Simon
Simon (medical term)
Simon (/ˈsaɪmən/; from Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן, meaning "he has heard") is a medical term used in various contexts within the healthcare field.
Definition
In the medical field, Simon is often used as a shorthand for Simon's sign, a clinical sign used to detect peritonitis, an inflammation of the peritoneum. It is named after the French surgeon, Gustave Simon.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as /ˈsaɪmən/.
Etymology
The term Simon is derived from the Hebrew שִׁמְעוօן, meaning "he has heard". In the context of medicine, it is named after Gustave Simon, a French surgeon who first described the sign.
Related Terms
- Peritonitis: An inflammation of the peritoneum, often detected using Simon's sign.
- Gustave Simon: The French surgeon who first described Simon's sign.
- Clinical sign: A measurable, observable, and quantifiable medical condition that can be detected by a healthcare professional.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Simon
- Wikipedia's article - Simon
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