Backwards
Backwards (medical term)
Backwards (pronunciation: /ˈbakwərdz/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe a condition or action that is contrary to the usual or expected direction.
Etymology
The term "backwards" originates from the combination of two Old English words, "baec" meaning "back" and "weard" meaning "towards".
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, "backwards" is often used to describe a condition where normal function or structure is reversed or misdirected. For example, in cardiology, a heart may pump blood backwards, a condition known as regurgitation. In orthopedics, a joint may move backwards beyond its normal range, a condition referred to as hyperextension.
Related Terms
- Regurgitation: A condition in which the flow of blood is backwards, often due to a faulty heart valve.
- Hyperextension: An excessive joint movement in which the angle formed by the bones of a particular joint is opened, or straightened, beyond its normal, healthy, range of motion.
- Reflux: A condition that occurs when the stomach acid flows backwards into the esophagus.
- Retroversion: A term used in gynecology to describe a uterus that is tilted backwards.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Backwards
- Wikipedia's article - Backwards
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