Magenta
Magenta (medicine)
Magenta (pronounced: /məˈdʒɛntə/) is a color that is variously defined as purplish-red, reddish-purple, or a shade of purple or pink. In the medical field, it is often associated with certain conditions and diagnostic techniques.
Etymology
The term "magenta" comes from the name of an Italian town, Magenta, where the Battle of Magenta took place in 1859. The color was reportedly named to commemorate the French and Sardinian victory.
Medical Usage
In medicine, magenta is often used in diagnostic imaging. For example, in Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), a magenta fluorescent dye may be used to mark specific gene sequences in the DNA.
Magenta is also associated with certain medical conditions. For instance, in Dermatology, a magenta tongue is a symptom of Riboflavin deficiency, also known as Ariboflavinosis.
Related Terms
- Fluorescence in situ hybridization: A molecular cytogenetic technique that uses fluorescent probes to detect and localize the presence or absence of specific DNA sequences on chromosomes.
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases.
- Riboflavin: Also known as vitamin B2, is a vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement.
- Ariboflavinosis: A condition resulting from riboflavin deficiency, which may cause a magenta-colored tongue.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Magenta
- Wikipedia's article - Magenta
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