Unattached

Unattached

Unattached (pronunciation: /ʌnəˈtætʃt/) is a term used in medical parlance to describe a condition or state where a body part, organ, or tissue is not connected or affixed to its usual or normal position.

Etymology

The term "unattached" is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the word 'attached', which is derived from the Old French 'atachier', meaning 'to fasten or tie'.

Related Terms

• Detached: A term used to describe a condition where a body part, organ, or tissue has been separated from its usual or normal position.
• Dislocated: A term used to describe a condition where a bone has been displaced from its joint.
• Free-floating: A term used to describe a condition where a body part, organ, or tissue is moving freely within the body without being affixed to a particular position.

See Also

• Anatomy
• Medical Terminology
• Pathology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Unattached
• Wikipedia's article - Unattached

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