Render
Render (Medicine)
Render (pronounced: /ˈrɛndər/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the process of making something suitable for a particular use, especially in relation to medical procedures or treatments. The term is derived from the Old English 'rendan', meaning to tear or split apart, and has been used in the medical context since the late 19th century.
Usage
In a medical context, to render can refer to several processes. For example, a surgeon might render a bone suitable for grafting by cleaning and shaping it. Similarly, a medical device might be rendered sterile through a process of cleaning and sterilization.
Related Terms
- Sterilization (medicine): The process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.
- Grafting (surgery): A surgical procedure to move tissue from one site to another on the body, or from another creature, without bringing its own blood supply with it.
- Medical device: Any device intended to be used for medical purposes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Render
- Wikipedia's article - Render
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