Flabellum
Flabellum
Flabellum (/fləˈbɛləm/; from Latin, meaning 'fan') is a term used in various fields of medicine. It is most commonly associated with the field of anatomy, where it refers to a fan-shaped structure or part.
Etymology
The term 'flabellum' is derived from the Latin word 'flabellum', which translates to 'fan'. This is in reference to the fan-like shape of certain anatomical structures that the term is used to describe.
In Anatomy
In anatomy, a flabellum refers to any structure that is fan-shaped. This can include parts of the body such as the flabellum of the bone, or the flabellum of the nerve. These structures are named for their distinctive shape, which resembles that of a fan.
In Pathology
In pathology, the term 'flabellum' can refer to a fan-shaped area of tissue that is affected by a disease or condition. This can include conditions such as flabellum cancer, where the cancerous cells spread in a fan-like pattern.
Related Terms
- Flabelliform: Having the shape or form of a flabellum.
- Flabellate: To spread out in a fan-like manner.
- Flabellation: The process of forming into a flabellum.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flabellum
- Wikipedia's article - Flabellum
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