Bleb
Bleb
Bleb (/blɛb/), derived from the Middle English word 'bleb', is a term used in medical parlance to refer to a small blister or vesicle filled with fluid, often serous fluid, on the surface of the body. It is commonly associated with conditions such as bullous pemphigoid, pneumothorax, and glaucoma.
Etymology
The term 'bleb' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'bleb', which was used to describe a bubble or blister. The exact etymology is not known, but it is thought to be of onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sound of a bubble bursting.
Pronunciation
Bleb is pronounced as /blɛb/.
Related Terms
- Bulla: A large bleb. In dermatology, a bulla is a fluid-filled sac or lesion that appears when fluid is trapped under a thin layer of your skin. It's a type of blister.
- Vesicle: A small structure within a cell, consisting of fluid enclosed by a lipid bilayer. Vesicles form naturally during the processes of secretion, uptake and transport of materials within the cell.
- Pneumothorax: A condition in which air leaks into the space between your lung and chest wall. This air pushes on the outside of your lung and makes it collapse. Pneumothorax can be caused by a blunt or penetrating chest injury, certain medical procedures, or damage from underlying lung disease.
- Glaucoma: A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye.
- Bullous Pemphigoid: A rare skin condition that causes large, fluid-filled blisters. They develop on areas of skin that often flex — such as the lower abdomen, upper thighs or armpits.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bleb
- Wikipedia's article - Bleb
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