Expanding
Expanding
Expanding (/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe the process of becoming larger or more extensive. The term is derived from the Latin word "expandere", which means "to spread out".
Etymology
The term "expanding" comes from the Latin "expandere", which is a combination of "ex-" (out) and "pandere" (to spread). It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Dilation: The process of becoming larger or wider. In medicine, this term is often used to describe the widening of blood vessels or the opening of the cervix during childbirth.
- Enlargement: The process of increasing in size. This term is often used in medicine to describe the growth of an organ or tissue beyond its normal size.
- Growth: The process of increasing in size, quantity, or degree. In medicine, this term is often used to describe the development of cells, tissues, or organisms.
- Swelling: The process of becoming larger or rounder due to pressure from within. In medicine, this term is often used to describe the inflammation of tissues due to injury or disease.
Usage in Medicine
In the medical field, the term "expanding" is often used to describe the growth or enlargement of tissues, organs, or other body parts. For example, an "expanding mass" may refer to a tumor that is growing in size. Similarly, "expanding blood vessels" may refer to the dilation of blood vessels due to increased blood flow.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Expanding
- Wikipedia's article - Expanding
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