Skirt
Skirt
Skirt (/skɜːrt/; from Old Norse skyrta, meaning a shirt) is a term used in the medical field to describe the edge or border of a flat, circular structure.
Definition
In medical terminology, a skirt refers to the peripheral part or border of any flat, circular structure in the body. It is often used to describe the outer edges of cells, tissues, or organs.
Etymology
The term skirt originates from the Old Norse word skyrta, which means a shirt. In the medical context, it is used metaphorically to describe the border or edge of a structure, similar to how a skirt borders or edges a person's body.
Related Terms
- Cell: The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms. A cell is the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently, and cells are often called the "building blocks of life". The study of cells is called cell biology, cellular biology, or cytology.
- Tissue: A group of similar cells and their intercellular substance functioning together to perform a specialized activity. Tissues are one of the body's essential building blocks, and understanding their structure and function is a key part of medical and biological study.
- Organ: A group of tissues in a living organism that have been adapted to perform a specific function. In higher animals, organs are grouped into organ systems; e.g., the esophagus, stomach, and liver are organs of the digestive system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Skirt
- Wikipedia's article - Skirt
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