Reduce
Reduce
Reduce (pronounced ree-DOOS) is a medical term that refers to the process of returning a dislocated or fractured part of the body to its normal position or alignment.
Etymology
The term 'reduce' comes from the Latin word 'reducere', which means 'to lead back' or 'to bring back'.
Pronunciation
IPA: /rɪˈdjuːs/
Definition
In medical context, to reduce means to restore a part of the body to its normal position or condition, typically after it has been dislocated or fractured. This can be done through manual manipulation or surgery.
Related Terms
- Fracture: A break in the continuity of a bone.
- Dislocation: Displacement of a bone from its normal position at a joint.
- Manipulation: The act of manually adjusting a body part, often used in the context of reducing a dislocation or fracture.
- Surgery: A medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body.
See Also
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
- Traumatology: The study of wounds and injuries caused by accidents or violence to a person, and the surgical therapy and repair of the damage.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reduce
- Wikipedia's article - Reduce
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