Counting
Counting (Medicine)
Counting (pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/) is a fundamental practice in the field of medicine and healthcare, particularly in the areas of laboratory medicine, pharmacy, and surgery.
Etymology
The term "counting" originates from the Old English cintian, which means "to consider" or "to estimate". In the context of medicine, it refers to the process of quantifying or enumerating certain elements such as cells, bacteria, or medication doses.
Definition
In medicine, counting refers to the process of quantifying or enumerating certain elements for diagnostic, therapeutic, or procedural purposes. This can include counting blood cells in a hematology lab, counting bacteria colonies in a microbiology lab, counting medication doses in a pharmacy, or counting surgical instruments before and after a surgery to ensure none are left inside a patient.
Related Terms
- Hematology: The branch of medicine that involves the study and treatment of blood.
- Microbiology: The study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi, and protozoa.
- Pharmacy: The science and technique of preparing, dispensing, and reviewing drugs and providing additional clinical services.
- Surgery: A medical or dental specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a person to investigate or treat a pathological condition such as a disease or injury, to help improve bodily function, appearance, or to repair unwanted ruptured areas.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Counting
- Wikipedia's article - Counting
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