Efficacious
Efficacious
Efficacious (pronounced: eh-fih-KAY-shus) is an adjective used in the medical field to describe a treatment or intervention that produces a desired effect or result. The term is derived from the Latin word "efficax," which means "effective."
Etymology
The term "efficacious" comes from the Latin word "efficax," which means "effective." It was first used in the English language in the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Efficacy: The ability to produce a desired or intended result.
- Effectiveness: The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
- Therapeutic Efficacy: The ability of a treatment to produce a therapeutic effect.
- Clinical Efficacy: The effectiveness of a treatment in a clinical setting.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, "efficacious" is often used to describe a treatment or intervention that has been proven to produce a desired effect or result. For example, a drug may be described as efficacious if it has been shown in clinical trials to effectively treat a certain condition or disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Efficacious
- Wikipedia's article - Efficacious
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