Wright
Wright (Medical Term)
Wright (pronounced: rait) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the context of the Wright's stain, a histological stain that facilitates the differentiation of blood cell types. It is named after its inventor, American pathologist James Homer Wright.
Etymology
The term "Wright" is of Old English origin, derived from the word 'wryhta' or 'wyrhta', meaning worker or shaper of wood. In the context of the medical term, it is a eponym, named after James Homer Wright who developed the Wright's stain.
Related Terms
- Wright's stain: A type of stain used in histology for the differentiation of blood cell types. It is named after James Homer Wright, who developed the stain while working at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
- James Homer Wright: An American pathologist who is known for the development of the Wright's stain. He was the director of the pathology laboratory at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of disease or injury. It underpins every aspect of medicine, from diagnostic testing and monitoring of chronic diseases to the study of forensic pathology and understanding how changes in the body's cells can lead to disease.
- Histology: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues. It is an essential tool of biology and medicine.
- Massachusetts General Hospital: A teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and a biomedical research facility in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the third oldest general hospital in the United States and the oldest and largest hospital in New England.
See Also
- Medical terminology
- Histological Stains
- Pathology
- Histology
- James Homer Wright
- Massachusetts General Hospital
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wright
- Wikipedia's article - Wright
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