EPARTERIAL Meaning and
Definition
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Eparterial is an adjective that refers to a blood vessel or bronchus occurring on the wrong or opposite side of an organ or body part. The term is derived from the combination of the prefix "e-" meaning "out, away" and the word "arterial" which relates to arteries, the blood vessels responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.
In medical and anatomical contexts, the term eparterial is commonly used to describe an anomalous or abnormal blood vessel arrangement where the artery is located in an atypical position. For example, an eparterial bronchus is a condition in which the bronchus (airway passage in the lung) is located on the wrong side, typically adjacent to the pulmonary artery instead of the usual position near the pulmonary veins. This anatomical abnormality can be relevant in medical imaging, surgical planning, and understanding the potential complications that may arise due to the altered anatomical arrangement.
Eparterial can also be applied to other organs besides the lungs, where a blood vessel or other anatomical feature is situated on the opposite side than expected. The term is primarily used in the medical field to describe specific anatomical variations and should not be confused with more general terms referring to normal anatomical structures.
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Upon or over an artery, noting the first branch of the right bronchus which is placed above the right pulmonary artery.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of EPARTERIAL
The etymology of the word "Eparterial" comes from the combination of two root elements: "e-" and "parterial".
1. The prefix "e-" originates from the Greek word "ek" (ἐκ), meaning "out" or "from". It often denotes something that is out of, away from, or lacking. In this case, it implies something that is apart from the more usual or regular structure or function.
2. The term "parterial" is an adjective derived from the combination of the prefix "par-" and the word "arterial". "Par-" originates from the Greek preposition "para" (παρά), which means "beside", "alongside", or "beyond". It suggests something that is beside or apart from the primary structure or function.
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