Shortening
Shortening
Shortening (/ˈʃɔːrtənɪŋ/), in the context of medicine, refers to the reduction in length of a muscle or tissue due to various medical conditions or procedures.
Etymology
The term "shortening" originates from the Old English word "sceortian," which means "to make shorter." In the medical context, it was first used in the late 19th century to describe the reduction in length of muscles or tissues.
Medical Context
In medicine, shortening often refers to the condition where a muscle or tissue has reduced in length. This can occur due to a variety of reasons such as atrophy, contracture, or as a result of a surgical procedure.
Shortening can also refer to a specific type of fracture where the bone fragments overlap and the overall length of the bone is reduced. This is often a result of a severe impact or trauma.
Related Terms
- Atrophy: The decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue.
- Contracture: The shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other tissue, often leading to deformity and rigidity of joints.
- Fracture: The breaking or cracking of a bone.
- Surgical Procedure: An operation performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Shortening
- Wikipedia's article - Shortening
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