Bubble

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:

In pulmonary medicine, a bubble may refer to a small pocket of air trapped in the lungs, which can occur in conditions such as emphysema or pneumothorax.
In cardiology, a bubble can refer to an air bubble in the bloodstream, a potentially serious condition known as an air embolism.
In radiology, a bubble may refer to a gas-filled space visible on an imaging study, such as a CT scan or MRI.
In ophthalmology, a bubble can refer to a gas bubble used in certain surgical procedures, such as vitrectomy.

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.

External links

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