Better
Better
Better (/ˈbɛtər/) is a comparative adjective in English language, often used in medical context to describe the improvement in a patient's health condition.
Etymology
The term "better" originates from the Old English betera, from Proto-Germanic batizô, which is related to batiz (good).
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, "better" is used to describe the improvement in a patient's health status. It is often used in conjunction with other medical terms to provide a more detailed description of a patient's condition. For example, a patient may be described as feeling "better" after receiving treatment for a particular illness or injury.
Related Terms
- Improvement: A term often used synonymously with "better" in a medical context, referring to a positive change in a patient's health status.
- Recovery: The process of becoming well again after an illness or injury, often described as getting "better".
- Healing: The biological process by which the body repairs damage, often leading to a patient feeling "better".
- Treatment: The management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder. The goal of most treatments is to make the patient "better".
Pronunciation
The term "better" is pronounced as /ˈbɛtər/ in English.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Better
- Wikipedia's article - Better
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