Breach
Breach (medical term)
Breach (/briːtʃ/), from the Old English bræc, is a term used in medicine to describe a break or disruption in the normal function or structure of a body part or system.
Etymology
The term breach originates from the Old English bræc, which means "a breaking". In the medical context, it has been used since the late 14th century to refer to a break or disruption in the normal function or structure of a body part or system.
Pronunciation
The term breach is pronounced as /briːtʃ/.
Related Terms
- Rupture: A rupture is a type of breach where an organ or tissue breaks open or bursts.
- Fracture: A fracture is a breach in the continuity of a bone.
- Lesion: A lesion is a breach in the skin or mucous membrane resulting from injury or disease.
- Perforation: A perforation is a breach in a wall or membrane of an organ or structure of the body, caused by disease, injury, or a medical procedure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Breach
- Wikipedia's article - Breach
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