Bars

Bars (Medical Term)

Bars (/bɑːrz/), in the context of medical terminology, refers to a unit of pressure. It is not commonly used in the medical field, but can be found in certain specialized areas such as hyperbaric medicine.

Etymology

The term "bar" originates from the Greek word "βαρύς" (barus), which means heavy. In the medical context, it is used to denote pressure, a concept that can be metaphorically related to heaviness.

Related Terms

• Pressure: In physical sciences, pressure is the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed.
• Hyperbaric Medicine: This is a medical treatment which involves the use of oxygen at a level higher than atmospheric pressure. The term "hyperbaric" comes from Greek, with "hyper" meaning high and "baros" meaning weight.
• Baroreceptor: These are sensors located in the blood vessels of the body. They sense the blood pressure and relay the information to the brain, which then makes necessary adjustments.
• Millibar: This is a metric unit of pressure, not commonly used in medicine, but still relevant. It is equal to one thousandth of a bar.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Bars
• Wikipedia's article - Bars

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