Delicious
Delicious (Medicine)
Delicious (pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪʃəs/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe the palatability or taste appeal of certain medications, foods, or nutritional supplements. It is derived from the Latin word "deliciae", meaning "a delight", which was first used in English in the 14th century.
Medical Usage
In medicine, the term "delicious" is often used to describe the taste of certain medications, nutritional supplements, or dietary foods that are designed to be palatable to increase patient compliance. This is particularly important in pediatrics, where children may refuse to take medications due to their unpleasant taste.
Related Terms
- Palatability: The term used to describe how pleasant or acceptable a taste is to the palate. It is often used in conjunction with "delicious" in medical literature.
- Taste Masking: A technique used in pharmaceutical industry to cover the unpleasant taste of certain medications, making them more "delicious" and acceptable to patients.
- Flavoring Agents: Substances added to medications or nutritional supplements to improve their taste, making them more "delicious".
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Delicious
- Wikipedia's article - Delicious
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