Confluent

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Confluent (kənˈflo͞oənt)

Confluent is a term used in medicine to describe the merging or running together of lesions, cells, or small structures to form a larger structure. The term is derived from the Latin word "confluere", which means "to flow together".

Etymology

The term "confluent" is derived from the Latin word "confluere", which means "to flow together". It is used in medicine to describe the merging or running together of lesions, cells, or small structures to form a larger structure.

Related Terms

  • Lesion: Any abnormal damage or change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by disease or trauma.
  • Cell: The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms.
  • Structure: An arrangement or organization of parts to form an organ, system, or living thing.

Usage in Medicine

In medicine, the term "confluent" is often used to describe the progression of diseases or conditions where lesions or cells merge. For example, in dermatology, a rash may be described as confluent if the individual lesions merge to cover a larger area. Similarly, in histology, cells may be described as confluent if they grow and multiply to the point where they touch each other, filling the entire petri dish.

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