Radical

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Radical (medicine)

Radical (pronounced: /ˈrædɪkəl/) in the field of medicine refers to a procedure that is thorough and complete, often involving extensive surgery or treatment to remove or eradicate all disease, such as a cancer or infection. The term is derived from the Latin word "radix", meaning "root", indicating the intention to address the root cause or source of the disease.

Etymology

The term "radical" in the medical context has its origins in the Latin word "radix", which translates to "root". This reflects the thorough and comprehensive nature of radical medical procedures, which aim to address the root cause or source of a disease.

Related Terms

  • Radical surgery: A type of surgery that involves the removal of an entire organ or tissue, along with some surrounding healthy tissue, to ensure all disease is removed. This is often used in the treatment of cancer.
  • Radical mastectomy: A surgical procedure that involves the removal of the entire breast, including the nipple, areola, and skin, along with the underlying muscle and lymph nodes in the armpit. This procedure is typically performed to treat or prevent breast cancer.
  • Radical prostatectomy: A surgical procedure that involves the removal of the entire prostate gland and some surrounding tissue. This procedure is typically performed to treat prostate cancer.
  • Radical nephrectomy: A surgical procedure that involves the removal of the entire kidney, along with some surrounding tissue and possibly nearby lymph nodes. This procedure is typically performed to treat kidney cancer.
  • Radical hysterectomy: A surgical procedure that involves the removal of the uterus, cervix, and part of the vagina. This procedure is typically performed to treat cervical or uterine cancer.

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