FUNGUS HAEMATODES Meaning and
Definition
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Fungus haematodes is a term that is primarily used in medical and histopathological contexts to describe a specific type of tumor known as a "granulomatous tumor." Typically found in the skin and subcutaneous tissues, fungus haematodes is characterized by the presence of granulomatous inflammation, which is a type of inflammation involving the formation of granulomas, or small nodules of immune cells.
The term "fungus haematodes," despite its name, does not actually refer to a fungal infection or parasitic organism. Instead, it is a misnomer that arose from the similarities in appearance between the granulomatous tumor and certain types of fungal infections. The tumor may exhibit ulceration and nodular lesions, further contributing to the association with fungal growths.
The precise etiology of fungus haematodes remains unknown, but it is believed to result from a variety of underlying causes, including chronic inflammation, reaction to foreign bodies, and immune dysregulation. Diagnosis of this condition typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, histopathological examination of tissue samples, and exclusion of other possible causes of granulomatous inflammation.
Treatment options for fungus haematodes depend on the severity and extent of the tumor as well as the patient's overall health. In some cases, surgical excision of the tumor may be performed, while in others, conservative management with medications such as corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs may be employed.
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A soft, easily bleeding, malignant fungoid growth.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for FUNGUS HAEMATODES
- dungus haematodes
- cungus haematodes
- vungus haematodes
- gungus haematodes
- tungus haematodes
- rungus haematodes
- fyngus haematodes
- fhngus haematodes
- fjngus haematodes
- fingus haematodes
- f8ngus haematodes
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- fubgus haematodes
- fumgus haematodes
- fujgus haematodes
- fuhgus haematodes
- funfus haematodes
- funvus haematodes
- funbus haematodes
- funhus haematodes
Etymology of FUNGUS HAEMATODES
The word "fungus haematodes" is derived from Latin and Greek roots.
- "Fungus" comes from the Latin word "fungus", which means "mushroom" or "fungus". It refers to the growth and appearance of a mushroom.
- "Haematodes" is of Greek origin. "Haima" means "blood", and "odos" means "tooth". However, in this context, "odos" refers to "swelling" or "tumor". Therefore, "haematodes" refers to a bloody or tumor-like swelling.
Putting the two parts together, "fungus haematodes" refers to a condition characterized by a bloody or tumor-like swelling that resembles a mushroom or fungus. The term was historically used to describe certain types of malignant or spreading tumors.
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