Poor
Poor
Poor (pronunciation: /pʊər/ or /pɔːr/) is a term often used in medicine to describe a state of health, quality of life, or a specific condition. The term can be used in various contexts, such as poor health, poor nutrition, or poor hygiene.
Etymology
The term "poor" originates from the Old English pūr, which is from Latin pauper meaning "having little; few". In the medical context, it is used to describe a lack of something, such as health, nutrition, or hygiene.
Related Terms
- Health: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Nutrition: The science that interprets the interaction of nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health, and disease of an organism.
- Hygiene: Conditions and practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term "poor" is often used to describe a patient's condition or quality of life. For example, a patient may be described as having poor health if they have multiple chronic conditions or a poor prognosis if their chances of recovery are low. Similarly, a patient may be described as having poor nutrition if they are not getting the necessary nutrients from their diet, or poor hygiene if they are not taking care of their personal cleanliness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Poor
- Wikipedia's article - Poor
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