Serpiginous
Serpiginous
Serpiginous (pronunciation: /sɜːˈpɪdʒɪnəs/) is a term used in medicine to describe a lesion or physical finding that spreads in a winding or snakelike pattern. The term is derived from the Latin word "serpigo", which means "creeping" or "crawling".
Definition
In medical terminology, serpiginous refers to a lesion or physical finding that spreads in a winding or snakelike pattern. This term is often used in dermatology to describe the appearance of certain skin conditions, such as cutaneous larva migrans and serpiginous choroiditis.
Etymology
The term serpiginous comes from the Latin word "serpigo", which means "creeping" or "crawling". This is in reference to the characteristic pattern of spread seen in conditions described as serpiginous.
Related Terms
- Cutaneous larva migrans: A skin disease in humans, caused by the larvae of various nematode parasites.
- Serpiginous choroiditis: A rare, chronic, progressive inflammatory disease that affects the choroid and retinal pigment epithelium in the eye.
- Geographic helminthiasis: A parasitic infection that can cause serpiginous lesions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Serpiginous
- Wikipedia's article - Serpiginous
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