Enclosed
Enclosed
Enclosed (/ɪnˈkloʊzd/), from the Latin word inclusus, meaning "shut in", is a term often used in various medical contexts. It refers to something being contained, covered, or surrounded, often in a protective or restrictive manner.
Related Terms
- Enclosure (disambiguation): A broad term that can refer to anything from a physical structure that confines or protects to a psychological state of feeling trapped or confined.
- Encapsulated: A term often used in pathology to describe a tumor or other abnormal growth that is completely surrounded by a protective layer of tissue.
- Enveloped: In virology, this refers to viruses that are surrounded by a lipid bilayer derived from the host cell membrane.
- Sealed: In surgery, this term can refer to a wound or incision that has been closed using sutures, staples, or adhesive.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, "enclosed" can refer to a variety of situations. For example, an enclosed wound is one that has been covered with a dressing or bandage to protect it from infection. In neurology, an enclosed space could refer to a part of the brain or spinal cord that is surrounded by bone or other tissue. In pathology, an enclosed tumor is one that is completely surrounded by a layer of normal tissue, which can make it easier to remove surgically.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Enclosed
- Wikipedia's article - Enclosed
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