Chester
Chester (medical term)
Chester (/ˈtʃɛstər/), in the field of medicine, refers to a specific type of chest condition or disease. The term is derived from the Old English 'ceaster', which means 'fortress or walled town'.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as 'Ches-ter', with the 'ch' pronounced as in 'chair' and the 'ter' as in 'water'.
Etymology
The term 'Chester' is derived from the Old English 'ceaster', which means 'fortress or walled town'. It is believed to have been used metaphorically in the medical field to describe a condition that is difficult to penetrate or treat, much like a fortified town.
Related Terms
- Chest: The part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, enclosed by the ribs and the breastbone; the thorax.
- Thorax: The part of the body of a mammal between the neck and the abdomen, including the cavity enclosed by the ribs, breastbone, and dorsal vertebrae, and containing the chief organs of circulation and respiration; the chest.
- Pulmonary: Relating to the lungs.
- Respiratory System: The organs that are involved in breathing, including the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chester
- Wikipedia's article - Chester
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