Bubble

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Bubble (Medical Term)

Bubble (pronounced: /ˈbʌb(ə)l/) is a term used in various medical contexts, often referring to a small, typically round object filled with air or gas occurring in a liquid or solid substance.

Etymology

The term "bubble" originates from the Middle English word "bobel," which is likely of imitative origin.

Medical Usage

In medical contexts, a bubble can refer to several different phenomena:

Related Terms

  • Air Embolism: A blockage of the blood supply caused by air bubbles in the bloodstream.
  • Pneumothorax: A condition in which air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall, causing the lung to collapse.
  • Emphysema: A long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli (air sacs in the lung).
  • Vitrectomy: A surgical procedure undertaken by a specialist where the vitreous humor gel that fills the eye cavity is removed to provide better access to the retina.

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