Cabot
Cabot
Cabot (pronounced: /ˈkæbət/) is a term with multiple meanings in the medical field. It is most commonly associated with the Cabot-Locke murmur, a type of heart murmur named after the American physician Richard Clarke Cabot and the British physician James Locke.
Etymology
The term "Cabot" is derived from the surname of Richard Clarke Cabot, a prominent American physician known for his contributions to the field of internal medicine and social work. The term is used in the context of the Cabot-Locke murmur, which was first described by Cabot and Locke in the early 20th century.
Related Terms
- Cabot-Locke murmur: A type of heart murmur characterized by a specific sound heard during the physical examination of a patient with aortic regurgitation.
- Heart murmur: An abnormal sound heard during the heartbeat cycle, such as whooshing or swishing, made by turbulent blood in or near the heart.
- Aortic regurgitation: A condition that occurs when the heart's aortic valve doesn't close tightly, causing the blood to flow back into the left ventricle.
- Internal medicine: A medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
- Social work: A practice-based profession that promotes social change, development, cohesion, and the empowerment of people and communities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cabot
- Wikipedia's article - Cabot
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