Aditus
Aditus
Aditus (pronounced: /əˈdaɪtəs/) is a Latin term used in medicine to refer to an entrance or opening to a canal or cavity in the body.
Etymology
The term 'Aditus' is derived from the Latin word 'adire' which means 'to go to' or 'approach'. It is used in medical terminology to denote an opening or entrance to a body cavity or canal.
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- Canal: A tubular duct or channel in the body that carries fluids.
- Cavity: An empty space within a solid object, in this case, the human body.
- Entrance: The point or place at which something enters.
- Opening: An unfilled space or interval; a gap.
Usage in Medical Terminology
In medical terminology, 'Aditus' is used to refer to various entrances or openings in the body. Some examples include:
- Aditus ad antrum: The opening to the mastoid antrum in the temporal bone of the skull.
- Aditus ad aqueductum cerebri: The entrance to the cerebral aqueduct in the brain.
- Aditus ad infundibulum: The opening to the infundibulum of the pituitary gland.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aditus
- Wikipedia's article - Aditus
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