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Reef (Medical Term)
Reef (pronounced: /riːf/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the area of surgery. It is a surgical procedure that involves tightening or reducing the size of an organ or tissue.
Etymology
The term 'reef' is derived from the Old Norse word 'rifa', which means 'to tear'. In the context of surgery, it refers to the act of tightening or reducing the size of an organ or tissue.
Related Terms
- Reefing: This is the process of performing a reef. It involves the surgeon making an incision in the organ or tissue, then pulling the edges together and securing them with sutures. This is often done in procedures such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and breast reduction surgery.
- Suture: A suture is a stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
- Incision: An incision is a cut made by a doctor in your skin during surgery or treatment for a disease.
- Abdominoplasty: Also known as a tummy tuck, abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the abdomen.
- Breast Reduction: This is a surgical procedure to reduce the size of large breasts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reef
- Wikipedia's article - Reef
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