Aberdeen
Aberdeen (medical term)
Aberdeen (/æbərˈdiːn/), in the context of medical terminology, refers to a specific type of surgical procedure that originated in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. The term is most commonly associated with the Aberdeen knot, a type of surgical knot used in various medical procedures.
Etymology
The term "Aberdeen" is derived from the city of its origin, Aberdeen, Scotland. The Aberdeen knot, a specific surgical technique, was first developed and used in the medical institutions of this city.
Related Terms
- Aberdeen knot: A type of surgical knot used in various medical procedures. It is known for its security and stability, making it a preferred choice in many surgical procedures.
- Surgical knot: A type of knot used in surgery to secure suture materials that bind wounds together. The Aberdeen knot is a specific type of surgical knot.
- Suture (medicine): A stitch or a series of stitches made to secure the edges of a surgical or traumatic wound. The Aberdeen knot is often used in suturing procedures.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aberdeen
- Wikipedia's article - Aberdeen
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski