Sword
Sword (Medicine)
Sword (pronounced: /sɔːrd/) is a term not commonly used in the medical field. However, it can be metaphorically used to describe certain medical instruments or conditions.
Etymology
The term "sword" originates from the Old English word "sweord", which is related to the Old Norse "sverð", and the Old High German "swerd". In a medical context, it is used metaphorically to describe certain medical instruments or conditions that have a long, sharp, and pointed characteristic similar to a sword.
Medical Instruments
In the medical field, certain instruments bear a resemblance to a sword due to their long, sharp, and pointed characteristics. These include:
- Scalpel: A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery, anatomical dissection, and various arts and crafts.
- Lancet: A small, narrow knife with a sharp point used especially in surgery.
- Trocar: A medical instrument with a sharply pointed end, often three-sided, used in puncture procedures to withdraw fluid from a body cavity.
Medical Conditions
Certain medical conditions or symptoms can be metaphorically described as "sword-like" due to their sharp and piercing nature. These include:
- Sword Swallower's Syndrome: A condition characterized by pain and difficulty in swallowing, often experienced by sword swallowers due to the repeated trauma to the throat.
- Stab Wound: A specific form of penetrating trauma to the skin that results from a knife or a similar pointed object. This is often described as a "sword-like" injury due to the similarity in the mechanism of injury.
Related Terms
- Knife Wound: A type of penetrating trauma to the skin caused by a knife, which can be similar to a sword wound.
- Impalement: A type of injury that occurs when an object pierces the body, causing a deep wound or perforation. This can be caused by a sword-like object.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sword
- Wikipedia's article - Sword
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