Elsewhere
Elsewhere
Elsewhere (/ɛlsˈwɛər/) is a term often used in the medical field to refer to a location in the body other than the one currently being discussed or examined. The term is derived from the Old English words 'elles' meaning 'other' and 'hwær' meaning 'place'.
Usage
In medical terminology, 'elsewhere' is used to denote a location in the body that is not the primary focus of the current discussion or examination. For example, a doctor might say, "The primary tumor is in the lung, but there are metastases elsewhere," meaning that there are secondary tumors in other parts of the body.
Related Terms
- Primary tumor: The original tumor from which metastases may spread elsewhere in the body.
- Metastasis: The spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.
- Biopsy: A procedure that removes cells or tissues from the body for examination. If cancer cells are found elsewhere in the body, a biopsy may be performed to confirm the diagnosis.
- Pathology: The scientific study of disease. Pathologists often use the term 'elsewhere' when discussing the spread of disease within the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Elsewhere
- Wikipedia's article - Elsewhere
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