Concoction
Concoction
Concoction (/kənˈkɒkʃən/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to the process of preparing a mixture of ingredients, often for medicinal purposes. The term is derived from the Latin word "concoctus", which means "to cook together".
Etymology
The term "concoction" originates from the Latin word "concoctus", which is the past participle of "concoquere". "Concoquere" is a compound word formed from "con-", meaning "together", and "coquere", meaning "to cook". Thus, the term "concoction" essentially means "to cook together", which is a fitting description of the process it refers to.
Related Terms
- Mixture: A substance made by mixing other substances together.
- Compound: A thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture.
- Solution: A liquid mixture in which the minor component (the solute) is uniformly distributed within the major component (the solvent).
- Suspension (chemistry): A heterogeneous mixture that contains solid particles sufficiently large for sedimentation.
- Emulsion: A fine dispersion of minute droplets of one liquid in another in which it is not soluble or miscible.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, a concoction often refers to a mixture of medicinal ingredients prepared for consumption or application on the body. This could be in the form of a potion, salve, tincture, or elixir. The process of creating a concoction often involves the careful measurement and combination of various ingredients to achieve a specific therapeutic effect.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Concoction
- Wikipedia's article - Concoction
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