Insult
Insult (medical term)
Insult (pronounced: /ˈɪn.sʌlt/) is a term used in medicine to refer to an injury or trauma. It is often used in the context of brain injury, where it can refer to any event that causes damage to the brain.
Etymology
The term "insult" in the medical context is derived from the Latin word "insultare", which means "to jump on". This is a metaphorical extension of the term's general usage to refer to a sudden or violent attack.
Related Terms
- Trauma: A term used to refer to a physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence.
- Injury: Damage inflicted on the body by an external force.
- Brain Injury: A type of injury that specifically affects the brain. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including trauma, stroke, or disease.
- Stroke: A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism.
Usage
In medical terminology, an insult can refer to any event that causes damage to the body. For example, a stroke is often referred to as a "brain insult" because it causes damage to the brain. Similarly, exposure to harmful substances or extreme conditions can be referred to as an "environmental insult".
See Also
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of disease or injury.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Insult
- Wikipedia's article - Insult
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