Jump
Jump (medical term)
Jump (/dʒʌmp/), in the context of medical terminology, refers to a sudden, involuntary movement or reaction, often caused by a surprise, shock, or a sudden pain. The term is derived from the Old Norse word 'hoppa', meaning to leap or spring.
Etymology
The term 'jump' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'gumpen', which means 'to jump'. It is also related to the Old Norse word 'hoppa', which means 'to leap or spring'. The term has been in use in the English language since the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Reflex: An automatic response to a specific stimulus. Jumping is often a reflex action.
- Startle Response: A rapid, involuntary reaction to a sudden or unexpected stimulus, often resulting in a jump.
- Myoclonus: A type of involuntary muscle movement, which can include a sudden jump.
- Spasm: A sudden, involuntary muscle contraction, which can cause a person to jump.
See Also
- Jumping Frenchmen of Maine: A rare disorder characterized by an unusually extreme startle response, which includes jumping.
- Jumping genes: A term used to describe segments of DNA that can move around to different positions within the genome of a single cell.
References
- Medical Terminology: A Short Course. Davi-Ellen Chabner. 7th Edition. Elsevier Health Sciences. 2014.
- Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. Venes, Donald. 23rd Edition. F.A. Davis Company. 2017.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jump
- Wikipedia's article - Jump
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