Continued

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Continued

Continued (/kənˈtɪn.juːd/), from the Latin continuare meaning "to extend", is a term often used in the medical field to denote the ongoing or persistent nature of a condition, treatment, or procedure.

Pronunciation

The term is pronounced as /kənˈtɪn.juːd/.

Etymology

The term 'continued' is derived from the Latin word continuare, which means "to extend". It is used to denote something that is ongoing or persistent.

Related Terms

  • Continuation: The act or state of continuing; the state of being continued.
  • Continuity: The unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over time.
  • Continual: Repeated frequently in the same way; regular or constant.
  • Continuous: Forming an unbroken whole; without interruption.

Usage in Medical Context

In a medical context, 'continued' is often used to describe a condition, treatment, or procedure that is ongoing or persistent. For example, 'continued treatment' refers to a treatment plan that is ongoing and does not have a specified end date. Similarly, 'continued symptoms' refer to symptoms that persist over a long period of time.

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