Ease
Ease (ēz)
Ease (pronounced as /i:z/) is a term used in the medical field to describe the absence of difficulty or effort. It is often used in the context of describing a patient's comfort or the simplicity of a procedure.
Etymology
The term "ease" originates from the Old French aise, meaning "comfort, pleasure, well-being". It was first used in the English language in the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Comfort: A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.
- Relief: The alleviation, ease, or deliverance through the removal of pain, distress, oppression, etc.
- Simplicity: The quality or condition of being easy to understand or do.
- Effortlessness: The quality of requiring no physical or mental exertion.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, "ease" is often used to describe the level of comfort a patient experiences during or after a procedure. For example, a doctor might say, "The patient is at ease after the surgery," indicating that the patient is comfortable and not experiencing significant pain or discomfort.
Additionally, "ease" can also refer to the simplicity or lack of difficulty associated with a medical procedure or treatment. For example, "The ease of the procedure allows it to be performed in an outpatient setting."
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ease
- Wikipedia's article - Ease
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