Elaboration

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Elaboration (Medicine)

Elaboration (pronounced: eh-luh-buh-rey-shuhn) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the process of adding more detail, explanation, or information to a concept, idea, or procedure.

Etymology

The term 'elaboration' originates from the Latin word 'elaborare', which means 'to work out' or 'to produce by labor'. In the medical context, it refers to the process of developing a more detailed understanding or explanation of a medical concept or procedure.

Related Terms

  • Explanation: An act of making something clear or easy to understand. In medicine, this could refer to explaining a diagnosis, treatment plan, or medical procedure to a patient.
  • Detail: An individual feature or element of something. In a medical context, this could refer to the specific aspects of a disease, condition, or treatment.
  • Information: Facts or details about a subject. In medicine, this could refer to the knowledge about a disease, condition, or treatment.
  • Concept: An abstract idea or general notion. In medicine, this could refer to a theory or principle that forms the basis for understanding a disease, condition, or treatment.
  • Procedure: A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner. In medicine, this could refer to a surgical operation or a method of treatment.

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