Theoretical
Theoretical Medicine
Theoretical Medicine (pronunciation: thee-uh-ret-i-kuhl med-i-sin) is a branch of medicine that combines the principles of medical science and theory to understand and explain the nature of health and disease. It involves the application of theoretical methods, ideas, and concepts to the study of biological systems.
Etymology
The term 'Theoretical Medicine' is derived from the Greek words 'theoria' meaning 'contemplation or speculation' and 'medicus' meaning 'pertaining to healing'.
Related Terms
- Medical Science: The science of diagnosing, treating, or preventing disease and other damage to the body or mind.
- Theory: A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something.
- Biological Systems: Complex networks of biologically relevant entities.
- Health: A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Theoretical
- Wikipedia's article - Theoretical
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