Vol-au-vent

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Vol-au-vent

Vol-au-vent (pronunciation: /ˌvɒl oʊ ˈvɒn/, from French, literally 'flight in the wind') is a small hollow case of puff pastry. Despite its culinary origins, the term has been adopted in medical contexts to describe certain physical characteristics or conditions.

Etymology

The term "vol-au-vent" is derived from the French words "voler" (to fly) and "vent" (wind), symbolizing the lightness of the puff pastry. It was first used in the culinary context in the 19th century. Its application in medical terminology is more recent and metaphorical, drawing on the visual similarity between the hollow pastry and certain physical conditions.

Medical Usage

In medical terminology, "vol-au-vent" is used to describe conditions or physical characteristics that resemble the hollow, light structure of a vol-au-vent pastry. For example, it may refer to the appearance of certain cysts or tumors, or to the structure of certain tissues or cells under a microscope.

Related Terms

  • Cyst: A closed sac, having a distinct membrane and division compared to the nearby tissue.
  • Tumor: An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function.
  • Tissue: An ensemble of similar cells and their extracellular matrix from the same origin that together carry out a specific function.
  • Cell: The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms.

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