Crumb
Crumb (krʌm)
Crumb is a term used in medical parlance to refer to a small fragment or piece, often used in the context of describing certain types of tissue or cellular debris.
Etymology
The term "crumb" originates from the Old English word "cruma", which means a small fragment or piece. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
Medical Usage
In the medical field, the term "crumb" is often used to describe small fragments or pieces of tissue that may be found during a surgical procedure or in a pathological specimen. For example, in the context of a biopsy, the pathologist may describe the presence of "crumbs" of tissue. This typically refers to small, irregular pieces of tissue that are not part of the main tissue sample.
In histology, "crumb" may refer to small pieces of cellular debris that are seen under the microscope. This can occur in various pathological conditions, such as inflammation or necrosis.
Related Terms
- Debris: In a medical context, debris refers to dead, damaged, or unwanted material within the body, such as cells, tissues, or foreign substances.
- Fragment: A fragment is a small part broken off or detached from the main body of a structure, such as a bone or tissue.
- Biopsy: A biopsy is a medical test commonly performed by a surgeon, interventional radiologist, or an interventional cardiologist involving extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.
- Histology: Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals. It is commonly performed by examining cells and tissues under a light microscope or electron microscope.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Crumb
- Wikipedia's article - Crumb
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