Enhance

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Enhance

Enhance (/ɛnˈhæns/), derived from the Middle English word "enhauncen", is a term commonly used in the medical field to describe the improvement or amplification of a condition, symptom, or diagnostic image.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ɛnˈhæns/
  • Rhymes: -æns

Etymology

The term "enhance" originates from the late Middle English word "enhauncen", which is derived from the Anglo-Norman French "enhauncer", based on Latin "in" (expressing intensive force) + "altus" (high).

Definition

In a medical context, to enhance means to improve or make better. This could refer to the improvement of a patient's health status, the amplification of a symptom for better diagnosis, or the improvement of the quality of diagnostic images.

Related Terms

  • Enhancement: The process of improving or amplifying a condition, symptom, or diagnostic image.
  • Enhancer: A substance or tool that helps in the process of enhancement.
  • Image Enhancement: A process in radiology where the quality of images is improved for better diagnosis.
  • Symptom Enhancement: A process where symptoms are amplified or made more noticeable for better diagnosis.

Usage in Medical Field

In the medical field, the term "enhance" is often used in relation to diagnostic procedures, such as MRI or CT scan, where the quality of images can be enhanced for better visualization and diagnosis. It can also refer to the enhancement of symptoms, where a symptom is made more noticeable to aid in diagnosis.

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