Purpose
Purpose
Purpose (pronunciation: /ˈpɜːpəs/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote the reason for which something is done or created, or for which something exists. The term has its roots in the Middle English word 'purpos', derived from the Anglo-French 'purposer', meaning 'to intend'.
Medical Context
In a medical context, purpose often refers to the intended outcome or goal of a particular medical procedure, treatment, or research study. It can also refer to the underlying reason for a patient's symptoms or medical condition, or the intended function of a particular organ or body system.
Related Terms
- Intention: The action or fact of intending; a thing intended; an aim or plan.
- Goal: The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.
- Objective: A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
- Aim: A purpose or intention; a desired outcome.
- Function: An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Purpose
- Wikipedia's article - Purpose
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