Neat
Neat
Neat (/ni:t/) is a term used in various medical contexts. It is derived from the Old English word 'neat', which referred to cattle, but its usage has evolved significantly over time.
Definition
In a medical context, 'neat' often refers to a substance that is pure or undiluted. For example, a neat sample in a laboratory setting is one that has not been diluted or mixed with any other substances.
Usage
The term 'neat' is used in various medical fields. In pharmacology, a neat drug is one that has not been mixed with any other substances. In pathology, a neat sample is one that has not been diluted or mixed with any other substances. In chemistry, a neat substance is one that is in its pure form, without any solvents or additives.
Related Terms
- Dilution: The process of reducing the concentration of a substance in a solution or mixture.
- Concentration: The amount of a substance in a given volume of solution or mixture.
- Pure: A substance that is not mixed with any other substances.
- Undiluted: A substance that has not been diluted or mixed with any other substances.
Etymology
The term 'neat' is derived from the Old English word 'neat', which referred to cattle. The term was later used to refer to the undiluted, pure milk produced by cattle, and this usage eventually evolved to refer to any substance that is pure or undiluted.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neat
- Wikipedia's article - Neat
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