Sack

Sack (Medical Term)

Sack (pronounced: /sæk/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a bag-like structure in the body that contains fluid, air, or other substances. The term is derived from the Old English word 'sacc', which means bag.

Etymology

The term 'sack' is derived from the Old English 'sacc', which is itself derived from the Latin 'saccus', meaning bag. The term has been used in the English language since the 14th century.

Usage in Medical Terminology

In medical terminology, 'sack' is often used to describe various bag-like structures in the body. For example, the term 'amniotic sack' refers to the fluid-filled sac in which an embryo develops in the uterus. Similarly, the term 'bursa' is often described as a small fluid-filled sack located near the joints that helps to reduce friction between the bones.

Other medical terms that use 'sack' include:

• Pericardial sack: The sac that surrounds and protects the heart.
• Pleural sack: The sac that surrounds and protects the lungs.
• Gallbladder: Often described as a small sack that stores bile produced by the liver.

Related Terms

• Amniotic sack
• Pericardial sack
• Pleural sack
• Gallbladder
• Bursa

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Sack
• Wikipedia's article - Sack

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