Interrupted
Interrupted
Interrupted (/ɪnˈtəːrʌptɪd/), from the Latin interruptus, is a term often used in the medical field to describe a process or action that has been stopped or broken off before it could be completed.
Etymology
The term "interrupted" is derived from the Latin word interruptus, which means "broken off". It is a combination of the prefix inter-, meaning "between", and the verb rumpere, meaning "to break".
Medical Usage
In medicine, "interrupted" is often used to describe a variety of situations where a normal process or action is stopped or broken off. For example, an Interrupted Suture is a type of suture in which each stitch is tied separately, as opposed to a continuous suture where each stitch is connected.
Another example is Interrupted Aortic Arch, a rare heart condition in which the aorta is not completely developed, resulting in a break in the aortic arch.
Related Terms
- Interrupted Suture: A type of suture in which each stitch is tied separately.
- Interrupted Aortic Arch: A rare heart condition in which the aorta is not completely developed.
- Interrupted Sleep: A sleep pattern that is frequently broken up by awakenings.
- Interrupted Breathing: A condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep, also known as sleep apnea.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Interrupted
- Wikipedia's article - Interrupted
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