Garland

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Garland (medicine)

Garland (pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrlənd/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a ring or circle of inflamed tissue. The term is often used in the context of gastroenterology, specifically in relation to ulcerative colitis.

Etymology

The term 'Garland' is derived from the Old French 'guirlande', which means 'a circle or ring'. In the medical context, it is used to describe a similar circular or ring-like formation of inflamed tissue.

Related Terms

  • Ulcerative Colitis: A chronic, inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract.
  • Gastroenterology: The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
  • Inflammation: A process by which the body's white blood cells and substances they produce protect us from infection with foreign organisms, such as bacteria and viruses.

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