Fixed
Fixed
Fixed (pronounced: /fɪkst/) is a term commonly used in the medical field to describe a condition or state that is unchanging or has been corrected. The term originates from the Latin word "fixus", meaning to fasten or attach.
Etymology
The term "fixed" comes from the Middle English "fixen", which is derived from the Latin "fixus", a past participle of "figere" meaning to fasten or attach. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, "fixed" is often used to describe a state that is unchanging or has been corrected. For example, a fractured bone that has been set and healed may be described as "fixed". Similarly, a patient's condition that is not progressing or changing may be described as "fixed".
Related Terms
- Stable: A term often used interchangeably with "fixed", referring to a condition that is not changing or progressing.
- Corrected: A term similar to "fixed", used to describe a condition or issue that has been resolved or treated.
- Healed: A term used to describe a condition, such as a wound or fracture, that has fully recovered or returned to its normal state.
- Fracture: A break or crack in a bone, which may be described as "fixed" once it has been set and healed.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fixed
- Wikipedia's article - Fixed
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