Impact

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Impact (medicine)

Impact (pronounced: /ˈɪmpækt/) in the field of medicine refers to the force or shock resulting from a collision or sudden contact, often causing injury or damage. The term is derived from the Latin word 'impactus', meaning 'pushed against'.

Etymology

The term 'impact' originates from the Latin word 'impactus', which is the past participle of the verb 'impingere'. 'Impingere' translates to 'to push against', which is a fitting description of the medical term.

Related Terms

  • Trauma: A physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence.
  • Concussion: A type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull.
  • Fracture: A break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture.
  • Contusion: A bruise, or an injury to soft tissue that does not break the skin.

Usage in Medicine

In medicine, 'impact' is often used to describe the force exerted on a body part during an accident or fall. This can result in various types of injuries, including fractures, contusions, and concussions. The severity of the impact often determines the extent of the injury.

For example, a high-impact collision can cause severe trauma, leading to multiple fractures and internal injuries. On the other hand, a low-impact fall may result in minor bruises or sprains.

See Also

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski