Johnny
Johnny (Medicine)
Johnny or Johnny gown (/ˈdʒɒni/), also known as a hospital gown or exam gown, is a long loose piece of clothing worn in a hospital by someone doing or having an examination or treatment.
Etymology
The term "Johnny" for the hospital gown is primarily used in the United States and originated from the generic name "John Doe", which is used in hospitals to refer to patients whose identity is unknown or needs to be protected. The term "gown" comes from the Latin word "gunna", which was a type of long flowing garment worn in the Middle Ages.
Related Terms
- Patient: A person who is receiving medical care or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary.
- Hospital: A large institution where sick or injured people are given medical or surgical treatment.
- Medical examination: The process of checking that a patient is healthy or to find out if they have an illness.
- Treatment: The care and management of a patient to combat a disease or disorder.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Johnny
- Wikipedia's article - Johnny
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