Jets
Jets (medicine)
Jets (pronounced: jɛts) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to the rapid expulsion of liquid or gas under pressure. This term is often used in the context of medical procedures or conditions where such a phenomenon is observed.
Etymology
The term 'jets' is derived from the French word 'jeter', which means 'to throw'. It was first used in the English language in the 16th century to describe the action of projecting or throwing something with force.
Medical Usage
In medicine, 'jets' is often used to describe the forceful expulsion of bodily fluids or gases. For example, in cardiology, the term 'jet' is used to describe the rapid flow of blood through a narrow orifice, such as in the case of heart valve regurgitation. Similarly, in gastroenterology, 'jet' may refer to the forceful expulsion of stomach contents during vomiting.
Related Terms
- Jet Lesion: A term used to describe the damage caused by the forceful expulsion of fluid or gas in a medical context.
- Jet Ventilation: A method of ventilation in which short bursts of gas are delivered at high pressure.
- Jet Injection: A method of drug delivery that uses a high-pressure stream of fluid to penetrate the skin and deliver medication.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jets
- Wikipedia's article - Jets
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