Induration
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Induration
Induration (pronunciation: in-dur-AY-shun) is a term used in the medical field to describe the hardening of a normally soft tissue or organ, usually due to inflammation or the accumulation of scar tissue.
Etymology
The term "induration" is derived from the Latin word "indurare", which means "to harden".
Related Terms
- 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.
- Scar Tissue: The fibrous tissue that replaces normal tissues during the healing process.
- Fibrosis: The thickening and scarring of connective tissue, usually as a result of injury.
- Granuloma: A small area of inflammation due to tissue injury.
- Palpation: A method of feeling with the fingers or hands during a physical examination. The healthcare provider touches and feels your body to examine the size, consistency, texture, location, and tenderness of an organ or body part.
See Also
- Tissue (biology): A group of cells that perform a specific function.
- Organ (anatomy): A part of the body that performs a specific function.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Induration
- Wikipedia's article - Induration
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