Sound
Sound (Medicine)
Sound (pronunciation: /saʊnd/) is a term used in various contexts within the field of medicine.
Etymology
The term "sound" originates from the Old English "sund", which means "swimming, sea, water". In the context of medicine, it has been used since the 17th century to refer to the act of examining the interior of a hollow organ or cavity using a sound.
Definition
In medicine, a sound is a slender rod used to explore and measure the depth of a wound or cavity, or to examine the interior of a hollow organ such as the bladder or urethra.
Types of Sounds
There are various types of sounds used in medicine, including:
- Urethral sound - A medical device used to dilate the urethra in urethral stricture diseases, or in cases of genital piercing.
- Esophageal sound - A device used to dilate the esophagus in cases of esophageal stricture.
- Nasal sound - A device used to dilate the nasal passages in cases of nasal stricture.
Related Terms
- Dilator - A device used to expand an opening or passage in the body.
- Stricture - An abnormal narrowing of a canal or duct in the body.
- Catheter - A tube that can be inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to allow drainage, injection of fluids, or access by surgical instruments.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sound
- Wikipedia's article - Sound
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