Stricture
Stricture
Stricture (/ˈstrɪktʃər/), from the Latin strictura, meaning "a binding or drawing together", is a medical term that refers to the abnormal narrowing of a body passage, particularly a tube or a canal. The term is commonly used in gastroenterology to describe the narrowing of the esophagus, stomach, or intestines, but it can also refer to any tubular organ in the body, including the urethra and bronchi.
Etymology
The term stricture is derived from the Latin word strictura, which means "a binding or drawing together". It is a combination of the prefix stric-, meaning "tight or narrow", and the suffix -ture, which denotes a state or condition.
Related Terms
- Stenosis: A similar term to stricture, stenosis also refers to the abnormal narrowing of a body passage. However, stenosis is often used to describe narrowing in blood vessels, while stricture is more commonly used for the narrowing of other tubular organs.
- Dilatation: This is the process of expanding or enlarging a stricture or narrowed passage in the body. It is often used as a treatment for strictures.
- Endoscopy: A procedure often used to diagnose strictures. An endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it, is used to view the inside of the body.
- Bowel obstruction: A serious condition that can occur as a result of a stricture in the intestines. It can cause severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and other symptoms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stricture
- Wikipedia's article - Stricture
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