Administer

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Administer

Administer (/ədˈmɪnɪstər/), from the Latin administrare meaning "to serve", is a medical term often used to describe the process of giving or applying a remedy or drug to a patient.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

Etymology

The term "administer" is derived from the Latin word administrare, which means "to serve". It was first used in the English language in the 14th century.

Related Terms

  • Administration (medicine): The act of giving a medication to a patient or applying a treatment. It can be done orally, intravenously, by injection, or by other methods.
  • Medication: A substance used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a disease or condition.
  • Patient: An individual who is under the care of a healthcare professional.
  • Healthcare professional: A person who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
  • Treatment (medicine): The management and care of a patient to combat, ameliorate, or prevent a disease, disorder, or injury.

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