Crushing

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Crushing (krʌʃɪŋ)

Crushing is a medical term referring to the act of applying force to something, often in a medical context, to the point where it breaks or loses its structural integrity.

Etymology

The term "crushing" originates from the Old English word "crusian", which means to crush or to shatter.

Related Terms

  • Compression: The act of pressing together or the state of being pressed together.
  • Fracture: A break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture.
  • Trauma: A serious injury or shock to the body, as from violence or an accident.
  • Crush Syndrome: A medical condition characterized by major shock and renal failure after a crushing injury to skeletal muscle.

Pronunciation

Crushing is pronounced as krʌʃɪŋ.

Medical Context

In a medical context, crushing can refer to a variety of situations. It can refer to a physical injury, such as a crush injury, where a body part is subjected to a high degree of force or pressure, usually after being squeezed between two heavy objects.

Crushing can also refer to the process of breaking down medications to aid in their ingestion. This is often done for patients who have difficulty swallowing pills, and the crushed medication is typically mixed with food or drink to make it easier to consume.

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