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Strike (medical term)
Strike (pronounced: /straɪk/) is a term used in the medical field to describe the act of hitting or impacting a part of the body, either accidentally or intentionally. It can also refer to the sudden onset of a disease or condition.
Etymology
The term 'strike' originates from the Old English 'strican', which means to pass over lightly, to sweep. In the medical context, it has been used since the late 14th century.
Related Terms
- Impact: The force or action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another, often causing injury.
- Trauma: A type of damage to the body caused by a strike or other physical harm.
- Injury: Damage to the body caused by external force, which may include strikes.
- Contusion: A medical term for a common type of strike-induced injury, also known as a bruise.
- Concussion: A type of traumatic brain injury often caused by a strike to the head.
- Abrasion: A wound caused by superficial damage to the skin, often as a result of a strike.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Strike
- Wikipedia's article - Strike
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