Control
Control (medical)
Control (pronounced: /kənˈtroʊl/) in a medical context refers to the ability to manage or direct the course of a disease or condition. The term is derived from the Middle French contreroller, meaning "to check or regulate".
Definition
In medicine, control refers to the ability to manage or direct the course of a disease or condition. This can involve a variety of methods, including medication, surgery, lifestyle changes, and other treatments. The goal is to reduce symptoms, prevent complications, and improve the patient's quality of life.
Related Terms
- Disease Management: This is a system of coordinated healthcare interventions and communications for populations with conditions in which patient self-care efforts are significant.
- Therapy: This is the attempted remediation of a health problem, usually following a diagnosis.
- Prevention: This refers to measures taken to prevent diseases or injuries rather than curing them or treating their symptoms.
- Symptom: This is a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Diagnosis: This is the identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon.
Etymology
The term "control" comes from the Middle French contreroller, which means "to check or regulate". It was first used in the medical sense in the late 19th century.
Pronunciation
The term "control" is pronounced as /kənˈtroʊl/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Control
- Wikipedia's article - Control
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