Mash

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Mash (medicine)

Mash (pronounced: /mæʃ/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the context of emergency medicine and trauma surgery.

Etymology

The term "mash" is derived from the Old English mǣscan, meaning "to mix". In the medical context, it is often used to refer to a mixture or blend of substances, such as medications or treatments.

Definition

In medicine, a mash is a mixture of substances, often used in the context of treatment protocols. For example, a "mash" of medications might be used to treat a specific condition or injury. This could include a combination of analgesics, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory drugs.

Related Terms

  • Compound: A substance made up of two or more elements chemically combined in a fixed ratio.
  • Mixture: A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.
  • Solution: A type of homogeneous mixture formed when a substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent).
  • Suspension: A heterogeneous mixture that contains solid particles sufficiently large for sedimentation.

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