Fenestrations
Fenestrations
Fenestrations (pronunciation: /fɪˌnɛstrˈeɪʃən/) is a term used in various fields of medicine, including anatomy, surgery, and dentistry. The term originates from the Latin word 'fenestra', which means 'window'. In a medical context, fenestrations refer to natural openings or artificially created openings in the body.
Anatomy
In anatomy, fenestrations are small openings in the walls of certain organs or tissues. For example, the fenestrated capillaries are a type of blood vessel that has small pores or 'windows' in their endothelial lining. These fenestrations allow for the rapid exchange of molecules between the blood and surrounding tissues.
Surgery
In surgery, fenestrations are openings made intentionally for therapeutic purposes. For instance, a fenestrated tracheostomy tube is a type of tracheostomy tube that has one or more openings along its length, allowing the patient to breathe through both the tube and the upper airway.
Dentistry
In dentistry, fenestrations refer to openings in the bone that expose the root of a tooth. These fenestrations can occur naturally or may be created surgically, such as in the case of a fenestrated dental implant.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fenestrations
- Wikipedia's article - Fenestrations
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