Macroscopic
Macroscopic
Macroscopic (/ˌmakrəˈskɒpɪk/), derived from the Greek words makros meaning "large" and skopein meaning "to look at", is a term used in the field of medicine to describe objects or phenomena that are visible to the naked eye. It is often used in contrast to the term microscopic, which refers to objects or phenomena that require a microscope to be seen.
Etymology
The term "macroscopic" is derived from the Greek words makros ("large") and skopein ("to look at"). It was first used in the English language in the mid-18th century.
Related Terms
- Microscopic: Referring to objects or phenomena that are too small to be seen without the aid of a microscope.
- Gross examination: A method in pathology that involves the visual examination of a specimen with the naked eye to obtain diagnostic information, as opposed to microscopic examination.
- Macroscopic scale: A length scale which is visible to the naked eye, as opposed to the microscopic scale.
Pronunciation
The term "macroscopic" is pronounced as /ˌmakrəˈskɒpɪk/.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term "macroscopic" is often used to describe the visual examination of a patient or a specimen. For example, a pathologist may perform a macroscopic examination of a tissue sample to identify any visible abnormalities before proceeding to a more detailed microscopic examination.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Macroscopic
- Wikipedia's article - Macroscopic
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