Stream

Stream (Medical Term)

Stream (/stri:m/), in the context of medical terminology, refers to the flow of body fluids in a particular direction. The term is often used in relation to blood, urine, or other bodily fluids.

Etymology

The term "stream" originates from the Old English word "stream", which means a course of water. In the medical context, it has been used since the late 14th century to describe the flow of body fluids.

Related Terms

• Blood Stream: The circulating system of blood in a body.
• Urine Stream: The flow of urine from the body during urination.
• Lymph Stream: The flow of lymph fluid through the lymphatic system.

Pronunciation

Stream is pronounced as /stri:m/.

See Also

• Flow (disambiguation): Other uses of the term "flow" in medical terminology.
• Fluid Dynamics: The study of the flow of fluids, including body fluids.

External links

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

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