Boundary
Boundary (medicine)
Boundary (pronounced: /ˈbaʊndəri/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a dividing line or a limit that separates different areas, structures, or concepts. The term is derived from the Middle English word "boundarie", which means a limit or boundary.
Etymology
The term "boundary" comes from the Middle English word "boundarie", which is derived from the Old French "bounde". The term was first used in the 14th century to denote a limit or boundary.
Use in Medicine
In medicine, a boundary can refer to several things:
- In anatomy, a boundary is a line or plane that separates different structures or areas. For example, the pleural cavity has boundaries that separate it from the mediastinum and the abdominal cavity.
- In psychiatry, a boundary refers to the psychological limits that a person sets in relationships with others. For example, maintaining healthy boundaries is an important aspect of mental health.
- In epidemiology, a boundary is a geographical or temporal limit used in the study of disease patterns. For example, an epidemic may be confined within certain geographical boundaries.
Related Terms
- Boundary violation: A term used in psychiatry to denote a situation where a professional crosses the line of decency and respect and violates the boundaries that protect the therapeutic relationship.
- Boundary layer: In physiology, this refers to a thin layer of fluid adjacent to the wall of a blood vessel or the surface of a cell or tissue.
- Boundary object: In medical informatics, this refers to an object that is used in different ways by different communities but with a common identity across those communities.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Boundary
- Wikipedia's article - Boundary
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