Naive
Naive
Naive (pronounced: /naɪˈiːv/), is a term often used in various fields of study, including medicine, to describe a state of inexperience, innocence, or lack of knowledge. The term originates from the French word 'naïve', which means 'natural or unspoiled'.
Medical Context
In a medical context, the term 'naive' is often used to describe a state where the body or a specific cell has not been previously exposed to a particular substance or pathogen. For example, a patient who has never been treated with a specific drug could be referred to as a 'Drug-naive patient'. Similarly, a cell that has not encountered a specific antigen is referred to as a 'Naive cell'.
Related Terms
- Drug-naive: A term used to describe a patient who has never been treated with a specific drug.
- Naive cell: A term used to describe a cell that has not encountered a specific antigen.
- Naive patient: A term used to describe a patient who has not been previously exposed to a specific treatment or pathogen.
- Naive immune system: A term used to describe an immune system that has not been exposed to a specific antigen.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Naive
- Wikipedia's article - Naive
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