Continued
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.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Continued
- Wikipedia's article - Continued
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