Weighing
Weighing
Weighing (pronunciation: /ˈweɪɪŋ/) is the action of finding the weight of an object or substance. It is a fundamental process in many fields, including medicine, chemistry, and physics.
Etymology
The term "weighing" comes from the Old English "wegian," meaning "to carry." The modern sense of determining the weight of something is from the late 14th century.
In Medicine
In medicine, weighing is a crucial part of patient assessment. It is used to calculate dosage for medications, assess nutritional status, and monitor disease progression.
Related Terms
- Weight: The measure of the force of gravity on an object.
- Mass: The amount of matter in an object, not affected by gravity.
- Scale: A tool used for weighing.
- Balance: A type of scale that compares an object's weight to a set of standard weights.
- Dosage: The size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug.
- Body Mass Index (BMI): A measure that uses height and weight to estimate a healthy body weight.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Weighing
- Wikipedia's article - Weighing
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