Crescent
Crescent (medical term)
Crescent (pronounced: /ˈkrɛs(ə)nt/) is a term used in various medical contexts to describe a shape or formation that is similar to a crescent moon. The term is derived from the Latin crescere, meaning "to grow", due to the shape's resemblance to a growing or waxing moon.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term "crescent" is often used to describe the shape of certain structures or formations within the body. For example, in Nephrology, a crescent formation in the glomerulus can indicate a type of glomerulonephritis, known as crescentic glomerulonephritis.
In Ophthalmology, the term "crescent" is used to describe a specific shape seen in the retina in certain conditions, such as retinal detachment. A retinal crescent is a crescent-shaped area of the retina where the choroid layer is not covered by the retinal pigment epithelium.
In Anatomy, the term "crescent" is used to describe certain structures, such as the crescent-shaped meniscus in the knee.
Related Terms
- Crescentic glomerulonephritis: A type of kidney disease characterized by a rapid loss of kidney function, with crescent-shaped formations in the glomeruli.
- Retinal crescent: A crescent-shaped area of the retina where the choroid layer is not covered by the retinal pigment epithelium.
- Meniscus: A crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure that, in contrast to an articular disk, only partly divides a joint cavity.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Crescent
- Wikipedia's article - Crescent
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