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Harris (medical term)

Harris (/ˈhærɪs/), in the context of medicine, is a term that is often associated with the Harris Hip Score, a widely used method for assessing the outcome of hip surgery, and the Harris Growth Plate, a significant factor in pediatric orthopedics.

Etymology

The term "Harris" is derived from the name of the physicians who developed the aforementioned medical concepts. The Harris Hip Score was developed by Dr. William H. Harris, an American orthopedic surgeon. The exact etymology of the Harris Growth Plate is less clear, but it is likely named after a physician who made significant contributions to the understanding of pediatric bone growth.

Related Terms

  • Harris Hip Score: A measurement system used to assess the outcome of hip surgery, taking into account factors such as pain, function, absence of deformity, and range of motion.
  • Harris Growth Plate: A term used in pediatric orthopedics to refer to the area of growing tissue near the ends of the long bones in children and adolescents.
  • Harris-Benedict Equation: An equation used to estimate an individual's basal metabolic rate (BMR) and daily kilocalorie requirements. Named after its developers, Harris and Benedict.
  • Harris Lines: Horizontal lines seen on radiographs, indicating periods of growth arrest in children. Named after the British anthropologist, Harris.

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