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Biff
Biff (/bɪf/), in the medical context, is a colloquial term often used to refer to a minor injury, typically a bump or bruise.
Etymology
The term "Biff" is believed to have originated from the English language, where it is used as a verb to mean 'hit or strike'. In the medical context, it has been adapted to refer to the result of such an action, i.e., a minor injury.
Related Terms
- Bruise: A type of injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels.
- Contusion: Another term for a bruise, often used in a more formal or medical context.
- Abrasion: A wound caused by superficial damage to the skin, no deeper than the epidermis.
- Laceration: A deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.
- Hematoma: A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
See Also
- First Aid: The immediate assistance given to any person suffering from either a minor or serious illness or injury.
- Trauma (medicine): A type of damage to the body caused by physical harm from an external source.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biff
- Wikipedia's article - Biff
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