Gari
Gari (Medicine)
Gari (pronounced /ɡɑːri/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in relation to the study of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.
Etymology
The term 'Gari' is derived from the Yoruba language, a language spoken in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria. In the Yoruba language, 'Gari' refers to a type of food made from cassava tubers. However, in the context of medicine, 'Gari' is used to refer to a specific medical condition or phenomenon.
Definition
In the field of medicine, 'Gari' is a term used to describe a condition or phenomenon related to the consumption of improperly processed cassava, which can lead to a condition known as Konzo. Konzo is a neurological disorder that can cause sudden and irreversible paralysis in the legs.
Related Terms
- Cassava: A root vegetable that is a staple food in many tropical regions. If not properly processed, it can contain toxic levels of cyanide.
- Konzo: A neurological disorder caused by consuming improperly processed cassava, leading to sudden and irreversible paralysis in the legs.
- Cyanogenic Glycosides: These are compounds found in several plants, including cassava, that can release cyanide when the plant is eaten.
- Tropical Medicine: A branch of medicine that deals with health problems that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or prove more difficult to control in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gari
- Wikipedia's article - Gari
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