Entry
Entry
Entry (/ˈɛntri/), from the Old French entrée, is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote the act of going in or the way in which something is introduced into the body.
Etymology
The term entry is derived from the Old French entrée, which means 'entrance' or 'admission'. It was first used in the English language in the late 14th century.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, the term entry is often used to describe the process by which a substance, such as a drug or a pathogen, is introduced into the body. This can occur through various routes, including oral, intravenous, intramuscular, or transdermal administration.
Related Terms
- Administration (medicine): The act of giving a medication or other therapeutic agent to a patient.
- Intravenous therapy: The administration of fluids, medication, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream.
- Intramuscular injection: The injection of a substance directly into a muscle.
- Transdermal patch: A method of drug delivery that involves applying a patch to the skin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Entry
- Wikipedia's article - Entry
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