Positional
Positional
Positional (/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe the orientation or placement of a body part or condition that is influenced by the position of the body. The term is derived from the Latin word "positio", meaning "position".
Etymology
The term "positional" is derived from the Latin word "positio", which means "position". It is used in the medical field to describe the orientation or placement of a body part or condition that is influenced by the position of the body.
Related Terms
- Positional Therapy: A type of therapy that involves changing the position of the body to improve health and well-being.
- Positional Asphyxia: A type of asphyxia that occurs when someone's position prevents them from breathing adequately.
- Positional Plagiocephaly: A condition characterized by a flattened spot on the back or side of a baby's head.
- Positional Vertigo: A condition in which a person has episodes of dizziness and a sensation of spinning due to changes in the position of their head.
- Positional Nystagmus: A condition characterized by involuntary eye movements that occur when a person changes their head position.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Positional
- Wikipedia's article - Positional
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