Obliteration
Obliteration
Obliteration (pronunciation: /ˌɒblɪˈteɪʃən/) is a medical term used to describe the complete removal, destruction, or elimination of a structure or function in the body. The term is derived from the Latin word 'oblitus', meaning 'forgotten', and 'obliterare', meaning 'to cause to be forgotten'.
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, obliteration is often used to refer to the process where an organ or tissue loses its original structure or function. This can occur due to various reasons such as disease, injury, or surgical intervention. For example, in pulmonology, pulmonary obliteration refers to the destruction or removal of lung tissue due to disease or injury.
Related Terms
- Atrophy: The decrease in size and function of a tissue or organ.
- Necrosis: The death of cells or tissues from severe injury or disease, especially in a localized area of the body.
- Apoptosis: A form of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms.
- Autophagy: The natural, regulated mechanism of the cell that disassembles unnecessary or dysfunctional components.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Obliteration
- Wikipedia's article - Obliteration
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