Holder
Holder (medicine)
Holder (pronunciation: /ˈhoʊldər/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a device or apparatus that is designed to hold or secure something in place. The term is derived from the Old English word 'haldan', which means to keep or retain.
Etymology
The term 'holder' has its roots in the Old English word 'haldan', which means to keep or retain. It was first used in the context of medicine in the late 19th century to describe devices used to hold or secure medical instruments or samples.
Types of Holders in Medicine
There are various types of holders used in medicine, including:
- Catheter Holder: A device used to secure a catheter in place on a patient's body.
- Syringe Holder: A device used to hold a syringe steady during injections.
- Specimen Holder: A device used to hold biological samples for examination under a microscope.
- Tube Holder: A device used to hold tubes, such as those used in intravenous therapy.
Related Terms
- Catheter: A thin tube made from medical grade materials serving a broad range of functions.
- Syringe: A simple reciprocating pump consisting of a plunger that fits tightly within a cylindrical tube.
- Microscope: An instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.
- Intravenous Therapy: Infusion of liquid substances directly into a vein.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Holder
- Wikipedia's article - Holder
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