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Perforated
Perforated (pronunciation: /pərˈfɔːreɪtɪd/), from the Latin perforatus, meaning 'pierced through', is a term used in medicine to describe a condition where a hole or tear has formed in an organ or tissue.
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, a perforation is a hole that completely penetrates a structure. Perforations can occur in various parts of the body, including the gastrointestinal tract, ear drum, appendix, or gallbladder.
Related Terms
- Perforated appendix: A condition where a hole has formed in the appendix, often due to appendicitis.
- Perforated eardrum: A tear or hole in the eardrum, often caused by infection, loud noise, or physical damage.
- Perforated ulcer: An ulcer that has eroded through the wall of the stomach or duodenum.
- Perforation of the nasal septum: A hole in the nasal septum, often caused by trauma, infection, or drug use.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Perforated
- Wikipedia's article - Perforated
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