Feeder
Feeder
Feeder (/ˈfiːdər/), from the Old English fēda, meaning "one who supplies food", is a term used in various medical contexts.
Definition
In the medical field, a feeder often refers to a blood vessel supplying nutrients to a specific organ or tissue. It can also refer to a person who assists another in the act of eating, often in the context of care for the elderly or disabled.
Usage
The term feeder is used in a variety of medical contexts. For example, in Radiology, a feeder vessel is a term used to describe a blood vessel that directly supplies a tumor with blood. In Geriatrics, a feeder may refer to a caregiver who assists an elderly or disabled person with eating.
Related Terms
- Feeder Vessel: A blood vessel that directly supplies an organ or tissue with nutrients.
- Feeder Layer: A layer of cells that provides growth factors for other cells in tissue culture.
- Feeder Cell: A cell that provides nutrients or growth factors for other cells in culture.
Etymology
The term feeder comes from the Old English fēda, meaning "one who supplies food". The term has been used in the English language since at least the 14th century.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Feeder
- Wikipedia's article - Feeder
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