Accumulation
Accumulation (əˌkyo͞om(y)əˈlāSH(ə)n)
Accumulation is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe the build-up or gathering of substances in the body. It can refer to the build-up of fluids, cells, or other materials in a particular area of the body.
Etymology
The term "accumulation" comes from the Latin word "accumulare", which means "to heap up". This is a combination of "ad-", meaning "to", and "cumulare", meaning "heap".
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, accumulation often refers to the build-up of substances in the body that can lead to various health conditions. For example, the accumulation of plaque in the arteries can lead to atherosclerosis, a disease that can cause heart attacks and strokes. Similarly, the accumulation of fluid in the lungs can lead to pulmonary edema, a condition that can cause shortness of breath and other respiratory problems.
Related Terms
- Atherosclerosis: A disease characterized by the accumulation of plaque in the arteries.
- Pulmonary Edema: A condition caused by the accumulation of fluid in the lungs.
- Accumulation Phase: In pharmacokinetics, the period of time during which the concentration of a drug in the body increases.
- Bioaccumulation: The accumulation of substances, such as pesticides, or other chemicals in an organism.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Accumulation
- Wikipedia's article - Accumulation
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