Dark red
Dark Red
Dark Red (pronunciation: /dɑːrk rɛd/) is a color that is a darker shade of red. It is often associated with the color of blood, and in the medical field, it can be indicative of various conditions depending on its context.
Etymology
The term "dark red" originates from the Old English words "deorc" (meaning "dark") and "rēad" (meaning "red").
Medical Significance
In the medical field, dark red can refer to the color of certain bodily fluids or tissues, which can be indicative of specific health conditions. For example, dark red blood may suggest oxygen-depleted blood or certain types of hemorrhage. Dark red urine can be a sign of hematuria or porphyria. Dark red or maroon stool can indicate gastrointestinal bleeding.
Related Terms
- Hemorrhage: A condition characterized by excessive bleeding.
- Hematuria: The presence of blood in urine.
- Porphyria: A group of rare genetic disorders that affect the nervous system.
- Gastrointestinal bleeding: Bleeding that occurs along any part of the gastrointestinal tract.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dark red
- Wikipedia's article - Dark red
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