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knot (not)

1. an intertwining of the ends or parts of one or more threads, sutures, or strips of cloth.

2. in anatomy, a knoblike swelling or protuberance.

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primitive knot  see under node.

surgeon's knot , surgical knot a knot in which the thread is passed twice through the first loop.

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knot (nt)

n.

1. A compact intersection of interlaced material, as of cord, ribbon, or rope.

2. A protuberant growth or swelling in a tissue, such as a gland.

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knot

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Etymology: AS, cnotta

(in surgery) the interlacing of the ends of a ligature or suture so that they remain in place without slipping or becoming detached. The ends of the suture are passed twice around each other before being pulled taut to form a simple surgeon's knot. For additional stability, the ends may be recrossed and a second simple knot made over the first.

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knot

1. an intertwining of the ends or parts of one or more threads, sutures, or strips of cloth. See square knot, granny knot, half-hitch knot, packet knot and surgeon's knot.

2. in anatomy, a knob-like swelling or protuberance.

Types of knots. By permission from Fossum TW, Small Animal surgery, Mosby, 2001

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knot

A popular term for any mass or perceived mass Obstetrics Umbilical cord knot False knots of the umbilical cord–UC result from twisting and meandering of the umbilical vein and are of no clinical significance; the umbilical arteries are relatively linear; true knots require that the UC be long enough to permit the infant to pass through a loop of cord; since the cord is composed of erectile tissue, irreversible cord knotting is rare Popular health 1. A group of muscles in spasm or 2. A knot in the stomach, a manifestation of anxiety, which does not per se represent a palpable mass

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Patient discussion about knotter.

Q. I have burning knotted painful muscles how can I get relief? I have had chronic pain in my muscles for over 8 yrs and so far no Dr or medicine has really helped. I take hydrocodone to ease the pain and alprazolam to ease the frustration. I never have received a diagnosis other than one Dr said I probably had fibro. This pain and burning has ruined my life.

A. have you tried Yoga? it increases your flexibility an does wonderful things to your muscles. as you may already know, muscles best function when the are strong and long, Yoga will help you with that.
i know couple of Fibromyalgia patients that does it and it ease the pain and weakness. it also relaxing (to deal with the anxiety).
it'll take about 2 months to see improvement- but it will be.

please let me know if you started and how it goes!