Mucocutaneous
Mucocutaneous
Mucocutaneous (pronounced: myoo-ko-kyoo-TAY-nee-us) is a term used in medicine to refer to the boundary or junction between the skin (epidermis) and the mucous membranes.
Etymology
The term "mucocutaneous" is derived from the words "mucosa" and "cutaneous". "Mucosa" is a Latin term that refers to a membrane that lines various cavities in the body and covers the surface of internal organs. It comes from the Latin word "mucus". "Cutaneous" is derived from the Latin word "cutis" which means skin.
Related Terms
- Mucosa: A membrane that lines various cavities in the body and covers the surface of internal organs. It is involved in absorption and secretion.
- Epidermis: The outermost layer of the skin.
- Dermis: The layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain.
- Mucocutaneous junction: The transitional area where the skin and mucous membrane meet.
- Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: A form of leishmaniasis affecting both the skin and mucous membranes.
See Also
- Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome: Another name for Kawasaki disease, a rare childhood illness that involves inflammation of the blood vessels.
- Mucocutaneous candidiasis: A fungal infection caused by Candida that affects the skin and mucous membranes.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mucocutaneous
- Wikipedia's article - Mucocutaneous
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