Adopt
Adopt
Adopt (pronounced: /əˈdɒpt/) is a term used in various fields, but in the medical context, it often refers to the legal process of taking another's child and bringing it up as one's own, or the acceptance of a new idea, policy, or change. The term originates from the Latin word 'adoptare' which means 'to choose for oneself'.
Etymology
The term 'adopt' comes from the Middle English 'adopten', which in turn comes from the Old French 'adopter'. This word is derived from the Latin 'adoptare', which means 'to choose for oneself'. The word 'adoptare' is a combination of 'ad-' (to) and 'optare' (choose).
Related Terms
- Adoption: The act of legally taking another's child and bringing it up as one's own.
- Adoptee: A person who has been adopted.
- Adopter: A person who adopts a child.
- Adoptive Parent: A person who has adopted a child and assumes the parental role.
- Biological Parent: The parent who gives birth to the child. In the context of adoption, this is the parent who gives up their child for adoption.
- Foster Care: A system in which a minor has been placed into a ward, group home, or private home of a state-certified caregiver, referred to as a "foster parent" or with a family member approved by the state.
See Also
- Guardianship: The state or condition of being a guardian; the duties and responsibilities of a guardian.
- Orphan: A child whose parents are dead or have abandoned them permanently.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adopt
- Wikipedia's article - Adopt
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