Mouse
Mouse (Medicine)
Mouse (pronounced: /maʊs/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to a small, localized swelling or hematoma caused by bleeding under the skin, especially one caused by a blow. The term is derived from the Old English mūs, which is akin to the Old High German mūs both meaning "mouse", due to the similar appearance of the swelling to the small rodent.
Etymology
The term "mouse" in this context is believed to have originated from the resemblance of the swelling to the small rodent of the same name. The word itself is derived from the Old English mūs, and is related to the Old High German mūs, both meaning "mouse".
Related Terms
- Hematoma: A localized bleeding outside of blood vessels, due to either disease or trauma including injury or surgery.
- Contusion: A type of hematoma, also known as a bruise, which is caused by blunt trauma damaging blood vessels under the skin.
- Ecchymosis: A discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising.
- Edema: An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitium, which are locations beneath the skin or in one or more cavities of the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mouse
- Wikipedia's article - Mouse
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