Become
Become
Become (/bɪˈkʌm/), from the Old English becuman, meaning "to come to be", is a verb that is often used in the medical field to describe the process of acquiring or developing a certain condition or state.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /bɪˈkʌm/
Etymology
The term "become" originates from the Old English becuman, which means "to come to be". It is a combination of be- (thoroughly) and cuman (to come).
Medical Usage
In the medical field, "become" is often used to describe the process of acquiring or developing a certain condition or state. For example, one might say "the patient has become symptomatic" to indicate that the patient has started showing symptoms of a disease.
Related Terms
- Symptomatic: Referring to the presence of symptoms in a patient.
- Asymptomatic: Referring to the absence of symptoms in a patient.
- Diagnosis: The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs.
- Prognosis: The likely course of a disease or ailment.
- Pathogenesis: The manner of development of a disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Become
- Wikipedia's article - Become
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