Hold
Hold (medical term)
Hold (/hoʊld/), in the context of medicine, refers to the act of maintaining a position or grip on a patient or medical instrument during a procedure. The term is derived from the Old English haldan, meaning to keep, guard, save, or retain.
Etymology
The term "hold" originates from the Old English haldan, which means to keep, guard, save, or retain. It has been used in the English language since the 12th century and has been adopted into medical terminology to describe the act of maintaining a position or grip during a medical procedure.
Related Terms
- Grip: In medicine, grip refers to the act of grasping or holding onto something tightly, often a medical instrument.
- Positioning: This refers to the placement or arrangement of a patient's body during a medical procedure.
- Procedure: A procedure is a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner, often in the context of medical or surgical treatments.
- Instrument: In medicine, an instrument refers to a tool or device used to perform certain actions or procedures.
Pronunciation
The term "hold" is pronounced as /hoʊld/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hold
- Wikipedia's article - Hold
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