Breakthrough
Breakthrough
Breakthrough (/ˈbreɪkθruː/), from the English words "break" and "through", is a term often used in the medical field to describe a sudden significant progress or development in the understanding, treatment, or prevention of a disease.
Etymology
The term "breakthrough" is derived from the combination of the words "break" and "through". It was first used in the 14th century to describe a military movement. In the medical context, it has been used since the 20th century to denote significant progress or development.
Medical Usage
In the medical field, a breakthrough often refers to a sudden significant progress or development in the understanding, treatment, or prevention of a disease. This could be a new drug, a new therapy, or a new understanding of the pathogenesis of a disease.
For example, the discovery of insulin was a breakthrough in the treatment of diabetes. Similarly, the development of vaccines for diseases like polio and measles were breakthroughs in their prevention.
Related Terms
- Innovation: A new method, idea, or product.
- Discovery: The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
- Advancement: The process of promoting or enhancing the development of medicine.
- Progress: The process of improving or developing something over a period of time in the field of medicine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Breakthrough
- Wikipedia's article - Breakthrough
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