Normal
Normal (Medicine)
Normal (pronunciation: /ˈnɔːrməl/), in the context of medicine, refers to a state of physical or mental health that is free from illness, injury or abnormality. The term is derived from the Latin word 'norma', meaning 'rule' or 'standard'.
Etymology
The term 'normal' is derived from the Latin word 'norma', which translates to 'rule' or 'standard'. It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe something that conforms to a standard, rule, or ideal. In the context of medicine, 'normal' is used to describe a state of health that is free from illness, injury, or abnormality.
Related Terms
- Abnormal: A term used in medicine to describe a state of health that deviates from what is considered normal or healthy.
- Health: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Illness: A state of being sick or unwell; a disorder or disease of the body or mind.
- Injury: Damage inflicted on the body, mind, or social standing.
- Abnormality: A condition that is not normal or typical; an irregularity or deviation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Normal
- Wikipedia's article - Normal
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