Hancock
Hancock (medical term)
Hancock (/ˈhænkɒk/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in cardiology, to refer to a type of heart valve prosthesis. The term is derived from the name of the company that first manufactured this type of prosthesis, the Hancock Laboratories.
Etymology
The term "Hancock" is of English origin, named after the Hancock Laboratories, a company that specialized in the production of medical devices. The company was named after its founder, John Hancock, a prominent figure in the medical device industry.
Related Terms
- Heart Valve: A one-way valve in the heart that ensures the unidirectional flow of blood.
- Prosthesis: An artificial device that replaces a missing body part.
- Cardiology: The branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart.
- Bioprosthesis: A type of prosthesis that uses biological tissue to mimic the function of the original organ or tissue.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hancock
- Wikipedia's article - Hancock
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