Trifle
Trifle
Trifle (/ˈtraɪfəl/), from the Middle English term "trifel", meaning a thing of little value or importance, is not directly related to the field of medicine. However, it can be used in a medical context to describe a minor or insignificant ailment or condition.
Etymology
The term "trifle" originates from the Old French term "trufle", which is a diminutive form of "truffe", meaning deceit or trickery. It was later adopted into Middle English as "trifel", and has since evolved into the modern English term "trifle".
Medical Usage
In a medical context, "trifle" is often used to describe a minor or insignificant ailment or condition. For example, a doctor might refer to a minor cut or scrape as a "trifle", indicating that it is not a serious injury and does not require extensive medical attention.
Related Terms
- Insignificant: A term often used synonymously with "trifle" to describe a minor or unimportant condition or ailment.
- Minor: Another term often used synonymously with "trifle" to describe a less serious condition or ailment.
- Ailment: A term used to describe a minor illness or condition, often used in conjunction with "trifle" to describe a minor or insignificant ailment.
- Condition: A term used to describe a state of health, often used in conjunction with "trifle" to describe a minor or insignificant condition.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trifle
- Wikipedia's article - Trifle
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