Bazooka
Bazooka
Bazooka (/bəˈzuːkə/) is a term that is not typically associated with medical terminology. It is most commonly known as a portable rocket launcher used in warfare, or a type of bubble gum. However, in a medical context, it could potentially refer to a large, blunt surgical instrument used for blunt dissection or removal of large amounts of tissue.
Etymology
The term "bazooka" is derived from the name of a musical instrument invented by comedian Bob Burns in the 1930s. The instrument was a simple, homemade device that produced a sound similar to a brass instrument, and it was named after a term used in Burns' native Arkansas for a wild, unpredictable, often loud event or person. The military weapon was named after this instrument due to its similar shape and the loud noise it produced.
Related Terms
- Dissection: The process of separating tissues for the purpose of studying their structure.
- Surgical instrument: A specially designed tool or device for performing specific actions or carrying out desired effects during a surgery or operation.
- Tissue (biology): In biology, tissue is a cellular organizational level between cells and a complete organ.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bazooka
- Wikipedia's article - Bazooka
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