Waterfall
Waterfall (Medicine)
Waterfall (pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a specific type of fluid flow, often in relation to blood flow or urine flow. The term is derived from the natural phenomenon of a waterfall, where water cascades down a vertical drop. In medicine, it is used metaphorically to describe a similar cascading or rapid flow of fluids within the body.
Etymology
The term "waterfall" comes from the Old English words "water" and "fallan", which mean "water" and "to fall" respectively. The term was first used in a medical context in the 19th century to describe the rapid flow of fluids in certain medical conditions.
Related Terms
- Hydrodynamics: The study of fluids in motion, which is relevant to understanding the concept of a waterfall in medicine.
- Hemodynamics: The study of blood flow, which can sometimes be described as a waterfall, particularly in conditions such as aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations.
- Diuresis: The increased production of urine, which can sometimes be described as a waterfall, particularly in conditions such as diabetes insipidus or diuretic use.
- Effusion: The escape of fluid into a body cavity, which can sometimes be described as a waterfall, particularly in conditions such as pleural effusion or pericardial effusion.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Waterfall
- Wikipedia's article - Waterfall
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