracking.
- Xerosis: The medical term for abnormally dry skin, which can lead to cracking.
Pronunciation
The term "cracked" is pronounced as /krakt/.
See Also
- Chapped: A term often used to describe skin that has become rough, sore, or cracked, especially due to cold or dry weather.
- Osteoporosis: A condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to crack or break.
- Psoriasis: A skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales, which can sometimes crack and bleed.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cracked
- Wikipedia's article - Cracked
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