Scoop
Scoop (medical)
Scoop (pronounced: /skuːp/) is a medical term referring to a tool or procedure used to remove or extract something from the body. The term is derived from the Old English word 'scoopan', meaning to take or remove.
Usage
In a medical context, a scoop is often used in surgical procedures to remove tissue, foreign bodies, or other substances from a patient's body. For example, a bone scoop may be used in orthopedic surgery to remove bone fragments, while a curette (a type of scoop) may be used in gynecological procedures to remove tissue from the uterus.
Related Terms
- Curette: A type of scoop used in medical procedures, particularly in gynecology and dermatology.
- Surgical instrument: A broad category of tools used in surgery, which includes scoops.
- Orthopedic surgery: A branch of surgery dealing with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system, where scoops are often used.
- Gynecology: A branch of medicine that deals with the health of the female reproductive systems, where curettes (a type of scoop) are often used.
Etymology
The term scoop comes from the Old English word 'scoopan', which means to take or remove. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century, and its use in a medical context dates back to at least the 19th century.
Pronunciation
The word scoop is pronounced as /skuːp/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scoop
- Wikipedia's article - Scoop
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