OPACIFICATION Meaning and
Definition
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Opacification is a term used in various scientific and medical fields to describe the process or state of becoming opaque or less translucent. The word is derived from the Latin word "opacus," meaning shady or dark, and "facere," which means to make.
In ophthalmology, opacification refers to the loss of transparency in the normally clear structures of the eye, such as the lens or the cornea. This can occur due to various conditions, such as cataracts, corneal scarring, or inflammation, causing a decrease in visual acuity. It can often lead to blurred vision or even complete loss of sight if left untreated.
In radiology, opacification is a term used to describe the process of rendering a specific region or structure of the body less transparent or more opaque on a radiographic or imaging study. This can be achieved by the injection of contrast agents, such as iodine-based or barium-based substances, to highlight blood vessels or other anatomical structures for diagnostic purposes.
Additionally, opacification is used in the field of chemistry to refer to the process of making a liquid or solution less transparent or more cloudy, typically by the addition of a substance that causes the formation of solid particles or aggregates.
Overall, opacification describes a process or condition where transparency is reduced, leading to a decreased ability to see through or perceive certain materials, organs, or substances.
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1. The process of making opaque. 2. The formation of opacities.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for OPACIFICATION
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Etymology of OPACIFICATION
The wordopacification" has its origins in the combination of two Latin roots:opacus" andfacere".
-Opacus" meansdark" orobscure" in Latin. It comes from the verbob-augēo", whereob-" is a prefix indicating obstruction or opposition, andaugēo" meansto increase" orto augment". Over time,obacus" evolved intoopacus" and came to denote darkness or the absence of light.
-Facere" is a Latin verb meaningto make" orto do". It is a highly versatile root that appears in a multitude of English words derived from Latin, such asmanufacture",satisfy", orbenefactor".
Combining the two roots,opacification" is formed to denote the act or process of making or becoming opaque.
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