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Hammer (medical term)
Hammer (pronunciation: /ˈhæmər/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a specific shape or appearance of a body part or organ, often resembling the tool of the same name.
Etymology
The term "hammer" is derived from the Old English hamor, meaning "tool with a head", which is a metaphorical reference to the shape of certain body parts or conditions in medicine.
Related Terms
- Hammer toe: A deformity that causes your toe to bend or curl downward instead of pointing forward. This deformity can affect any toe on your foot.
- Hammer finger: A deformity of the end joint (distal interphalangeal joint) of a finger caused by a certain type of injury.
- Hammer syndrome: A rare condition characterized by the presence of a hammer-shaped head due to a specific type of craniosynostosis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hammer
- Wikipedia's article - Hammer
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