Willis
Willis
Willis (pronounced: /ˈwɪlɪs/) is a term used in the medical field, often referring to the Circle of Willis, a circulatory anastomosis that supplies blood to the brain and surrounding structures.
Etymology
The term "Willis" is derived from the name of Thomas Willis, a 17th-century English doctor who was a founding member of the Royal Society. He is credited with several significant contributions to anatomy and, in particular, neurology. The Circle of Willis was named in his honor due to his detailed descriptions of the cerebral circulation.
Related Terms
- Circle of Willis: A circular network of arteries that supply blood to the brain and surrounding structures. It is a crucial part of the body's circulatory system.
- Thomas Willis: An English doctor and anatomist who made significant contributions to the field of neurology. The Circle of Willis was named after him.
- Anastomosis: A connection made surgically between adjacent blood vessels, parts of the intestine, or other channels of the body, or the operation in which such a connection is constructed.
- Neurology: A branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and disease involving the central and peripheral nervous systems, including their coverings, blood vessels, and all effector tissue, such as muscle.
- Royal Society: A learned society founded in 1660 which aims to recognize, promote, and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Willis
- Wikipedia's article - Willis
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