Kalamazoo

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Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo (pronunciation: /ˌkæləməˈzuː/) is a term that has multiple meanings in different contexts. It is most commonly known as a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. However, in the medical field, it is also a term used to refer to a specific type of medical procedure.

Etymology

The term "Kalamazoo" is of Native American origin, believed to be derived from a Potawatomi word, kikalamazoo, which means "boiling pot". The city of Kalamazoo was so named because of a river that "boils" over its banks in the spring. The medical procedure named after the city was developed at a hospital in Kalamazoo, hence the name.

Medical Procedure

The Kalamazoo Procedure is a surgical technique used to treat certain types of cancer. It involves the removal of a tumor and surrounding tissue during an operation. The specifics of the procedure can vary depending on the type of cancer, the patient's overall health, and other factors.

Related Terms

  • Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
  • Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or injury.
  • Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should.
  • Potawatomi: A Native American people of the Great Plains, upper Mississippi River, and western Great Lakes region.

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