Air
Air (Medicine)
Air (pronounced: /ɛər/) is a vital component in the field of medicine. It is a mixture of gases that forms the Earth's atmosphere. The primary components of air include oxygen, nitrogen, and small amounts of other gases including argon, carbon dioxide, and neon.
Etymology
The term "air" comes from the Old French air, which is derived from the Latin āēr, from the Ancient Greek ἀήρ (aḗr, “air, atmosphere”).
Medical Importance
In medicine, air plays a crucial role in various processes and procedures. It is the primary source of oxygen, which is essential for cellular respiration and survival of all living organisms. Air is also used in various medical equipment such as ventilators and nebulizers to assist in patient breathing and medication delivery.
Related Terms
- Oxygen: A chemical element that is a crucial part of the air we breathe. It is necessary for cellular respiration in the human body.
- Nitrogen: A chemical element that makes up a large portion of the Earth's atmosphere. It is largely inert and is not used by the body.
- Argon: A chemical element present in small amounts in the air. It is a noble gas and is largely inert.
- Carbon Dioxide: A chemical compound that is a byproduct of cellular respiration. It is exhaled by the body and is also present in the air in small amounts.
- Neon: A chemical element present in trace amounts in the air. It is a noble gas and is not used by the body.
- Ventilator: A machine that moves breathable air into and out of the lungs to assist a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or breathing insufficiently.
- Nebulizer: A drug delivery device used to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Air
- Wikipedia's article - Air
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