kudosturvotusta
Kudosturvotusta is a term used in theoretical discussions of connective tissue biology to describe a state in which tissue becomes abnormally stiff and densely cross-linked, yet retains some cellular activity. In this framework, the extracellular matrix undergoes changes that raise mechanical stiffness and alter viscoelastic behavior, potentially impacting function in affected tissues.
Etymology and scope: the word combines elements associated with tissue (kudos/kudost) and swelling or stiffening (turvotus)
Mechanisms: kudosturvotusta is associated with increased collagen cross-linking, altered collagen fiber organization, and accumulation of non-collagenous
Implications and debate: as a conceptual label, kudosturvotusta helps frame discussions about how tissue mechanics influence
See also: connective tissue, extracellular matrix, fibrosis, tissue engineering, biomechanics.