Apprehend
Apprehend
Apprehend (/əˈprɛhɛnd/), from the Latin apprehendere, meaning "to grasp" or "to understand", is a term often used in the medical field to describe the act of understanding or grasping a concept, particularly in the context of mental health.
Definition
In a medical context, to apprehend is to understand or become aware of a particular concept or condition. This can refer to a patient's understanding of their own health condition, or a healthcare professional's understanding of a medical concept or patient's condition.
Usage
The term apprehend is often used in the field of Psychology and Psychiatry, where it refers to the cognitive process of understanding or becoming aware of a particular mental health condition or concept. For example, a patient may apprehend their diagnosis of Depression or Anxiety, or a psychiatrist may apprehend the symptoms and signs of a patient's Bipolar Disorder.
Related Terms
- Comprehend: To understand something fully and clearly.
- Perceive: To become aware or conscious of something.
- Discern: To recognize or identify as separate and distinct.
Etymology
The term apprehend comes from the Latin apprehendere, which is a combination of ad (towards) and prehendere (to seize or grasp). In its original Latin context, it meant "to seize or grasp", but in the medical field, it has taken on a more cognitive meaning, referring to the mental grasping or understanding of a concept or condition.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apprehend
- Wikipedia's article - Apprehend
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