General
chart dehiscence
What does chart dehiscence mean?
Mock-surgical term (from wound 'dehiscence') for a bulky chart bursting open and scattering its papers.
"Dropped the folder — total chart dehiscence across the corridor."
Origin
Pun on 'dehiscence,' the reopening of a surgical wound.
Frequently asked questions
What is chart dehiscence?
A mock-surgical term for a bulky patient chart bursting open and scattering its papers when dropped.
Why is it called dehiscence?
It puns on 'dehiscence,' the medical word for a surgical wound reopening — here the 'wound' is the folder splitting apart.
Is it offensive?
No, it's harmless wordplay aimed at bulky paperwork, not at any patient.
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