Relict
Relict
Relict (/rɪˈlɪkt/ ri-LIKT) is a term used in various fields of medicine to refer to a remnant or surviving trace of a condition, disease, or organ that was once present but has since diminished or disappeared. The term is derived from the Latin word 'relictus', meaning 'left behind' or 'abandoned'.
Etymology
The term 'relict' originates from the Latin word 'relictus', which is the past participle of the verb 'relinquere'. 'Relinquere' means 'to leave behind' or 'to abandon'. In the medical context, 'relict' is used to describe a remnant or trace of a condition, disease, or organ that was once present but has since diminished or disappeared.
Related Terms
- Atrophy: The process of wasting away, typically referring to cells, tissues, or organs. A relict may be the result of atrophy.
- Vestigial Structure: An anatomical feature or behavior that no longer seems to have a purpose in the current form of an organism. These are often considered relicts of evolutionary history.
- Scar: A mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely and fibrous connective tissue has developed. Scars can be considered relicts of past injuries.
- Fossil: In a broader biological context, a fossil is the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock. Fossils are relicts of past life forms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Relict
- Wikipedia's article - Relict
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