Ichthyoid

Ichthyoid

Ichthyoid (pronounced: /ˈɪkθiɔɪd/) is a term used in medicine to describe a condition or appearance that is similar to fish scales. The term is derived from the Greek words 'ichthys' meaning fish and 'eidos' meaning form or shape.

Etymology

The term Ichthyoid is derived from the Greek words 'ichthys' which means fish, and 'eidos' which means form or shape. This term is used to describe conditions or appearances that are similar to fish scales.

Related Terms

• Ichthyosis: A family of genetic skin disorders characterized by dry, scaling skin that may be thickened or very thin. The prefix "ichthy" is taken from the Greek root for the word fish. Each year, more than 16,000 babies are born with some form of ichthyosis.

• Ichthyosis Vulgaris: The most common form of ichthyosis, affecting around 1 in 250 people. For this reason, it is known as common ichthyosis. It is usually mild, and may be associated with atopic eczema. It is caused by a mutation in the gene encoding profilaggrin.

• X-linked Ichthyosis: A moderate to severe form of ichthyosis that affects males. It is caused by a mutation in the steroid sulfatase gene.

• Ichthyosis Hystrix: A very rare form of ichthyosis characterized by spiky or plate-like scales, caused by a mutation in the keratin gene.

• Lamellar Ichthyosis: A rare form of ichthyosis that is present at birth and affects the entire body. It is caused by a mutation in the transglutaminase 1 gene.

• Epidermolytic Ichthyosis: A rare form of ichthyosis characterized by blistering and widespread scaling, caused by a mutation in the keratin 1 or keratin 10 gene.

See Also

• Dermatology
• Genetic Disorders
• Skin Disorders

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Ichthyoid
• Wikipedia's article - Ichthyoid

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