Entrance
Entrance (en-trance)
Entrance /ˈɛntrəns/ is a term commonly used in the medical field to denote the point or place of entry into a specific body part or structure.
Etymology
The term 'entrance' is derived from the Old French 'entrer', meaning 'to enter', which in turn is based on the Latin 'intrare'.
Related Terms
- Admission: The act of admitting or allowing to enter. In a medical context, it often refers to the process of accepting a patient for treatment in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
- Ingress: Another term for entry or entrance, often used in a more technical or formal context.
- Portal: In medicine, a portal often refers to the point of entry for pathogens or the site where a needle is inserted during a medical procedure.
- Access: In medicine, access often refers to the ability to reach and treat a particular part of the body, such as through a surgical incision or a catheter.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, 'entrance' can refer to various points of entry into the body, such as the mouth, nose, or a surgical incision. It can also refer to the point at which a pathogen enters the body, or the site where a medical device is inserted. For example, in the case of a central venous catheter, the 'entrance site' is the location on the skin where the catheter is inserted.
See Also
- Exit: The point or place of departure or exit from a specific body part or structure.
- Entry Wound: In forensic medicine, the point at which a projectile, such as a bullet, enters the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Entrance
- Wikipedia's article - Entrance
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