Burst
Burst
Burst (/bɜːrst/), from the Old English berstan, meaning "to break suddenly", is a term often used in the medical field to describe a sudden rupture or disruption of a structure within the body.
Medical Usage
In medicine, the term "burst" is often used to describe the sudden rupture of a body part or organ. This can occur in various contexts, such as a burst fracture, where a vertebra breaks due to high energy trauma, or a burst aneurysm, which refers to the rupture of an aneurysm, often in the brain or abdominal aorta.
Related Terms
- Burst Fracture: A type of traumatic spinal injury in which a vertebra breaks from a high-energy axial load.
- Burst Aneurysm: A sudden rupture of an aneurysm, which can lead to life-threatening internal bleeding.
- Burst Suppression: A pattern of activity on an electroencephalogram (EEG) where bursts of electrical activity are separated by periods of flat line or "suppression".
- Burst Abdomen: A post-operative complication where the incision site ruptures or "bursts" open.
Etymology
The term "burst" originates from the Old English berstan, which means "to break suddenly". It has been used in the English language since at least the 8th century.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Burst
- Wikipedia's article - Burst
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