Ending
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Ending (en-ding)
Ending is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote the conclusion or termination of a process, condition, or event. It is often used in the context of a disease course, treatment regimen, or a patient's life.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈɛn.dɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "ending" originates from the Old English "endian", which means to finish or conclude.
Medical Usage
In the medical field, an "ending" can refer to several concepts:
- Disease Course Ending: This refers to the conclusion of a disease's progression. It can be due to the natural course of the disease, successful treatment, or the death of the patient.
- Treatment Regimen Ending: This refers to the completion of a prescribed course of treatment, such as a course of antibiotics or chemotherapy.
- Patient's Life Ending: This is a euphemistic way to refer to a patient's death.
Related Terms
- Prognosis: An estimate of the likely course and outcome of a disease.
- Remission: A period of time when symptoms of a disease are reduced (partial remission) or disappear (complete remission).
- Relapse: The return of a disease or the symptoms of a disease after a period of improvement.
- Terminal Illness: A disease that cannot be cured or adequately treated and that is reasonably expected to result in the death of the patient within a short period of time.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ending
- Wikipedia's article - Ending
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