Bench

Bench (medical)

Bench (pronounced: /bɛntʃ/) is a term used in various medical contexts. It is derived from the Old English benc, meaning a long seat.

Bench in Medical Research

In the context of medical research, a bench refers to the workspace in a laboratory where experiments are conducted. This is often referred to as bench research or bench science, which involves conducting experiments in a controlled, indoor environment. Bench research is a critical component of biomedical research, where scientists study the biological processes and diseases at a molecular level to develop new drugs or therapies.

Bench to Bedside

Bench to bedside is a term used in clinical research to describe the process of translating findings from laboratory research (at the 'bench') into potential treatments for patients (at the 'bedside'). This process involves several stages, including preclinical research, clinical trials, and post-market surveillance.

Bench in Medical Education

In medical education, the term bench can also refer to a stage in the training of medical students or residents. This is often referred to as bench learning, where students learn basic science concepts and laboratory techniques that are fundamental to the practice of medicine.

Related Terms

• Bench research
• Bench science
• Bench to bedside
• Clinical research
• Biomedical research
• Clinical trials

See Also

• Laboratory
• Medical research
• Medical education

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Bench
• Wikipedia's article - Bench

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