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Repeat (Medical Term)

Repeat (/riːˈpiːt/), from the Latin repetere meaning "to do again", is a term frequently used in the medical field. It refers to the act of performing a procedure, test, or medication administration again, often due to initial results being inconclusive or a patient's condition not improving.

Related Terms

  • Retest: A term often used interchangeably with repeat, though it specifically refers to repeating a test or examination.
  • Redo: This term is often used in surgical contexts, referring to the need to perform a surgery again.
  • Re-administration: This term refers to the act of administering a medication or treatment again.

Usage in Medical Context

In a medical context, the term "repeat" is often used to indicate that a procedure, test, or medication needs to be done again. This could be due to a variety of reasons, such as inconclusive test results, a patient's condition not improving, or a need to confirm the results of a previous test or procedure.

For example, a doctor might order a "repeat blood test" if the results of the initial test were unclear or if the patient's condition has not improved. Similarly, a "repeat dose" of medication might be necessary if the initial dose did not have the desired effect.

Etymology

The term "repeat" comes from the Latin repetere, which means "to do again". This is a combination of the prefix re- (meaning "again") and petere (meaning "to seek or go towards"). This etymology reflects the term's usage in the medical field, as it often involves doing a procedure, test, or treatment again in order to seek a desired outcome.

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