Goose

Goose (medical term)

Goose (/ɡuːs/), in medical terminology, often refers to a swelling or lump, typically a hematoma, that resembles the shape of a goose egg. The term is derived from the Old English word 'gōs' with the plural 'gēs'.

Etymology

The term 'goose' in the context of a swelling or lump comes from the resemblance of the swelling to a goose egg. The word 'goose' itself is of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'gans' and German 'Gans'.

Related Terms

• Hematoma: A localized bleeding outside of blood vessels, due to either disease or trauma including injury or surgery.
• Swelling: An enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.
• Lump: A compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape.
• Goose egg: A term often used to describe a large swelling or lump, typically on the head, due to trauma.

See Also

• Gooseflesh: A pimply state of the skin with the hairs erect, produced by cold or fright.

External Links

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Goose
• Wikipedia's article - Goose

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