Jarring
Jarring
Jarring (/ˈdʒɑːrɪŋ/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe a sudden, sharp, jolting pain or shock. It is derived from the Middle English word "jarre", which means "to make a harsh or discordant sound".
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈdʒɑːrɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "jarring" is derived from the Middle English word "jarre", which means "to make a harsh or discordant sound". It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century to describe a sudden, sharp, jolting pain or shock.
Related Terms
- Pain: An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.
- Shock: A life-threatening medical condition that occurs due to inadequate substrate for aerobic cellular respiration.
- Jolt: A sudden jerk or bump.
- Trauma: Physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence.
See Also
References
- Medical Dictionary, 2nd Edition. (2007). Jarring. New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Oxford English Dictionary. (2002). Jarring. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jarring
- Wikipedia's article - Jarring
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