Closure
Closure (medical)
Closure (pronounced: /ˈklōZHər/) is a term used in medicine to refer to the process or technique of closing a wound or surgical incision using various methods such as sutures, staples, or adhesive tape. The term can also refer to the completion of a surgical procedure or the resolution of a medical condition.
Etymology
The term 'closure' originates from the Latin word 'clausura', meaning 'a closing or a shutting'. In the medical context, it has been used since the late 14th century to refer to the act of closing wounds or surgical incisions.
Related Terms
- Suture (medical): A stitch or a series of stitches made to secure the edges of a surgical or traumatic wound.
- Staple (surgical): A device used to hold the edges of a wound or incision together, often used in place of sutures for certain types of surgery.
- Adhesive tape (medical): A type of tape with an adhesive backing used to hold the edges of a wound or incision together.
- Wound: An injury to the body that typically involves laceration or breaking of the skin.
- Surgical incision: A cut made into the body during a surgical procedure.
- Healing: The process by which the body repairs damage to the skin and other tissues.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Closure
- Wikipedia's article - Closure
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