Snow White
Snow White
Snow White (/snoʊ waɪt/) is a popular character from a European fairy tale, most widely known from the Brothers Grimm version. Although not directly related to medical terminology, Snow White has been used in various medical contexts as a metaphor or analogy.
Etymology
The name "Snow White" is derived from the character's skin being as white as snow, a description used in the original fairy tale. The term "snow" comes from the Old English snaw, and "white" comes from the Old English hwit.
Related Terms
- Coma: In the story of Snow White, the character falls into a deep sleep, often compared to a coma in medical terms.
- Poison: Snow White falls into the coma-like sleep after eating a poisoned apple.
- Resuscitation: The prince revives Snow White, which can be compared to medical resuscitation.
- Dwarfism: The seven dwarfs in the story may be interpreted as having some form of dwarfism, a medical condition that results in short stature.
Use in Medical Context
Snow White has been used as a metaphor in medical literature. For example, the "Snow White Syndrome" is a term used in psychology to describe a person who constantly needs to be saved or taken care of by others. This is not a recognized medical condition, but rather a colloquial term used to describe certain behavioral patterns.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Snow White
- Wikipedia's article - Snow White
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