Taylor
Taylor (medical term)
Taylor (pronounced: tay-lor) is a term used in various medical contexts. It is often associated with the Taylor Hammer, a tool used in neurological examinations, and the Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale, a psychological assessment tool.
Etymology
The term "Taylor" in a medical context is derived from the names of the respective inventors of the tools associated with the term. The Taylor Hammer was named after American neurologist John Madison Taylor, while the Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale was named after psychologist Janet Taylor Spence.
Taylor Hammer
The Taylor Hammer (pronounced: tay-lor ham-er) is a reflex hammer used by healthcare professionals to test patient reflexes during neurological examinations. The hammer is designed to elicit a response from the muscle when the tendon is struck.
Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale
The Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (pronounced: tay-lor man-i-fest anx-i-ety scale) is a psychological assessment tool used to measure anxiety levels in individuals. The scale consists of a series of statements that the individual rates according to how accurately they reflect their feelings.
Related Terms
- Reflex Hammer: A medical instrument used to test reflexes in the diagnosis of certain neurological conditions.
- Neurological Examination: A type of medical examination used to assess the function of the nervous system.
- Psychological Assessment: The process of testing that uses a combination of techniques to help arrive at some hypotheses about a person and their behavior, personality and capabilities.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Taylor
- Wikipedia's article - Taylor
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