Tortuous

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Tortuous

Tortuous (pronunciation: /ˈtɔːtʃuəs/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a structure or pathway that is winding or twisting in nature.

Etymology

The term 'tortuous' is derived from the Latin word 'tortuosus', which means 'full of twists or turns'.

Definition

In medicine, 'tortuous' is often used to describe the physical characteristics of certain structures within the body, such as blood vessels or the colon, that are not straight but instead have a winding or twisting path.

Related Terms

  • Tortuosity: This is the state or quality of being tortuous. It is often used to describe the degree to which a structure, such as a blood vessel, is winding or twisting.
  • Aneurysm: This is a bulge or ballooning in the wall of an artery. Aneurysms can occur in any artery throughout the body, and they can be tortuous in nature.
  • Varicose veins: These are veins that have become enlarged and twisted. The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins can occur elsewhere.
  • Colon: This is the final part of the digestive tract. The colon can be tortuous in nature, which can make certain medical procedures, such as a colonoscopy, more challenging.

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