Canvas
Canvas (medical)
Canvas (pronounced: /ˈkanvəs/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a type of material used in various medical applications.
Etymology
The term "canvas" originates from the Latin word "cannabis", which means "made of hemp". It was first used in the English language in the 13th century.
Medical Uses
In the medical field, canvas is often used in the construction of medical equipment and devices. For example, it is used in the making of splints, slings, and braces to provide support and stability to injured body parts. It is also used in the production of hospital beds and wheelchairs for comfort and durability.
Canvas is also used in surgical procedures as a material for implants and grafts. It is chosen for its strength, flexibility, and biocompatibility.
Related Terms
- Splint: A device used to support and immobilize a body part in the case of injury.
- Sling: A bandage or device used to support the weight of an injured upper body part.
- Brace: A device used to support, align, or hold a body part in the correct position.
- Hospital bed: A bed specially designed for hospitalized patients or others in need of some form of health care.
- Wheelchair: A chair fitted with wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk as a result of illness, injury, or disability.
- Surgical procedures: Operations performed in the treatment of disease or injury.
- Implant: A medical device manufactured to replace a missing biological structure, support a damaged biological structure, or enhance an existing biological structure.
- Graft: A piece of living tissue that is transplanted surgically.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Canvas
- Wikipedia's article - Canvas
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