Timing
Timing (medicine)
Timing (pronounced: /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/) in the context of medicine refers to the scheduling of medication doses, medical procedures, or other therapeutic interventions. The term is derived from the Old English word tima, meaning "time" or "season".
Etymology
The term "timing" is derived from the Old English tima, which means "time" or "season". The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century. In the medical context, it has been used since the 19th century to refer to the scheduling of medical interventions.
Importance in Medicine
In medicine, timing is crucial for the effectiveness of many treatments. For example, the timing of chemotherapy doses can significantly affect the treatment's success. Similarly, the timing of surgery can influence the patient's recovery and the procedure's overall success.
Related Terms
- Chronotherapy: A type of treatment in which the timing of medication is adjusted to align with the patient's biological rhythms.
- Circadian rhythm: The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.
- Dosage: The size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug.
- Pharmacokinetics: The study of how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes drugs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Timing
- Wikipedia's article - Timing
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