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Style (medicine)
Style (/staɪl/), in the context of medicine, refers to a slender rod-like structure that is used in various medical procedures. The term is derived from the Latin word stylus, meaning a pointed instrument.
Usage
In medicine, a style is often used as a guide for the placement of other medical devices, such as catheters or stents. It can also be used to maintain the patency of a passage or opening in the body, such as a stoma or a fistula.
Related Terms
- Catheter: A tube that can be inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to allow drainage, injection of fluids, or access by surgical instruments.
- Stent: A device that is inserted into a blocked passageway to keep it open.
- Stoma: An opening in the body created by surgery that allows waste to be removed.
- Fistula: An abnormal connection between two body parts, such as an organ and the skin or between two organs.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Style
- Wikipedia's article - Style
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