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Transition (medicine)
Transition (pronounced tran-zish-uhn) in the context of medicine, refers to the process of changing from one state or condition to another. This term is often used to describe the shift from pediatric to adult healthcare services, particularly for individuals with chronic conditions or disabilities.
Etymology
The term 'transition' originates from the Latin word 'transitio', which means 'going across or over'.
Related Terms
- Pediatric care: This refers to the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18.
- Adult care: This refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on health maintenance and the prevention and treatment of diseases in adults.
- Chronic condition: A chronic condition is a human health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects. The term chronic is often applied when the course of the disease lasts for more than three months.
- Disability: A disability is any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities (activity limitation) and interact with the world around them (participation restrictions).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Transition
- Wikipedia's article - Transition
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