Milan
Milan (Medicine)
Milan (pronounced: /miˈlæn/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a specific medical procedure or condition. The etymology of the term is not well known, but it is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'milanum', which means 'middle'.
Definition
In the medical context, Milan is often associated with the Milan criteria, a set of criteria used for selecting patients for liver transplantation. The criteria were developed in the city of Milan, Italy, hence the name.
Related Terms
- Liver transplantation: A surgical procedure performed to replace a diseased liver with a healthy liver from another person.
- Hepatocellular carcinoma: A type of liver cancer that the Milan criteria specifically applies to.
- Liver cirrhosis: A late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions.
Usage
The term 'Milan' is used in the context of liver transplantation to refer to the Milan criteria. For example, a patient may be said to be 'within Milan' if they meet the criteria for liver transplantation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Milan
- Wikipedia's article - Milan
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