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After (Medical Term)
After (pronounced: /ˈæftər/) is a medical term used to denote the period following an event or condition.
Etymology
The term 'after' originates from the Old English 'æfter', which means 'behind', 'later', 'subsequent to'.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, 'after' is often used to describe the period following a medical procedure, treatment, or diagnosis. For example, in phrases such as 'after surgery', 'after treatment', or 'after diagnosis'.
Related Terms
- Aftercare: The care or treatment given to a patient after a surgical procedure or treatment.
- Aftereffect: An effect or result that follows after an event or condition; a delayed effect.
- Afterpain: Pain that occurs after childbirth due to contractions of the uterus.
- Aftershock: A smaller, less severe version of a previous condition or symptom.
See Also
- Before (Medical Term): The period preceding an event or condition.
- During (Medical Term): The period in which an event or condition is occurring.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on After
- Wikipedia's article - After
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