Paul Bar
Paul Bar
Paul Bar (/pɔːl bɑːr/; from the French Paul, meaning "small" and Bar, meaning "weight") is a term used in the field of medicine to denote a unit of pressure. It is named after the French physicist and physician, Paul Pascal, who first proposed its use in the late 19th century.
Etymology
The term "Paul Bar" is derived from the name of its proposer, Paul Pascal, and the word "bar", which is a unit of pressure. The "bar" is derived from the Greek word βάρος (baros), meaning weight.
Definition
In medical terms, a Paul Bar is a unit of pressure that is used to measure the pressure exerted by a certain amount of force per unit area. It is equivalent to one million Pascals, the standard unit of pressure in the International System of Units.
Usage
The Paul Bar is commonly used in medical research and clinical settings to measure the pressure exerted by fluids, such as blood, within the body. It is particularly useful in the fields of cardiology and pulmonology, where accurate measurements of blood and air pressure are crucial.
Related Terms
- Pascal: The standard unit of pressure in the International System of Units, equivalent to one Newton per square meter.
- Bar: A unit of pressure equivalent to one million Pascals.
- Pressure: The force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area.
- Cardiology: The study of the heart and its functions in health and disease.
- Pulmonology: The study of the respiratory system and its diseases.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Paul Bar
- Wikipedia's article - Paul Bar
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