Fleet
Fleet (medical term)
Fleet (/fliːt/), in the medical context, refers to a brand of over-the-counter products used for bowel preparation prior to medical procedures such as colonoscopy or surgery. The term is derived from the name of the company, C.B. Fleet Company, that produces these products.
Etymology
The term 'Fleet' is a proper noun and is derived from the name of the company, C.B. Fleet Company, which was founded by Dr. Charles Browne Fleet in 1869. The company specializes in personal health and wellness products, including those used for bowel preparation.
Usage
In medical terminology, 'Fleet' is often used to refer to the Fleet Enema, a type of enema used to cleanse the lower bowel. It is also used to refer to other products produced by the company, such as Fleet Phospho-soda, a laxative used in bowel preparation.
Related Terms
- Enema: A procedure in which liquid or gas is injected into the rectum, typically to expel its contents, but also to introduce drugs or permit X-ray imaging.
- Colonoscopy: A test that allows your doctor to look at the inner lining of your large intestine (rectum and colon).
- Laxative: A substance that loosens stools and increases bowel movements. Laxatives are used to treat constipation.
- Bowel Preparation: The process of cleansing the intestines of fecal material, usually undertaken before a diagnostic procedure or treatment such as a colonoscopy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fleet
- Wikipedia's article - Fleet
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