Sufficient
Sufficient (Medicine)
Sufficient (pronunciation: /səˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a condition or amount that is enough or adequate for a specific purpose or need.
Etymology
The term 'sufficient' originates from the Latin word 'sufficiens' which means 'adequate' or 'enough'.
Medical Usage
In medical context, 'sufficient' is often used to describe the adequate amount of a drug, vitamin, or other substance that is needed for the body to function properly. For example, a doctor may prescribe a 'sufficient' dose of a medication, meaning the amount that is enough to treat a patient's condition without causing harmful side effects.
'Sufficient' can also refer to the state of health or wellness that is adequate for a person's needs. For example, a person may have 'sufficient' physical health to participate in a certain activity, or 'sufficient' mental health to cope with a certain situation.
Related Terms
- Adequate: Sufficient or enough in quantity, quality, or degree.
- Insufficient: Not enough; less than is needed; inadequate.
- Sufficiency: The condition or quality of being sufficient; adequacy.
- Deficiency: The state of not having, or not having enough of, something that is needed.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sufficient
- Wikipedia's article - Sufficient
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