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Basic
Basic (pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsɪk/), from the Old English basisc, meaning 'fundamental' or 'elementary', is a term often used in the medical field to describe the foundational knowledge or skills required to understand more complex concepts or procedures.
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The study of the structure of the human body. This is often one of the first subjects taught in medical school, as it provides the basic understanding of the human body necessary for further study.
- Physiology: The study of the functions of the human body. Understanding physiology is basic to understanding how the body works and how it responds to disease and treatment.
- Pathology: The study of disease. Basic knowledge of pathology is necessary to understand the causes and effects of diseases.
- Pharmacology: The study of drugs and their effects on the body. Basic understanding of pharmacology is necessary for prescribing and managing medications.
- Epidemiology: The study of how disease spreads and can be controlled in populations. Basic understanding of epidemiology is important for public health and disease prevention.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Basic
- Wikipedia's article - Basic
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