Reuben
Reuben
Reuben (pronounced: /ˈruːbən/) is a male given name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew words "רְאוּבֵן" (Reuven), which means "behold, a son".
Medical Relevance
In the medical field, the name Reuben is associated with the Reuben's sign, a clinical sign used in the diagnosis of Cholecystitis, an inflammation of the gallbladder.
Reuben's Sign
Reuben's sign is a clinical sign in which the patient experiences pain in the right hypochondrium on deep inspiration while the physician's fingers are pressed below the right costal margin. It is used as a diagnostic tool for Cholecystitis.
Etymology
The name Reuben is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew words "רְאוּבֵן" (Reuven), which means "behold, a son". In the Bible, Reuben was the eldest son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Related Terms
- Cholecystitis: An inflammation of the gallbladder that may be acute or chronic.
- Clinical sign: Observable evidence of medical condition, as perceived by the physician during the physical examination.
- Hypochondrium: The upper part of the abdomen on either side of the lower ribs, containing part of the stomach, the liver, and the gallbladder.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reuben
- Wikipedia's article - Reuben
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