Horn
Horn (medicine)
Horn (pronunciation: /hɔːrn/) is a term used in medicine to describe a hard, keratinous growth that can occur on the skin. It is often associated with certain skin conditions and diseases.
Etymology
The term "horn" comes from the Old English horne, which is of Germanic origin. In a medical context, it is used to describe a growth that resembles the horn of an animal in terms of its hard, keratinous composition.
Definition
In medicine, a horn refers to a hard, keratinous growth that can occur on the skin. It is often associated with certain skin conditions and diseases, such as actinic keratosis, seborrheic keratosis, warts, and squamous cell carcinoma. Horns can vary in size and shape, and they can occur anywhere on the body, although they are most commonly found on areas of the skin that are frequently exposed to the sun.
Related Terms
- Keratin: A type of protein that is found in the skin, hair, and nails. It is the main component of horns.
- Cutaneous horn: A specific type of horn that occurs on the skin. It is characterized by a conical, hard growth that resembles the horn of an animal.
- Actinic keratosis: A skin condition that is caused by long-term exposure to the sun. It can sometimes lead to the formation of a horn.
- Seborrheic keratosis: A common skin condition that can cause the formation of a horn. It is characterized by the growth of benign, wart-like lesions on the skin.
- Warts: Small, hard growths that can occur on the skin. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can sometimes resemble a horn.
- Squamous cell carcinoma: A type of skin cancer that can cause the formation of a horn. It is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal squamous cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Horn
- Wikipedia's article - Horn
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