Recover
Recover
Recover (pronounced: /rɪˈkʌvər/) is a term used in the medical field to describe the process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. The term is derived from the Latin word "recuperare", which means to regain or get back.
Etymology
The term "recover" originates from the Middle English word "recouren", which was borrowed from the Anglo-French word "recovrer". This, in turn, was derived from the Latin word "recuperare", which means to regain or get back.
Related Terms
- Healing: The process of the restoration of health from an unbalanced, diseased, damaged or unvitalized organism.
- Rehabilitation: A treatment or treatments designed to facilitate the process of recovery from injury, illness, or disease to as normal a condition as possible.
- Convalescence: Gradual recovery of health and strength after disease.
- Remission: A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of a disease.
- Relapse: The return of a disease or the signs and symptoms of a disease after a period of improvement.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, to recover means to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. The term is often used to describe the process that a patient goes through after being ill or injured. This can involve physical therapy, medication, or other treatments. The goal of recovery is to help the patient regain their previous level of functioning and quality of life.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Recover
- Wikipedia's article - Recover
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