Burt
Burt
Burt (/bɜːrt/), is a term often used in medical contexts, although its etymology is not well-documented. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word 'beorht', meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. In the medical field, it is often used as a shorthand for Burton's Line, a clinical sign found in lead poisoning.
Burton's Line
Burton's Line is a blue or purplish line seen along the margin of the gums, particularly around the lower molars and premolars. It is a clinical sign of chronic lead poisoning. The line is caused by the deposition of lead sulfide in the tissues of the gums.
Related Terms
- Lead Poisoning: A medical condition caused by increased levels of the heavy metal lead in the body. Symptoms can include abdominal pain, constipation, headaches, irritability, memory problems, and inability to have children.
- Clinical Sign: Observable evidence of a disease or condition, as opposed to symptoms, which are felt by the patient.
- Gums: The firm flesh in the mouth that covers the base of the teeth.
- Molars: The rearmost and most complicated kind of tooth in most mammals. In many mammals they grind food; in humans and many other primates, they grind and crush food.
- Premolars: The teeth located between the canine and molar teeth. In humans, two premolars are located in each quadrant of the mouth, at the back of the mouth.
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Burt
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