Directed
Directed (Medicine)
Directed (pronounced dih-REK-ted) is a term often used in the field of medicine to refer to a specific, targeted approach or intervention. The term has its roots in the Latin word "directus", which means straight or direct.
Etymology
The term "directed" comes from the Latin word "directus", which means straight or direct. It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century to describe treatments or interventions that were specifically targeted at a particular disease or condition.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, "directed" is often used to describe a treatment or intervention that is specifically targeted at a particular disease or condition. For example, a "directed antibiotic" is an antibiotic that is specifically designed to target a particular type of bacteria. Similarly, "directed therapy" refers to a treatment that is specifically designed to target a particular disease or condition.
Related Terms
- Targeted therapy: A type of treatment that uses drugs or other substances to identify and attack specific types of cancer cells.
- Precision medicine: An approach to patient care that allows doctors to select treatments that are most likely to help patients based on a genetic understanding of their disease.
- Personalized medicine: Medical care that is tailored to the individual characteristics, needs, and preferences of each patient.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Directed
- Wikipedia's article - Directed
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