Carpet
Carpet (medical)
Carpet (/ˈkɑːrpɪt/), from the Latin carpere meaning "to pluck," is a term used in the medical field to describe a type of skin graft where a large area of skin is transplanted. This term is often used in the context of burn treatment and plastic surgery.
Etymology
The term "carpet" in the medical context is derived from the Latin carpere, which means "to pluck". This is in reference to the process of harvesting skin for a graft, which involves removing a thin layer of skin from a donor area on the patient's body.
Related Terms
- Skin graft: A type of medical procedure where skin is transplanted from one area of the body to another.
- Burn treatment: The process of healing and repairing skin that has been damaged by burns. This often involves the use of skin grafts.
- Plastic surgery: A surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. This can include procedures such as skin grafts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carpet
- Wikipedia's article - Carpet
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