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Keep (medical term)

Keep (/ki:p/), in the context of medical terminology, refers to the act of retaining or preserving something, often used in phrases such as "keep the patient stable" or "keep the blood pressure under control".

Etymology

The term "keep" originates from the Old English word 'cepan', which means to seize or hold. In the medical context, it has been used since the late 19th century.

Related Terms

  • Stability: In medicine, stability refers to the body's ability to maintain its normal physiological state, the body's equilibrium. When a patient is said to be kept stable, it means that the medical team is working to maintain this equilibrium.
  • Preservation: This is a term often used in relation to organ transplantation. Medical professionals work to keep the organ viable for transplantation.
  • Control: In a medical context, control refers to the ability to manage a disease or a patient's symptoms. For example, doctors may work to keep a patient's blood pressure under control.

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