Elliptical
Elliptical (Medicine)
Elliptical (pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪptɪk(ə)l/) is a term used in medicine to describe a shape that is oval or oblong, resembling an ellipse. The term is derived from the Greek word "elleiptikos", which means "deficient or falling short". In a medical context, it is often used to describe the shape of cells, lesions, or other anatomical structures.
Etymology
The term "elliptical" comes from the Greek word "elleiptikos", which means "deficient or falling short". This is in reference to the shape of an ellipse, which is a closed curve that is elongated and has two axes of symmetry.
Related Terms
- Ellipse: In geometry, an ellipse is a curve that surrounds two focal points. In a medical context, it can refer to the shape of certain cells or structures.
- Oblong: This term is often used interchangeably with elliptical to describe a shape that is elongated and has rounded ends.
- Oval: An oval is a shape that resembles an ellipse but does not necessarily have two axes of symmetry. It is often used to describe the shape of cells or lesions.
- Lesion: A lesion is any damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by disease or trauma.
- Cell (biology): The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Elliptical
- Wikipedia's article - Elliptical
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