Bring
Bring (brɪŋ)
Bring is a common English verb that is often used in the context of healthcare and medicine. It is derived from the Old English 'bringan', which means to carry or convey, and it has retained this meaning in modern English.
Etymology
The term 'bring' is derived from the Old English 'bringan', which means to carry, convey, lead, or bear. The word has Germanic roots, with similar words found in Old High German ('bringan') and Old Norse ('bringa').
Medical Usage
In a medical context, 'bring' is often used to refer to the action of introducing a substance into the body, such as a medication or a therapeutic agent. For example, a healthcare provider might 'bring' a patient's blood pressure down with medication, or a patient might be instructed to 'bring' their medication with them to a medical appointment.
Related Terms
- Medication: A substance used to treat or prevent disease.
- Therapeutic agent: A substance that is used to provide treatment for a condition or disease.
- Healthcare provider: A person or organization that provides health care services.
- Blood pressure: The pressure of the blood in the circulatory system, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bring
- Wikipedia's article - Bring
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