Mantle

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Mantle (medicine)

Mantle (pronounced: /ˈman(t)l/) is a term used in various fields of medicine.

Etymology

The term "mantle" originates from the Middle English word "mantel", which is derived from the Old English "mentel" and the Latin "mantellum", meaning cloak or cover.

Definition

In the field of medicine, a mantle often refers to a covering or a layer. It can be used to describe a specific layer of cells or tissues, or a region in the body that is covered or enveloped by a specific structure or substance.

Usage in Medicine

In Anatomy, the term mantle is used to describe a layer of cells or tissues that covers a specific region or structure in the body. For example, the mantle layer in the brain refers to the layer of neurons that covers the brain's surface.

In Oncology, a mantle field is a term used in radiation therapy to describe the area of the body that is treated with radiation. This typically includes the lymph nodes in the neck, chest, and underarms.

In Histology, the mantle zone refers to the outer region of a lymph node or other lymphoid organ, which is populated by small lymphocytes.

Related Terms

  • Mantle Cell Lymphoma: A type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that arises from cells originating in the mantle zone.
  • Mantle Radiation: A type of radiation therapy used to treat Hodgkin lymphoma, where the radiation field includes the lymph nodes in the neck, chest, and underarms.
  • Mantle Layer: In neuroanatomy, the mantle layer refers to the layer of neurons that covers the brain's surface.

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