Puncture
Puncture
Puncture (/ˈpʌŋktʃər/; from Latin punctura, a pricking) is a small hole caused by a long, pointy object, such as a nail or needle. In a medical context, a puncture often refers to the act of piercing the skin with a needle for various procedures or to the wound caused by such an act.
Etymology
The term puncture originates from the Latin word punctura, which means a pricking or puncturing. It is derived from the verb pungere, which means to prick or puncture.
Medical Usage
In medicine, a puncture is often used to refer to the act of piercing the skin with a needle for various procedures. This can include blood tests, vaccinations, or the insertion of intravenous (IV) lines. A puncture can also refer to the wound caused by such an act.
Puncture wounds are typically narrow and deep and are caused by a sharp, pointed object entering the skin. These types of wounds can potentially introduce bacteria deep into the body, leading to infections such as tetanus or cellulitis.
Related Terms
- Puncture wound: A type of injury that is caused by an object piercing the skin and creating a small hole.
- Puncture resistance: The ability of a material to withstand the penetration of a pointed object.
- Puncture repair kit: A kit used to repair punctures in tires or other inflatable objects.
- Lumbar puncture: A medical procedure where a needle is inserted into the lower part of the spine to test for conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord or other parts of the nervous system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Puncture
- Wikipedia's article - Puncture
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