Perforated substance
Perforated Substance is a term used in various fields such as medicine, material science, and engineering to describe a material or tissue that has been pierced through by an object or process, creating one or more holes or openings.
Medicine[edit | edit source]
In medicine, a perforated substance often refers to a body tissue or organ that has been punctured, usually due to injury or disease. This can lead to serious complications such as peritonitis or sepsis if not treated promptly. Common examples include perforated eardrum, perforated ulcer, and perforated bowel.
Material Science[edit | edit source]
In material science, perforated substances are materials that have been intentionally pierced to create a pattern of holes. These materials have a wide range of applications, from filtration systems to acoustic panels. The size, shape, and arrangement of the holes can significantly affect the material's properties and performance.
Engineering[edit | edit source]
In engineering, perforated substances are often used in structures and machines for various purposes, such as reducing weight, allowing the passage of light or fluids, or enhancing aesthetic appeal. Examples include perforated metal sheets, perforated bricks, and perforated pipes.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Perforation
- Perforated eardrum
- Perforated ulcer
- Perforated bowel
- Perforated metal
- Perforated brick
- Perforated pipe
 | This medical article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
 | This engineering-related article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
