Jamming
Jamming (Medical)
Jamming (/ˈdʒæmɪŋ/), in the medical context, refers to the obstruction or blockage in the body's system or pathways. The term is often used in relation to blood vessels, nerves, or other channels in the body that can become blocked or obstructed.
Etymology
The term 'jamming' originates from the English language, where it is used to describe the act of becoming stuck or blocked. In the medical context, it has been adopted to describe similar situations where a pathway in the body becomes obstructed.
Related Terms
- Blockage: A general term for any obstruction in the body's systems or pathways.
- Obstruction: A more specific term for a blockage, often used in relation to the digestive system.
- Stenosis: A term used to describe the narrowing of a body passage or opening.
- Thrombosis: A specific type of blockage caused by a blood clot.
- Embolism: A blockage or obstruction in a blood vessel caused by a blood clot or other foreign matter that has been brought there by the blood stream.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jamming
- Wikipedia's article - Jamming
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