Deal
Deal (medical term)
Deal (/diːl/), in the context of medical terminology, is not a standalone term but is often used in conjunction with other words to form phrases or expressions that have specific meanings in the field of medicine.
Etymology
The term 'deal' originates from the Old English 'dǣlan', which means 'to divide', 'participate', or 'share'. In the medical context, it is used to denote the process of managing or handling a particular medical condition or situation.
Usage in Medical Terminology
Some of the common phrases where 'deal' is used in medical terminology include:
- Deal with: This phrase is often used to describe how a patient, healthcare provider, or support system manages or copes with a medical condition or its symptoms. For example, "The patient is dealing with chronic pain."
- Deal breaker: In medical ethics, this term is used to denote a factor or issue that is significant enough to halt a medical procedure, treatment plan, or research study.
- Deal study: This term is used to refer to a specific type of clinical trial or research study that is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a particular treatment or intervention.
Related Terms
- Cope: This term is often used interchangeably with 'deal' in the context of managing or handling a medical condition or its symptoms.
- Manage: Similar to 'deal', this term is also used to describe the process of handling a medical condition or situation.
- Treat: This term is used to denote the process of providing medical care or therapy to a patient to alleviate symptoms or cure a disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deal
- Wikipedia's article - Deal
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