Coalition
Coalition
Coalition (/koʊəˈlɪʃən/), from the Latin coalitio, is a term used in various fields, including medicine, politics, and sociology. In a medical context, it refers to the fusion of two or more bones, typically in the foot or hand. This condition can be congenital, meaning present at birth, or it can develop later in life due to injury or disease.
Etymology
The term coalition comes from the Latin coalitio, which means "to grow together". This is a fitting description of the medical condition, as it involves the fusion or growing together of bones.
Related Terms
- Tarsal Coalition: A type of coalition that occurs in the foot, specifically in the tarsal bones. This condition can cause pain and limited mobility.
- Carpal Coalition: A type of coalition that occurs in the hand, specifically in the carpal bones. Like tarsal coalition, this condition can cause pain and limited mobility.
- Synostosis: A general term for the fusion of two bones. Coalition is a type of synostosis.
- Congenital: A term for conditions that are present at birth. Coalition can be a congenital condition.
- Acquired: A term for conditions that develop after birth. Coalition can also be an acquired condition, developing due to injury or disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coalition
- Wikipedia's article - Coalition
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