Harvey
Harvey (medical term)
Harvey (/ˈhɑːrvi/; from the Old Breton name Huiarnviu, meaning "blazing iron") is a term used in the medical field, often associated with the Harvey's Circulation theory and the Harvey-Bradshaw Index.
Harvey's Circulation
Harvey's Circulation is a theory proposed by William Harvey in the 17th century. It describes the circulation of blood in the human body. Harvey's discovery of the circulation of blood was a landmark event in the history of medicine.
Harvey-Bradshaw Index
The Harvey-Bradshaw Index (HBI) is a simplified version of the Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI). It is used to measure the severity of Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease.
Related Terms
- William Harvey: An English physician who made seminal contributions to anatomy and physiology.
- Harvey Cushing: An American neurosurgeon, pathologist, writer and draftsman, often referred to as the "father of modern neurosurgery".
- Harvey's Gang: A charity that allows children with long term illnesses to explore behind the scenes of pathology laboratories.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Harvey
- Wikipedia's article - Harvey
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