Stria
Stria
Stria (pronounced: /ˈstraɪ.ə/), also known as a stripe or streak, is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe linear marks, grooves, or ridges on an organ or tissue. The term is derived from the Latin word "stria" which means "groove" or "furrow".
In Anatomy
In anatomy, stria refers to a thin, narrow groove or channel, or a thin line or band especially if several of them are parallel or close together. For example, the Stria of Gennari (also known as Line of Gennari) is a band of myelinated axons in the visual cortex of the brain.
In Dermatology
In dermatology, striae are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. They are often referred to as stretch marks. Striae can occur due to rapid growth or overstretching of the skin. The medical term for these kinds of marks is Striae distensae.
In Geology
In geology, stria refers to parallel lines or bands on the surface of a rock, caused by the action of a glacier or a similar geological phenomenon.
Related Terms
- Striae atrophicae: A specific type of striae that are due to atrophy of the skin.
- Striae gravidarum: Striae that occur during pregnancy, commonly known as stretch marks.
- Stria terminalis: A structure in the brain that carries information from the amygdala to the hypothalamus.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stria
- Wikipedia's article - Stria
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