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Framework (medicine)

Framework (pronounced: /ˈfreɪmˌwɜːrk/) is a broad term used in various fields of medicine to describe a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text. The term is derived from the Middle English words 'frame' and 'work', which together imply the construction or structure of something.

In the context of medicine, a framework often refers to a theoretical structure or a model that is used to help understand complex medical phenomena or guide research and practice. It can also refer to the skeletal structure in the human body, which provides support and shape to the body.

Related Terms

  • Anatomical framework: The skeletal structure of the human body, including the bones and joints.
  • Theoretical framework: A structure that supports or encloses something else, especially a skeletal structure that supports the body.
  • Research framework: A structure or 'frame' for a research project that helps to guide the direction of the study.
  • Clinical framework: A structure or guide used in the clinical setting to help healthcare professionals in decision making and patient care.

Etymology

The term 'framework' is derived from the Middle English 'frame', meaning 'to shape, form, construct', and 'work', meaning 'something that is made or done'. Together, they imply the construction or structure of something.

Pronunciation

Framework is pronounced as /ˈfreɪmˌwɜːrk/.

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