Woods
Woods (Medicine)
Woods (pronunciation: /wʊdz/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a variety of medical tools and techniques. The term is derived from the Old English word 'wudu', which means 'tree' or 'wood'.
Woods Lamp
A Woods Lamp (pronunciation: /wʊdz læmp/) is a diagnostic tool used in dermatology to examine the skin for certain conditions. The lamp emits ultraviolet light onto the skin, highlighting any abnormalities that may not be visible under normal light.
Woods Maneuver
The Woods Maneuver (pronunciation: /wʊdz məˈnuːvər/) is a technique used in obstetrics to turn a fetus in the womb. It is typically used when the baby is in a breech position, with the aim of turning the baby to a head-down position for birth.
Woods Screw Maneuver
The Woods Screw Maneuver (pronunciation: /wʊdz skruː məˈnuːvər/) is a variation of the Woods Maneuver. It involves the same process of turning the fetus, but with a specific twisting motion that resembles the turning of a screw.
Related Terms
- Dermatology - The branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.
- Obstetrics - The branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.
- Breech Position - A position in which the baby is lying feet or bottom first in the womb.
- Fetus - An unborn offspring of a mammal, in particular, an unborn human baby more than eight weeks after conception.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Woods
- Wikipedia's article - Woods
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