Spoon

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Spoon (medical)

Spoon (/spuːn/), in a medical context, is a term often used to describe a unit of measure or a tool used in certain medical procedures.

Etymology

The term "spoon" originates from the Old English spōn, which means "chip of wood". In the medical field, it has been adapted to describe a tool or a unit of measure, due to the common household spoon often being used for these purposes in the past.

Definition

In medicine, a spoon can refer to:

  1. A unit of measure, specifically a teaspoon or a tablespoon, used in prescribing medication. A teaspoon typically holds 5 milliliters of liquid, while a tablespoon holds 15 milliliters.
  2. A tool used in certain medical procedures, such as a spoon forceps, which is a type of forceps with spoon-shaped tips used to remove foreign bodies or tissues from the body.

Related Terms

  • Teaspoon: A small spoon used as a unit of measure in medicine, equivalent to 5 milliliters.
  • Tablespoon: A larger spoon used as a unit of measure in medicine, equivalent to 15 milliliters.
  • Spoon Forceps: A type of forceps with spoon-shaped tips used in medical procedures.
  • Spoon Nail: A condition where the nails become concave and look like the bowl of a spoon. It's also known as koilonychia.

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