Minute
Minute (my-noot)
Minute (pronounced my-noot) is a term used in medicine to denote a small or tiny structure or object. The term is derived from the Latin word "minutus", meaning small or little.
Etymology
The term "minute" originates from the Latin "minutus", which means small or little. It was first used in the English language in the 14th century to describe something as being of lesser importance or size.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term "minute" is often used to describe a small or tiny structure or object. For example, a minute lesion or a minute tumor refers to a very small abnormal area or growth, respectively.
Minute can also refer to a unit of time, which is one sixtieth of an hour or 60 seconds. In a medical context, this could be used to describe the duration of a procedure, the frequency of a symptom, or the interval between doses of medication.
Related Terms
- Microscopic: Something that is too small to be seen with the naked eye but can be seen with the use of a microscope.
- Minute volume: The volume of gas inhaled or exhaled from a person's lungs per minute.
- Minutiae: Small, precise details that makes one unique; often used in the context of fingerprints.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Minute
- Wikipedia's article - Minute
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