Seal

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Seal (Medicine)

Seal (pronounced: /siːl/) is a term used in medicine to refer to the process of closing a wound or incision using various methods such as sutures, staples, or adhesive compounds. The term can also refer to the closure or blockage of a body passage or tube.

Etymology

The term "seal" originates from the Old French word "siegel", which means to close or fasten. In the context of medicine, it has been used since the 14th century.

Related Terms

  • Suture: A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
  • Staple (surgery): A special type of medical device used to close wounds in surgery.
  • Adhesive compound: A substance used to bind the edges of a wound together.
  • Hemostasis: The process of stopping bleeding, which often involves sealing off blood vessels.
  • Cauterization: A technique used to seal wounds or prevent bleeding by burning the tissue.
  • Ligation: The surgical process of tying up an anatomical channel (as a blood vessel).

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