Abdominal guarding
Abdominal guarding is a medical term that refers to a phenomenon where the muscles of the abdomen become rigid in response to pressure or pain. This is a type of protective mechanism that the body employs to shield the abdomen from further injury.
Pronunciation
Abdominal guarding is pronounced as /æbˈdɒmɪnəl ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/.
Etymology
The term "abdominal guarding" is derived from the Latin words "abdomen" which means belly, and "guardare" which means to guard or protect.
Related Terms
- Abdominal pain: This is a general term for any discomfort that occurs in the abdominal area.
- Rebound tenderness: This is a symptom that is often associated with abdominal guarding. It occurs when pain is felt upon the release of pressure on the abdomen.
- Peritonitis: This is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs. Abdominal guarding is a common symptom of peritonitis.
- Appendicitis: This is an inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch that is attached to the large intestine. Abdominal guarding is often observed in cases of appendicitis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abdominal guarding
- Wikipedia's article - Abdominal guarding
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