Squirt
Squirt
Squirt (/skwɜːrt/), from the Middle English squyrten, is a term often used in medical contexts to describe a sudden, typically forceful, expulsion of fluid.
Medical Context
In a medical context, squirt can refer to a variety of phenomena. It can describe the action of a syringe expelling medication, the sudden release of bodily fluids, or the action of certain medical devices designed to deliver treatments in a rapid, forceful manner.
Etymology
The term squirt originates from the Middle English squyrten, which is akin to the Low German swirtjen meaning to squirt. The first known use of the term was in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Syringe: A device used to inject or withdraw fluids.
- Jet injector: A type of medical injecting syringe device that uses a high-pressure narrow jet of the injection liquid instead of a hypodermic needle to penetrate the epidermis.
- Enema: The injection of fluid into the lower bowel by way of the rectum.
- Irrigation (medicine): The process of washing out an organ or wound with a continuous flow of water or medication.
- Catheter: A thin tube made from medical grade materials serving a broad range of functions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Squirt
- Wikipedia's article - Squirt
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