Mary
Mary (Medicine)
Mary (pronounced: /ˈmɛəri/) is a term often used in the medical field, particularly in relation to the Mary's sign, a clinical sign used to diagnose deep vein thrombosis. The term is derived from the name of the doctor who first described the sign, Dr. Thomas Mary.
Etymology
The term "Mary" is of Latin origin, from the name Maria. In the context of medicine, it is named after Dr. Thomas Mary, who first described the clinical sign now known as Mary's sign.
Related Terms
- Mary's sign: A clinical sign used to diagnose deep vein thrombosis. It involves pain in the calf upon dorsiflexion of the foot with the knee bent.
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): A blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body, often in the leg. Mary's sign is one of the clinical signs used to diagnose DVT.
- Venous thromboembolism (VTE): A condition in which a blood clot breaks loose and travels in the blood, potentially causing serious complications. DVT is a type of VTE.
Pronunciation
The term "Mary" is pronounced as /ˈmɛəri/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mary
- Wikipedia's article - Mary
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