Detritus
Detritus
Detritus (/dɪˈtraɪtəs/; from Latin detritus, meaning 'worn away, dissipated') is a term used in the medical field to describe dead or decaying organic material, including plant and animal matter. This material is often found in natural environments, but can also be present in the human body, particularly in wounds or areas of infection.
Etymology
The term 'detritus' originates from the Latin word 'detritus', which translates to 'worn away' or 'dissipated'. This term was first used in the medical context in the 18th century to describe the waste or debris that accumulates in the body, particularly in wounds or areas of infection.
Related Terms
- Decomposition: The process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler organic matter.
- Necrosis: The death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply.
- Autolysis: The destruction of cells or tissues by their own enzymes, especially those released by lysosomes.
- Putrefaction: The process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter.
- Sepsis: A life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs.
See Also
- Debridement: The medical removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.
- Gangrene: A type of tissue death caused by a lack of blood supply to the affected area, often followed by bacterial infection.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Detritus
- Wikipedia's article - Detritus
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