Extracorporeal
Extracorporeal
Extracorporeal (pronunciation: eks-truh-kawr-puh-ree-uhl) is a term derived from Latin, where "extra" means outside and "corpus" means body. Thus, it refers to medical procedures that are performed outside the body.
Definition
Extracorporeal procedures are medical treatments that involve the removal of blood or other tissues from the body, their treatment or modification, and their return to the body. These procedures are used in a variety of medical fields, including nephrology, cardiology, and hematology.
Examples
Some examples of extracorporeal procedures include:
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO): This is a treatment that uses a pump to circulate blood through an artificial lung back into the bloodstream of a very ill or injured person. It provides heart-lung bypass support outside of the person's body.
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL): This is a non-invasive treatment of kidney stones and gallbladder stones.
- Dialysis: This is a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly. It often involves diverting blood to a machine to be cleaned.
Related Terms
- Intracorporeal: This term refers to medical procedures that are performed inside the body.
- In Vivo: This term refers to processes or reactions occurring within a living organism or cells.
- In Vitro: This term refers to processes or reactions occurring outside a living organism, typically in a test tube or other artificial environment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Extracorporeal
- Wikipedia's article - Extracorporeal
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