Freshly
Freshly
Freshly (/ˈfrɛʃli/), from the Old English frēsc, meaning "new, pure, unspoiled", is an adjective often used in medical contexts to describe something that is new or recent. It is often used to describe wounds, symptoms, or conditions that have just appeared or have not been present for a long time.
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, freshly is used to describe a condition or symptom that has just appeared or is new. For example, a freshly fractured bone or a freshly symptomatic patient. It is also used to describe the state of a wound, such as a freshly wounded area, indicating that the wound is new and has not yet begun to heal.
Related Terms
- Fracture: A break or crack in a bone. A freshly fractured bone is one that has recently been broken.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease. Freshly symptomatic refers to symptoms that have just appeared.
- Wound: An injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken. A freshly wounded area is one that has just been injured.
Etymology
The term freshly comes from the Old English frēsc, meaning "new, pure, unspoiled". It has been used in the English language since at least the 14th century.
Pronunciation
Freshly is pronounced as /ˈfrɛʃli/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Freshly
- Wikipedia's article - Freshly
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