Trimmed
Trimmed
Trimmed (/trɪmd/), from the Old English trymian, meaning to make firm or strong, is a term often used in the medical field to describe the process of removing or reducing excess or unwanted parts.
Definition
In a medical context, trimmed refers to the act of cutting away or removing unnecessary or superfluous parts. This can be applied to various medical procedures, such as surgery, where excess tissue or growths may be trimmed away to improve patient health or comfort.
Related Terms
- Surgery: A branch of medicine that involves the treatment of injuries, diseases, and other disorders by manual and instrumental means.
- Tissue: A group of similar cells that together perform a specific function.
- Growth: An increase in size, number, value, or strength.
Etymology
The term trimmed originates from the Old English trymian, which means to make firm or strong. Over time, the term evolved to mean the removal of excess or unwanted parts, often in the context of grooming or preparation. In the medical field, this term has been adopted to describe similar processes of removal or reduction.
Pronunciation
The term trimmed is pronounced as /trɪmd/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trimmed
- Wikipedia's article - Trimmed
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