Flake
Flake (medical term)
Flake (/fleɪk/), in the medical context, is a term often used to describe a small, loose piece of something, such as tissue or bone. The term is derived from the Old English word "flacca," meaning a fragment or piece.
Usage in Medical Context
In the medical field, the term "flake" is often used to describe a small piece of bone that has been chipped or broken off, usually as a result of trauma or injury. This is often seen in conditions such as fractures or osteoporosis. Similarly, the term can also be used to describe a small piece of tissue that has become detached from the main body of the tissue, such as in the case of a skin flake or a dandruff flake.
Related Terms
- Fracture: A break or crack in a bone, often resulting in a bone flake.
- Osteoporosis: A condition characterized by weak and brittle bones, often leading to fractures and bone flakes.
- Skin flake: A small piece of dead skin that has detached from the surface of the skin.
- Dandruff flake: A small piece of dead skin from the scalp, often associated with the condition dandruff.
Etymology
The term "flake" is derived from the Old English word "flacca," which means a fragment or piece. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe small, loose pieces of something.
Pronunciation
Flake is pronounced as /fleɪk/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flake
- Wikipedia's article - Flake
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