Fillet
Fillet (Medicine)
Fillet (/fɪˈleɪ/; from the French word filet, meaning 'thread' or 'strip') is a term used in medicine to describe a bandage or surgical thread used for tying vessels or binding parts together.
Usage
In the medical field, a fillet is often used in surgical procedures to bind or tie off blood vessels to prevent bleeding. It can also be used to secure dressings or to hold parts of the body together during healing.
Related Terms
- Suture: A stitch or row of stitches sewn to hold together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
- Ligature: A thread, wire, or similar material used in surgery to close off a blood vessel or to tie off a part of the body.
- Bandage: A piece of material used to support a medical device such as a dressing or splint, or on its own to provide support to or to restrict the movement of a part of the body.
Etymology
The term 'fillet' comes from the French word filet, which means 'thread' or 'strip'. It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to a band or strip of material. The medical usage of the term to refer to a bandage or surgical thread dates back to the 19th century.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fillet
- Wikipedia's article - Fillet
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