Furry
Furry (medical)
Furry (/ˈfɜːri/; from the Latin furrus, meaning "covered in fur") is a term used in the medical field to describe a condition or appearance that resembles or is covered with fur. This term is often used in dermatology and veterinary medicine.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈfɜːri/
Etymology
The term "furry" originates from the Latin word furrus, which means "covered in fur". It was first used in the English language in the 17th century to describe the fur-like appearance of certain conditions or diseases.
Related Terms
- Furuncle: A boil; a skin condition characterized by the inflammation of hair follicles, resulting in the localized accumulation of pus and dead tissue.
- Furunculosis: A condition marked by the recurrent formation of furuncles.
- Furry tongue: A condition characterized by an abnormal coating on the surface of the tongue, making it appear fur-like.
- Hypertrichosis: An abnormal amount of hair growth over the body; the term comes from Latin and Greek words meaning "excessive hair".
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Furry
- Wikipedia's article - Furry
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