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Mayo (medicine)

Mayo (pronounced: /ˈmeɪ.oʊ/) is a term often associated with the Mayo Clinic, a renowned medical practice and research group based in Rochester, Minnesota, USA. The term "Mayo" is derived from the surname of the clinic's founders, Dr. William Worrall Mayo and his sons, Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo.

Etymology

The term "Mayo" is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic "O'Maigh Eo", which translates to "descendant of the plain". The Mayo family, who were medical practitioners, adopted this as their surname.

Related Terms

  • Mayo Clinic: A nonprofit American academic medical center focused on integrated health care, education, and research. It employs more than 4,500 physicians and scientists, along with another 58,400 administrative and allied health staff.
  • Mayo Stand: A portable, stainless steel stand used in operating rooms to hold surgical instruments. It is named after the Mayo brothers who introduced its use in their surgical procedures.
  • Mayo Scissors: A type of surgical scissor, often used in cutting fascia and sutures. It was named after the Mayo Clinic where it was first utilized.
  • Mayo Hegar Needle Holder: A surgical instrument used by clinicians to hold suturing needles during surgical procedures. It is named after the Mayo Clinic and the German physician, Ernst Hegar.

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