Slug
Slug (Medicine)
Slug (/slʌɡ/), in the context of medicine, refers to a small, slow-moving, soft-bodied creature that is often used in medical research due to its unique biological characteristics.
Etymology
The term "slug" originates from the Old English slōg, which means slow-moving creature. In the medical context, it has been used since the early 20th century when researchers began using these creatures for various studies.
Medical Usage
In medical research, slugs are often used in neuroscience due to their large neurons, which are easier to study than those of other animals. They are also used in toxicology studies due to their sensitivity to various substances.
Slugs have also been used in the development of biomimetic materials, which are designed to mimic the properties of natural materials. For example, the slime produced by slugs has inspired the creation of new types of adhesives and wound dressings.
Related Terms
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Neuron: A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system.
- Toxicology: The study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms.
- Biomimetic: The design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes.
- Adhesive: A substance used for sticking objects or materials together.
- Wound dressing: A sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Slug
- Wikipedia's article - Slug
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