Drilling
Drilling (medical)
Drilling (pronunciation: /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/) is a medical procedure that involves creating a hole in a bone or tooth using a specialized instrument known as a drill.
Etymology
The term "drilling" originates from the Old English word 'drillan', meaning 'to bore or pierce'. In the medical context, it has been used since the 19th century to describe the process of creating a hole in a bone or tooth for therapeutic purposes.
Procedure
In a typical drilling procedure, the surgeon uses a medical drill to create a hole in the bone or tooth. This is often done to relieve pressure, to insert a medical implant, or to perform a biopsy. The procedure is usually performed under anesthesia to minimize pain and discomfort.
Related Terms
- Medical Drill: A specialized instrument used in drilling procedures.
- Surgeon: A medical professional who performs surgical procedures, including drilling.
- Anesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness, used to minimize pain during medical procedures.
- Medical Implant: A device inserted into the body for therapeutic purposes.
- Biopsy: A medical test involving the extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination.
See Also
- Trepanation: An ancient surgical intervention where a hole is drilled into the human skull.
- Dental drill: A small, high-speed drill used in dentistry to remove decayed tooth material prior to the insertion of a dental filling.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Drilling
- Wikipedia's article - Drilling
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