Away
Away
Away (/əˈweɪ/) is an English term that is often used in various contexts in the medical field.
Etymology
The term "away" originates from the Old English term "aweg," which is a combination of "a-" (off, away) and "weg" (way).
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, "away" is often used to describe the movement or direction of a particular condition or symptom from a specific area of the body. For example, in the phrase "the pain radiates away from the heart," "away" indicates the direction of the pain's movement.
Related Terms
- Radiate: To extend, spread, or move like rays or radii from a center.
- Symptom: Any subjective evidence of disease or of a patient’s condition, i.e., such evidence as perceived by the patient.
- Condition: The state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order.
- Heart: The organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Away
- Wikipedia's article - Away
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