Chips
Chips (Medical Term)
Chips (/ʧɪps/), in the context of medical terminology, refers to small fragments or pieces of a larger structure, often bone or cartilage, that have broken off due to trauma or degeneration. The term is derived from the Old English cipp, meaning "a piece cut off, a shaving, chip" and is related to the Old High German kippa, meaning "a wooden stake or pin".
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, chips are often referred to in relation to bone or cartilage injuries. For example, a bone chip is a small piece of bone that has broken off from the main bone, often due to trauma or degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis. Similarly, a cartilage chip refers to a small piece of cartilage that has broken off from the main cartilage structure, often in the knee or other joints.
Related Terms
- Bone chip: A small piece of bone that has broken off from the main bone.
- Cartilage chip: A small piece of cartilage that has broken off from the main cartilage structure.
- Osteoarthritis: A degenerative joint disease that can cause the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone.
- Trauma: A physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chips
- Wikipedia's article - Chips
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