Take
Take
Take (pronounced: tayk, from the Old English 'tacan' meaning to grasp or seize) is a term used in various contexts in the medical field. It is often used to refer to the administration or consumption of medication, but can also refer to the successful grafting of tissue or the acceptance of a vaccine by the body.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /teɪk/
Etymology
The term 'take' originates from the Old English 'tacan', which means to grasp or seize. It has been used in the English language since the 8th century and has been adopted into medical terminology over time.
Medical Usage
In the medical field, 'take' is often used to refer to the administration or consumption of medication. For example, a doctor may instruct a patient to 'take' a certain medication at specific times of the day.
'Take' can also refer to the successful grafting of tissue or the acceptance of a vaccine by the body. In this context, a successful 'take' means that the body has accepted the graft or vaccine and is responding positively.
Related Terms
- Medication: A substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug.
- Grafting: The process of transplanting or implanting a portion of living tissue surgically into a wound or damaged part in order to repair it.
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Take
- Wikipedia's article - Take
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