Crisp
Crisp (medical term)
Crisp (pronounced: /krɪsp/) is a term used in various medical contexts. It is derived from the Old English word 'crispe' or 'cryspe', meaning 'curly', and has been adopted into medical terminology to describe certain physical characteristics or conditions.
Definitions
In the field of Dermatology, 'crisp' is often used to describe the texture of certain skin conditions, such as a 'crisp' rash, which refers to a rash with a distinct, rough texture.
In Pathology, 'crisp' can refer to the appearance of certain cellular formations under a microscope, such as 'crisp' cells, which are cells that have a clear, distinct outline.
Related Terms
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases.
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of disease or injury.
- Rash: A change of the skin which affects its color, appearance, or texture.
- Cell: The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms.
Etymology
The term 'crisp' comes from the Old English 'crispe' or 'cryspe', meaning 'curly'. The term was later adopted into medical terminology due to its descriptive nature, allowing medical professionals to accurately describe certain physical characteristics or conditions.
Pronunciation
The term 'crisp' is pronounced as /krɪsp/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Crisp
- Wikipedia's article - Crisp
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski