Brook
Brook (medical term)
Brook (/brʊk/), in the medical context, refers to a small stream of body fluid, often used metaphorically to describe the flow of blood or other fluids in the body. The term is derived from the Old English brōc, meaning "stream".
Etymology
The term "brook" originates from the Old English brōc, which means "stream". It has been used in the English language since the 12th century. In the medical context, it is often used metaphorically to describe the flow of body fluids, particularly blood.
Related Terms
- Blood Flow: The movement of blood through the circulatory system of the body.
- Body Fluid: Any liquid originating from inside the bodies of living people, including blood, urine, and sweat.
- Circulatory System: The system in the body by which blood and lymph are circulated.
- Lymph: A clear fluid that travels through the lymphatic system and carries cells that help fight infection and disease.
- Metaphor: A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
See Also
- Medical Terminology: The specific language used by health care professionals to accurately describe the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and procedures in a science-based manner.
- Etymology: The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brook
- Wikipedia's article - Brook
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