fat necrosis — a condition in which the neutral fats in the cells of adipose tissue are split by enzymatic action into fatty acids and glycerol, producing minute, chalky white areas where the released fatty acids react with calcium, magnesium, and sodium ions… … Medical dictionary
Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn — (SCFN or SFN) is a rare form of lobular panniculitis occurring in newborns that is usually self remitting and non recurring. Proposed causes include perinatal stress, local trauma, hypoxia and hypothermia, though the exact cause is unknown.… … Wikipedia
subcutaneous fat necrosis of newborn — a rare type of predominantly lobular panniculitis seen in neonates, with nodules and indurated patches at various places on the skin, which usually resolve spontaneously within a few months. Called also adiponecrosis subcutanea neonatorum.… … Medical dictionary
Necrosis — For the film, see Necrosis (film). Necrotic leg wound caused by a brown recluse spider bite Necrosis (from the Greek νεκρός, dead , νέκρωσις, death, the stage of dying, the act of killing ) is the premature death of … Wikipedia
necrosis — Pathologic death of one or more cells, or of a portion of tissue or organ, resulting from irreversible damage; earliest irreversible changes are mitochondrial, consisting of swelling and granular calcium deposits seen by … Medical dictionary
Coagulative necrosis — is a type of accidental cell death typically caused by ischemia or infarction. It is characterised by the ghostly appearance of cells under light microscopy in the affected area of tissue. In coagulative necrosis the architecture of dead tissue… … Wikipedia
Liquefactive necrosis — (or colliquative necrosis) is a type of necrosis which results in a transformation of the tissue into a liquid viscous mass.[1] Often it is associated with focal bacterial or fungal infections. In liquefactive necrosis, the affected cell is… … Wikipedia
Avascular necrosis — Classification and external resources Femur head showing a flap of cartilage (osteochondritis dissecans) due to avascular necrosis. Specimen from total hip replacement surgery … Wikipedia
Inflammation — Toes inflamed by Chilblains Inflammation (Latin, īnflammō, “I ignite, set alight”) is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants … Wikipedia
List of cutaneous conditions — This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. See also: Cutaneous conditions, Category:Cutaneous conditions, and ICD 10… … Wikipedia
