Milestone
Milestone (medicine)
Milestone (pronunciation: /ˈmʌɪlˌstəʊn/) is a term used in the field of medicine to denote a significant stage or event in the development or progress of a health condition or a treatment process. The term is derived from the old English words 'mile' and 'stone', which literally means a stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place.
Etymology
The term 'milestone' has been used metaphorically in various fields to denote a significant event or stage in a process. In medicine, it is used to denote significant stages in the development or progress of a disease or a treatment process. The term is derived from the old English words 'mile' and 'stone', which literally means a stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place.
Related Terms
- Developmental Milestones: These are physical or behavioral signs of development in infants and children. They are important in assessing the progress of a child's development.
- Clinical Milestones: These are significant stages in the clinical course of a disease or a treatment process. They are used to assess the progress of a patient's condition.
- Treatment Milestones: These are significant stages in the treatment of a disease. They are used to assess the effectiveness of a treatment process.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Milestone
- Wikipedia's article - Milestone
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