Ruin
Ruin
Ruin (/ˈruːɪn/; from Latin ruina meaning "a collapse") is a term used in various medical contexts, often to describe a state of complete destruction or decay of an organ or tissue.
Etymology
The term "ruin" originates from the Latin word ruina, which means "a collapse". It was first used in the English language in the late 14th century to describe a state of decay or destruction.
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, "ruin" is often used to describe a state of complete destruction or decay of an organ or tissue. This could be due to a variety of causes, such as disease, injury, or aging. For example, in oncology, the term "ruin" might be used to describe the state of a tissue that has been severely damaged by cancer.
Related terms include atrophy, which refers to the wasting away or decrease in size of an organ or tissue, and necrosis, which refers to the death of cells or tissues.
Pronunciation
The term "ruin" is pronounced as /ˈruːɪn/.
Related Terms
- Atrophy: The wasting away or decrease in size of an organ or tissue.
- Necrosis: The death of cells or tissues.
- Decay: The process of rotting or decomposition.
- Destruction: The action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ruin
- Wikipedia's article - Ruin
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