Radiating
Radiating
Radiating (pronunciation: /ˈrādēˌādiNG/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe the movement or spread of symptoms from one area of the body to another.
Etymology
The term 'radiating' originates from the Latin word 'radiare', which means 'to emit rays'. In a medical context, it is used metaphorically to describe the spread of symptoms or sensations in a manner similar to how light or heat radiates from a source.
Definition
In medicine, radiating refers to the spread or extension of pain or other sensations from a specific source or origin to another part of the body. This is often observed in conditions such as sciatica, where pain radiates from the lower back down the leg, or in angina, where pain may radiate from the chest to the arm.
Related Terms
- Referred pain: This is a type of pain that is felt at a location other than where the actual cause is situated. It can often be confused with radiating pain, but the two are distinct phenomena.
- Neuropathy: This is a term for a range of conditions that result from damage to the peripheral nerves. Symptoms can often radiate from the site of the nerve damage.
- Sciatica: This is a condition characterized by pain radiating along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg.
- Angina: This is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. The pain can often radiate to the arm, neck, or back.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Radiating
- Wikipedia's article - Radiating
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