Erosive
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Erosive
Erosive (/ɪˈroʊsɪv/; from Latin erosus, past participle of erodere "to gnaw away") is a medical term used to describe a condition or process that gradually destroys or wears away a part of the body. It is often used in the context of diseases or conditions that cause the breakdown of tissues or structures in the body.
Related Terms
- Erosion (medical): A type of lesion in the skin or mucous membranes characterized by loss of the surface epithelium.
- Erosive Osteoarthritis: A form of Osteoarthritis that involves inflammation and erosion of the joints.
- Erosive Gastritis: A type of Gastritis that causes erosion and ulcers in the stomach lining.
- Erosive Esophagitis: Inflammation and erosion of the Esophagus often caused by Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Erosive Pustular Dermatosis: A rare condition characterized by erosions and pustules on the scalp.
See Also
- Erosion (disambiguation)
- Erosive Lichen Planus
- Erosive Adenomatosis of the Nipple
- Erosive Pustulosis of the Scalp
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Erosive
- Wikipedia's article - Erosive
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