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Star (Medicine)

Star (/stɑːr/), in the context of medicine, is a term often used to describe a star-shaped appearance or pattern seen in various medical imaging techniques. The term is derived from the Old English 'steorra', which means 'star', due to the resemblance of the pattern to a celestial star.

Usage in Medicine

In medical imaging, a star pattern can be indicative of certain conditions or abnormalities. For example, in Radiology, a star-shaped pattern in a lung x-ray might suggest the presence of a pulmonary fibrosis. Similarly, in Neurology, a star-shaped pattern seen in brain scans could be indicative of astrocytoma, a type of brain tumor.

Related Terms

  • Astrocyte: A star-shaped glial cell of the central nervous system.
  • Stellate Cell: Any cell that is star-shaped, such as the stellate cells in the liver and pancreas.
  • Radiology: The science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
  • Neurology: The branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

Etymology

The term star in medicine is derived from the Old English 'steorra', which means 'star'. The term was likely adopted due to the star-like appearance of certain patterns seen in medical imaging.

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