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Couching: meaning, definitions and examples

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couching

 

[ ˈkaʊtʃɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical term

Couching refers to a surgical procedure historically used to treat cataracts, in which the lens of the eye is dislocated from its normal position. This technique was practiced as early as ancient times, particularly in the Indian subcontinent and Middle East. Although couching was common before the development of modern cataract surgery, it is now considered outdated due to the risks and complications associated with the procedure. Modern methods provide safer and more effective treatment options for cataracts. This term is rarely used outside of a historical or medical context.

Synonyms

cataract surgery, lens dislocation

Examples of usage

  • The ancient text described the process of couching for cataract surgery.
  • Couching was performed with a needle in the past.
  • Modern medicine offers better alternatives to couching.

Translations

Translations of the word "couching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 couching

🇮🇳 काउचिंग

🇩🇪 Couching

🇮🇩 couching

🇺🇦 кочинг

🇵🇱 couching

🇯🇵 カウチング

🇫🇷 couching

🇪🇸 couching

🇹🇷 couching

🇰🇷 카우칭

🇸🇦 كوتشينغ

🇨🇿 couching

🇸🇰 couching

🇨🇳 couching

🇸🇮 couching

🇮🇸 couching

🇰🇿 couching

🇬🇪 couching

🇦🇿 couching

🇲🇽 couching

Etymology

The word 'couching' originates from the Old French term 'coucher', meaning 'to lay down' or 'to lie down'. It traces back to the Latin 'collocare', which means 'to place together' or 'to arrange'. The term was first documented in the context of ophthalmology in ancient texts, particularly those describing surgical techniques used in India and the Islamic world. Historically, couching was a common method employed to treat cataracts, wherein the cloudy lens would be dislodged from the eye. This practice became prominent before the 19th century when more effective methods were developed. Its usage has diminished significantly in modern medicine as advancements in surgical techniques provided safer and more reliable ways to address cataracts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,674 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.