Landing
Landing (medical)
Landing (/ˈlændɪŋ/), in the medical context, refers to the process of settling or coming to rest in a particular place, often used in relation to medical procedures or interventions. The term is derived from the Old English landian, meaning "to make land".
Usage
In medical terminology, landing is often used to describe the successful placement of a medical device or instrument in a specific location within the body. For example, in cardiology, the term is used to describe the placement of a stent or catheter in a blood vessel. Similarly, in surgery, landing can refer to the successful positioning of a surgical instrument or implant.
Related Terms
- Catheterization: The process of inserting a catheter into a body cavity or vessel.
- Implantation: The process of inserting a medical device into the body.
- Stent: A tube-shaped device used to keep a body passage open.
- Surgical instrument: A tool or device used for performing surgical procedures.
Etymology
The term landing originates from the Old English landian, which means "to make land". In the medical context, it has been adapted to describe the process of placing a medical device or instrument in a specific location within the body.
Pronunciation
Landing is pronounced as /ˈlændɪŋ/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Landing
- Wikipedia's article - Landing
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