Premise
Premise (Medicine)
Premise (pronounced: /ˈprɛmɪs/) is a term used in various contexts within the field of medicine.
Etymology
The term 'premise' originates from the Latin word 'praemissa', which means 'to send before'. In the context of medicine, it is often used to refer to the basis or foundation of a theory, argument, or study.
Definition
In medicine, a premise is a statement or proposition that forms the basis for a work or theory. It is the initial point of a reasoning or argument, from which a conclusion is drawn.
Related Terms
- Hypothesis: A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
- Postulate: A thing suggested or assumed as true as the basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
- Assumption: A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
- Theory: A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.
Usage in Medicine
In the field of medicine, a premise often refers to the underlying assumption or principle that forms the basis of a medical theory, research study, or therapeutic approach. For example, the premise of a clinical trial might be that a certain drug is effective in treating a specific disease. This premise is then tested through the trial to determine its validity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Premise
- Wikipedia's article - Premise
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