Blowout
Blowout (Medical Term)
Blowout (/ˈbloʊˌaʊt/), in the context of medicine, refers to a specific type of fracture that occurs in the walls of the orbital bone surrounding the eye. The term is derived from the English words "blow" and "out", indicating the outward force that causes the fracture.
Etymology
The term "blowout" is of English origin, with "blow" meaning a sudden, hard stroke with a hand, fist, or weapon, and "out" indicating movement away from the inside or center. In the medical context, it refers to the forceful impact that causes the fracture and the resulting outward displacement of the orbital bone.
Related Terms
- Orbital fracture: A fracture or break in the facial bones surrounding the eye, often caused by trauma.
- Maxillofacial trauma: Injury to the face or jaw due to physical force.
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the eye and visual system.
- Trauma (medicine): Physical injuries caused by an external source.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blowout
- Wikipedia's article - Blowout
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