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Windows (Medicine)

Windows (pronounced: /ˈwɪndoʊz/) in the context of medicine, refers to a specific period of time during which a particular medical intervention can be most effective. This term is often used in relation to treatments for stroke, heart attack, and other time-sensitive conditions.

Etymology

The term 'windows' in this context is derived from the English word 'window', which refers to an opening or an opportunity. In medicine, it is used metaphorically to denote the optimal time frame for a particular treatment to be administered for maximum effectiveness.

Related Terms

  • Therapeutic Window: The range of dosages of a medication that can treat disease effectively without having toxic effects.
  • Golden Hour (medicine): The first hour after the occurrence of a traumatic injury, considered the most critical for successful emergency treatment.
  • Time is Brain: A concept in stroke treatment that emphasizes the need for immediate medical intervention.

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