Squash
Squash (Medicine)
Squash (pronunciation: /skwɒʃ/) is a term used in medicine to refer to the act of compressing or flattening something, often in the context of injuries.
Etymology
The term "squash" originates from the Middle English word "squachen", meaning to crush or quash.
Related Terms
- Compression: The application of pressure to stop bleeding or reduce the likelihood of damage to tissues.
- Crush Injury: An injury that occurs because of pressure from a heavy object onto a body part.
- Flattening: In psychology, this term refers to the reduction in the intensity of one's emotional responses.
Medical Usage
In the medical field, squash is often used to describe injuries that result from a heavy object pressing against a body part. A common example of this is a crush injury, which can lead to serious complications such as compartment syndrome or rhabdomyolysis if not treated promptly.
Squash can also refer to the act of compressing a part of the body to stop bleeding, as in the case of compression bandages or tourniquets.
In a psychological context, squash or flattening can refer to the reduction in the intensity of one's emotional responses, often seen in conditions such as depression or schizophrenia.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Squash
- Wikipedia's article - Squash
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