Prize
Prize (prīz)
Prize (pronounced: /praɪz/) is a term used in various contexts in the medical field. It often refers to an award or recognition given for a particular achievement in medical research or practice.
Etymology
The term 'prize' originates from the Middle English word 'prise', which was derived from the Old French 'pris' (price, value), from Latin 'pretium' (price, value).
Related Terms
- Award: An honor or gift bestowed as a recognition of effort or achievement.
- Recognition: Acknowledgement of achievement, service, merit, etc.
- Medical Research: The study of health conditions to develop new treatments or improve existing ones.
- Medical Practice: The work that doctors do – diagnosing and treating patients.
Medical Context
In the medical field, a prize is often awarded to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to medical research or practice. These contributions can be in the form of new treatments, breakthrough research, or exceptional service in the field of medicine.
Notable Medical Prizes
- Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: Awarded annually by the Swedish Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute for outstanding discoveries in the fields of life science and medicine.
- Lasker Award: Presented annually to living persons who have made major contributions to medical science or performed public service on behalf of medicine.
- Gairdner Foundation International Award: Recognizes individuals for their contributions to medical science.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prize
- Wikipedia's article - Prize
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