Unit
Unit (Medicine)
Unit (pronounced: /ˈjuː.nɪt/) is a term used in medicine to quantify the amount of a particular substance, medication, or treatment that is administered to a patient. The term originates from the Latin word "unitas", meaning "oneness" or "singleness".
Definition
In the medical field, a unit is a specific quantity of a substance, defined by measurement or standard, used to express the amount of a medication or biological that is enough to elicit a specific response or effect. The exact quantity that constitutes a unit can vary depending on the substance or medication in question.
Usage
Units are used in a variety of medical contexts. For example, in Pharmacology, units are used to measure the dosage of a medication that is prescribed to a patient. In Laboratory Medicine, units are used to quantify the concentration of a substance in a patient's blood or other bodily fluid. In Radiology, units are used to measure the amount of radiation that a patient is exposed to during a procedure.
Related Terms
- Dosage: The amount of a medication or other treatment that is administered to a patient.
- Concentration: The amount of a substance in a given volume of solution.
- Radiation: Energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays, waves, or particles.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unit
- Wikipedia's article - Unit
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