Deflation
Deflation (Medical)
Deflation (/dɪˈfleɪʃən/) is a medical term used to describe the process or action of releasing or removing air or gas from a part of the body, such as the lungs or stomach.
Etymology
The term 'deflation' is derived from the Latin word 'deflare', which means 'to blow away'. It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century.
Related Terms
- Inflation (Medical): The process of filling a part of the body with air or gas.
- Decompression (Medical): The reduction of pressure on a part of the body, often used in the context of diving medicine.
- Ventilation (Medical): The process of exchanging or replacing air in a space to provide high indoor air quality.
- Respiration (Medical): The process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide by the lungs.
Usage in Medical Context
Deflation is often used in the context of respiratory medicine. For example, in the treatment of Pneumothorax, a condition where air or gas is present in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, deflation is used to remove the excess air or gas. This is usually achieved through a procedure known as a Thoracentesis, where a needle or tube is inserted into the chest wall to remove the air or gas.
Deflation can also refer to the natural process of exhaling, where air is released from the lungs. This is an essential part of the Respiratory Cycle, which involves both the inflation and deflation of the lungs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deflation
- Wikipedia's article - Deflation
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