Repair
Repair (rih-PAIR)
Repair is a medical term referring to the body's natural process of regenerating or replacing damaged tissue. The term is derived from the Latin word 'reparare', which means 'to make ready again'.
Types of Repair
There are two main types of repair in the body: Regeneration and Healing.
Regeneration
Regeneration (reh-juh-NAY-shun) is the process where damaged tissue is replaced with the same type of tissue, restoring the original function of the tissue or organ. This process is common in tissues with high cell turnover, such as the skin and the lining of the gut.
Healing
Healing (HEEL-ing) is the process where damaged tissue is replaced with scar tissue, which is composed mainly of collagen (KOL-uh-jen). Scar tissue does not have the same function as the original tissue, but it provides structural integrity to the damaged area.
Factors Affecting Repair
Several factors can affect the body's ability to repair itself. These include the type and extent of the damage, the person's overall health and nutritional status, and the presence of any underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or immune system disorders.
Related Terms
- Wound healing: The process by which the skin (or other organ) repairs itself after injury.
- Inflammation: A protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators to remove harmful stimuli.
- Fibrosis: The thickening and scarring of connective tissue, usually as a result of injury.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Repair
- Wikipedia's article - Repair
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