Coat
Coat (medical term)
Coat (/koʊt/), in the medical context, refers to a layer or covering. It is often used to describe the protective layer of cells or tissues in various parts of the body. The term is derived from the Old French 'cote', which means 'coat of mail'.
Etymology
The term 'coat' in the medical context has its roots in the Old French 'cote', which was used to describe a protective layer or covering, similar to a coat of mail. This term was later adopted into Middle English as 'cot', and eventually evolved into the modern English 'coat'.
Related Terms
- Epithelium: This is the thin layer of tissue that forms the outermost layer of the skin and some internal organs. It serves as a protective coat for these organs.
- Endothelium: This is the thin layer of cells that lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, forming an interface between circulating blood or lymph in the lumen and the rest of the vessel wall. It is a type of epithelium.
- Mucous Membrane: This is a membrane that lines various cavities in the body and covers the surface of internal organs. It consists of one or more layers of epithelial cells overlying a layer of loose connective tissue. It functions in absorption and secretion.
- Peritoneum: This is the serous membrane forming the lining of the abdominal cavity or coelom in amniotes and some invertebrates. It covers most of the intra-abdominal (or coelomic) organs, and is composed of a layer of mesothelium supported by a thin layer of connective tissue.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coat
- Wikipedia's article - Coat
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