Labial
Labial
Labial (/læbiəl/; from Latin labium, "lip") refers to anything related to the lips. In medicine, it is often used to describe structures, conditions, or procedures associated with the lips.
Etymology
The term "labial" originates from the Latin word labium, which means "lip". It is used in various fields such as medicine, linguistics, and biology to denote something related to the lips.
In Medicine
In the medical field, "labial" is used to describe anything that is related to the lips. For example, labial herpes is a common viral infection that causes small, painful, fluid-filled blisters on the lips. Labial melanotic macule is a well-defined, brown to black, flat patch on the lip.
Related Terms
- Labial frenulum: The fold of mucous membrane in the midline of the inside of the upper and lower lips, connecting the lip with the gum.
- Labial glands: These are small salivary glands located in the lips.
- Labial sounds: In linguistics, these are sounds made with the lips.
- Labial herpes: A common viral infection that causes small, painful, fluid-filled blisters on the lips.
- Labial melanotic macule: A well-defined, brown to black, flat patch on the lip.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Labial
- Wikipedia's article - Labial
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