Enable
Enable
Enable (/ɪˈneɪbəl/), from the Old French habil, meaning "to make able", is a term used in various fields of medicine. It generally refers to the process of making something functional or giving someone the authority or means to do something.
Etymology
The term "enable" originates from the Old French habil, which means "to make able". It was first used in the English language in the late 14th century. The term has been used in the medical field to describe the process of making a patient able to perform certain tasks or functions that they were previously unable to do due to a medical condition.
Related Terms
- Disability: A condition that may limit a person's ability to perform certain tasks or functions. Enabling often involves finding ways to help people with disabilities perform these tasks or functions.
- Rehabilitation: The process of helping a person recover from an injury, illness, or surgery. This often involves enabling the person to perform tasks or functions that they were previously unable to do.
- Therapy: A treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder. Therapy often involves enabling a person to perform tasks or functions that they were previously unable to do.
- Assistive Technology: Devices or systems that are used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Assistive technology can enable a person to perform tasks or functions that they were previously unable to do.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, "enable" often refers to the process of helping a patient regain the ability to perform certain tasks or functions that they were previously unable to do due to a medical condition. This can involve physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or the use of assistive technology.
For example, a physical therapist might enable a patient to walk again after a leg injury by helping them strengthen their leg muscles and improve their balance. An occupational therapist might enable a patient with arthritis to cook for themselves by teaching them how to use assistive devices that make it easier to grip cooking utensils.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Enable
- Wikipedia's article - Enable
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