Candidate
Candidate
Candidate (pronounced: /ˈkændɪdət/) is a term often used in the medical field to refer to a person or thing that is being considered for a specific treatment, procedure, or study. The term is derived from the Latin word "candidatus" which means "clothed in white", a reference to the white togas worn by Romans seeking office.
Etymology
The term "candidate" originates from the Latin word "candidatus", which is a past participle of "candidare". The term "candidare" means "to shine white", and was used to refer to Roman individuals who were seeking office and wore white togas as a symbol of their purity and integrity.
Related Terms
- Clinical trial: A research study that tests how well new medical approaches work in people. Each study answers scientific questions and tries to find better ways to prevent, screen for, diagnose, or treat a disease. Candidates are often participants in clinical trials.
- Patient: A person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary. Candidates often become patients once they have been selected for a treatment or procedure.
- Therapy: Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder. A candidate may be considered for various forms of therapy depending on their specific medical condition.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms. Candidates are often diagnosed with a condition before being considered for a treatment or procedure.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Candidate
- Wikipedia's article - Candidate
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