Bake
Bake
Bake (pronounced: /beɪk/) is a term primarily used in the culinary field, but it also has applications in the medical field, particularly in the context of heat therapy and sterilization procedures.
Etymology
The term "bake" originates from the Old English 'bacan', meaning "to bake", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic 'bakaną'.
Medical Usage
In a medical context, "bake" is often used to refer to the process of applying heat to a substance or object, typically for sterilization purposes. For example, medical instruments are often "baked" in an Autoclave to kill bacteria and other pathogens, ensuring they are safe for use on patients.
Related Terms
- Autoclave: A device used to sterilize medical instruments by subjecting them to high pressure saturated steam.
- Sterilization (microbiology): The process of eliminating all forms of life, including transmissible agents such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, spore forms, etc. present on a surface, contained in a fluid, in medication, or in a compound.
- Heat therapy: Also known as thermotherapy, it is the use of heat in therapy, such as for pain relief and health. It can take several forms, including the use of a hot cloth, hot water, ultrasound, heating pad, hydrocollator packs, whirlpool baths, cordless FIR heat therapy wraps, and others.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bake
- Wikipedia's article - Bake
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