Yard
Yard (medical)
Yard (pronounced: /jɑːrd/) is not a common term in the medical field. However, it can be used in a medical context to refer to a unit of measurement, particularly in countries where the imperial system is used.
Etymology
The term "yard" originates from the Old English word "gyrdan" meaning to enclose. In the context of measurement, it was first used in the early 14th century and was standardized as the length of a yardstick, or the "yard" of a person's outstretched arm from the nose to the tip of the middle finger.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, the yard is rarely used as a unit of measurement. More commonly, medical professionals use the metric system, which includes units such as meters and centimeters. However, in some cases, particularly in countries where the imperial system is still in use, the yard may be used to measure larger distances, such as the length of a hospital ward or the distance a patient is able to walk during a physical therapy session.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Yard
- Wikipedia's article - Yard
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