Jeopardize
Jeopardize
Jeopardize (pronounced: jep-er-dize) is a verb used in the English language, primarily in the context of health and medicine, to indicate the act of putting someone or something into a situation in which there is a risk of harm, loss, or danger.
Etymology
The term 'jeopardize' is derived from the Middle English word 'jeopardie', which means 'danger' or 'risk'. It was first used in the 14th century.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, 'jeopardize' is often used to describe a situation where a patient's health or life is at risk due to a particular condition, disease, or treatment. For example, a doctor might say that a certain course of action could 'jeopardize' a patient's recovery.
Related Terms
- Risk: The possibility of loss, injury, or other adverse or unwelcome circumstance; a chance or situation involving such a possibility.
- Harm: Physical injury, especially that which is deliberately inflicted.
- Danger: The possibility of suffering harm or injury.
- Threat: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- Peril: Serious and immediate danger.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jeopardize
- Wikipedia's article - Jeopardize
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