Bind
Bind
Bind (/baɪnd/), from the Old English bindan, is a term used in various medical contexts. It generally refers to the process of tying or securing something tightly or causing parts to cohere.
Medical Usage
In the medical field, the term "bind" is often used in the context of bandaging or securing a wound or injury. For example, a healthcare professional might bind a sprained ankle to provide support and prevent further injury.
Related Terms
- Bandage: A piece of material used to bind a wound or to protect an injured part of the body.
- Compression bandage: A bandage or wrapping that applies pressure to prevent or reduce swelling.
- Splint: A rigid device used to prevent motion of a joint or of the ends of a fractured bone.
- Tourniquet: A device, typically a tightly encircling bandage, used to check bleeding by temporarily stopping the flow of blood through a large artery in a limb.
Etymology
The term "bind" originates from the Old English bindan, which means "to tie up or fasten". This term has been used in the English language since before the 12th century.
Pronunciation
The term "bind" is pronounced as /baɪnd/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bind
- Wikipedia's article - Bind
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