Granada
Granada (Medicine)
Granada (pronunciation: /ɡrəˈnɑːdə/) is a term used in medicine, particularly in the field of histopathology. The term is derived from the Spanish word for pomegranate, due to the resemblance of certain histopathological structures to the fruit's seeds.
Etymology
The term 'Granada' is derived from the Spanish word for pomegranate. The use of the term in medicine is metaphorical, referring to the resemblance of certain histopathological structures to the seeds of a pomegranate.
Usage in Medicine
In the field of histopathology, 'Granada' is used to describe the appearance of certain cellular structures under the microscope. These structures, often seen in certain types of tumors or inflammatory conditions, resemble the seeds of a pomegranate, hence the use of the term.
Related Terms
- Histopathology: The study of changes in tissues caused by disease.
- Tumors: An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function.
- Inflammation: A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Granada
- Wikipedia's article - Granada
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