Oval
Oval
Oval (pronunciation: /ˈoʊvəl/) is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to describe a shape that resembles an egg or an ellipse. The term is derived from the Latin word "ovum", which means egg.
Etymology
The term "oval" comes from the Latin word "ovum", which means egg. This is due to the similarity in shape between an egg and an oval. The term was first used in English in the late 16th century.
In Medicine
In medicine, the term "oval" is often used to describe the shape of certain structures or regions in the body. For example, the pupil of the eye can sometimes be oval in shape, particularly in conditions such as Coloboma. Similarly, the basal ganglia in the brain are often described as having an oval shape.
Related Terms
- Ellipse: In mathematics, an ellipse is a curve on a plane surrounding two focal points such that the sum of the distances to the two focal points is constant for every point on the curve. This shape is similar to an oval and the terms are often used interchangeably.
- Ovoid: This term is used to describe something that is egg-shaped or oval in shape. It is often used in anatomy to describe structures or regions that have this shape.
- Oval Window: In the ear, the oval window is a membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the vestibule of the inner ear.
- Oval Cells: These are a type of liver cell that are oval in shape. They are thought to be involved in liver regeneration.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oval
- Wikipedia's article - Oval
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