Maceration
Maceration (== Template:IPA
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
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- Wikipedia's article - Maceration
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Maceration is a term used in various fields of study, including medicine, biology, and chemistry. In a medical context, maceration refers to the softening or breaking down of skin due to prolonged exposure to moisture.
Etymology
The term "maceration" originates from the Latin word "macerare", which means to soften by soaking.
In Medicine
In medicine, maceration is often seen in patients who are bedridden or wear bandages for extended periods. The skin, when exposed to moisture for long periods, begins to break down, leading to maceration. This condition can lead to further complications such as skin infections or cellulitis.
In Biology
In biology, maceration is a process used to prepare specimens for study. It involves soaking the specimen in a liquid to soften it and remove any unwanted tissue, leaving only the desired parts for examination.
In Chemistry
In chemistry, maceration is a method used to extract compounds from plant material. The plant material is soaked in a solvent, which dissolves the desired compounds, allowing them to be separated and studied.
Related Terms
- Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD)
- Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD)
- Intertriginous dermatitis (ITD)
- Periwound skin damage
- Peristomal skin damage
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Maceration
- Wikipedia's article - Maceration
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski