Stock
Stock (medical term)
Stock (pronounced: /stɒk/) is a term used in various medical contexts. Its etymology is derived from the Old English stocc, meaning a log or block of wood, which metaphorically can refer to the basic or original part of something.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, 'stock' can refer to:
- Stock solution: A concentrated form of a substance used in laboratories, which can be diluted to create working solutions for experiments or procedures.
- Stock vaccine: A large quantity of a vaccine that is kept ready for use in case of an outbreak of a particular disease.
- Bone stock: The amount of bone available for a surgical procedure, such as joint replacement surgery.
Related Terms
- Stock Syndrome: A hypothetical medical condition proposed to explain a set of symptoms that occur together, but which has not yet been recognized as a distinct disease.
- Stock Management: In a medical context, this refers to the management of medical supplies, including medications, surgical equipment, and other necessary items.
Pronunciation
The term 'stock' is pronounced as /stɒk/.
Etymology
The term 'stock' is derived from the Old English stocc, meaning a log or block of wood. In a medical context, it metaphorically refers to the basic or original part of something.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stock
- Wikipedia's article - Stock
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