Perform
Perform
Perform (/pərˈfɔːrm/), from the Old French parfournir, meaning to accomplish or carry out, is a term often used in the medical field to describe the act of carrying out a procedure or task.
Definition
In a medical context, to perform refers to the act of executing or carrying out a specific medical procedure, task, or test. This could range from simple tasks such as taking a patient's blood pressure to more complex procedures like performing a surgery.
Etymology
The term perform originates from the Old French parfournir, which means to accomplish or carry out. It was first used in the English language in the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Procedure: A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner.
- Operation: In medicine, this refers to a surgical procedure.
- Test: A method of examining or evaluating something, such as a patient's health condition.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
- Treatment: The management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder.
Pronunciation
The term perform is pronounced as /pərˈfɔːrm/.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, the term perform is often used to describe the act of carrying out a specific medical procedure or task. For example, a doctor might perform a physical examination on a patient to assess their overall health, or a surgeon might perform an operation to treat a specific medical condition.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Perform
- Wikipedia's article - Perform
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