Blank
Blank (blæŋk)
Blank is a term often used in the medical field to refer to an absence of information or a space left intentionally empty for later completion.
Etymology
The term "blank" originates from the Old French word "blanc", which means "white, shining". This term was later adopted into Middle English as "blank", carrying the same meaning.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as /blæŋk/.
Related Terms
- Null: A term used in statistics and data analysis to denote the absence of data or a non-existent value.
- Placeholder: A symbol or word used to take the place of a blank or unknown value.
- Template: A pre-designed page layout used to make new pages with a similar design, pattern, or style.
- Form: A document with spaces where information can be entered or selected.
Usage in Medical Field
In the medical field, the term "blank" is often used in the context of forms, templates, and data collection. For example, a medical form may have blank spaces for patients to fill in their personal information, medical history, or symptoms. Similarly, a medical study may use blanks to denote missing or uncollected data.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blank
- Wikipedia's article - Blank
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