Desmoplastic
Desmoplastic
Desmoplastic (pronunciation: des-mo-plas-tic) is a term used in medicine to describe the growth of fibrous or connective tissue. It is often used to describe the reaction of tissue to injury, or the fibrosis found in tumors.
Etymology
The term originates from the Greek words "desmos" which means "bond", and "plassein" which means "to form". Thus, desmoplastic can be understood as the formation of bonds, referring to the fibrous tissue that forms in response to injury.
Related Terms
- Fibrosis: The thickening and scarring of connective tissue, usually as a result of injury.
- Tumor: An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function.
- Connective Tissue: Tissue that connects, supports, binds, or separates other tissues or organs.
- Injury: Damage inflicted on the body in an event.
See Also
- Desmoplastic small round cell tumor: A rare, aggressive cancer that primarily affects children and young adults.
- Desmoplastic reaction: The growth of fibrous tissue around a cancerous tumor.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Desmoplastic
- Wikipedia's article - Desmoplastic
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