Section
Section (Medicine)
Section (pronounced: /ˈsɛkʃən/) is a term used in medicine to refer to a procedure that involves cutting or dividing a part of the body for examination or treatment. The term is derived from the Latin word sectio, which means "a cutting".
Etymology
The term "section" comes from the Latin word sectio, which means "a cutting". It is used in medicine to refer to a procedure where a part of the body is cut or divided for examination or treatment.
Related Terms
- Dissection: The process of cutting apart or separating tissues for study.
- Resection: A surgical procedure that involves removing a portion of an organ or structure.
- Cesarean Section: A surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
- Biopsy: A procedure that involves taking a small sample of tissue for examination under a microscope.
- Laparotomy: A surgical procedure that involves making a large incision in the abdomen to examine the abdominal organs.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term "section" is often used to refer to a surgical procedure where a part of the body is cut or divided. This can be done for a variety of reasons, such as to remove a tumor, to take a biopsy, or to repair a damaged organ. The term can also refer to the act of cutting or dividing tissue during an autopsy or dissection.
In obstetrics, the term "section" is often used to refer to a cesarean section, a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby when a vaginal delivery is not possible or safe.
In pathology, the term "section" can refer to a thin slice of tissue that is prepared for examination under a microscope.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Section
- Wikipedia's article - Section
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