Lite
Lite
Lite (pronounced: /laɪt/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe a version of a product or service that is less intense or has fewer features than the standard version. The term is derived from the English word "light", which means "having little weight; not heavy".
Etymology
The term "lite" is a variant spelling of "light", and it was first used in this sense in the mid-20th century. It is often used in marketing to suggest that a product or service is less heavy, less serious, or less intense than the standard version.
Related Terms
- Diet: A regulated selection of foods, as for medical reasons or cosmetic weight loss.
- Low-fat: Food that has had much of its fat content removed.
- Reduced-calorie: Food or drink with fewer calories than the standard version.
- Sugar-free: Food or drink that does not contain sugar.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, "lite" is often used to describe versions of products or services that are designed to be less intense or have fewer features. For example, a "lite" version of a diet plan might involve fewer restrictions and less intense exercise than the standard version. Similarly, a "lite" version of a medical procedure might involve less invasive techniques or fewer risks.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lite
- Wikipedia's article - Lite
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski