Chopped
Chopped
Chopped (/tʃɒpt/), from the Old English ceoppian, meaning to cut into pieces, is a term often used in the medical field to describe a certain type of injury or surgical procedure.
Definition
In a medical context, chopped refers to a body part or tissue that has been cut into small pieces. This can occur as a result of a traumatic injury, such as a laceration or avulsion, or during a surgical procedure, such as a biopsy or resection.
Related Terms
- Laceration: A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh.
- Avulsion: The action of pulling or tearing away.
- Biopsy: An examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease.
- Resection: A surgical procedure to remove part or all of an organ or tissue.
Pronunciation
The term chopped is pronounced as /tʃɒpt/.
Etymology
The term chopped originates from the Old English ceoppian, which means to cut into pieces. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chopped
- Wikipedia's article - Chopped
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